Scholars Desk

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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-...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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

"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...

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

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.

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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

An organic sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

An organic sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

An organic sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

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

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 ...

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.

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

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

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

Pagoda Red Collection #: Q169


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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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A rare Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty) from Gangwha Island off the coast of Gyeonggi Do (close to Seoul). The island is located in the...

An Extremely Fine and Very Important 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on French Giltwood Stand of Regence Period circa 1680-1690 Provenance Likely acquired by Herman Willem ...

One of the most beautiful Korean Bandajis we have had with original patina circa mid-19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Purchased in Seoul in 1987 and still retains its original ha...

A Korean black lacquered wood low table with fine inlay works circa Joseon dynasty (19th century), Musuem quality. The low table was traditionally placed on the floor or bed and mean...

A six-panel painted folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type of screen is called Chaekgeori (books and things) which is quite unique to Korea. It became po...

A fine Korean silk embroidered rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from Joseon Dynasty circa late 19th century. The badge features a design of double flying cranes above the Li-sui waves...

A Korean "Book Bandaji" (known as Chaek Jang) circa late 19th to early 20th century (end of Joseon period). Made form solid pine, the relatively large cabinet was placed in men's stu...

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...

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 ...

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...