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Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A 19th century camphor wood lacquered Chinese scholar cabinet from the Qing Dynasty. It features
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'
Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'

Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'

H 21.86 in W 17.52 in D 12.41 in
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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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio

19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio

H 69 in W 42 in D 17.75 in
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
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Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Bronze

Antique Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet

Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet

H 68.75 in W 45 in D 22.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of lacquered and decorated Chinese cabinets.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Antique Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Scholars Cabinets

H 74.75 in W 47.25 in D 21.25 in
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
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Rosewood Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
19th Century Rosewood Chinese Scholar's Cabinet

19th Century Rosewood Chinese Scholar's Cabinet

H 68.75 in W 42.75 in D 23.5 in
Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Served as a traveling cabinet as well as a shrine and carried like a backpack for the Buddhist
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Antique Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period
Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period

Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period

H 34 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Chinese Scholar’s Low Kang Hardwood Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Faversham, GB
An ebonised burgundy Chinese scholar’s low kang hardwood cabinet. Featuring six small drawers, four
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Scholar’s Low Kang Hardwood Cabinet, circa 1880
Chinese Scholar’s Low Kang Hardwood Cabinet, circa 1880

Chinese Scholar’s Low Kang Hardwood Cabinet, circa 1880

H 12.6 in W 38.59 in D 9.45 in
Chinese Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With its commanding scale and simple silhouette, this tall Qing-dynasty cabinet offered the perfect
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, circa 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, circa 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, circa 1850

H 80 in W 44.5 in D 22 in
Chinese Painted Black Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Constructed with four doors, this spectacular Qing-dynasty cabinet from the mid-19th century is
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Painted Black Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1800
Chinese Painted Black Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1800

Chinese Painted Black Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1800

H 81.75 in W 50.5 in D 24 in
Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
A refined and elegant tapered ju mu wood scholar's cabinet, elegant form, beautiful wood grain
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet
Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet

Fine Ju Mu Wood Scholar's Cabinet

H 57 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 in
Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
shelf was made out of elmwood over 150 years ago in China’s Shanxi province. The two doors and two
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850

Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850

H 86.75 in W 45.75 in D 18.25 in
Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking red and black lacquer bookcase once stood in the center of a traditional Chinese
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850

Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850

H 73 in W 51 in D 15.5 in
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850

H 51.75 in W 25.25 in D 14.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

H 81.89 in W 61.03 in D 18.9 in
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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850

H 90.5 in W 46 in D 22 in
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Cedar

Fine Chinese Trailing Vine Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Fine Chinese Trailing Vine Display Cabinet, c. 1850

Fine Chinese Trailing Vine Display Cabinet, c. 1850

H 72.25 in W 35.25 in D 20.25 in
Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet with Carved Grapevine
Located in Somis, CA
This elegant antique cabinet has a "open light" feature on its top portion. The name came from its
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet with Carved Grapevine
Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet with Carved Grapevine

Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet with Carved Grapevine

H 72 in W 35 in D 24 in
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinet likely stood as the centrepiece of a traditional scholars' studio, carefully selected as a source
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750

H 66 in W 40 in D 21.75 in
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Triple Bat Book Cabinet, c. 1850

H 75.75 in W 37.75 in D 20.5 in
Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century red lacquer cabinet is lavishly decorated with gilt accents and intricate
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1900
Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1900

Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1900

H 73 in W 46.5 in D 19.5 in
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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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900

H 62 in W 32.5 in D 18.75 in
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
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Scholar Cabinet
19th Century Scholar Cabinet

19th Century Scholar Cabinet

H 55 in W 35 in D 17 in
Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
Covered in rich black & red lacquer, of rectangular form with square corners, the fine scholar
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie
Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie

Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie

H 34 in W 32 in D 18 in
Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
This rare, magnificent, fully carved cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. Hand-painted oval door
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet

Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet

H 76 in W 37.25 in D 18.5 in
Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. As the eye drifts down across the lower cabinet, you see a gathering of scholar-officials conversing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900
Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900

Gilt Lacquer Compound Cabinet, c. 1900

H 96 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
This rare, magnificent, fully carved, gilded cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. hand-painted
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet

Antique Red Gilded Carved Scholar's Cabinet

H 51 in W 38.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Elm Armoire Wardrobe Scholars Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Chinese black lacquer Qing Dynasty lines press or scholars cabinet, circa 1890s. Features two
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1890s Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Elm Armoire Wardrobe Scholars Cabinet
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Elm Armoire Wardrobe Scholars Cabinet

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Elm Armoire Wardrobe Scholars Cabinet

H 64 in W 24.5 in D 41 in
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 Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Pair of Petite Chinese Collector's Shelves
Pair of Petite Chinese Collector's Shelves

Pair of Petite Chinese Collector's Shelves

H 54.5 in W 23.5 in D 11 in
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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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Provincial Chinese Collector's Shelf, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Collector's Shelf, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Collector's Shelf, c. 1900

H 30 in W 23 in D 8 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Lacquered Armoire with Gilt Carved Warrior Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Early 20th century Chinese lacquered wood armoire with hand-carved gilt panels, doors and drawers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Lacquered Armoire with Gilt Carved Warrior Motifs
Chinese Early 20th Century Lacquered Armoire with Gilt Carved Warrior Motifs

Chinese Early 20th Century Lacquered Armoire with Gilt Carved Warrior Motifs

H 69 in W 39 in D 19 in
Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
ancestor worship and as a storage cabinet for clothes, textiles, and other household items. The large
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900

Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900

H 35 in W 101 in D 20.5 in
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 Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Chinese Scholar's Mirrored Bookcase with Marble Insets
Antique Chinese Scholar's Mirrored Bookcase with Marble Insets

Antique Chinese Scholar's Mirrored Bookcase with Marble Insets

H 57 in W 36 in D 13 in
Chinese 19th Century Dark Brown Lacquered Sideboard with Hand Painted Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese dark brown lacquered sideboard from the 19th century, with hand painted motifs. Created
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Dark Brown Lacquered Sideboard with Hand Painted Motifs
Chinese 19th Century Dark Brown Lacquered Sideboard with Hand Painted Motifs

Chinese 19th Century Dark Brown Lacquered Sideboard with Hand Painted Motifs

H 33.5 in W 45.5 in D 20 in
A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets, red lacquered soft wood, each cabinet with a set of doors
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets
A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets

A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets

H 27.25 in W 24 in D 14.25 in
Pair of Low Back Side Chairs or Meiguiyi, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of Chinese Ming style side chairs or meiguiyi, with spindle-backs and solid seats
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Low Back Side Chairs or Meiguiyi, 19th Century
Pair of Low Back Side Chairs or Meiguiyi, 19th Century

Pair of Low Back Side Chairs or Meiguiyi, 19th Century

H 33.5 in W 18 in D 15.5 in
Set of Three Gilded Wood Carvings for Love
Located in Somis, CA
render a scene from the famous Chinese opera "West Chamber Love Story". The story depicts two young
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Gilded Wood Carvings for Love
Set of Three Gilded Wood Carvings for Love

Set of Three Gilded Wood Carvings for Love

H 6 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
Two Japanese Bronze Shells
Located in New York, NY
off the coasts of Japan, an island nation surrounded by the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea, the
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Bronze

Two Japanese Bronze Shells
Two Japanese Bronze Shells

Two Japanese Bronze Shells

H 2 in Dm 3.75 in
Chinese scholar's cabinet from the 1700s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an absolute knockout piece. Very rare, Chinese Scholar's cabinet, made from walnut wood
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Chinese scholar's cabinet from the 1700s
Chinese scholar's cabinet from the 1700s

Chinese scholar's cabinet from the 1700s

H 71 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! A rare antique Chinese scholar's cabinet from the Kuang Hsu period, circa 1875
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875
Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875

H 37 in W 46.5 in D 14 in
Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Original Carved Lacquer and Gilt, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
” button below and see them first! A lovely Chinese lacquered scholar's cabinet used for book storage
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1870s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Original Carved Lacquer and Gilt, circa 1875
Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Original Carved Lacquer and Gilt, circa 1875

Antique Chinese Scholar's Cabinet, Original Carved Lacquer and Gilt, circa 1875

H 66.5 in W 44.25 in D 20.5 in
Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
wood stand. Chinese Export for the English or Dutch Market
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box
Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box

Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box

H 5.75 in W 24.13 in D 18.75 in
Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple and almost contemporary in looks, a fine early 20th century Padouk wood Chinese Ming style
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider
Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider

Unique Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Display Shelf / Room Divider

H 68.25 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet or Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
Elegant cabinet has a "open light" feature on its top portion. The name came from its open design
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet or Bookcase, 19th Century
Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet or Bookcase, 19th Century

Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet or Bookcase, 19th Century

H 72 in W 35 in D 23.5 in
Chinese Antique Scholar's Chest, Bookcase
Located in SOMIS, CA
plum blossom which to ancient Chinese scholars symbolize pride and elegance. Citrons and peaches
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Scholar's Chest, Bookcase
Chinese Antique Scholar's Chest, Bookcase

Chinese Antique Scholar's Chest, Bookcase

H 48 in W 67 in D 17.5 in
Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wedding cabinet with black lacquer and gold foiling over linen. This piece is made from yumu wood
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

H 74 in W 49 in D 22 in
Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Southern Elm Scholar's Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the century Qing dynasty carved scholar's cabinet.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Southern Elm Scholar's Cabinet
Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Southern Elm Scholar's Cabinet

Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Southern Elm Scholar's Cabinet

H 38 in W 26.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets of red lacquered soft wood, each cabinet with a set of doors
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Shell, Softwood

Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets

H 27.25 in W 24 in D 14.25 in
6 Drawer/ 6 Door Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
This coffer is a “classic” example of the furniture made for the merchant class in Imperial China
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19th Century Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

6 Drawer/ 6 Door Coffer
6 Drawer/ 6 Door Coffer

6 Drawer/ 6 Door Coffer

H 38.5 in W 107 in D 20 in
Grand Antique Carved Cabinet
Located in SOMIS, CA
Magnificent cabinet showcases extraordinary craftsmanship and unsurpassed superiority of wood
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Grand Antique Carved Cabinet
Grand Antique Carved Cabinet

Grand Antique Carved Cabinet

H 76 in W 37.25 in D 18.5 in
Small Shanxi Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese herbal lore and ancient language of herbs the cherry blossom is often equated as a symbol of love
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19th Century Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Small Shanxi Cabinet
Small Shanxi Cabinet

Small Shanxi Cabinet

H 34 in W 25 in D 15 in
Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant 19th Century storage cabinet is made from dark red lacquer over Elm Wood. It is an
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Chinese Scholar's Cabinet

Chinese Scholar's Cabinet

H 73.5 in W 48 in D 21 in
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning cabinet from Shanxi Province, China. This c.1800 cabinet has four doors. The top two
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Cabinet

H 81.5 in W 50.5 in D 25.5 in
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
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholar Cabinet with 8 drawers
Chinese Scholar Cabinet with 8 drawers

Chinese Scholar Cabinet with 8 drawers

H 96 in W 63 in D 15 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese black lacquer cabinet. A black lacquer Chinese scholars cabinet of cypress
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet
Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet

Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet

H 58 in W 35 in D 18 in
Chinese Scholar’s Writing Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome red lacquer bookcase comes in two parts. The central cabinet (main image) boasts
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholar’s Writing Cabinet
Chinese Scholar’s Writing Cabinet

Chinese Scholar’s Writing Cabinet

H 69 in W 67 in D 19 in
Chinese Scholar Book Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This bookshelf is a rustic interpretation of an elegant and traditional Chinese form.
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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Chinese Scholar Book Cabinet
Chinese Scholar Book Cabinet

Chinese Scholar Book Cabinet

H 72 in W 51.75 in D 18.5 in
Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
gently rounded spandrel at the base. Serene in its simplicity, the cabinet was perfect for a scholar
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet
Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet

Chinese Square Corner Scholar's Cabinet

H 73 in W 37.25 in D 19.5 in
Antique Chinese 19th Century Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Cabinet with three drawers over central doors revealing full length storage. The cabinet presents
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19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese 19th Century Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Chinese 19th Century Scholar's Cabinet

Antique Chinese 19th Century Scholar's Cabinet

H 34 in W 83 in D 20 in
Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This red lacquer cabinet is an excellent example of the rich, decorative style of cabinetry built
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Brass

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850

H 74 in W 50 in D 20 in
Pair of Scholars' Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century Chinese Collector's cabinets with heavily carved doors depicting scholars
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19th Century Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet

Materials

Elm

Pair of Scholars' Cabinets
Pair of Scholars' Cabinets

Pair of Scholars' Cabinets

H 69.5 in W 38 in D 21 in
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Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Chinese scholars cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every antique Chinese scholars cabinet was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique Chinese scholars cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique Chinese scholars cabinet, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Scholars Cabinet?

The average selling price for an antique Chinese scholars cabinet at 1stDibs is $5,490, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.

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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