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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

In our opinion second half of the 20th century. Great object for scholar's desk. Lovely and large screen. In our opinion first half of the 20th century.

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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Small Antique Candlemaker's Table, English Scholar's Desk, Side, Lamp, Victorian
Small Antique Candlemaker's Table, English Scholar's Desk, Side, Lamp, Victorian

Small Antique Candlemaker's Table, English Scholar's Desk, Side, Lamp, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, mahogany scholar's desk or lamp table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Antique Korean Scholar Desk Ch'aeksang Joseon Dynasty
Fine Antique Korean Scholar Desk Ch'aeksang Joseon Dynasty

Fine Antique Korean Scholar Desk Ch'aeksang Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Served primary as a floor desk, it was normally placed in the center of men's study by tradition, therefore known as scholar's table.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century British India Solid Teak Slant Lid Floor Scholar's Desk
Rare 19th Century British India Solid Teak Slant Lid Floor Scholar's Desk

Rare 19th Century British India Solid Teak Slant Lid Floor Scholar's Desk

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare British India slant lid floor desk likely used by a scholar or merchant. Beautifully handcrafted from solid wood with excellent proportions.

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Antique 1890s Indian Anglo Raj Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone

$4,500

H 8.25 in W 7 in D 2 in

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

The stone was fitted into a wood stand that is covered with brocade and designated to the scholar's desk or shelf in a fine study.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Bronze Chilong Garlic Head Scholar's Vase, Qing Dynasty, 17th C, China
Chinese Bronze Chilong Garlic Head Scholar's Vase, Qing Dynasty, 17th C, China

Chinese Bronze Chilong Garlic Head Scholar's Vase, Qing Dynasty, 17th C, China

Located in Austin, TX

The bronze of very attractive reddish brown color. Made for the scholar's desk or studio, this lovely vase would most likely have been used as a small flower vase.

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Awaji Pottery Japanese Scholar's Desk Yellow Brush Pot/Pencil Cup Bronze Weave
Awaji Pottery Japanese Scholar's Desk Yellow Brush Pot/Pencil Cup Bronze Weave

Awaji Pottery Japanese Scholar's Desk Yellow Brush Pot/Pencil Cup Bronze Weave

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Awaji Pottery brush pot vase in sunny yellow glaze with bronze weaving. From Tamura Kyuhei's Sumoto kiln. 3 3/4" high, 3 1/2" diameter. Impressed export and kiln marks. Some staining...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900

Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This beautif...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century
Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century

Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It underscores the intended function of the object as part of a scholar’s desk ensemble, where treasured seals, brushes, or tokens of intellectual life would be stored or displayed.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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

In our opinion second half of the 20th century. Great object for scholar's desk. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: China Period: 20th century Original/Reprodu...

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20th Century Chinese Desks

Materials

Wood

Chinese Yellow Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850
Chinese Yellow Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850

Chinese Yellow Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Speckled Green Brush Rest, c. 1800
Chinese Speckled Green Brush Rest, c. 1800

Chinese Speckled Green Brush Rest, c. 1800

$980

H 1.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in

Chinese Speckled Green Brush Rest, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This early 19th...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900

$1,880

H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in

Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850
Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850

Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850

$580

H 1.75 in W 2.5 in D 2 in

Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest Shrine, c. 1850
Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest Shrine, c. 1850

Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest Shrine, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900

$2,680

H 9.5 in W 12 in D 9.5 in

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century
A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century

A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century

$860

H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in

A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every t...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Bronze Beast Form Incense Burner
Antique Black Bronze Beast Form Incense Burner

Antique Black Bronze Beast Form Incense Burner

$550Sale Price|50% Off

H 5.75 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in

Antique Black Bronze Beast Form Incense Burner

Located in Somis, CA

Sculptural, atmospheric, and evocative of antiquity, this incense burner makes a compelling decorative object for a scholar’s desk, altar, or curated interior.

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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

This Chinese scholars desk blends form and storytelling, with drawers and surfaces richly carved in figural scenes of warriors, landscapes, and architectural elements.

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Petite Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. Carved from ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand
Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand

Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty
Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty

Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Austin, TX

In secular Chinese culture, the endless knot symbolizes love and luck. The scholar tray is an essential component of the scholar studio and desk.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

"Lychee Abundance" Green Duan Stone Auspicious Desk Ornament
"Lychee Abundance" Green Duan Stone Auspicious Desk Ornament

"Lychee Abundance" Green Duan Stone Auspicious Desk Ornament

Located in Taichung, TW

These clouds symbolize the mind of the scholar, where brilliant ideas and inspiration rise effortlessly like clouds in the sky.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825

$5,250Sale Price|40% Off

H 8 in W 18 in D 12 in

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Elegant and finely crafted rosewood and ivory inlay traveller's writing desk from the late Mughal period of British India (circa 1825), on low bun feet. In excellent condition, with ...

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Antique 1820s Indian Islamic Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener
Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener

Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener

$575

H 8.75 in W 1 in D 0.5 in

Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener

Located in Middleburg, VA

It exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of decorative Chinese export objects made for the scholar’s desk.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Silver

21st Century by Giusti & Di Rosa "Listello E Porta Carta" Marble Desk Accessory
21st Century by Giusti & Di Rosa "Listello E Porta Carta" Marble Desk Accessory

21st Century by Giusti & Di Rosa "Listello E Porta Carta" Marble Desk Accessory

Located in massa, IT

Desk accessory designed by Giusti Di Rosa Size Listello : cm 2 x 6 x height 40 Size porta carta : cm 20 x 10 x height 4 Materials: White Carrara-national travertine Designer: G...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Nesting Trays
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Nesting Trays

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Nesting Trays

$10,500 / set

H 1.5 in W 12 in D 8.25 in

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Nesting Trays

Located in Austin, TX

These trays would originally have graced the desk of a scholar and aided him in his scholarly pursuits.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk or Calligraphy Set Cloisonne Asian Scholar
Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk or Calligraphy Set Cloisonne Asian Scholar

Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk or Calligraphy Set Cloisonne Asian Scholar

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty desk or calligraphy set . Made of cloisonne. A scholarly and unique collector's item. Provenance: From the estate of Florine Mark, a Detroit philanthro...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Chinese Ninghsia Style “Hundred Antiques” Carpet, circa 1960
Chinese Ninghsia Style “Hundred Antiques” Carpet, circa 1960

Chinese Ninghsia Style “Hundred Antiques” Carpet, circa 1960

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A central medallion surrounded by culturally significant objects: books, writing implements and other paraphernalia of the scholar's desk, all on a camel ground, stylized peonies ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case
Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case

Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case

$316Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 0.99 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in

Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage scholar's instrument set. An English, nickel steel draughtsman's tool case, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Unmarked tools, but of fine industrial qual...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Nickel

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains. Lid not original. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Peachbloom Glazed Beehive Water Pot Taibai Zun
Antique Chinese Peachbloom Glazed Beehive Water Pot Taibai Zun

Antique Chinese Peachbloom Glazed Beehive Water Pot Taibai Zun

Located in Greenwich, CT

The water pot of Classic beehive form, with a wide domed body rising to a short, narrow neck and flared mouth, covered in luscious peachbloom glaze of crushed strawberry, pale pink...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

The chest features a top plank with overhang, a feature that is often found in scholar's desk, which is to facilitate the viewing of the scroll or manuscript.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot

Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot

$1,180

H 8.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stonewa...

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20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot

Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot

$1,180

H 8.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stonewa...

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20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

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

The chest was likely used as to store and view books and manuscripts in men's study and doubled its function as a desk. The cabinet features a top plank with upturned ends, a more co...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1850
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1850

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1850

$780

H 6.25 in W 5.75 in D 5 in

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and ...

Materials

Burl

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

$1,600

H 1.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Water dropper like this is an important component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be per...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pre Columbian Figure
Vintage Pre Columbian Figure

Vintage Pre Columbian Figure

$295

H 5.5 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Pre Columbian Figure

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Measuring 3x2.5x5.5 inches tall, this compact sculpture is perfectly sized for a scholar's desk, an altar, or a curated bookshelf vignette.

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Antique Chinese Famille Rose porcelain seal paste box (or ink / rouge box)
Antique Chinese Famille Rose porcelain seal paste box (or ink / rouge box)

Antique Chinese Famille Rose porcelain seal paste box (or ink / rouge box)

Located in Pomona, CA

These boxes were traditionally used on a scholar's desk to hold the thick red cinnabar ink paste required for stamping personal or official stone seals onto calligraphy works and pai...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

$2,000

H 1 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Water dropper like this is an important component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be per...

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier

Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier

Located in Austin, TX

Carved from a piece of pale celadon nephrite jade, with two large streaks of grayish-white, and one side of the stone retaining the russet "skin". Meant for the scholar's desk, t...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Bronze Chinese Mini Censer Set of Three Incense Burners
Bronze Chinese Mini Censer Set of Three Incense Burners

Bronze Chinese Mini Censer Set of Three Incense Burners

Located in Somis, CA

Perfectly functional for incense burning, their compact scale also makes them ideal for tabletop display, scholar’s desk arrangements.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

$1,200

H 1.25 in W 3.25 in D 2 in

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

Located in Atlanta, GA

Water dropper like this is an important component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be per...

Category

Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Lidded Porcelain Vessel Burner – East Asian, Early 20th Century
Blue and White Lidded Porcelain Vessel Burner – East Asian, Early 20th Century

Blue and White Lidded Porcelain Vessel Burner – East Asian, Early 20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

The vessel’s form and motifs suggest it may have served as a cosmetic jar, incense container, or scholar’s desk accessory, blending utility with aesthetic pleasure.

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Early 20th Century Asian Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Water dropper like this is an important component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be per...

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Water dropper like this is an important component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be per...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Alex Austin - Early 20th Century Oil, Scholar at his Desk
Alex Austin - Early 20th Century Oil, Scholar at his Desk

Alex Austin - Early 20th Century Oil, Scholar at his Desk

Located in Corsham, GB

This charming early 20th-century interior scene captures an elderly scholar seated at his desk in a quiet, contemplative moment of reading.

Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier

Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier

Located in Austin, TX

However, we are conservatively dating this piece to Ming Dynasty or earlier. Meant for the scholar's desk, this wonderful animal would have served as a curiosity, a fondling ston...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Edo Period Kajikawa Gold Maki-e & Raden Bird Suzuribako
Edo Period Kajikawa Gold Maki-e & Raden Bird Suzuribako

Edo Period Kajikawa Gold Maki-e & Raden Bird Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

It serves as a captivating focal point that brings a touch of historical elegance to any refined interior or scholar's desk. The Material: Crafted from a natural wood core, the box ...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako
Meiji Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

Meiji Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

$6,260

H 1.78 in W 8.47 in D 10.95 in

Meiji Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

It serves as an elegant and captivating focal point, bringing the tranquil beauty of a traditional Japanese landscape to any curated interior or scholar's desk. The Material: The fo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Monkey, Likely Qing Dynasty w/ Paperwork
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Monkey, Likely Qing Dynasty w/ Paperwork

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Monkey, Likely Qing Dynasty w/ Paperwork

Located in Atlanta, GA

This association imbues the figure with auspicious meaning, appropriate for the scholar’s desk or as a decorative figural object in an elite domestic setting.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Showa Period Wajimaya Zenni Gold Maki-e Flower Boat Suzuribako
Showa Period Wajimaya Zenni Gold Maki-e Flower Boat Suzuribako

Showa Period Wajimaya Zenni Gold Maki-e Flower Boat Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

It serves as a captivating and sophisticated focal point for a curated interior or a luxurious addition to a scholar's desk. The Material: Crafted by the prestigious Wajimaya Zenni...

Category

20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Taisho Imperial Gold Maki-e Flower Basket Suzuribako by Tozan
Taisho Imperial Gold Maki-e Flower Basket Suzuribako by Tozan

Taisho Imperial Gold Maki-e Flower Basket Suzuribako by Tozan

Located in Taichung, TW

This museum quality masterpiece brings an aura of profound regal history and sophisticated tranquility to any curated collection or scholar's desk. The Material: The exterior is env...

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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique European Pictorial Tapestry Depicting a Scholar, Circa Early 20th Centur
Antique European Pictorial Tapestry Depicting a Scholar, Circa Early 20th Centur

Antique European Pictorial Tapestry Depicting a Scholar, Circa Early 20th Centur

Located in New York, NY

This finely woven antique European tapestry features a richly detailed pictorial scene of a seated scholar at a writing desk, surrounded by architectural and pastoral elements.

Category

Early 20th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Niccolò Roccatagliata (1593-1636) Nude Hercules, Lost-Wax Bronze, Venice c. 1600
Niccolò Roccatagliata (1593-1636) Nude Hercules, Lost-Wax Bronze, Venice c. 1600

Niccolò Roccatagliata (1593-1636) Nude Hercules, Lost-Wax Bronze, Venice c. 1600

Located in Galveston, TX

Proposed as a Roccatagliata model to crown andirons (cast bronze hearth accoutrements form a substantial portion of his studio's surviving oeuvres), the statue's current form makes i...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Nephrite Jade “Boulder” Carving
Chinese Nephrite Jade “Boulder” Carving

Chinese Nephrite Jade “Boulder” Carving

Located in San Francisco, CA

In sum, this one piece provides a microcosm of the natural world, intended for contemplation, and therefore ready for its place among a scholar's objects, for a desk or personal alta...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade

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19th Century Scholars Desk
19th Century Scholars Desk

19th Century Scholars Desk

Unavailable

H 14 in W 35 in D 22 in

19th Century Scholars Desk

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Scholars desk crafted in the 19th century from Elm

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Early 20th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Rootwood Scholar's Stand
Chinese Rootwood Scholar's Stand

Chinese Rootwood Scholar's Stand

Unavailable

H 11 in W 28 in D 13 in

Chinese Rootwood Scholar's Stand

Located in Wilton, CT

Chinese Rootwood Stand Found on a Scholar's Desk, Showing Traces of Black Lacquer.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Rhinoceros-form Water Pots, Qing Dynasty
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Rhinoceros-form Water Pots, Qing Dynasty

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Rhinoceros-form Water Pots, Qing Dynasty

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

This pair of water pots in the form of standing rhinoceroses would have been made for the scholar's desk. Both are decorated with colorful patterns on an earth-red background; the br...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Brass

German Scholar's Inkwell and Watch Stand
German Scholar's Inkwell and Watch Stand

German Scholar's Inkwell and Watch Stand

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in

German Scholar's Inkwell and Watch Stand

Located in Sheffield, MA

Scholar's earthenware inkwell and watch stand, Germany, circa 1780. Neoclassical details include the relief portrait of Athena and on the base and the owl finial. Opening in the back...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C
A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C

A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C

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H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in

A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is an old cast bronze piece with a naturally aged patina, decorated with ancient motifs often appeared on the bronze vessels from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties (16th Century BC-2...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowl
Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowl

Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowl

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H 3.15 in Dm 8.12 in

Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowl

Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL

The Imperial glass workshops made objects such as vases, cups, bowls, snuff bottles, plant pots, incense burners and items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Impe...

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Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Vases and Covers
Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Vases and Covers

Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Vases and Covers

Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL

The Imperial glass workshops made objects such as vases, cups, bowls, snuff bottles, plant pots, incense burners and items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Impe...

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Pair of Chinese Beijing Yellow Glass Dragon Bottles
Pair of Chinese Beijing Yellow Glass Dragon Bottles

Pair of Chinese Beijing Yellow Glass Dragon Bottles

Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL

The Imperial glass workshops made objects such as vases, cups, bowls, snuff bottles, plant pots, incense burners and items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Impe...

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Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowls
Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowls

Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowls

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H 1.58 in Dm 3.39 in

Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowls

Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL

The Imperial glass workshops made objects such as vases, cups, bowls, snuff bottles, plant pots, incense burners and items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Impe...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Antique Jade Chinese Pendant circa Late 19th to Early 20th Century Qing Dynasty
Antique Jade Chinese Pendant circa Late 19th to Early 20th Century Qing Dynasty

Antique Jade Chinese Pendant circa Late 19th to Early 20th Century Qing Dynasty

Located in Chesterland, OH

Typical of what is considered of Qianlong date are vases with lids and chains carved from a single block, vessels in antique bronze shapes with pseudo-archaic decoration, fairy mount...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

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

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.

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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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Set of Four Chinese Burl Root Wood Brush Pot Vessels, Scholar’s Desk Accessories
Set of Four Chinese Burl Root Wood Brush Pot Vessels, Scholar’s Desk Accessories

Set of Four Chinese Burl Root Wood Brush Pot Vessels, Scholar’s Desk Accessories

Located in Darien, CT

Traditionally known as bitong, brush pots were used on a scholar’s desk to hold calligraphy brushes and writing tools.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

Antique Scholar's Desk, English, Writing Table, Side, Study, Regency, Circa 1820
Antique Scholar's Desk, English, Writing Table, Side, Study, Regency, Circa 1820

Antique Scholar's Desk, English, Writing Table, Side, Study, Regency, Circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique scholar's desk. An English, mahogany writing or side table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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Antique 1820s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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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

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Scholar Desk Ch'aeksang Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Scholar Desk Ch'aeksang Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Scholar Desk Ch'aeksang Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Known as Ch'aeksang or Soan, this small Korean desk was made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) and supplement with simple brass hardware fittings. The piece is dated circa early to mid-...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900
Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900

Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Tree Trunk Brush Pot, circa 1850
Chinese Tree Trunk Brush Pot, circa 1850

Chinese Tree Trunk Brush Pot, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This early 20th centu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Scroll Pot, c. 1930
Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Scroll Pot, c. 1930

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Scroll Pot, c. 1930

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture of every traditional scholar’s desk. Used...

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot
Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot

Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study, the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and ink stone a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once u...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Elm

Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900

Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900

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H 1.5 in W 2.5 in D 2 in

Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900

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H 16.5 in Dm 12.75 in

Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and ink stone - a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Onc...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Elm

Chinese Bamboo Lotus Leaf Brush Pot, c. 1900
Chinese Bamboo Lotus Leaf Brush Pot, c. 1900

Chinese Bamboo Lotus Leaf Brush Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. Like everything in the s...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

19the Century Stone Shanxi Lion
19the Century Stone Shanxi Lion

19the Century Stone Shanxi Lion

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H 5.52 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in

19the Century Stone Shanxi Lion

Located in Singapore, SG

These figures were kept on a scholar’s desk to symbolize stability in one’s career, household affairs, and social standing—meant to help you hold your ground and secure your position.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Rosewood Scholar's Writing Desk
Chinese Rosewood Scholar's Writing Desk

Chinese Rosewood Scholar's Writing Desk

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H 31 in W 421 in D 24 in

Chinese Rosewood Scholar's Writing Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

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

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Huanghuali Scroll End Stand (Ji)
A Huanghuali Scroll End Stand (Ji)

A Huanghuali Scroll End Stand (Ji)

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H 4.5 in W 26 in D 15 in

A Huanghuali Scroll End Stand (Ji)

Located in Austin, TX

"yellow flowering pear wood") is a tropical hardwood long revered by the Chinese nobility and literati as one of the most desirable and precious hardwoods for furniture and objects t...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar's Objects

Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock
Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

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H 21.75 in W 31 in D 20.75 in

Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock

Located in Chicago, IL

This stone may have once sat on the desk of a scholar who contemplated its evocative shapes while composing poetry, painting, or writing calligraphy.  

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone

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A Chinese Zitan Scholar's Tray

A Chinese Zitan Scholar's Tray

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H 3 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

A Chinese Zitan Scholar's Tray

Located in Austin, TX

A tray such as this would have graced the desk of a scholar, holding his stationary supplies, such as a brushpot, brushes, water dropper and ink stone.

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19th Century Chinese Scholars' Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Brush Pot

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese carved bamboo brush pot depicting a scholars lighting a fire under a pine tree. Pagoda Red Collection #: S205 Keywords: Chinese, China, Scholars' obj...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period
Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A rare Japanese portable writing desk with an unusual design. Made from black lacquered cypress wood with a lovely wood grain, it features a fold out desk and multiple small drawers ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer by Pedersen & Hansen Mid Century Modern
Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer by Pedersen & Hansen Mid Century Modern

Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer by Pedersen & Hansen Mid Century Modern

By Pedersen & Hansen

Located in Lake Worth, FL

1960s Danish Mid Century modern teak wood desk organizer. From the Select Form series by Georg Petersen, put out by Pedersen & Hansen of Denmark. Beautifully rich in color this desk ...

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Teak

Frolicking Otter Natural Wood Sculpture
Frolicking Otter Natural Wood Sculpture

Frolicking Otter Natural Wood Sculpture

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H 20 in W 18 in D 11 in

Frolicking Otter Natural Wood Sculpture

Located in Manassas Park, VA

Natural wood sculpture reminiscent of a frolicking otter, measures: 11” x 18” x 20” An organic sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

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2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Water Buffalo Mask Natural Wood Sculpture
Water Buffalo Mask Natural Wood Sculpture

Water Buffalo Mask Natural Wood Sculpture

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H 22.5 in W 34 in D 12 in

Water Buffalo Mask Natural Wood Sculpture

Located in Manassas Park, VA

An organic sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

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2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Stout Boar Natural Wood Sculpture
Stout Boar Natural Wood Sculpture

Stout Boar Natural Wood Sculpture

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H 22.5 in W 30 in D 12 in

Stout Boar Natural Wood Sculpture

Located in Manassas Park, VA

An organic sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

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2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Dragon Mask Natural Wood Sculpture
Dragon Mask Natural Wood Sculpture

Dragon Mask Natural Wood Sculpture

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H 22 in W 14.5 in D 26 in

Dragon Mask Natural Wood Sculpture

Located in Manassas Park, VA

An organic sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

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2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinese Boxwood Brushpot
18th Century Chinese Boxwood Brushpot

18th Century Chinese Boxwood Brushpot

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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in

18th Century Chinese Boxwood Brushpot

Located in Chicago, IL

An 19th century Chinese burled boxwood scholars' brush pot with iron repair. Pagoda Red Collection #: PHA024 Keywords: Chinese, scholars, desk, inkstone, calligrapher's bru...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Boxwood

Late Qing Nephrite Jade Scholar’s Carving of Bamboo Cup with Squirrel, Grapes
Late Qing Nephrite Jade Scholar’s Carving of Bamboo Cup with Squirrel, Grapes

Late Qing Nephrite Jade Scholar’s Carving of Bamboo Cup with Squirrel, Grapes

Located in Northampton, MA

This exquisitely carved nephrite jade sculpture dates to the late Qing to very early Republic period, approximately 1880–1920, and is a beautifully realized example of the scholar’s ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Treebeard Natural Wood Sculpture
Treebeard Natural Wood Sculpture

Treebeard Natural Wood Sculpture

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H 30 in W 18 in D 20 in

Treebeard Natural Wood Sculpture

Located in Manassas Park, VA

Natural wood sculpture reminiscent of a stylized tree from Lord of the Rings, measures: 20” x 30” x 18” An organic sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

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2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Fu Dog Charm
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Fu Dog Charm

Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Fu Dog Charm

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

Pair of Miniature 19th Century Chinese Shizi of Good Fortune
Pair of Miniature 19th Century Chinese Shizi of Good Fortune

Pair of Miniature 19th Century Chinese Shizi of Good Fortune

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Limestone

Scholars' Writing Table
Scholars' Writing Table

Scholars' Writing Table

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H 30 in W 128.5 in D 46 in

Scholars' Writing Table

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 19th century Chinese Ming inspired writing table with grand proportions and original black lacquer.

Pagoda Red Collection #: Q169


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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

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 housing paperwork, stationary etc. Simple lines with old patina. Some ink stains pres...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

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

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

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...

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Antique 18th 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 space to draft poetry or calligraphy paintings.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

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 surface space to draft poetry or practice calligraphy. To cultivate uncluttered and...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Shan Shui Brush Pot
Chinese Shan Shui Brush Pot

Chinese Shan Shui Brush Pot

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H 5.75 in Dm 4 in

Chinese Shan Shui Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

Characterized by soft, feathery brushstrokes, the style advocates balance, composition and form to convey nature as a state of mind. Likely part of a scholar’s desk, the vessel, whic...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Chinese Blue & White Chrysanthemum Brush Pot, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Blue & White Chrysanthemum Brush Pot, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Blue & White Chrysanthemum Brush Pot, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

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, ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Earthenware

Petite Chinese Blue & White Brush Pot, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Blue & White Brush Pot, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Blue & White Brush Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Petite Chinese Blue & White Brush Pot, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Blue & White Brush Pot, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Blue & White Brush Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Earthenware

Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies

Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcela...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Blue and White Brush Pot with Shan Shui Landscape
Blue and White Brush Pot with Shan Shui Landscape

Blue and White Brush Pot with Shan Shui Landscape

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcela...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies

Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcela...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Auspicious Brush Pot
Chinese Blue and White Auspicious Brush Pot

Chinese Blue and White Auspicious Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

Emulating the look of Classic blue-and-white Chinese porcelain, this contemporary porcelain brush pot would have been right at home on a scholar’s desk. Beautifully decorated with an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

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Porcelain

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Antique Korean Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Tabletop Accessory Chest Joseon

Antique Korean Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Tabletop Accessory Chest Joseon

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Korean lacquered small chest of drawers with Mother-of-Pearl inlays circa 19th century (late Joseon Dynasty). The tabletop box with multiple small drawers of various sizes...

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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Lacquer

Materials

Brass

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit
Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

$188,500

H 97 in W 51.5 in D 40 in

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

Located in New Orleans, LA

For samurai warriors, the functionality of their armor was as vital as its striking beauty—both elements held equal importance. This orange-laced armor is one of the rarest and most ...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Korean Sutra Desk with Buddhism Symbol Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Sutra Desk with Buddhism Symbol Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Sutra Desk with Buddhism Symbol Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique sutra reading wood desk (Gyeongsang) from Korea circa mid-19th century. The two-tier short table was constructed in solid Korean Elm wood (Zelkova) and features a small dr...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Elm

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal scholars desk for your home. A scholars desk — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect scholars desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A scholars desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Scholars Desk?

Prices for a scholars desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $995 and can go as high as $9,800, while the average can fetch as much as $5,400.