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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
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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
H 57 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Scholar Cabinet
19th Century Scholar Cabinet
H 55 in W 35 in D 17 in
Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, Ming dynasty style scholar's cabinet. The doors and side panels are all solid single
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
H 68.75 in W 45 in D 22.25 in
Japanese Cinnabar Scholars Cabinet, Early Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The top & sides decorated with cartouche shaped panels depicting fauna & flora, the front showing a pair of panelled doors decorated with flying cranes & clouds, the obverse decorate...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Rosewood Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
A rare offering of an original 19th century Chinese antique scholar's cabinet. This wonderful
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

2 Chinese Export Black Lacquer Carved Soapstone Scholars Cabinets Console Chests
Located in Dayton, OH
Magnificent pair of Chinese Lacquered Low Scholars Cabinets, circa second half 20th century. Double
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Soapstone

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Elm Armoire Wardrobe Scholars Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese black lacquer Qing Dynasty lines press or scholars cabinet, circa 1890s. Features two
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Antique 1890s Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards

Materials

Elm

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of lacquered and decorated Chinese cabinets.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Cupboards

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
H 74.75 in W 47.25 in D 21.25 in
Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
This rare, magnificent, fully carved cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. Hand-painted oval door
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet
H 76 in W 37.25 in D 18.5 in
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet with Carved Grapevine
Located in Somis, CA
This elegant antique cabinet has a "open light" feature on its top portion. The name came from its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

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

Asian Schalor's Miniature Cabinet
Asian Schalor's Miniature Cabinet
H 9.5 in W 24 in D 9.8 in
Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Served as a traveling cabinet as well as a shrine and carried like a backpack for the Buddhist
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Antique Chinese Scholar's Mirrored Bookcase with Marble Insets
Located in Somis, CA
A highly sophisticated scholar's cabinet from turn of the century. Solid wood throughout, mitered
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
drawers are carved with detailed scholars' objects and vases filled with auspicious flowers.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
H 86.75 in W 45.75 in D 18.25 in
Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
scholars' studio, displaying a collection of books, scrolls, and treasured objects. The elegant case has
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Elm

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

Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. As the eye drifts down across the lower cabinet, you see a gathering of scholar-officials conversing
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
H 96 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 51.75 in W 25.25 in D 14.5 in
Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The focal point of this beautiful 19th century scholars' display cabinet is undoubtedly the complex
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Fine Chinese Trailing Vine Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
scholars' objects, this cabinet likely stood as the centerpiece of a traditional scholars' studio
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

An Exhibition Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet on Stand
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet on Stand By Emmanuel-Alfred (dit Alfred II) Beurdeley Of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Edouard Colonna Art Nouveau Paris "Bibliotheque Victor Hugo" Cabinet
By Edouard Colonna
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Nouveau cabinet by Edouard Colonna, 1900-1901, identified in numerous period sources as
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Other

Ikat Cabinet with Solid Oak Marquetry, Chocolate Ceruse by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Venice, CA
This marquetry cabinet is hand made in the United States and features all-hardwood construction
Category

2010s North American Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Hardwood

Ikat Cabinet with Solid Oak Marquetry - Chocolate Ceruse by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Venice, CA
This marquetry cabinet is hand-made in the United States and features all-hardwood construction
Category

2010s North American Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Hardwood

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This book cabinet was likely originally commissioned for a scholar's study to store important texts
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 75.75 in W 37.75 in D 20.5 in
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinet likely stood as the centrepiece of a traditional scholars' studio, carefully selected as a source
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

William & Mary Seaweed Marquetry Inlaid Cabinet by Gerrit Jensen (c. 1634-1715)
By Gerrit Jensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Anglo-Dutch William and Mary Seaweed Marquetry cabinet on stand by Gerrit Jensen, Royal
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Antique Late 17th Century British William and Mary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage circa 1950's Asian Korean Scholars Side Table Chests Inc Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1950's Korean Scholars side
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Vintage 1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this pair of tall book cabinets was once used in a scholars' studio
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century red lacquer cabinet is lavishly decorated with gilt accents and intricate
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

Antique Korean Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Wedding Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Early 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji highboy
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
"20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine & early 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests or cabinet made of
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian 19th Century Carved Walnut Cassone Chest with Putti and Winged Dragons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
different terms used in contemporary records for chests, and the attempts by modern scholars to distinguish
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Early 20th Century Lacquered Armoire with Gilt Carved Warrior Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
scholar scenes panels protected behind glass. Two larger doors below are decorated with gilded warrior
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Petite Chinese Collector's Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
clean lines and open sides. Once the centerpiece of a scholar’s studio, these open shelves were ideal
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
ancestor worship and as a storage cabinet for clothes, textiles, and other household items. The large
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Located in London, GB
specific “aura” which is comparable to the Chinese scholar’s rock (gongshi). It is a stone shaped by
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2010s Dutch Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Located in London, GB
specific “aura” which is comparable to the Chinese scholar’s rock (gongshi). It is a stone shaped by
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Pair of High Columns Bookcases in Gray Patinated Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
made for the private mansion of a Bordeaux scholar. Stunning and elegant! Very good condition
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Vintage 1960s French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Desks

Materials

Walnut

Majestic Italian Desk, circa 1820
Majestic Italian Desk, circa 1820
H 53.15 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Credenza by Herbert Hirsche for Christian Holzäpfel
By Christian Holzäpfel, Herbert Hirche
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A single credenza in teak with sliding doors by german designer Herbert Hirsche, a Bauhaus Scholar
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple

Gérard Guermonprez Sideboard "Monaco" for Magnani, circa 1950, France
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Girona, Spain
Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. It is now recognized by scholars and museums worldwide as
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Collector's Shelf, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, and scholars' rocks. At the base is a shallow drawer with a floral knob, perhaps used for stowing
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Elm

Chinese 19th Century Dark Brown Lacquered Sideboard with Hand Painted Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
top sitting above two doors, adorned with hand painted scholar's objects and flowers. These doors open
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Huge Hand Ornately Carved Antique Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cupboard Base
Located in GB
oak library bookcase with ornate scholar carvings This is a very grand piece of English country
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Collectors Furniture, Solid Oak, Period: Louis-Philippe, circa: 1835-1840
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
. He is passionate but more associated with the madman than with the scholar. Often solitary, the
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Antique 19th Century Restauration Vitrines

Materials

Oak

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Jean Royere Wardrobe, circa 1950, France
By Maison Gouffé, Jean Royère
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Walnut veneer storage cabinet with quadrangular opening and four doors decorated with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
lions, flowers, scrolling clouds and scholar objects, as well as yellow fabric lining and iron hardware
Category

20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Mid-18th Century Colonial Virginia Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of three graduated drawers. Virginia circa . 1765-1775. Gratitude to American decorative arts scholar
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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Maison Regain, circa 1970, France
By Maison Regain
Located in Girona, Spain
. Very good vintage condition. Very decorative cabinet executed in solid elm. The commode is sturdy and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

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Scholars Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal scholars cabinet for your home. Each scholars cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, elm and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer scholars cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Scholars Cabinet?

A scholars cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,480, while the lowest priced sells for $920 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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