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  • Pair of Chinese Scholar's Shelves, circa 1900
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    Dated to the early 20th century, these upright display shelves are constructed with lightweight frames, open sides, and low slatted railings enclosing each shelf. The pair's clean li...
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  • 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 books and painted scrolls. Considered a status symbol, books were given pride of pla...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

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  • Provincial Chinese Collector's Shelf, c. 1900
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    This provincial collector's shelf features three open compartments enclosed by a decorative frame carved with abstract floral motifs. Dated to the late 19th century, the shelf once s...
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    Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

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    Elm

  • Pair of Petite Chinese Collector's Shelves
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Dated to the early 20th century, these petite collector's shelves are seamlessly constructed with clean lines and open sides. Once the centerpiece of a scholar’s studio, these open s...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

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    Elm

  • Chinese Scholars' Display Shelf, c. 1850
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    Collecting was a popular pastime for well-to-do Ming and Qing dynasty gentleman, and a shelf like this one would have been an ideal place to display jades, curios, porcelain, and col...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

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    Elm

  • Pair of Chinese Manuscript Shelves, circa 1900
    Located in Chicago, IL
    Dated to the early 20th century, this pair of two-drawer collector's shelves is seamlessly constructed with clean lines and open sides. A dark finish adds graphic impact to the angul...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Bookcases

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