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Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
scholars' studio, displaying a collection of books, scrolls, and treasured objects. The elegant case has
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
brocade and designated to the scholar's desk or shelf in a fine study.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Bubbled Spherical Paper Weight Kaiser Krystal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
shelf. Crafted from high-quality crystal, it features a unique bubbled effect, adding depth and intrigue
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Crystal
Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
case is known as Ji, traditionally used by the traveling scholars or monks in the ancient time to carry
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Collecting was a popular pastime for well-to-do Ming and Qing dynasty gentleman, and a shelf like
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
19th Century Scholar Cabinet
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Scholar cabinet 55h x 35w x 17d
This is a square corner cabinet with a central stile between the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, Ming dynasty style scholar's cabinet. The doors and side panels are all solid single
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Rosewood Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
A rare offering of an original 19th century Chinese antique scholar's cabinet. This wonderful
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet with Carved Grapevine
Located in Somis, CA
echoes the grape motif, emphasizing the theme of "prosperity and family legacy". An interior shelf
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Painted Black Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
upper doors depict a gathering of scholar-officials and fine ladies in a traditional courtyard pavilion
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Korean Chaekgeori painting. 19th Century Joseon. Books & Scholars’ Accouterments
Located in Kyoto, JP
Books and Scholars’ Accouterments; Chaekgeori
Second half of the 19th century
Korean framed panel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 47.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.75 in
Antique Scholar's Chest with Painted Pomegranates, Open Light Bookcase
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Chinese scholar's chest with an open light feature and hand-painted images
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Provincial Chinese Collector's Shelf, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial collector's shelf features three open compartments enclosed by a decorative frame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
2 Chinese Export Black Lacquer Carved Soapstone Scholars Cabinets Console Chests
Located in Dayton, OH
Magnificent pair of Chinese Lacquered Low Scholars Cabinets, circa second half 20th century. Double
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Soapstone
H 30 in W 11 in D 23.25 in
Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known in Korean as Sabang Takja (Four-Direction Shelf), this cubic etagere consists of four tiers
Category
Antique Early 1900s Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
sense of history. An ideal place to display jades, porcelain, and other esteemed scholars' objects, this
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The focal point of this beautiful 19th century scholars' display cabinet is undoubtedly the complex
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets
Located in Point Richmond, CA
ornamented with glass and shell inlay, gilt relief carving depicting scholars above and painted panels
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Fine Chinese Trailing Vine Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
scholars' objects, this cabinet likely stood as the centerpiece of a traditional scholars' studio
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This book cabinet was likely originally commissioned for a scholar's study to store important texts
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this pair of tall book cabinets was once used in a scholars' studio
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
open upper shelf was used to display precious objects such as vases, curios, or piles of books. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
John Wallowitch, This Is John Wallowitch, LP, 1964
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
artist.
12 x 12 Inches (30.48 x 30.48 cm).
Cover: Some minor shelf-wear; minor staining lower left
Category
1960s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Offset
20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Pomona, CA
cursive calligrapher Zhang Xu, the king of Ruyang Li Jing, Li Shizhi, the noble scholar Cui Zongzhi, Su
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Pomona, CA
cursive calligrapher Zhang Xu, the king of Ruyang Li Jing, Li Shizhi, the noble scholar Cui Zongzhi, Su
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Uphill No. 1, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Landscape, Water, Grass, Hills
By Ferdinanda Florence
Located in Riverdale, NY
with trees, grass and water. It can be place standing on a console, shelf or desk or hung on the wall
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
H 8.5 in W 11.75 in D 2 in
Pair of Apothecary Themed Water Color Paintings
Located in Vienna, AT
earlier times.
In the other painting you can see an assortment of chemist's bottles on a shelf at the top
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Uphill No. 2, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Landscape, Water, Grass, Hills
By Ferdinanda Florence
Located in Riverdale, NY
with trees, grass and water. It can be place standing on a console, shelf or desk or hung on the wall
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
H 8.5 in W 11.75 in D 2 in
Japanese Lacquer Display Cabinet on Stand, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
pairs of sliding doors, and one pair of hinged doors opening to reveal a rounded inset corner shelf. A
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Porcelain, Softwood, Lacquer
H 31.25 in W 23.85 in D 16 in
Circa 1800 Carved Oak Sculptures of the Apostles, James, John, Peter, and Paul
Located in Dallas, TX
corners. The set would make fantastic decorative art for a mantel, shelf, or sofa table.
The apostles as
Category
Antique Early 1800s European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 21.75 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
The Velvet Underground & Nico Produced By Andy Warhol, LP (Cover Only)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
only (no record).
Good overall vintage condition as pictured; minor shelf wear and markings
Category
1960s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Offset
Chinese White Jade Quan Yin Figural Group
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
on a shelf. Jade has been collected not only for its artistic merit but also for its investment value
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
scholars’ display stand/room divider. Featuring multi-tiered open shelves staggered and asymmetrical
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Japanese Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese scholar’s stone (suiseki). The Japanese continue the Chinese tradition of collecting
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Japanese Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese tall columnar scholar’s stone (suiseki). The Japanese continue the Chinese tradition of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Unusual Japanese Scholar's Stone
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese scholar’s stone (suiseki) of unusual horizontal form. The Japanese continue the Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures
Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet or Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
"prosperity and family legacy".
Interior Shelf. Solid wood. Tenons and mortises.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
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A rare antique Chinese scholar's cabinet from the Kuang Hsu period, circa 1875
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Iron
Antique Chinese Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
A very special piece from our Southern Scholar collection. A generous open shelf allows display of
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
ornamented with glass and shell inlay, a gilt relief carving depicting scholars above and painted panels
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Shell, Softwood
Chinese Jade Quan Yin Figural Group
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
on a shelf. Jade has been collected not only for its artistic merit but also for its investment value
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Scholar's Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisitely crafted scholar’s shelf from a respected workshop in Beijing is a contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm
Chinese Scholar's Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
This two-level display shelf once held vases and sculptures and was probably part of a family
Category
20th Century Chinese Shelves
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Pale Jade Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and brush, the inkstone is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Japanese Connoisseurs Fine Antique Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Smoking Tansu, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
tobako bon is top shelf.
Collected in Japan and coming from an old collection, this one-of-a-kind kiseru
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Chinese Scholar Display Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
Price displayed is for each shelf.
Category
Early 20th Century Shelves
Chinese Scholar's Display Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
Chinese Scholars' Scroll Shelf, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century bookcase once stood in a Qing-dynasty scholars' studio, piled high with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Scholar Display Shelf with 2 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
Price displayed is for each shelf.
Category
Early 20th Century Shelves
Materials
Elm
Chinese Scholar’s Writing Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
framed shelf extension can be added to the top of the case piece, providing another level for additional
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
doors open to reveal a shelf and three drawers. The entire front of the cabinet it beautifully painted
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Chinese Scholar Cabinet with 8 drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This large and well-proportioned Elm Wood display shelf once held books and scholar’s artifacts in
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Chinese Painted Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
decoration adorn the tall doors, depicting a courtly scholar strolling through a spacious courtyard, framed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Scholar’s Document Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
display shelf. These two cabinets make quite the statement when placed side-by-side.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
18th Century Five-Drawer Chinese Scholar's Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
drawer in a matte gold color, and a shelf below the drawers that is the entire table width.
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
.
Additional Dimensions:
Top Shelf: 48"W x 17.25"D x 20"H
Bottom Shelf: 48"W x 17.25"D x 21"H
Bottom
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Two-Drawer Studio Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
scholars' studios during the Qing dynasty. Such shelves were used to display a collection of books
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
“Scholar Reading an Illuminated Manuscript” Painting by August “Claus” Meyer
By Claus Meyer
Located in Shippensburg, PA
work is executed in oil on canvas and depicts an aged scholar examining an illuminated manuscript in a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 18.38 in W 15.25 in D 1.75 in
Chinese Spindleback Studio Shelf, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century bookcase once stood as the centerpiece of a Qing dynasty scholars' studio
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Chinese Three Drawer Collector's Shelf, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
scholars' rocks. The shelf features two shelves enclosed by scalloped frames and three drawers underneath
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
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