Scholars Shelves
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
drawers are carved with detailed scholars' objects and vases filled with auspicious flowers.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
Medium Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Located in London, GB
specific “aura” which is comparable to the Chinese scholar’s rock (gongshi). It is a stone shaped by
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2010s Dutch Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Large Twin Rock Contemporary Shelves
Located in London, GB
specific “aura” which is comparable to the Chinese scholar’s rock (gongshi). It is a stone shaped by
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2010s Dutch Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Collector's Shelf, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, and scholars' rocks. At the base is a shallow drawer with a floral knob, perhaps used for stowing
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio
Located in Somis, CA
A late 19th century solid wood Chinese scholar's cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, designed with straight sides, square corners and a paneled apron. The interior is fitted with three shelves
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Scholar's Mirrored Bookcase with Marble Insets
Located in Somis, CA
A highly sophisticated scholar's cabinet from turn of the century. Solid wood throughout, mitered
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
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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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
tiniest minutia. Crafted of a warm hardwood, the small etagere recreates the free-standing shelves used in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Materials
Hardwood
Miniature Chinese Etagere Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
minutia. Crafted of a dark hardwood, the small etagere recreates the free-standing shelves used in well-to
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures
Materials
Hardwood
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
: three open shelves and the lower storage, which is further divided into a row of three small drawers and
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Antique Early 1900s Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
hardware open to a large interior fitted with multiple shelves and two shallow drawers. Below the lower
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
The Long Room, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
walls.
Lined with tall, dark wooden shelves brimming with ancient tomes, the room is a treasure trove
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2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
Lambda, C Print
Chinese Early 20th Century Lacquered Armoire with Gilt Carved Warrior Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
scholar scenes panels protected behind glass. Two larger doors below are decorated with gilded warrior
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Huge Hand Ornately Carved Antique Victorian Oak Library Bookcase Cupboard Base
Located in GB
oak library bookcase with ornate scholar carvings
This is a very grand piece of English country
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dressers
Materials
Oak
H 93.9 in W 108.27 in D 14.38 in
Japanese Lacquer Display Cabinet on Stand, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
several shelves and enclosed spaces for display and storage. The cabinet decorated all over in beautiful
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Porcelain, Softwood, Lacquer
H 31.25 in W 23.85 in D 16 in
An Exhibition Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet on Stand
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
curtain. The interior is fitted with two shelves. The cabinet stand is fronted by a draw with oak-wreath
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Reinhard Görner, The Long Room, Trinity College Library, Dublin Ireland
By Reinhard Görner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
permeates its walls.
Lined with tall, dark wooden shelves brimming with ancient tomes, the room is a
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography
Materials
Lambda, C Print
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By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Padouk, Walnut, Wenge, Ash
Italian Fireplace in White Travertine
Located in London, GB
A good quality Italian fireplace in the Baroque manner in white travertine stone. The shaped frieze with heavy moulding and breakfront shelf above. A substantial piece. Modern.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Travertine
Oriental Cabinet with Mother-of- Pearl, Turn of the 19th and 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this antique piece of furniture, circa 1900, probably manufactured in China for the European market.
The cabinet is composed of a base with legs characteristic for ea...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
H 51.58 in W 47.64 in D 23.23 in
Large English Moulded Bolection Fireplace in White Travertine
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing English moulded bolection fireplace in white Travertine stone. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design. (Please Note: the shelf depth measurement (4.25?) is...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Queen Anne Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Travertine
Shagreen Coffee Table with Shell and Bronze Patina Brass Accents by Kifu, Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Metropolis 3-top coffee table by Kifu Paris is a dramatic and sculptural design that demonstrates the incredible and signature artisanale work from her Augousti genes. The bronze...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in W 44.49 in D 40.36 in
Important Documented Qing Dynasty Chinese Deep Relief Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite custom antique 19th century Qing Dynasty heavily carved Chinese rosewood and elm wooden cabinet with double-doors carved set with gilt and deep relief carved wood panels...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Regency English Mahogany Antique Extending Dining Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality late regency period mahogany extending dining
table retaining exceptional colour and patina to well figured top
with two original removable leaves raised on elegant tu...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Contemporary Shelving Room Divider "Paso" in Walnut by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Paso shelving was designed to embody simplicity and harmony through the use of rhythmical geometries and warm natural materials. Alternating ladder-like shelves create discrete secti...
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2010s North American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Ralph Lauren Barley Twist Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing set of eight baroque style hand-carved dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon. The chairs are crafted from fruitwood and maple. The set consists of six side cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood, Maple
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of 18th Century Antique Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs Pine Tall Backs
Located in Kramfors, SE
A pair of northern Swedish antique baroque chairs from the mid to late 1700s, around 1770. The chairs are provincial and have a stately appearance with tall backs and hand carved det...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Wood Dog Table Lamps with White Fabric Shades, hand-crafted, hardwood
By WAN WAN WONDERLAND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Doggy Lamps by Wan Wan Wonderland (Tokyo, Japan)
Sold as a pair with one of each lamp. Please inquire about purchasing individual lamps.
Delightful and whimsical table lamps...
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2010s Japanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 19.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
French Provençal Wardrobe 20th Century Original
By Art de France
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: French Provençal wardrobe
Date/Period: XX century
Dimension: 153cm x 97cm x 33cm.
Materials: Wood, painted
Additional information: beginning of the 20th century (1900-1930) al...
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Early 20th Century French Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Presented here is an exquisite vintage chinoiserie-inspired illuminated display cabinet. Adorned with its original black finish complemented by elegant gold accents, this piece exude...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 72 in W 32 in D 16 in
Baumritter New York Bookcase
By Baumritter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
he Baumritter New York Bookcase is a truly iconic piece of furniture that carries with it a rich history and a touch of vintage charm. Originally produced by the Baumritter Corporati...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Pair of Italian Sideboards Made of Solid Wood and Travertine
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of contemporary sideboards made of solid oak and birch wood. Composed of 2 folding doors, a wooden shelf inside and a travertine top.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards
Materials
Travertine
H 33.08 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Recent Sales
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves
Japanese Scholars chest
Located in New York, NY
Book chest with display shelves with iron details and fan shaped door handles.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Mid-20th Century Italian Metal Scholar Cabinet, 1950
Located in Milan, Italy
we added some shelves so you can easily use the cabinet as a sideboard for the kitchen as for store
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Shelves
Materials
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.
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Early 20th Century Shelves
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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Price displayed is for each shelf.
ONLY ONE AVAILABLE
Category
Early 20th Century Shelves
Materials
Elm
Chinese Black Lacquer Calligraphy Brush Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
scholar’s collection of prized calligraphy brushes. One of the four treasures to be found in the studio of a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Chinese Scholar’s Writing Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
versatile storage space in the form of three open shelves and seven drawers, each with metal ring pulls. A
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Chinese Rosewood Scholar's Writing Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Chinese rosewood scholar's desk has three drawers over two drawers joined by open fretwork shelves
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Chinese Scholar’s Document Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
area in the form of three shelves with 12 individual cubbies. The lower half boasts versatile storage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Scholar's Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
. They each feature mortise and tenon joinery, elegant lattice work that can function as shelves and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Cypress, Lacquer
Antique Southern Chinese Scholar's Chest with Carvings
Located in Somis, CA
A delicately carved 19th century scholar's chest.
The chest's original paintings on the door
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Bookcases
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Display Barley Twist Scholars Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Cabinet or Scholar's Cabinet~~
c. 1880s
"Open" barley twist posts~~original very "wavy" glass
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 91 in W 40 in D 19.75 in
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
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Wucai Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
1850 cabinet is painted with floral vases and scholars' objects. The two doors open to reveal two
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Elm
Gilt Lacquered Collector's Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Chinese lacquered and gilt painted Scholars' cabinet with four doors and four drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Pair of Chinese Cabinets with Lattice Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
These Elm Wood display cases have three shelves with elegant lattice fences and a lower storage
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
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
Mongolian Painted Two-Door Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
hardware, the hand painted scenes depicting a scholar’s studio, and the black and red paint have worn
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Mongolian Painted Furniture
Materials
Elm
Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
studio of a Chinese scholar in Jiangsu province. The open selves would have made it ideal for storing
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Red Lacquer Mountain Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
An ideal place to display jades, porcelain, and other esteemed scholars' objects, this tall cabinet
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Monumental Ming-Style Round-Corner Tapered Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
there are two shelves; the second shelf having two drawers. The false-bottom has a metal pull, making
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets
Materials
Cypress, Lacquer
Chinese Three-Drawer Red Lacquer Collector's Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Dating from around 1900, this elaborately carved set of shelves may have showcased a scholar
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
Late 18th Century Tuscany Lacquered Bookcase
Located in Firenze, FI
into four parts, but is characterized by an upper part with shelves, a lower part with doors and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Chinese Elmwood Bookshelf
Located in Chicago, IL
A quiet place for escaping mundane concerns, the scholar’s studio was carefully cultivated to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Brown Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Painted Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
cabinet features two doors, adorned with hand painted motifs such as flowers and scholar's objects
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 70.5 in W 43.5 in D 17.5 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A slide of the dagger post and a pull on the teardrop handles reveals three shelves, two drawers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carved Eagle from the Shop of John Bellamy, Unusual Grey Paint, ca 1890-1905
Located in York County, PA
Yard and the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston. At some point, the date of which is unclear to scholars
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
H 9 in W 52 in D 5.25 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Ming Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Chinese Black Lacquer Scholar's Cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A slide of the dagger post and a pull on the fish-shaped handles reveals three shelves, two drawers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Pair of Chinese Two-Drawer Studio Shelves
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
Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Shelves Display Cabinet
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The Chinoiserie display cabinet with open curio shelves is handcrafted with ribbed spotted bamboo
Category
2010s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique French Bookcase Cabinet Display Double Door Scholars Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Cabinet or Scholar's Cabinet~~
circa 1880s
This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 67 in W 55 in D 20 in
Narrow Chinese Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, meeting at a shallow drawer at the bottom. The two doors open to reveal three shelves that line the middle
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Chinese Antique Red Cabinet with Painted Chrysanthemums
Located in Somis, CA
symbol of integrity and strength, the chrysanthemum is a favoured flower and motif of scholars. Wonderful
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Cupboard Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
diamond pattern. This large food safe has three interior shelves and two pull-out drawers with an
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
19th Century Mongolian Painted Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
the top depict auspicious flowers, and below you see a scholar’s prized possessions flanked by a view
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Antique Mid-19th Century Mongolian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Korean Elmwood Glass Fronted Book Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
panels which feature oriental temples, sail boats, forests, bridges, fishermen and scholars. All bordered
Category
Vintage 1940s Korean Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Carved Panels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
flowering plants and scholars' objects, set within a vertical rectangular frame. Dated to the late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Cabinet with Chinoiserie Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
medallion to reveal inner shelves and hidden drawers offering convenient storage opportunities. Raised on
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 78.5 in W 50.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair Monumental Chinese Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Painted Cabinets
Located in Somis, CA
rocks and hills. Two scholars resting on a rock platform discuss poetry. Upstream depictions include
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Gilt and Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet with Bronze Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plates, the double doors concealing two shelves and lower storage area, fitted to the gilt wood panels
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 75 in W 45.25 in D 22.25 in
Pair of Elmwood Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Unusual Carved Side Chinese Scholar's Shelves, Lacquered Elmwood
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Chinese Scholar Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Red and Black Lacquered Chinese Scholar Bookcases with 4 Shelves and 2 Drawers/Hebei
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
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Scholars Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of scholars shelves available for sale. Frequently made of wood, elm and hardwood, all scholars shelves available were constructed with great care. Scholars shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Scholars Shelves?
Scholars shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,565, while the lowest priced sells for $1,600 and the highest can go for as much as $16,800.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
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The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
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