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Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
3 part Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in Jumu wood from the city of Suzhou in China, approx. 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholars Desk
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Metal
Rare 19th Century British India Solid Teak Slant Lid Floor Scholar's Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare British India slant lid floor desk likely used by a scholar or merchant. Beautifully
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1890s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Scholars Desk
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Teak
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
brocade and designated to the scholar's desk or shelf in a fine study.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholars Desk
Materials
Stone
Chinese Bronze Chilong Garlic Head Scholar's Vase, Qing Dynasty, 17th C, China
Located in Austin, TX
color.
Made for the scholar's desk or studio, this lovely vase would most likely have been used as a
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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholars Desk
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Bronze
Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This beautiful example is carved
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholars Desk
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Soapstone
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century ceramic brush rest is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholars Desk
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Teal Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century ceramic brush rest is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholars Desk
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Ceramic
Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholars Desk
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Stone
Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholars Desk
Materials
Stone
Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
of the scholar studio and desk. Called a ducheng pan in Chinese, these types of trays were both
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholars Desk
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Brass
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant and finely crafted rosewood and ivory inlay traveller's writing desk from the late Mughal
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1820s Indian Islamic Antique Scholars Desk
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Ivory, Rosewood
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Nesting Trays
Located in Austin, TX
originally have graced the desk of a scholar and aided him in his scholarly pursuits.
The larger tray
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19th Century Chinese Antique Scholars Desk
Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
ruyi or lingzhi on its back, indicating this piece was most likely used as a brush washer on the desk
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholars Desk
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Porcelain
Chinese Vintage Large Carved Soapstone Seal with Dog of Fo
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
implements. The base is uncarved and the seal is not marked. A wonderful desk or display piece.
Offered
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholars Desk
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Soapstone
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H 7.29 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains.
Lid not original.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Scholars Desk
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Porcelain
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
Located in London, GB
generations of young scholars. This antique desk is a wonderful addition to any home or collection.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Scholars Desk
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Oak
Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, oak and leather correspondence table, dating to the
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Scholars Desk
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Leather, Oak
H 30.91 in W 36.23 in D 23.82 in
A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C
Located in London, GB
typical object on scholar's desk or altar table for decoration or incense.
There are small areas of
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1850s Chinese Antique Scholars Desk
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Bronze
Majestic Italian Desk, circa 1820
Located in Budapest, HU
Piece of extreme beauty. It belonged to a famous scholar of Dante Alighieri. On one side desk
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Scholars Desk
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Walnut
Japanese Meiji Bronze Basketweave Pattern Sake Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
immediately be envisaged sitting on a scholar’s desk and is very finely made of square form with slightly
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Scholars Desk
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Bronze
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
is an important component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone
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19th Century Korean Ming Antique Scholars Desk
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Ceramic
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
small sprout is placed on the side. Waterdrop like this is an important component of scholar's desk
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19th Century Korean Antique Scholars Desk
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Ceramic
Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
painted scroll, this rectangular table may have once stood in a Qing-dynasty scholars' studio, placed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholars Desk
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Walnut
Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
russet "skin".
Meant for the scholar's desk, this wonderful animal would have served as a curiosity
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Scholars Desk
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Jade
H 1.75 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form
Located in Atlanta, GA
component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink
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Early 20th Century Antique Scholars Desk
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Ceramic
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the 'wenfang', or study room ensemble, which
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1720s Chinese Qing Antique Scholars Desk
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Ceramic
Small Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Brush Pot
Located in Central England, GB
stepped flat moulding. These interesting pieces were intended to be used by Chinese scholars who would
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19th Century Unknown Antique Scholars Desk
Materials
Hardwood
Renaissance Italian Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Faenza, second half of the 16th
By Virgiliotto Calamelli
Located in Milano, IT
examination, the model of inspiration has been the subject of numerous hypotheses put forth by scholars
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Scholars Desk
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Maiolica
H 4.34 in W 8.08 in D 2.96 in
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Empire and the broader Islamic world. They were essential accessories for scholars, scribes, and
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Scholars Desk
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Brass
H 1.5 in W 7.25 in D 2 in
Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Empire and the broader Islamic world. They were essential accessories for scholars, scribes, and
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19th Century Moorish Antique Scholars Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
pop-up document holder and pen tray, perfect for a writer or a scholar's use.
Adorning the top is a
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scholars Desk
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Rosewood
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink
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19th Century Korean Antique Scholars Desk
Materials
Ceramic
Alfredo Castellani Att., Bronze & Marble Paperknife, ca. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
a Dante scholar, a historian, a talented woodworker and an artist familiar with jewelry
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1880s Italian Renaissance Antique Scholars Desk
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Bronze
Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
conservatively dating this piece to Ming Dynasty or earlier.
Meant for the scholar's desk, this wonderful
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Scholars Desk
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Jade
Antique Jade Chinese Pendant circa Late 18th to Early 19th Century Qing Dynasty
Located in Chesterland, OH
pseudo-archaic decoration, fairy mountains, and brush pots for the scholar’s desk.
The pendant measures
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Scholars Desk
Materials
Jade
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W 2.29 in D 0.44 in L 3.55 in
19th Century Watercolor Painting of a Scholar and His Students
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th Century Chinese watercolor in vivid colors of a teacher seated at a desk under a tree with
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Scholars Desk
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Man at Desk, Wearing Cross - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
By Charles Amand Durand
Located in Roma, IT
Man at Desk, Wearing Cross and Chain is an engraving on ivory-colored paper realized by Charles
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Scholars Desk
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Engraving
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H 6.3 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in
Rare Antique Art Deco Style Carved Wood Owl Sculpture Table Lamp or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
create a very nice atmosphere on your desk or on a table in a corner of a room. This fine example dates
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Scholars Desk
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Glass, Wood, Bakelite
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H 19 in Dm 6.5 in
Korean White Ceramic Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Joseon dynasty circa 19th century. Cherished by the scholars, this brushpot would grace the desk of the
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Scholars Desk
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Ceramic
Korean White Ceramic Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
and bring in prosperity.
Cherished by the scholars, this brushpot would grace the desk of the man's
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Scholars Desk
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Ceramic
Pair of Certified Chinese 19c Armchairs in Black Laquered Elmwood and Rattan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
height 25.4"
Unique and highly desirable set of two Antique Certified Scholar's Cap Yoke - Back
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1850s Chinese Antique Scholars Desk
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Rattan, Elm
H 45.3 in W 24.7 in D 24.3 in
Rare Korean Ceramic Brush Holder Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. Cherished by the scholars, this brush hold would grace the desk of a study. Bordered by the top
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Scholars Desk
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Ceramic
Chinese Folding Floor Screen with Stone Insets
Located in Atlanta, GA
hard stones. The top features flowers in vases, desk top scholar objects such as seal and brush pen
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholars Desk
Materials
Stone
circa 1880 French Plaster Sculpture of Francois Rene De Chateaubriand
Located in Dallas, TX
would make a fantastic desk accessory for the office of any scholars, politicians, or writers.
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1880s French Antique Scholars Desk
Materials
Plaster
H 20.75 in W 12.125 in D 16.5 in
William & Mary Seaweed Marquetry Inlaid Cabinet by Gerrit Jensen (c. 1634-1715)
By Gerrit Jensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
furniture associated with the Royal cabinet-maker Gerrit Jensen. This includes a kneehole desk with
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Late 17th Century British William and Mary Antique Scholars Desk
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Brass
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H 64.18 in W 50.01 in D 20.87 in
Antique rare amusing Russian silver model of a bear, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
, shaped as A Boulder. Great desk ornament or an amazing addition to any important antique silver
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1890s Russian Antique Scholars Desk
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Onyx, Silver
Japanese Scholar's Object
Located in New York, NY
"scholar's object" it would have been placed on a desk, along with a scholar's rock, and other
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Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Antique Scholars Desk
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Lacquer
19th Century Scholars Desk
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Scholars desk crafted in the 19th century from Elm
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Scholars Desk
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Elm
Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Tanuki Figure Kintsugi Scholar's Desk Object
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery water dropper in the form of a Tanuki hovering over his large belly, sake flask, scrotum? 19th century. 2 15" high, 3" long, 1 3/4" deep. Two tiny kintsugi gilt...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Scholars Desk
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Pottery
Chinese Rootwood Scholar's Stand
Located in Wilton, CT
Chinese Rootwood Stand Found on a Scholar's Desk, Showing Traces of Black Lacquer. Intended for
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19th Century Chinese Antique Scholars Desk
Awaji Pottery Japanese Scholar's Desk Yellow Brush Pot/Pencil Cup Bronze Weave
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Awaji Pottery brushpot/pencil cup in sunny yellow glaze with bronze weaving. Sumoto kiln. 5" high, 3 1/2" diameter. Impressed export and kiln marks. Excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Scholars Desk
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Pottery
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Rhinoceros-form Water Pots, Qing Dynasty
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This pair of water pots in the form of standing rhinoceroses would have been made for the scholar
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholars Desk
Materials
Brass
German Scholar's Inkwell and Watch Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Scholar's earthenware inkwell and watch stand, Germany, circa 1780. Neoclassical details include
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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Scholars Desk
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Pewter
Pair of Chinese Beijing Yellow Glass Dragon Bottles
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholars Desk
Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Vases and Covers
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholars Desk
Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowl
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholars Desk
Exceptional and Rare Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Porcelain Plates, France
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
with leaves of water, the uprights in console, the facades decorated with objects of scholars
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Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Scholars Desk
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Bronze
Antique Jade Chinese Pendant circa Late 19th to Early 20th Century Qing Dynasty
Located in Chesterland, OH
pseudo-archaic decoration, fairy mountains, and brush pots for the scholar’s desk.
The pendant measures
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholars Desk
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Jade
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W 2.2 in D 0.44 in L 3.5 in
Antique Chinese Pedestal Desk with Inlaid Marble; circa 1850 'Late Qing Dynasty'
Located in Bangkok, TH
Antique Chinese pedestal desk with inlaid marble top.
Era: Late Qing Dynasty
Circa: 1850’s
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1850s Qing Antique Scholars Desk
Materials
Marble
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 62.8 in
Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk, circa 1925
Located in Aspen, CO
World Wars. "Gaston-Louis Vuitton recalled Lily Pons ordered a desk trunk for her shoes in 1925. Her
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1920s Antique Scholars Desk
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Leather, Canvas
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Antique Scholars Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique scholars desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every antique scholars desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique scholars desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique scholars desk, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Neoclassical and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique scholars desk over the years, but those crafted by Awaji Pottery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Scholars Desk?
An antique scholars desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,550, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $9,800.
Questions About Antique Scholars Desk
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
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