Chinese Scholars Desk

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional Chinese scholars' desk. This petite, ...

This four-drawer writing desk once stood centerpiece in the office of a well-to-do professional of the late Qing-dynasty. Desks with drawers such as this didn't become popular in Chi...

3 part Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in Jumu wood from the city of Suzhou in China, approx. 1900.

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

Pagoda Red Collection #: Y190 Keywords: Chinese, Scholars', Fu Dog, bookends, desk accessory

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

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

Pagoda Red Collection #: BJA118 Keywords: Chinese, China, Scholars' object, desk, bookshelf

Likely commissioned for his studio, this elegant poet's table once gave a scholar ample surface space to draft poetry or calligraphy paintings. In order to cultivate uncluttered and ...

Likely commissioned for his studio, this late 19th-century writing table once gave a scholar ample surface space to draft poetry or practice calligraphy. To cultivate uncluttered and...

Uniquely conceived Asian scholar's writing table with flaps and drawers as well as open tier for housing paperwork, stationary etc. Simple lines with old patina. Some ink stains pres...

Scholars held a lofty position within pre-communist China’s hierarchical class system. The ability to read and write was a precious commodity enjoyed by a very small section of socie...

Chinese rosewood scholar's desk has three drawers over two drawers joined by open fretwork shelves.

Pagoda Red Collection #: PHC004 Keywords: Tray, desk accessory, desk set, Chinese, scholars

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

Pagoda Red Collection #: BJB022 Keywords: Brush pot, scholars' object, China, Chinese, desk

A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) on a fitted display wood stand circa 19th century.

Keywords: Ink stone, scholars; object, Chinese, desk

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

This colorful still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting. Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work b...

Chinese scholar desk with four drawers and brass pulls.

A hard to find two pedestal Ching dynasty scholar's desk made in China during the 19th century.

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

Ming style Scholar's Painting Table. Centuries of age are evident in it's warm, compelling patina. Use as a spacious, elegant desk or dining table.

Antique Chinese Dark Elm Rectangular Scholar's Desk or Dining Table Dark Lacquered Top on Four Square Legs with King's Arm Braces Underneath, Ending in Hoof Feet Shanxi or Hebei ...

Unusual Chinese Boxwood Root Scholar's Desk Screen Intended for the Contemplation of Nature's Mysteries