$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's Display Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
Chinese Scholar Display Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description. Price displayed is for each shelf.
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
Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early CH-27 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. Constructed from solid oak, the reclining open frame features beautiful sculptural details at the back rest. Wid...
Rattan, Oak
1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in walnut. The upper part of this piece is made from ...
Ash, Walnut
Rare Cast Iron and Rattan Coffee or Occasional Table
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Rare iron cast coffee table with rattan top in the shape of a table cloth dating from the first half of the last century. Optical illusion with a twist. That certainly goes for this...
Iron
Artist Industrial Style Vintage Desk Chair with Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Industrial style vintage artist desk chair with rustic character. Meet the epitome of rugged functionality: this Industrial-style vintage artist desk chair. Featuring a slatted se...
Wood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,975 / set
H 30.52 in W 23.63 in D 19.89 in
19th Century Spanish Pair of Colonial Carved Armchairs with Leather Seat & Back
Located in Miami, FL
19th century walnut Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood back with ornamental carved and wood seat. The unusual lyre legs complete this exceptional pair of armchairs Measures: ...
Walnut, Leather
Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).
Fabric, Satin, Oak
Vintage Spanish Baroque Carved Mahogany Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: New Upholstery Recommended, Wood In Very Good Condition Designer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Manufacturer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Materials: Mahogany, Original Ne...
Iron
$2,000
H 31 in W 37 in D 17.25 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Provincial Maple Wash Table W/ Carrara Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming late 19th-century French Provincial wash table or vanity, made in the style of Louis Philippe and sourced directly from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from sol...
Carrara Marble
Jumu Square Low Table / Coffee Table with Canned Top
Located in Greenwich, CT
refined ju mu wood square low table with woven cane top, beautiful wood grain, walnut finish
Wood
On Hold|$5,400
H 35 in W 25.5 in D 33 in
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair in Luxurious Sheepskin, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming clam-style lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood. Recovered in luxurious putty colored curly textured sheepskin from Garrett Leather. The design...
Sheepskin, Beech
$3,680
H 1.26 in W 4.61 in D 3.67 in
Large Antique Celadon Jade Ruyi Brush Wash Hand Carved Hydra Handles Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine antique Chinese hand carved jade brush wash, in ruyi head form, sides flanked by 2 climbing hydras, and bottom carved with three raised circles feet Size: H: 32 mm W: 117 mm ...
Jade
$2,500Sale Price|54% Off
H 31.25 in W 77 in D 34 in
19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table Ca 1890
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table. Beautiful formal table with solid walnut shaped cabriole legs and apron, skillfully hand-carved details, thic...
Walnut
On Hold|$11,836 / set
H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...
Turned Wood Chinoiserie Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Charming antique floor lamp, constructed of solid turned wood, with a hand painted Chinoiserie, Japonisme style, made in the US, circa 1900/30's. This example is in overall good, or...
Wood, Paint
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRO...
Bronze
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.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
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In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
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