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Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'
Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'

Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A 19th century camphor wood lacquered Chinese scholar cabinet from the Qing Dynasty. It features original fittings which include side and drawer handles.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets

$6,500 / set

H 74.75 in W 47.25 in D 21.25 in

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of lacquered and decorated Chinese cabinets.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Cupboards

Asian Schalor's Miniature Cabinet
Asian Schalor's Miniature Cabinet

Asian Schalor's Miniature Cabinet

$1,200

H 9.5 in W 24 in D 9.8 in

Asian Schalor's Miniature Cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

Asian elmwood small desk top cabinet for storage scholar's objects, ink stone, brushes etc

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Pierced Screen Scholars Cabinet
Vintage Chinese Pierced Screen Scholars Cabinet

Vintage Chinese Pierced Screen Scholars Cabinet

$2,850

H 77.5 in W 49.5 in D 25 in

Vintage Chinese Pierced Screen Scholars Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Chinese Pierced Screen Scholars Cabinet Decorate this your living room with this beautiful and versatile Chinese pierced screen scholars cabinet.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Scholar’s Low Kang Hardwood Cabinet, circa 1880
Chinese Scholar’s Low Kang Hardwood Cabinet, circa 1880

Chinese Scholar’s Low Kang Hardwood Cabinet, circa 1880

$454Sale Price|65% Off

H 12.6 in W 38.59 in D 9.45 in

Chinese Scholar’s Low Kang Hardwood Cabinet, circa 1880

Located in Faversham, GB

An ebonised burgundy Chinese scholar’s low kang hardwood cabinet. Featuring six small drawers, four across the top above a central cupboard that sits behind two doors and two hidden ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Chinese Scholars' Display Cabinet, c. 1900
Fine Chinese Scholars' Display Cabinet, c. 1900

Fine Chinese Scholars' Display Cabinet, c. 1900

$5,280

H 76.5 in W 40.75 in D 19 in

Fine Chinese Scholars' Display Cabinet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant display cabinet from the late 19th century exemplifies the perfection of line and proportion that makes classical Chinese furniture so timeless. The tall cabinet has a r...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Reeded Nanmu Scholar's Shelves
Pair of Chinese Reeded Nanmu Scholar's Shelves

Pair of Chinese Reeded Nanmu Scholar's Shelves

$8,280 / set

H 71.5 in W 33 in D 17.75 in

Pair of Chinese Reeded Nanmu Scholar's Shelves

Located in Chicago, IL

Lightweight and open, these elegant nanmu shelves are crafted in the Ming style with simplicity of form and thoughtful detail. Tall bookcases such as this were traditionally given pr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Reclaimed Wood

Chinese Relief Carved Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
Chinese Relief Carved Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850

Chinese Relief Carved Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850

$4,880

H 86.75 in W 45.75 in D 18.25 in

Chinese Relief Carved Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Collecting was a popular pastime for well-to-do Ming and Qing dynasty gentleman, and a shelf like this one would have been an ideal place to display jades, curios, porcelain, and col...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Elm

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and and well made table screen. In our opinion second half of the 20th century. Great object for scholar's desk. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: Chin...

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20th Century Chinese Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet

Antique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet

$1,200Sale Price|36% Off

H 68.75 in W 45 in D 22.25 in

Antique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful, Ming dynasty style scholar's cabinet. The doors and side panels are all solid single boards set with mitered, tenon and mortise construction. Two exterior and interior d...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Rustic Scholars Bookcase
Antique Rustic Scholars Bookcase

Antique Rustic Scholars Bookcase

$2,600

H 71.5 in W 33 in D 18.5 in

Antique Rustic Scholars Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

Antique rustic scholars bookcase made of Elm wood. Beautiful rustic natural Elm wood Scholars bookcase. Having Lattice style screened back. The elm wood is natural showing ware and a...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Asian Lacquer Scholar Cabinet
Asian Lacquer Scholar Cabinet

Asian Lacquer Scholar Cabinet

$2,520Sale Price|43% Off

H 46.5 in W 30 in D 16 in

Asian Lacquer Scholar Cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

Asian Antique Scholar Cabinet with shelves and drawers inside and pair of open doors

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Scholar Cabinet
19th Century Scholar Cabinet

19th Century Scholar Cabinet

$1,250

H 59.75 in W 37.875 in D 16.75 in

19th Century Scholar Cabinet

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Scholar Cabinet 37.875w x 16.75d x 59.75h This is a square corner cabinet with a central stile between the doors. The hardware is round in shape. The cabinet has a standard mitere...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Scholar Cabinet
19th Century Scholar Cabinet

19th Century Scholar Cabinet

$1,250

H 55 in W 35 in D 17 in

19th Century Scholar Cabinet

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Scholar cabinet 55h x 35w x 17d This is a square corner cabinet with a central stile between the doors. The hardware is decorative. The cabinet has a standard mitered mortised and t...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Chinese Ming Style Lingerie / Storage / Jewelry Cabinet
Mid-Century Chinese Ming Style Lingerie / Storage / Jewelry Cabinet

Mid-Century Chinese Ming Style Lingerie / Storage / Jewelry Cabinet

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

The façade is beautifully detailed with an arrangement of small drawer pulls surrounding a pair of central cabinet doors adorned with a traditional circular brass medallion pull, evo...

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Mid-20th Century American Ming Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet

Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet

$5,500Sale Price|50% Off

H 51 in W 38.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Somis, CA

This rare, magnificent, fully carved, gilded cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. hand-painted door panels depict the scholar's peaceful retirement life at the village.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Qing elm wood scholar's cabinet from the late Qing Dynasty
Qing elm wood scholar's cabinet from the late Qing Dynasty

Qing elm wood scholar's cabinet from the late Qing Dynasty

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding elm wood scholar's cabinet from the late Qing Dynasty. Also known as the Qing Empire or Manchu Dynasty, it was the last imperial dynasty in China, ruling the country from...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Elm

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Chinese scholar's cabinet from the 1700s
Chinese scholar's cabinet from the 1700s

Chinese scholar's cabinet from the 1700s

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H 71 in W 43 in D 19.5 in

Chinese scholar's cabinet from the 1700s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is an absolute knockout piece. Very rare, Chinese Scholar's cabinet, made from walnut wood.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Bookcases

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875
Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875

Located in Houston, TX

Please click follow dealer below and see them first! A rare antique Chinese scholar's cabinet from the Kuang Hsu period, circa 1875.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Original Carved Lacquer and Gilt, circa 1875
Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Original Carved Lacquer and Gilt, circa 1875

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Original Carved Lacquer and Gilt, circa 1875

Located in Houston, TX

Please click “Follow Dealer” button below and see them first! A lovely Chinese lacquered scholar's cabinet used for book storage having elaborately decorated door and drawer front...

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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Cabinets

Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box
Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box

Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box

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H 5.75 in W 24.13 in D 18.75 in

Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

With a central well surrounded by compartments and drawers of unusual design. The brass lock, escutcheon, corner brackets, hinges and carrying handles are original to the piece. Now ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Secretaires

Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider
Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider

Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider

Located in Dallas, TX

Simple and almost contemporary in looks, a fine early 20th century Padouk wood Chinese Ming style scholars’ display stand/room divider. Featuring multi-tiered open shelves staggered ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet or Bookcase, 19th Century
Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet or Bookcase, 19th Century

Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet or Bookcase, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

Elegant cabinet has a "open light" feature on its top portion. The name came from its open design to allow the display of special things or easy access to objects and books that are ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie
Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie

Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

Covered in rich black & red lacquer, of rectangular form with square corners, the fine scholar’s cabinets with a pair of paneled doors, fitted with oval shaped brass lock plate, open...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Southern Elm Scholar's Cabinet
Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Southern Elm Scholar's Cabinet

Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Southern Elm Scholar's Cabinet

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the century Qing dynasty carved scholar's cabinet.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Chinese Scholar's Cabinet

Chinese Scholar's Cabinet

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H 73.5 in W 48 in D 21 in

Chinese Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant 19th Century storage cabinet is made from dark red lacquer over Elm Wood. It is an excellent example of Ming-Inspired scholar's furniture with a round posted frame and w...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Cabinet

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H 81.5 in W 50.5 in D 25.5 in

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning cabinet from Shanxi Province, China. This c.1800 cabinet has four doors. The top two doors open to reveal a shelf and three drawers. The entire front of the cabinet it bea...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Chinese Scholar Cabinet with 8 drawers
Chinese Scholar Cabinet with 8 drawers

Chinese Scholar Cabinet with 8 drawers

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H 96 in W 63 in D 15 in

Chinese Scholar Cabinet with 8 drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This large and well-proportioned Elm Wood display shelf once held books and scholar’s artifacts in a private study.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

19th Century Rosewood Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Ming Style
19th Century Rosewood Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Ming Style

19th Century Rosewood Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Ming Style

Located in Somis, CA

A rare offering of an original 19th century Chinese antique scholar's cabinet. This wonderful cabinet is constructed with single-board, matching rosewood door panels cut from the sam...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet
Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet

Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet

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H 58 in W 35 in D 18 in

Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

19th century Chinese black lacquer cabinet. A black lacquer Chinese scholars cabinet of cypress wood with black lacquer covering.

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Scholar’s Writing Cabinet
Chinese Scholar’s Writing Cabinet

Chinese Scholar’s Writing Cabinet

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H 69 in W 67 in D 19 in

Chinese Scholar’s Writing Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome red lacquer bookcase comes in two parts. The central cabinet (main image) boasts versatile storage space in the form of three open shelves and seven drawers, each with ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholar Book Cabinet
Chinese Scholar Book Cabinet

Chinese Scholar Book Cabinet

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H 72 in W 51.75 in D 18.5 in

Chinese Scholar Book Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This bookshelf is a rustic interpretation of an elegant and traditional Chinese form.

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Early 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet
Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet

Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet

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H 73 in W 37.25 in D 19.5 in

Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Although elaborate decoration became increasingly common in Qing-dynasty furniture design, the Ming-dynasty’s legacy of clean, elegant lines remained a powerful influence as seen in ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese 19th Century Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Chinese 19th Century Scholar's Cabinet

Antique Chinese 19th Century Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Cabinet with three drawers over central doors revealing full length storage. The cabinet presents with front carved wings, bold iron hardware. Condition: Cabinet is in rough conditi...

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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chinese Scholar's Display Cabinet
Pair of Chinese Scholar's Display Cabinet

Pair of Chinese Scholar's Display Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

These Chinese display cabinets are made from reclaimed cypress wood and are from Suzhou, China. They each feature mortise and tenon joinery, elegant lattice work that can function a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, circa 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, circa 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

With its commanding scale and simple silhouette, this tall Qing-dynasty cabinet offered the perfect canvas for elaborate decoration. Crafted in the mid-19th century, the cabinet has ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards

Materials

Elm

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This red lacquer cabinet is an excellent example of the rich, decorative style of cabinetry built during the 19th century in China's Shanxi province. Traces of the original gilt pain...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Scholar's Shelf
Chinese Scholar's Shelf

Chinese Scholar's Shelf

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H 25.75 in W 27 in D 6 in

Chinese Scholar's Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

This two-level display shelf once held vases and sculptures and was probably part of a family shrine. It is made from elmwood and protected by Oxblood-tinted natural tree lacquer. It...

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20th Century Chinese Shelves

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Scholar's Book Cabinet with Three Drawers and Original Patina
Chinese Scholar's Book Cabinet with Three Drawers and Original Patina

Chinese Scholar's Book Cabinet with Three Drawers and Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome bookcase is made from elmwood and has 19th century design. This unusual Chinese bookshelf combines Eastern and Western, specifically Victorian, design elements. It feat...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholar Desk
Chinese Scholar Desk

Chinese Scholar Desk

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H 33 in W 68 in D 28 in

Chinese Scholar Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Spacious piece boasting six drawers and handsomely latticed bottom portion. Stone top adds executive touch.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholar's Display Shelf
Chinese Scholar's Display Shelf

Chinese Scholar's Display Shelf

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H 40.25 in W 26 in D 6 in

Chinese Scholar's Display Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

Please contact dealer for full product description.

Chinese Scholar Display Shelf
Chinese Scholar Display Shelf

Chinese Scholar Display Shelf

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H 30.5 in W 35 in D 6 in

Chinese Scholar Display Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

Please contact dealer for full product description. Price displayed is for each shelf.

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Early 20th Century Shelves

Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850

Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850

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H 73 in W 51 in D 15.5 in

Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This striking red and black lacquer bookcase once stood in the center of a traditional Chinese scholars' studio, displaying a collection of books, scrolls, and treasured objects. The...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Coffer
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Coffer

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Coffer

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H 32.5 in W 87 in D 19 in

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Coffer

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese coffer with two bi-folding doors, painted with scholars' objects including vases with auspicious flowers, with two interior drawers. Pagoda Red Collection #...

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Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chinese Scholar Bookcases
Pair of Chinese Scholar Bookcases

Pair of Chinese Scholar Bookcases

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H 80 in W 46 in D 15 in

Pair of Chinese Scholar Bookcases

Located in Chicago, IL

Tall standing, handsome pieces that stand stong on their own. They provide great storage for large and small items.

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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Pair of Chinese Scholars Scroll Shelves, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Scholars Scroll Shelves, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Scholars Scroll Shelves, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

These early 20th century bookcases once stood in a Qing-dynasty scholars' studio, piled high with books and painted scrolls. Considered a status symbol, books were given pride of pla...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholar Display Shelf with 2 Drawers
Chinese Scholar Display Shelf with 2 Drawers

Chinese Scholar Display Shelf with 2 Drawers

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H 33.5 in W 29.75 in D 6 in

Chinese Scholar Display Shelf with 2 Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Please contact dealer for full product description.
Price displayed is for each shelf.
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Early 20th Century Shelves

Materials

Elm

Chinese Black Lacquer Soapstone Scholar's Cabinet
Chinese Black Lacquer Soapstone Scholar's Cabinet

Chinese Black Lacquer Soapstone Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning Chinese black lacquer soapstone and hardstone scholar's cabinet.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

Chinese Painted Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Painted Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850

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H 75.25 in W 41 in D 22 in

Chinese Painted Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Evincing the austere attitude of Ming-dynasty aesthetics, this 19th century cabinet is minimally accented with clean lines, rounded spandrels, and discrete brass hardware. Traces of ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Scholar’s Document Cabinets
Pair of Chinese Scholar’s Document Cabinets

Pair of Chinese Scholar’s Document Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome red lacquer bookcase comes in two parts. The top half provides an expansive display area in the form of three shelves with 12 individual cubbies. The lower half boasts ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Four-Door Black Lacquer Rooster Scholars' Cabinet
Chinese Four-Door Black Lacquer Rooster Scholars' Cabinet

Chinese Four-Door Black Lacquer Rooster Scholars' Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Featuring a rooster on its lower doors, this extravagantly decorated 19th century cabinet was likely commissioned at the time by someone born in the year of the rooster. Standing out...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Gilt Metal, Pewter

Gilt Lacquered Collector's Cabinet
Gilt Lacquered Collector's Cabinet

Gilt Lacquered Collector's Cabinet

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H 79 in W 65.5 in D 18 in

Gilt Lacquered Collector's Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century Chinese lacquered and gilt painted Scholars' cabinet with four doors and four drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio

Located in Somis, CA

A late 19th century solid wood Chinese scholar's cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets

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H 43.25 in W 29.5 in D 13.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of 19th century lacquer and hardstone accented scholars cabinets, with two large doors above a shaped apron. The doors are decorated with social scenes, pagodas, and trees. Th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Stone, Brass

Elm Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Elm Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Elm Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

An early 20th century Elm wood lacquered Chinese cabinet featuring original fittings. This cabinet features a simple yet elegant shape and 7 drawers (6 smaller and 1 larger full widt...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Peach Wood Scholar Cabinet
Qing Dynasty Peach Wood Scholar Cabinet

Qing Dynasty Peach Wood Scholar Cabinet

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H 74.81 in W 34.26 in D 21.26 in

Qing Dynasty Peach Wood Scholar Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese scholar cabinet crafted from exquisite peach wood with a stunning grain.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Scholar Cabinet China, c 1840
Scholar Cabinet China, c 1840

Scholar Cabinet China, c 1840

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H 79.14 in W 40.95 in D 20.87 in

Scholar Cabinet China, c 1840

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese "Scholar cabinet" made in walnut with red lacquer.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Hardwood Miniature Display Cabinet, Doubaoge
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Hardwood Miniature Display Cabinet, Doubaoge

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Hardwood Miniature Display Cabinet, Doubaoge

Located in Austin, TX

An element of both the scholar studio and the more opulent palace setting, the duobaoge was a way for the Chinese scholar, merchant, nobleman, or even emperor to display their treasu...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Black Lacquer Painted Scholars Cabinet
Chinese Black Lacquer Painted Scholars Cabinet

Chinese Black Lacquer Painted Scholars Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Whimsical Chinese painted cabinet from north China decorated with floral vases and scholars objects.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wardrobes and Armoires

Chinese Painted Black Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1800
Chinese Painted Black Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1800

Chinese Painted Black Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Constructed with four doors, this spectacular Qing-dynasty cabinet from the mid-19th century is lavishly painted with scenes of courtly life in a grand palace garden. Seamlessly cons...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cusped Apron Scholars' Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cusped Apron Scholars' Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cusped Apron Scholars' Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

Appealing to the refined tastes of a learned scholar, this pair of 19th century cabinets strikes the perfect balance between austere beauty and artful decoration. Handcrafted of nort...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet
Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet

Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet

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H 57 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 in

Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

A refined and elegant tapered ju mu wood scholar's cabinet, elegant form, beautiful wood grain, 19th century, We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appe...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet
Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet

Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet

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H 75 in W 40 in D 20 in

Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Ju mu wood scholar's cabinet, beautiful wood grain and color, elegant form. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times in " ARCHITEC...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet
Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet

Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet

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H 74 in W 38 in D 23 in

Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

A simple and elegant scholar's cabinet, brass fitting, two shelves and two drawers inside, beautiful form and wood grain.

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Antique 1880s Chinese Ming Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Scholar's Shelves, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Scholar's Shelves, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Scholar's Shelves, circa 1900

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H 78.5 in W 39 in D 13.75 in

Pair of Chinese Scholar's Shelves, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the early 20th century, these upright display shelves are constructed with lightweight frames, open sides, and low slatted railings enclosing each shelf. The pair's clean li...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Scholars' Shelves, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Scholars' Shelves, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Scholars' Shelves, circa 1900

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H 74.25 in W 35.5 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Chinese Scholars' Shelves, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the early 20th century, this pair of two-drawer collector's shelves is seamlessly constructed with clean lines and open sides. Rounded edges soften the angular frame and ref...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Export Elm Bookcase or Scholars Display Shelf Étagère
Chinese Export Elm Bookcase or Scholars Display Shelf Étagère

Chinese Export Elm Bookcase or Scholars Display Shelf Étagère

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Qing dynasty style Chinese export bookcase or scholar's display shelf étagère constructed from elm. The four shelf bookcase features an open fretwork lattice design on the back and s...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Scholars' Shelves
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Scholars' Shelves

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Scholars' Shelves

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of early 20th century shelves owes its minimal design to the simplified lines and austere aesthetic of Ming-dynasty furniture. Likely centerpieces in the studio of a Qing-d...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Brass

Chinese Polychrome Scholars Bookcase Cabinet
Chinese Polychrome Scholars Bookcase Cabinet

Chinese Polychrome Scholars Bookcase Cabinet

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H 43.5 in W 31 in D 14.5 in

Chinese Polychrome Scholars Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Antique Chinese scholars bookcase cabinet with a polychrome decorated case featuring pagoda court scenes on the front doors and a cloud motif on the sides and top.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquer Soapstone Scholars Cabinet
Chinese Black Lacquer Soapstone Scholars Cabinet

Chinese Black Lacquer Soapstone Scholars Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning Chinese export black lacquer soapstone scholars cabinet fronted by two large doors above a shaped apron.

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Chinese Scholars Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese scholars cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every Chinese scholars cabinet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Chinese scholars cabinet, we have 46 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese scholars cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Chinese scholars cabinet bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Chinese Scholars Cabinet?

Prices for a Chinese scholars cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $24,800, while the average can fetch as much as $5,490.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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