$1,900 / set
H 41.25 in W 15 in D 8.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Scholar Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful pair of unusual Chinese scholar shelves is finely crafted with Chinese Northern
Elm, Lacquer
Fine Chinese Scholars' Display Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
features ample storage with two open upper shelves, two shallow drawers, and an enclosed lower compartment
Elm
Chinese Relief Carved Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
drawers are carved with detailed scholars' objects and vases filled with auspicious flowers.
Elm
Asian Lacquer Scholar Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian Antique Scholar Cabinet with shelves and drawers inside and pair of open doors
Wood
Unavailable
H 68.25 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
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
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 shrine. It is made from elmwood and protected by Oxblood-tinted natural tree lacquer. It...
Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Scholar Display Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description. Price displayed is for each shelf.
Chinese Scholar's Display Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
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
Elm
Pair of Petite Chinese Collector's Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
clean lines and open sides. Once the centerpiece of a scholar’s studio, these open shelves were ideal
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.
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Elm
Pair of Chinese Scholars Scroll Shelves, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These early 20th century bookcases once stood in a Qing-dynasty scholars' studio, piled high with
Elm
Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
-dynasty’s legacy of clean, elegant lines remained a powerful influence as seen in this statuesque scholar
Brass
Pair of Chinese Calligrapher's Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
been the centrepieces of the studio of a Chinese scholar. Open shelves make them ideal for storing
Elm
Pair of Chinese Manuscript Shelves, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
’s studio, these open shelves were ideal for displaying stacks of books, scholars' rocks, precious antiques
Walnut
Pair of Chinese Calligrapher's Shelves, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty scholar’s studio, these open shelves were ideal for displaying stacks of books, scholars
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Scroll Shelf in the Ming Manner
Located in Chicago, IL
the enduring legacy of Ming-dynasty aesthetics. Once the centerpiece of a scholar’s studio, the
Elm
Chinese Provincial Storage Case
Located in Chicago, IL
government or scholar. The grid of open shelves was ideal for a well-thought out display of prized artifacts
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Scholars' Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of early 20th century shelves owes its minimal design to the simplified lines and austere
Brass
Pair of Chinese Scholar's Shelves, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
of a Qing-dynasty scholar’s studio, these open shelves were ideal for displaying stacks of books
Elm
Pair of Chinese Scholars' Shelves, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
bamboo furniture of earlier dynasties. Once the centerpiece of a scholar’s studio, these open shelves
Walnut
Pair of Fine Chinese Scholar's Manuscript Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeous hardwood shelves once took pride of place in a Qing-dynasty home or scholars
Bamboo, Hardwood
Pair of Fine Chinese Scholar's Scroll Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
Collecting was a popular pastime for well-to-do Ming and Qing dynasty gentleman and shelves like
Brass
Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
A simple and elegant scholar's cabinet, brass fitting, two shelves and two drawers inside
Wood
Sold
H 8.27 in W 11.03 in
Christ Church library, Oxford engraving by Joseph Stadler for Ackermann
Located in London, GB
28 cm Published by Rudolph Ackermann (1764 - 1834). Studious scholars browse the shelves in Christ
Aquatint, Engraving
Pair of Elmwood Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Unusual Carved Side Chinese Scholar's Shelves, Lacquered Elmwood
Chinese Scholar Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Red and Black Lacquered Chinese Scholar Bookcases with 4 Shelves and 2 Drawers/Hebei
1860's Chinese Scholar Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Red and Black Lacquered Chinese Scholar Bookcases with 4 Shelves and 2 Drawers/Hebei
Antique Chinese Bamboo Bookshelf
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Bamboo Scholar's Open Bookshelf Three Shelves with Original Spotted Bamboo Finish
Bamboo
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer cabinet with painted landscape motif . Pair of open doors and two drawers inside. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times i...
Lacquer
$7,825
H 61.25 in W 38.75 in D 16 in
Japanese Early 20th Century Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese tansu cabinet from the early 20th century, with sliding doors, drawers, reed and rattan design. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this ...
Rattan, Reed, Wood
$4,375
H 67 in W 31 in D 12.5 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Bookcase with Open Shelves, Drawer and Carved Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese bookcase from the early 20th century, with carved open shelves, two drawers and lower cabinet. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this bookcase fe...
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Tiered Table with Drawer and Fretwork Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period tiered side table from the early 20th century with reddish brown lacquer, carved fretwork shelf and single drawer. Created in China during the late...
Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bookcase with Four Shelves and Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period lacquered bookcase from the 19th century, with four shelves, straight legs, carved apron and weathered patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty ...
Wood
$4,371
H 71.5 in W 54 in D 17.5 in
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Open Shelf Display Bookcase with Original Brown
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood open shelf display bookcase with original brown lacquer This bookcase has 3 shelves and 4 drawers at the bottom. Can be used as a bookcase or use it ...
Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 18th century panel door cabinet, three carved drawers with nail head studs, across the top, Shanxi China, circa 1790. Having a 200 year old beautiful patina that is outs...
Walnut, Lacquer
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Compound Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period compound cabinet from the 19th century, with four doors, hidden drawers and brass medallions. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this compound ca...
Brass
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
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