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Chinese Scholar Table

Chinese Scholar’s  Mirror Screen.
Chinese Scholar’s  Mirror Screen.

Chinese Scholar’s Mirror Screen.

$2,947

H 30.5 in W 19 in D 9 in

Chinese Scholar’s Mirror Screen.

Located in Nantwich, GB

Rare, early 19th Century Antique Chinese Scholars Table Mirror/Screen from the Qing Dynasty. This

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Antique 1820s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Scholar's Altar Console Table with Carved Apron
Chinese Early 20th Century Scholar's Altar Console Table with Carved Apron

Chinese Early 20th Century Scholar's Altar Console Table with Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese scholar's altar table from the early 20th century, with carved apron and side

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th C Pair Antique Chinese Qing Carved Jade Scholar's Table Screens Stands 1850
19th C Pair Antique Chinese Qing Carved Jade Scholar's Table Screens Stands 1850

19th C Pair Antique Chinese Qing Carved Jade Scholar's Table Screens Stands 1850

Located in Portland, OR

A fine pair of antique Chinese Qing dynasty ( 1644-1911) hand carved jade table screens, circa 1850

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Chinese Lamp Side Table Antique Fretwork Two-Tone Blonde Red Scholars Tea Table
Chinese Lamp Side Table Antique Fretwork Two-Tone Blonde Red Scholars Tea Table

Chinese Lamp Side Table Antique Fretwork Two-Tone Blonde Red Scholars Tea Table

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very rare two-toned Chinese Scholar’s table in lovely antique condition. Dating

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'
Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'

Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A lingzhi fungus table screen Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) The unusual Chinese scholar’s object

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Other

A Chinese Hardwood Miniature Table Form Stand, Late 19th century
A Chinese Hardwood Miniature Table Form Stand, Late 19th century

A Chinese Hardwood Miniature Table Form Stand, Late 19th century

$510Sale Price|40% Off

H 4.53 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in

A Chinese Hardwood Miniature Table Form Stand, Late 19th century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Hardwood Miniature Table Form Stand, Late 19th century Dimension: Height: 11.5 cm Length

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century
Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century

Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A finely carved zitan wood display stand in the form of a round table, China, Republic Period, mid

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Zitan

Chinese Calligraphy Table (Scholar’s Table), Ming Style, Qing Period
Chinese Calligraphy Table (Scholar’s Table), Ming Style, Qing Period

Chinese Calligraphy Table (Scholar’s Table), Ming Style, Qing Period

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese Calligraphy Table, also referred to as a Scholar’s Table, crafted in Ming style during the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Impressive Ancient Chinese Scholar Root as Table
Impressive Ancient Chinese Scholar Root as Table

Impressive Ancient Chinese Scholar Root as Table

Located in Stamford, CT

An impressive ancient Chinese scholar root now a table with custom glass top.

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Scholar Vase by Marcello Fantoni, 1950s
Chinese Scholar Vase by Marcello Fantoni, 1950s

Chinese Scholar Vase by Marcello Fantoni, 1950s

$2,800

H 17 in W 11.25 in D 9.25 in

Chinese Scholar Vase by Marcello Fantoni, 1950s

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A studio-made unique ceramic vase having a vividly poly chromed figure of a Chinese scholar

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Famille Porcelain Ginger Jar Mantel Vase Urn Scholar Warrior Lamp 29"
Chinese Famille Porcelain Ginger Jar Mantel Vase Urn Scholar Warrior Lamp 29"

Chinese Famille Porcelain Ginger Jar Mantel Vase Urn Scholar Warrior Lamp 29"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Chinese chinoiserie Famille Rose ginger jar / vase / urn table lamp with pierced brass

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Scholar's Writing Desk and Chair Set
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Scholar's Writing Desk and Chair Set

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Scholar's Writing Desk and Chair Set

Located in Dekalb, IL

Western export market at the time. This Chinese scholars desk blends form and storytelling, with drawers

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Lovely Gongshi Chinese Scholars Rock Scholars Table Object Literati
Lovely Gongshi Chinese Scholars Rock Scholars Table Object Literati

Lovely Gongshi Chinese Scholars Rock Scholars Table Object Literati

$454Sale Price|57% Off

H 7.29 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in

Lovely Gongshi Chinese Scholars Rock Scholars Table Object Literati

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Lovely piece for display. Heavy. Stand included. Condition It is at it is. Size 185x140x120 HeightXDiameterXDepth.  

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20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Nice 20th Century Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Scholars Desk
Nice 20th Century Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Scholars Desk

Nice 20th Century Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Scholars Desk

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and well made table screen. In our opinion second half of the 20th century. Great object

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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Desk in 20th Century
Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Desk in 20th Century

Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Desk in 20th Century

$1,598Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.23 in Dm 6.7 in

Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Desk in 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

for scholar's desk. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: China Period: 20th

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20th Century Chinese Desks

Materials

Wood

Large Rustic Chinese Yumu Plank-top Recessed-leg Painting Table
Large Rustic Chinese Yumu Plank-top Recessed-leg Painting Table

Large Rustic Chinese Yumu Plank-top Recessed-leg Painting Table

Located in Forney, TX

scholar's table authentic Chinese furniture Asian antiques Dallas Texas

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Altar/Scholar's Table
Chinese Altar/Scholar's Table

Chinese Altar/Scholar's Table

$1,800

H 33.75 in W 86 in D 22.5 in

Chinese Altar/Scholar's Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and fine Altar Table in traditional form with particularly striking exotic graining. With

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20th Century Asian Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Wood

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Fine Chinese Scholar's Table Screen
Fine Chinese Scholar's Table Screen

Fine Chinese Scholar's Table Screen

Unavailable

H 13 in W 13.5 in

Fine Chinese Scholar's Table Screen

Located in Wilton, CT

Exquisitely Carved Rosewood (Ch. Zitan and Huali) Table Screen, Depicting an Elaborately Detailed

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar's Objects

Pair of Marcello Fantoni Chinese Scholars Table Lamps
Pair of Marcello Fantoni Chinese Scholars Table Lamps

Pair of Marcello Fantoni Chinese Scholars Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 32 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Pair of Marcello Fantoni Chinese Scholars Table Lamps

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Chicago, IL

Superb pair of Marcello Fantoni Celadon glazed Chinese scholar lamps featuring beautifully modelled

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Antique Lacquer Scholar's Table with Pearl Inlay, circa 1720
Chinese Antique Lacquer Scholar's Table with Pearl Inlay, circa 1720

Chinese Antique Lacquer Scholar's Table with Pearl Inlay, circa 1720

Located in New York, NY

Chinese antique lacquer scholar's table with mother-of-pearl inlay (lac burgaute), on a dark brown

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Antique 1720s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Eastern Chinese Ironwood Hand-Carved Calligraphy Table
19th Century Eastern Chinese Ironwood Hand-Carved Calligraphy Table

19th Century Eastern Chinese Ironwood Hand-Carved Calligraphy Table

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

19th century ironwood Chinese scholar's table. The table has slate inserts and ledges along the

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Green Chinese Scholar Lamps by Fantoni
Green Chinese Scholar Lamps by Fantoni

Green Chinese Scholar Lamps by Fantoni

Unavailable

H 32 in W 9 in D 7 in

Green Chinese Scholar Lamps by Fantoni

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Little Rock, AR

From the Chinese Scholar series by Marcello Fantoni, a matched pair of rectangular table lamps

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquer Scholars Box
Red Lacquer Scholars Box

Red Lacquer Scholars Box

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 23 in D 17 in

Red Lacquer Scholars Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Red lacquered Scholars box with 1 drawer. Made of Yuma wood (Northern Chinese Elm)

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Chinese End Tables

Materials

Wood

CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL SCHOLAR’S TABLE

CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL SCHOLAR’S TABLE

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H 10 in W 24 in D 16 in

CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL SCHOLAR’S TABLE

Located in San Francisco, CA

the top with a landscape scene with a reserve over a pierced apron above a rounded and scalloped base with a pierced swan-scrolled legs; scrolling vine and geometric floral decoratio...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ceramics

Chinese Hongmu Qing Dynasty Scholar Painting Console or Altar Table
Chinese Hongmu Qing Dynasty Scholar Painting Console or Altar Table

Chinese Hongmu Qing Dynasty Scholar Painting Console or Altar Table

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Chinese Hongmu Qing dynasty scholar painting console or altar table.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Chinese Scholar's Table
Chinese Scholar's Table

Chinese Scholar's Table

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H 16.25 in W 36 in D 17.25 in

Chinese Scholar's Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Low Chinese scholar's table with fretwork sides and legs, possibly of Zitan wood, with burlwood

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Zitan

Early Qing Dynasty Chinese Scholar’s Table
Early Qing Dynasty Chinese Scholar’s Table

Early Qing Dynasty Chinese Scholar’s Table

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H 32.68 in W 56.7 in D 28.35 in

Early Qing Dynasty Chinese Scholar’s Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This tall and elegant Chinese scholar’s table was once used for calligraphy. The piece is usually

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Serving Tables

Materials

Elm

18th Century Five-Drawer Chinese Scholar's Table
18th Century Five-Drawer Chinese Scholar's Table

18th Century Five-Drawer Chinese Scholar's Table

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H 43.5 in W 93.5 in D 17.75 in

18th Century Five-Drawer Chinese Scholar's Table

Located in San Marino, CA

This 18th Century five-drawer black lacquer Chinese Shanshi table has egg-shaped pulls on each

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Porcelain and Rosewood Table Screen
Chinese Porcelain and Rosewood Table Screen

Chinese Porcelain and Rosewood Table Screen

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H 28.5 in W 19 in D 10 in

Chinese Porcelain and Rosewood Table Screen

Located in Austin, TX

A famille rose enameled porcelain plaque featuring the Hehe Erxian (the immortal twin boys of Harmony and Union). The boys are portrayed seated in a garden setting dressed in informa...

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Pair of Table Stands, 19th Century
Pair of Table Stands, 19th Century

Pair of Table Stands, 19th Century

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H 34 in W 14 in D 16 in

Pair of Table Stands, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century scholars table stands made of elmwood and black rosewood drawer plates. Slight

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Scholars' Writing Table, c. 1900
Chinese Scholars' Writing Table, c. 1900

Chinese Scholars' Writing Table, c. 1900

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H 32.5 in W 79 in D 32 in

Chinese Scholars' Writing Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Likely commissioned for his studio, this late 19th-century writing table once gave a scholar ample

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholars' Poetry Table, c. 1900
Chinese Scholars' Poetry Table, c. 1900

Chinese Scholars' Poetry Table, c. 1900

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H 32 in W 55.5 in D 27 in

Chinese Scholars' Poetry Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Likely commissioned for his studio, this elegant poet's table once gave a scholar ample surface

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rhododendron Root Table
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rhododendron Root Table

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rhododendron Root Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning example of organic artistry and wabi-sabi style, this 19th-century Chinese low table is

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Exquiste Marcello Fantoni Chinese Scholar Ceramic Table Lamp
Exquiste Marcello Fantoni Chinese Scholar Ceramic Table Lamp

Exquiste Marcello Fantoni Chinese Scholar Ceramic Table Lamp

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite lamp depicts an ancient Chinese scholar scene that has been hand-painted and studio

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Qing Dynasty Scholar’s Table
Qing Dynasty Scholar’s Table

Qing Dynasty Scholar’s Table

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H 29.93 in W 39.77 in L 29.93 in

Qing Dynasty Scholar’s Table

Located in Chicago, IL

. Consequently, scholar’s pieces, whether tables or display cabinets, are an especially fine category of Chinese

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Four Drawer Scholar's Desk, c. 1900
Chinese Four Drawer Scholar's Desk, c. 1900

Chinese Four Drawer Scholar's Desk, c. 1900

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H 32 in W 54 in D 25.75 in

Chinese Four Drawer Scholar's Desk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

the late Qing-dynasty. Desks with drawers such as this didn't become popular in China until the 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th c. Chinese Two Door Four Drawer Painted Scholar’s Chest
19th c. Chinese Two Door Four Drawer Painted Scholar’s Chest

19th c. Chinese Two Door Four Drawer Painted Scholar’s Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Scholar's Chest from Shanxi province, China. This Chinese Northern elmwood chest is from circa 1850

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Scholar Free Standing Desk In Elm Wood
Chinese Scholar Free Standing Desk In Elm Wood

Chinese Scholar Free Standing Desk In Elm Wood

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H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in

Chinese Scholar Free Standing Desk In Elm Wood

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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Elmwood Scholars Table Bench
Antique Chinese Elmwood Scholars Table Bench

Antique Chinese Elmwood Scholars Table Bench

Located in West Hartford, CT

Chinese scrolled scholars table made of solid elmwood. It was originally built to have a scholar

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Scholar's Table with Custom Lacquer Finish
Late Qing Dynasty Elm Scholar's Table with Custom Lacquer Finish

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Scholar's Table with Custom Lacquer Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elm wood scholar's table from the early 20th century with carved

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

18th Century Chinese Lacquered Scholar's Table
18th Century Chinese Lacquered Scholar's Table

18th Century Chinese Lacquered Scholar's Table

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H 43.5 in W 93.5 in D 17.75 in

18th Century Chinese Lacquered Scholar's Table

Located in San Marino, CA

A Qing dynasty black lacquer table from the Chinese province of Shanxi, its elegance derived from

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Old Carved Wood Scholars Root Object Tower Lamp, 20th century
Antique Chinese Old Carved Wood Scholars Root Object Tower Lamp, 20th century

Antique Chinese Old Carved Wood Scholars Root Object Tower Lamp, 20th century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

painted or pickled. Additional information: Material: Wood / Bamboo Type: Vase Region of Origin: China

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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Scholar's Desk
Red Lacquered Scholar's Desk

Red Lacquered Scholar's Desk

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H 32 in W 62.5 in D 22 in

Red Lacquered Scholar's Desk

Located in New York, NY

A red lacquered four-drawer scholar's desk, original hardware, peach wood, Zheklang.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Chinese Table
19th Century Chinese Table

19th Century Chinese Table

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H 31 in W 104.5 in D 41.5 in

19th Century Chinese Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century ironwood Chinese Scholars' writing table with carved cloud motif legs and feet from

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Dining Room Tables

Mid-19th Century Elmwood Scholar's Desk
Mid-19th Century Elmwood Scholar's Desk

Mid-19th Century Elmwood Scholar's Desk

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H 34 in W 65 in D 26 in

Mid-19th Century Elmwood Scholar's Desk

Located in New York, NY

A large elmwood Scholar's desk from Beijing, China, mid-19th century. Six drawers with original

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Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Black Polished Elm Wood Scholar Desk
Black Polished Elm Wood Scholar Desk

Black Polished Elm Wood Scholar Desk

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H 30.32 in W 54.73 in D 26.78 in

Black Polished Elm Wood Scholar Desk

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant Chinese Qing Dynasty Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in black polished Jumu (Elm) wood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Chinese Calligrapher's Table
Chinese Calligrapher's Table

Chinese Calligrapher's Table

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H 32 in W 83 in D 42 in

Chinese Calligrapher's Table

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century Chinese Scholar's calligraphy table with curved legs, carved feet, and original

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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables

19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table
19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table

19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Uniquely conceived Asian scholar's writing table with flaps and drawers as well as open tier for

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Chinese Writing Table
Chinese Writing Table

Chinese Writing Table

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H 30 in W 76 in D 36 in

Chinese Writing Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese scholars' elmwood writing table with wonderful patina and lingzhi

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Ming Period Fahua Pottery Chinese Table Screen Scholar Eight immortals Shoulou
Ming Period Fahua Pottery Chinese Table Screen Scholar Eight immortals Shoulou

Ming Period Fahua Pottery Chinese Table Screen Scholar Eight immortals Shoulou

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A chinese porcelain table screen from the Ming period, 16/17th century. Decorated in High Relief

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Edo Four Panel Table Screen Chinese Scholars Pavillion
Japanese Edo Four Panel Table Screen Chinese Scholars Pavillion

Japanese Edo Four Panel Table Screen Chinese Scholars Pavillion

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Chinese scholars seated in a pagoda pavilion. Painted with ink and natural color pigments on tarnished

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass, Silver Leaf

Chinese Scholar's Desk or Side Table, Early 19th Century
Chinese Scholar's Desk or Side Table, Early 19th Century

Chinese Scholar's Desk or Side Table, Early 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Early 19th century Chinese Scholar's desk or side table.  

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Rosewood Table Top Display Shelf
Vintage Chinese Rosewood Table Top Display Shelf

Vintage Chinese Rosewood Table Top Display Shelf

Located in Wilton, CT

Nice quality vintage Chinese rosewood tabletop display shelf, circa mid/late 20th century. Stands

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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Dream Stone and Hardwood Table Screen, Republic Period
Chinese Dream Stone and Hardwood Table Screen, Republic Period

Chinese Dream Stone and Hardwood Table Screen, Republic Period

Located in Austin, TX

An attractive Chinese Republic period carved hardwood and Dali marble table screen. The well

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Marble

Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Small Table, 18th-19th Century
Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Small Table, 18th-19th Century

Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Small Table, 18th-19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning mid-Qing dynasty Chinese lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlaid small table, originally used

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Carved Wooden Table Screen Story Board
19th Century Carved Wooden Table Screen Story Board

19th Century Carved Wooden Table Screen Story Board

Located in New York, NY

19th century Carved Chinese Table Screen Blessing, Story Board. Extraordinary double sided

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Rosewood Altar/Scholar's Table
Chinese Rosewood Altar/Scholar's Table

Chinese Rosewood Altar/Scholar's Table

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H 33.75 in W 86 in D 22.5 in

Chinese Rosewood Altar/Scholar's Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With carved and shaped vertical ends and carved scrollwork on the apron ends. Raised on tall square legs with double stretchers on the ends. Condition: Some scratches to the top.

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20th Century Asian Chinese Export Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Large Chinese Altar Table or Scholars Table
Large Chinese Altar Table or Scholars Table

Large Chinese Altar Table or Scholars Table

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H 38 in W 118 in D 11.5 in

Large Chinese Altar Table or Scholars Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very large and intricately worked Altar Table. The reeded legs with scalloped scrolled tops and

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Scholar's Desk
Chinese Scholar's Desk

Chinese Scholar's Desk

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H 34.5 in W 45 in D 33 in

Chinese Scholar's Desk

Located in Wilton, CT

Fine antique Chinese elmwood Scholar's desk. Bread board top, double side drawers with brass

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Black Lacquer Splayed Foot Scholars' Table, c. 1900
Black Lacquer Splayed Foot Scholars' Table, c. 1900

Black Lacquer Splayed Foot Scholars' Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With deceptively simple design, this narrow console table would have been favored by a Chinese

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Scholar Painting Table with Bamboo Inlay
Antique Chinese Scholar Painting Table with Bamboo Inlay

Antique Chinese Scholar Painting Table with Bamboo Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Ming-dynasty style Chinese recessed-leg scholar's painting table with bamboo stripes inlay. It

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Three Part 8 Drawer Elm Wood Scholar's Desk, 1970's
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Three Part 8 Drawer Elm Wood Scholar's Desk, 1970's

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Three Part 8 Drawer Elm Wood Scholar's Desk, 1970's

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Originally treated with linseed oil this Chinese Ming style scholar's desk retains the warm color

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Scholars table
Chinese Scholars table

Chinese Scholars table

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H 33.5 in W 85 in D 26.75 in

Chinese Scholars table

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese Scholars table. 19th Century. Elmwood from the Hebei Province.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholar Table
Chinese Scholar Table

Chinese Scholar Table

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H 30.5 in W 60.75 in D 28 in

Chinese Scholar Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese scholar table. Ming style.

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Antique 1860s Chinese Furniture

Marcello Fantoni Chinese Scholar Table Lamp
Marcello Fantoni Chinese Scholar Table Lamp

Marcello Fantoni Chinese Scholar Table Lamp

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand painted Chinese scholar table lamp by Marcello Fantoni. Visit the Paul Marra storefront to

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Scholar Table
Chinese Scholar Table

Chinese Scholar Table

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H 33.5 in W 39 in D 19 in

Chinese Scholar Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Chinese Hung-mu Scholar Table with inset Dreamstone plaques. The plaques demonstrating the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Chinese Scholar's Table
Chinese Scholar's Table

Chinese Scholar's Table

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H 31 in W 76 in D 23.5 in

Chinese Scholar's Table

Located in Washington, DC

Ming style Scholar's Painting Table. Centuries of age are evident in it's warm, compelling patina

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

18th Century Chinese Scholar's Table/Desk
18th Century Chinese Scholar's Table/Desk

18th Century Chinese Scholar's Table/Desk

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H 31 in W 76 in D 23.5 in

18th Century Chinese Scholar's Table/Desk

Located in Washington, DC

Ming style Chinese Scholar's Painting Table. Centuries of age are evident in its warm, compelling

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Pair Marcello Fantoni Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamps c.1940s
Pair Marcello Fantoni Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamps c.1940s

Pair Marcello Fantoni Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamps c.1940s

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Easton, PA

Pair of elaborate ceramic and brass Chinese scholar table lamps with the original brass chinoiserie

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Jade & Boxwood Table Screen, Shoulao, Early 19th C. Qing Dynasty
Chinese Jade & Boxwood Table Screen, Shoulao, Early 19th C. Qing Dynasty

Chinese Jade & Boxwood Table Screen, Shoulao, Early 19th C. Qing Dynasty

By Chinrazzi

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A small Chinese table screen, 19th century, Qing dynasty. The framed, detachable screen consisting

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Boxwood

Chinese Huanghauli Scholar's Painting Table
Chinese Huanghauli Scholar's Painting Table

Chinese Huanghauli Scholar's Painting Table

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H 32.25 in W 70 in D 26.75 in

Chinese Huanghauli Scholar's Painting Table

Located in Sarasota, FL

Beautifully carved and crafted Chinese scholar's painting table from the rare extinct tropical

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Scholar's Painting Table
Chinese Scholar's Painting Table

Chinese Scholar's Painting Table

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H 33 in W 77 in D 26 in

Chinese Scholar's Painting Table

Located in Washington, DC

The top of this extraordinary table is one solid piece of elmwood. Excellent when used as a dining

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholar's Painting Table, 19th Century
Chinese Scholar's Painting Table, 19th Century

Chinese Scholar's Painting Table, 19th Century

Located in Washington, DC

Softwood with traces of dark lacquer. Beautiful patina in extraordinary condition.

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Antique Early 19th Century Asian Tables

Chinese Scholars Desk
Chinese Scholars Desk

Chinese Scholars Desk

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H 34 in W 49.5 in D 21.75 in

Chinese Scholars Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese scholar desk with four drawers and brass pulls.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box

A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box

$783

H 3.15 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in

A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period. Solid oak wood, noted for i...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Oak

19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet

$1,136Sale Price|54% Off

H 16.93 in W 13.39 in D 6.7 in

19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet

Located in Singapore, SG

An antique carved box from Chaozhou city, in Guangdong, China. The black and gold colours, as well as the bulbous designs on the front are all distinct characteristics of Chaozhou de...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Small Japanese 19th Century Edo period Lacquer Kodansu Cabinet
Small Japanese 19th Century Edo period Lacquer Kodansu Cabinet

Small Japanese 19th Century Edo period Lacquer Kodansu Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A two door Japanese cabinet from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Decorated in gold hirimake-e and hirame with a mountainous landscape, flowering trees, cherry blossoms, ducks and a po...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

CARTIER Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock Nephrite Jade & Enamel
CARTIER Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock Nephrite Jade & Enamel

CARTIER Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock Nephrite Jade & Enamel

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the art deco period, back in the 1920. This stunnin...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Enamel

19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror
19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror

19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror

$6,450Sale Price|40% Off

H 26.5 in W 21.5 in D 11 in

19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Here is a rare and unusual antique, Chinese vanity mirror presented in a turtle shell. The mirror is in a mahogany frame, expertly carved with lotus flowers and mounted in a carved m...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Mirrors

Materials

Marine turtle

Chinese Antique Wine Console Table
Chinese Antique Wine Console Table

Chinese Antique Wine Console Table

$700Sale Price|50% Off

H 31.5 in W 43 in D 19.75 in

Chinese Antique Wine Console Table

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful late 19th century wine table from Northern China. The tabletop is constructed of four members joined by mitered tenons surrounding a floating panel made of a prized, soli...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Wood

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Copper, Gold

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

$22,800

H 90 in W 85 in D 50 in

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Rattan, Elm

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...

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Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550
Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550

Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

An Important Late 17th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet Edo Period on Stand
An Important Late 17th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet Edo Period on Stand

An Important Late 17th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet Edo Period on Stand

Located in Benington, Herts

An extremely fine, elegant and rare late 17th Century Japanese lacquer cabinet, from the Eco period, on later lacquered black stand. Japanese circa 1690 Provenance A private Scott...

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Antique 1690s Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet
Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet

Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet

Located in Portland, OR

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Gold

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,830Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen

$3,202

H 22.45 in W 19.3 in D 9.45 in

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen

Located in Kastrup, DK

A rare 16-17th cenury Ming Dynasty standing table screen. Untoched original condition. Hand carved wood, the panel is carved with relief details depicting a dragon, cranes, mythical...

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Scholar Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese scholar table available at 1stDibs. Each Chinese scholar table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese scholar table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Chinese scholar table bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese scholar table over the years, but those crafted by Marcello Fantoni are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Scholar Table?

Prices for a Chinese scholar table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $995 and can go as high as $12,995, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.