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Nice 20th Century Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Scholars Desk
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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

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Porcelain

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
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Antique 1890s Indian Anglo Raj Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
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

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Stone

Chinese Bronze Chilong Garlic Head Scholar's Vase, Qing Dynasty, 17th C, China
Located in Austin, TX
color. Made for the scholar's desk or studio, this lovely vase would most likely have been used as a
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This beautiful example is carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Awaji Pottery Japanese Scholar's Desk Yellow Brush Pot/Pencil Cup Bronze Weave
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Awaji Pottery brushpot/pencil cup in sunny yellow glaze with bronze weaving. Sumoto kiln. 5" high, 3 1/2" diameter. Impressed export and kiln marks. Excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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Pottery

Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This small wooden brush pot from the late
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Burl

Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Desk in 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
for scholar's desk. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: China Period: 20th
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20th Century Chinese Desks

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Wood

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

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Metal

Chinese Scholar Free Standing Desk In Elm Wood
Chinese Scholar Free Standing Desk In Elm Wood
H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This wooden brush pot from the late 19th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Burl

Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
of the scholar studio and desk. Called a ducheng pan in Chinese, these types of trays were both
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Brass

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825
Located in Brunswick, ME
Elegant and finely crafted rosewood and ivory inlay traveller's writing desk from the late Mughal
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Antique 1820s Indian Islamic Scholar's Objects

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Ivory, Rosewood

Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlay Lap Desk, with Fitted Interiors
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Anglo-Indian bone inlay lap desk with fitted interiors. Exterior has geometric design
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Scholar's Objects

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Bone, Wood

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Scholar's Objects

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Marble

Asian Schalor's Miniature Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian elmwood small desk top cabinet for storage scholar's objects, ink stone, brushes etc
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Wood

Asian Schalor's Miniature Cabinet
Asian Schalor's Miniature Cabinet
H 9.5 in W 24 in D 9.8 in
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Nesting Trays
Located in Austin, TX
originally have graced the desk of a scholar and aided him in his scholarly pursuits. The larger tray
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
ruyi or lingzhi on its back, indicating this piece was most likely used as a brush washer on the desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
(which we have polished) is in good condition. This box is the perfect desk accessory.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Calligraphy Box
Japanese Calligraphy Box
H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.75 in
VIntage Persian "khatam" Pen Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
decorative item on desk top. Khatam is a Persian version of marquetry, art forms made by decorating the
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Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Scholar's Objects

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Wood

VIntage Persian "khatam" Pen Holder
VIntage Persian "khatam" Pen Holder
H 4 in W 13.5 in D 9.75 in
Blue and White Brush Pot with First Scholar
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Ninghsia Style “Hundred Antiques” Carpet, circa 1960
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
implements and other paraphernalia of the scholar's desk, all on a camel ground, stylized peonies and scroll
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

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

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Nickel

Petite Chinese Blue & White Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This petite ceramic example dates to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Earthenware

Petite Chinese Blue & White Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This petite ceramic example dates to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Earthenware

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

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Porcelain

A White Jade Lotus Root Brush Rest, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
and intricate detailing. The Four Treasures of the Chinese Scholar’s Desk include the brush, ink
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A White Jade Lotus Root Brush Rest, Qing Dynasty
A White Jade Lotus Root Brush Rest, Qing Dynasty
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W 0.99 in D 0.79 in L 3.55 in
Blue and White Brush Pot with Shan Shui Landscape
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots...

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Porcelain

Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Porcelain

Blue and White Brush Pot with Shan Shui Landscape
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Porcelain

Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a top plank with overhang, a feature that is often found in scholar's desk, which is to facilitate
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Iron

Blue and White Brush Pot with Koi & Lotus
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots...

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Porcelain

Japanese Maiji Period Carved Desk Circa 1900
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
household or a scholar’s study, the desk combines beauty with practicality. Its intricate detailing captures
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Japanese Maiji Period Carved Desk Circa 1900
Japanese Maiji Period Carved Desk Circa 1900
H 52.37 in W 51.78 in D 30.32 in
L.Ercolani Treviso Oak Desk by Matthew Hilton
By Norm Architects
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Matthew Hilton, 2009 The TREVISO DESK by Matthew Hilton imparts a rich, tactile
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2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

L.Ercolani Treviso Oak Desk  by Matthew Hilton
L.Ercolani Treviso Oak Desk  by Matthew Hilton
H 33.86 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
L.Ercolani Treviso Walnut Desk by Matthew Hilton
By Norm Architects
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Matthew Hilton, 2009 The TREVISO DESK by Matthew Hilton imparts a rich, tactile
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2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

L.Ercolani Treviso Walnut Desk  by Matthew Hilton
L.Ercolani Treviso Walnut Desk  by Matthew Hilton
H 33.86 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stoneware brush pot
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20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stoneware brush pot
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20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C
Located in London, GB
typical object on scholar's desk or altar table for decoration or incense. There are small areas of
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Antique 1850s Chinese Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols
Located in Atlanta, GA
scholar's desk, which is to prevent the falling off of the scrolls. The upper level has three small drawers
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Iron

Majestic Italian Desk, circa 1820
Located in Budapest, HU
Piece of extreme beauty. It belonged to a famous scholar of Dante Alighieri. On one side desk
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Desks

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Walnut

Majestic Italian Desk, circa 1820
Majestic Italian Desk, circa 1820
H 53.15 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This wooden brush pot from the mid-19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and ...

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Burl

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1850
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1850
H 6.25 in W 5.75 in D 5 in
Japanese Meiji Bronze Basketweave Pattern Sake Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
immediately be envisaged sitting on a scholar’s desk and is very finely made of square form with slightly
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Basketweave Pattern Sake Pot
Japanese Meiji Bronze Basketweave Pattern Sake Pot
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H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
this is an important component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A Pale Celadon Jade Recumbent Dog, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
may serve as paperweight for the scholar's desk. It is also a wonderful display of Hetian Jade carving
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

A Pale Celadon Jade Recumbent Dog, Qing Dynasty
A Pale Celadon Jade Recumbent Dog, Qing Dynasty
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W 2.17 in D 1.38 in L 2.37 in
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
small sprout is placed on the side. Water dropper like this is an important component of scholar's desk
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Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
russet "skin". Meant for the scholar's desk, this wonderful animal would have served as a curiosity
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
painted scroll, this rectangular table may have once stood in a Qing-dynasty scholars' studio, placed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900
Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900
H 33.5 in W 81.5 in D 20 in
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form
Located in Atlanta, GA
component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink
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Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell With Original Cobalt Blue Ink Pot
Located in New Orleans, LA
dipping into the well of this exquisite piece, its rich patina whispering tales of poets and scholars
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Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Inkwells

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Bronze

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ottoman Empire and the broader Islamic world. They were essential accessories for scholars, scribes, and
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Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Pewter Figural Inkwell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique English cast pewter inkwell of an Asian scholar sporting a Fu Manchu mustache and ponytail
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

English Pewter Figural Inkwell
English Pewter Figural Inkwell
H 5.5 in W 7 in D 5 in
Small Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Brush Pot
Located in Central England, GB
stepped flat moulding. These interesting pieces were intended to be used by Chinese scholars who would
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Desk Accessories

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Hardwood

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the 'wenfang', or study room ensemble, which
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Antique 1720s Vietnamese Qing Desk Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Renaissance Italian Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Faenza, second half of the 16th
By Virgiliotto Calamelli
Located in Milano, IT
examination, the model of inspiration has been the subject of numerous hypotheses put forth by scholars
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Inkwells

Materials

Maiolica

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Empire and the broader Islamic world. They were essential accessories for scholars, scribes, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Empire and the broader Islamic world. They were essential accessories for scholars, scribes, and
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Antique 19th Century Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
like this is an important component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink
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Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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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.