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Vintage Korean Elm Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Armoire 72"
Vintage Korean Elm Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Armoire 72"

Vintage Korean Elm Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Armoire 72"

Located in Dayton, OH

20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests / cabinet / armoire made of elmwood featuring a two tone wood grain and brass hardware. Korean Bandaji chest or trunk f...

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20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Furniture

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Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Fine Mid 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy chest. Made from Zelkova Elm frame with brass accents. Acquired from Moby Dicks Maritime Antiques in the 1970s. The Korean ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair
Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair

Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Antique Asian scholar's chests /side tables configured with 3 upper drawers and lower cabinet compartments.

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Early 20th Century Korean Anglo-Japanese Side Tables

Materials

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Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Located in Austin, TX

A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...

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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th/19th Century Korean Joseon Dynasty Document Box (Hanji Paper Lined)
Antique 18th/19th Century Korean Joseon Dynasty Document Box (Hanji Paper Lined)

Antique 18th/19th Century Korean Joseon Dynasty Document Box (Hanji Paper Lined)

Located in Bridgeport, CT

It is constructed from a dark-stained native hardwood, featuring a long, low-profile rectangular shape designed to fit neatly in a traditional Korean scholar's study room. The chest...

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Antique Early 19th Century Asian Ming Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Cabinet or Chest with Hand-Painted Floral Motif
Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Cabinet or Chest with Hand-Painted Floral Motif

Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Cabinet or Chest with Hand-Painted Floral Motif

Located in Plainview, NY

Vintage Asian Chinese Black Lacquered Cabinet or Chest with Hand-Painted Floral Motif: Vintage Asian black lacquered cabinet or scholar’s chest, beautifully adorned with hand-painte...

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Materials

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Pair of Vintage circa 1950's Asian Korean Scholars Side Table Chests Inc Drawers
Pair of Vintage circa 1950's Asian Korean Scholars Side Table Chests Inc Drawers

Pair of Vintage circa 1950's Asian Korean Scholars Side Table Chests Inc Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1950's Korean Scholars side tables with drawers and cupboards. A very good looking well made and decorative pa...

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Vintage 1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinets with Original Decoration
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinets with Original Decoration

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinets with Original Decoration

Located in Kastrup, DK

The motifs are executed in gold leaf on lacquer – a classic Chinese decorative technique – depicting treasured objects such as vases with flowers, trays of fruit, incense burners, sc...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

It was therefore known as a Ch'aek-Sang (book Bandaji). The chest features a top plank with overhang, a feature that is often found in scholar's desk, which is to facilitate the view...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols
Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols

Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean wood chest desk made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) circa late 19th century (end of Joseon period).

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique Korean Scholar Two-Level Book Chest Joseon Dynasty
Rare Antique Korean Scholar Two-Level Book Chest Joseon Dynasty

Rare Antique Korean Scholar Two-Level Book Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

In keep with the ideal of humbleness of the Confucius society, this chest exemplifies a wonderful piece of scholar furniture with its laconic aesthetic.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Gilded Scholar's Cabinet from China
19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Gilded Scholar's Cabinet from China

19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Gilded Scholar's Cabinet from China

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

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

Previously in the collection of Asbjorn Lunde (1927 - 2017). The chest is crafted in the form of a Chinese seal chest, a mainstay of the scholar's studio.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

The Pennsylvania-German Decorated Chest by Monroe H. Fabian, Stated 1st Ed
The Pennsylvania-German Decorated Chest by Monroe H. Fabian, Stated 1st Ed

The Pennsylvania-German Decorated Chest by Monroe H. Fabian, Stated 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

It is the preeminent encyclopedia of Pennsylvania German blanket chests. Collectors, scholars and curators rely upon its images to identify the accepted standard of decorated chests.

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Vintage 1970s American Books

Materials

Paper

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Vintage Korean Elm Burl Brass Bound Bandaji Scholars Chest
Vintage Korean Elm Burl Brass Bound Bandaji Scholars Chest

Vintage Korean Elm Burl Brass Bound Bandaji Scholars Chest

Located in Westfield, MA

This vintage Korean Bandaji, or scholar’s chest, is crafted from richly figured elm burl and embellished with ornate brass mounts.

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20th Century Korean Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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Japanese Scholars chest
Japanese Scholars chest

Japanese Scholars chest

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H 30 in W 31.5 in D 15 in

Japanese Scholars chest

Located in New York, NY

Book chest with display shelves with iron details and fan shaped door handles.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Chinese Antique Scholar's Chest, Bookcase
Chinese Antique Scholar's Chest, Bookcase

Chinese Antique Scholar's Chest, Bookcase

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H 48 in W 67 in D 17.5 in

Chinese Antique Scholar's Chest, Bookcase

Located in SOMIS, CA

Lower left front of the chest depicts a scholar in the bamboo forest playing the string music instrument Gu Zhen, an expression of sophistication.

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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

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Korean Tansu Scholar's Chest Asian Cabinet
Korean Tansu Scholar's Chest Asian Cabinet

Korean Tansu Scholar's Chest Asian Cabinet

Located in West Hartford, CT

Asian scholar's chest configured with four upper drawers over lower cabinet.

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Mid-20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Southern Chinese Scholar's Chest with Carvings
Antique Southern Chinese Scholar's Chest with Carvings

Antique Southern Chinese Scholar's Chest with Carvings

Located in Somis, CA

A delicately carved 19th century scholar's chest. The chest's original paintings on the door panels can still be observed.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tabletop Scholars' Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Tabletop Scholars' Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Tabletop Scholars' Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted of fine rosewood, this early 20th century scholars' chest is an example of the multifunctional boxes used tabletop in lieu of a chest of drawers.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

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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 and features four drawers and two doors, decorated with brass hardware and intrica...

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Materials

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Chinese Scholar’s Chest
Chinese Scholar’s Chest

Chinese Scholar’s Chest

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H 36 in W 36 in D 15 in

Chinese Scholar’s Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This letter cabinet was systematically designed to keep documents and writing implements such as paper, stationary, pens, brushes, inks, wax and seal presses organized. 31 drawers in...

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Materials

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Antique Scholar's Chest with Painted Pomegranates, Open Light Bookcase
Antique Scholar's Chest with Painted Pomegranates, Open Light Bookcase

Antique Scholar's Chest with Painted Pomegranates, Open Light Bookcase

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful Chinese scholar's chest with an open light feature and hand-painted images.

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Materials

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Vintage Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Vintage Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

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 a two tone wood grain with ornate brass accents. Korean Bandaji chest or trunk...

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Materials

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Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Banaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Banaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Banaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 19th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring ornate brass bird, butterfly and sawastika accents. The swastika symbol, ? (right-fac...

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Materials

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Miniature Seal Chest
Miniature Seal Chest

Miniature Seal Chest

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H 11 in W 12 in D 9 in

Miniature Seal Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese scholars' chest for keeping seals, ink, and inkstones neatly stored on the scholar's desk.

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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Lanna Thai Manuscript Chest
Lanna Thai Manuscript Chest

Lanna Thai Manuscript Chest

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H 43 in W 36 in D 23 in

Lanna Thai Manuscript Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant Lanna Thai manuscript chest features red lacquer with gold motifs. It was made in the early 20th century and has a beautifully aged patina.

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Early 20th Century Thai Scholar's Objects

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Theodore Alexander Faux Scholars Books Coffee Table Chest of Drawers Leather Top
Theodore Alexander Faux Scholars Books Coffee Table Chest of Drawers Leather Top

Theodore Alexander Faux Scholars Books Coffee Table Chest of Drawers Leather Top

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Theodore Alexander coffee table with six drawers in the form of a stack of scholars books This is one of the nicest coffee tables...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

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A Huanghuali Seal Chest (Guanpixiang)
A Huanghuali Seal Chest (Guanpixiang)

A Huanghuali Seal Chest (Guanpixiang)

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H 14 in W 15.25 in D 11 in

A Huanghuali Seal Chest (Guanpixiang)

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and large huanghuali scholar's table top chest, guanpixiang. Originally used to store various seals, personal implements, and treasured objects.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Chest, with Carved Screens
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Chest, with Carved Screens

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Chest, with Carved Screens

Located in Somis, CA

A 19th century scholar's chest from southern China. A scholar's cabinet is a highly sophisticated piece that combines the simply elegance of Ming furniture and Qin dynasty's taste fo...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Korean Bandaji Scholar's Chest
Korean Bandaji Scholar's Chest

Korean Bandaji Scholar's Chest

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H 41 in W 34.25 in D 13 in

Korean Bandaji Scholar's Chest

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Bandaji book storage chest, Chonju-style, three drawers above double doors and drop door in center, with handle on either side, with Chinese locks, early 20th century, Korean.

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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Furniture

Chinese Antique Scholar's Chest Bookcase
Chinese Antique Scholar's Chest Bookcase

Chinese Antique Scholar's Chest Bookcase

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H 48 in W 67 in D 17.5 in

Chinese Antique Scholar's Chest Bookcase

Located in Somis, CA

Lower left front of the chest depicts a scholar in the bamboo forest playing the string music instrument Gu Zhen, an expression of sophistication.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Korean Bandaji Style Elm Chests, a Pair
Vintage Korean Bandaji Style Elm Chests, a Pair

Vintage Korean Bandaji Style Elm Chests, a Pair

Located in Raymondville, TX

A vintage pair of Korean Bandaji style elm and rosewood scholar's chests or nightstands. These gorgeous chests features torii style tops, decorative brass mounts, and two drawers and...

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Mid-20th Century Asian Campaign Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Wedding Cabinet
Antique Korean Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Wedding Cabinet

Antique Korean Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Wedding Cabinet

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique Korean Elm & Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet Early 19th century K...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet

Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet

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H 76 in W 37.25 in D 18.5 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 panels depict the leisure lives of fisherman and a strolling scholar.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Korean Design Asian Accent Scholar's Cabinet Vintage
Small Korean Design Asian Accent Scholar's Cabinet Vintage

Small Korean Design Asian Accent Scholar's Cabinet Vintage

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful small Korean design scholar’s accent cabinet, chest or end table with brass butterflies and other decorative trim and hardware.

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20th Century Korean Other Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Lacquer and Marquetry Jewelry or Collector Chest, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Lacquer and Marquetry Jewelry or Collector Chest, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Lacquer and Marquetry Jewelry or Collector Chest, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

The chest is crafted in the form of a Chinese seal chest, a mainstay of the scholar's studio.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Chinese Export Coromandel Style Lacquered Cabinets
Pair of Chinese Export Coromandel Style Lacquered Cabinets

Pair of Chinese Export Coromandel Style Lacquered Cabinets

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The top and front of the chests have scholar's objects with a parcel gilt border.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

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Chinese Scholar's Trunk
Chinese Scholar's Trunk

Chinese Scholar's Trunk

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H 25.25 in W 24.5 in D 16.25 in

Chinese Scholar's Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 19th century Chinese leather scholar's trunk on stand

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

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Elegant Gansu Side Chests
Elegant Gansu Side Chests

Elegant Gansu Side Chests

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H 31 in W 29 in D 15 in

Elegant Gansu Side Chests

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elegant antique side chests from the Gansu province in China. The chests have sophisticated paintings of scholar's accoutrements on the doors.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Red Painted Side Chest
Red Painted Side Chest

Red Painted Side Chest

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H 36.75 in W 31 in D 15.25 in

Red Painted Side Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage hand-painted red lacquer side chest with scholar's accoutrements on the door. Place next to a sofa or armchair with lamp and accessories on top.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

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Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Inspired Cabinet that pulls out into a Dining Table
Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Inspired Cabinet that pulls out into a Dining Table

Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Inspired Cabinet that pulls out into a Dining Table

$1,725Sale Price|25% Off

H 30 in W 38 in D 21.25 in

Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Inspired Cabinet that pulls out into a Dining Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful small console or wall table with a bit of storage underneath, however the top pulls out to be a 77" table - full sized to seat 4-6 people. The bold Chinese red lacquer i...

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen, Console Tables, White Painted Wood, Eglomise Green Mirror, 1950
Maison Jansen, Console Tables, White Painted Wood, Eglomise Green Mirror, 1950

Maison Jansen, Console Tables, White Painted Wood, Eglomise Green Mirror, 1950

$3,250Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 30.5 in W 45.5 in D 20.5 in

Maison Jansen, Console Tables, White Painted Wood, Eglomise Green Mirror, 1950

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

A fabulous pair of console tables, circa 1950s, stamped Jansen, the verre églomisé glass atop white painted and parcel-gilt frieze, raised on fluted pedestals, standing on parcel-gil...

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Italian Carved Walnut Stools, Art Deco, 1940
Italian Carved Walnut Stools, Art Deco, 1940

Italian Carved Walnut Stools, Art Deco, 1940

$7,850 / set

H 21.75 in W 22.5 in D 14 in

Italian Carved Walnut Stools, Art Deco, 1940

Located in New York, NY

A fine and elegant pair of Italian carved walnut stools or benches, with side handles, a rectangular seat. and carved legs. Made from high-quality walnut, the stools stand on straig...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Club Chairs in Mohair upholstery, 1940s
Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Club Chairs in Mohair upholstery, 1940s

Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Club Chairs in Mohair upholstery, 1940s

Located in Aartselaar, BE

A refined pair of Scandinavian club chairs offering a rare and elegant interpretation of Art Deco design. Sourced in Sweden and dating to the 1940s, the pair is firmly rooted in Nord...

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Wonderful Italian Sofa Attributed to Gio Ponti and Completely Re-Upholstered
Wonderful Italian Sofa Attributed to Gio Ponti and Completely Re-Upholstered

Wonderful Italian Sofa Attributed to Gio Ponti and Completely Re-Upholstered

By Gio Ponti

Located in Munich, DE

Amazing lines resting on two legs in front and two castors at the back for easy moving. Belts, foam and velvet completely redone.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty from Gyeonggi Do. Bandaji is known as drop front half opening chest and was traditionally used to stor...

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Twelve Danish Mid-Century Mahogany Dining Chairs Customized Upholstery Included
Twelve Danish Mid-Century Mahogany Dining Chairs Customized Upholstery Included

Twelve Danish Mid-Century Mahogany Dining Chairs Customized Upholstery Included

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of twelve Danish Mid-Century mahogany dining chairs customized upholstery included. The very well crafted set of chairs in solid mahagony were made by one of the many top skille...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Cast Iron Umbrella  / Cane Stand. Circa 1840
English Cast Iron Umbrella  / Cane Stand. Circa 1840

English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

RALPH LAUREN MODERN HOLLYWOOD BROWN LEATHER FLAMED HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERs
RALPH LAUREN MODERN HOLLYWOOD BROWN LEATHER FLAMED HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERs

RALPH LAUREN MODERN HOLLYWOOD BROWN LEATHER FLAMED HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERs

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Flamed Mahogany chest of drawers with parchment upholstered drawer...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm
Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm

Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm

$9,575Sale Price|30% Off

H 70.87 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in

Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Toys

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.
Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.

$2,458Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.5 in W 26 in D 18 in

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Throne Chair.

Located in Nantwich, GB

An impressive Imperial Meiji period Japanese throne chair which is finely and lavishly carved with dragons holding the eternal pearl in their mouths. The dragon represents prosperit...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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