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Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowls
Located in
s-Hertogenbosch, NL
items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
$4,531 / set
Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowl
Located in
s-Hertogenbosch, NL
items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Antique Jade Chinese Pendant circa Late 19th to Early 20th Century Qing Dynasty
Located in Chesterland, OH
pseudo-archaic decoration, fairy mountains, and brush pots for the scholar’s desk.
The pendant measures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Red Lacquered Scholar
s Desk
Located in New York, NY
A red lacquered four-drawer scholar's desk, original hardware, peach wood, Zheklang.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Mid-19th Century Elmwood Scholar
s Desk
Located in New York, NY
A large elmwood Scholar's desk from Beijing, China, mid-19th century. Six drawers with original
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Black Polished Elm Wood Scholar Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant Chinese Qing Dynasty Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in black polished Jumu (Elm) wood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Chinese Scholar Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Spacious piece boasting six drawers and handsomely latticed bottom portion. Stone top adds executive touch.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks
Materials
Elm
$5,800
Antique Scholar
s Desk, English, Writing Table, Side, Study, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scholar's desk. An English, mahogany writing or side table, dating to the
Category
Antique 1820s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Chinese Four Drawer Scholar
s Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This four-drawer writing desk once stood centerpiece in the office of a well-to-do professional of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Korean Scholar Desk Ch
aeksang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known as Ch'aeksang or Soan, this small Korean desk was made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) and
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to hold
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Cypress
Chinese Tree Trunk Brush Pot, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This early 20th century brush pot was
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Elm
Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Scroll Pot, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture of every traditional scholar’s desk. Used to hold rolled-up
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to display a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Elm
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century ceramic brush rest is
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
- a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to hold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Elm
Chinese Scholar Free Standing Desk In Elm Wood
Located in Kastrup, DK
3 part Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in Jumu wood from the city of Suzhou in China, approx. 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Chinese Bamboo Lotus Leaf Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. Like everything in the scholars' studio, the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Bamboo
19the Century Stone Shanxi Lion
Located in Singapore, SG
lion, known in Chinese as an 案头狮 (àn tóu shī). These figures were kept on a scholar’s desk to symbolize
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
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
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Huanghuali Scroll End Stand (Ji)
Located in Austin, TX
the scholar's desk.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar s Objects
Chinese Lingbi Scholars
Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
wrinkling (zhou)—were especially prized. This stone may have once sat on the desk of a scholar who
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Limestone
A Chinese Zitan Scholar
s Tray
Located in Austin, TX
graced the desk of a scholar, holding his stationary supplies, such as a brushpot, brushes, water dropper
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar s Objects
19th Century Chinese Scholars
Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese carved bamboo brush pot depicting a scholars lighting a fire under a pine
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A rare Japanese portable writing desk with an unusual design. Made from black lacquered cypress
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer by Pedersen
Hansen Mid Century Modern
By Pedersen
Hansen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1960s Danish Mid Century modern teak wood desk organizer. From the Select Form series by Georg
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Teak
Frolicking Otter Natural Wood Sculpture
Located in Manassas Park, VA
sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.
Category
2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Water Buffalo Mask Natural Wood Sculpture
Located in Manassas Park, VA
sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.
Category
2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Stout Boar Natural Wood Sculpture
Located in Manassas Park, VA
modern scholar's desk.
Category
2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Dragon Mask Natural Wood Sculpture
Located in Manassas Park, VA
sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.
Category
2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
18th Century Chinese Boxwood Brushpot
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection #: PHA024
Keywords: Chinese, scholars, desk, inkstone, calligrapher's brush, opium, pipe
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Boxwood
Treebeard Natural Wood Sculpture
Located in Manassas Park, VA
18”
An organic sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.
Category
2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Fu Dog Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection #: BJA118
Keywords: Chinese, China, Scholars' object, desk, bookshelf
Category
Antique 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Pair of Miniature 19th Century Chinese Shizi of Good Fortune
Located in Chicago, IL
of good fortune.
Pagoda Red Collection #: Y190
Keywords: Chinese, Scholars', Fu Dog
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Limestone
Scholars
Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
, desk, writing
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
$9,800
19th Century Asian Burl Wood
Elmwood Scholar
s Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Uniquely conceived Asian scholar's writing table with flaps and drawers as well as open tier for
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Miniature Seal Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
scholar's desk.
Pagoda Red Collection #: DVA007
Keywords: Chest
Category
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
$1,440
Qing Dynasty Scholar’s Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholars held a lofty position within pre-communist China’s hierarchical class system. The ability
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Scholars
Poetry Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Likely commissioned for his studio, this elegant poet's table once gave a scholar ample surface
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholars
Writing Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Likely commissioned for his studio, this late 19th-century writing table once gave a scholar ample
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Shan Shui Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
part of a scholar’s desk, the vessel, which dates from around 1900, would have held brushes for
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Petite Chinese Blue
White Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This petite ceramic example dates to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Petite Chinese Blue
White Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This petite ceramic example dates to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Brush Pot with Shan Shui Landscape
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Auspicious Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
pot would have been right at home on a scholar’s desk. Beautifully decorated with an all-over floral
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Brush Pot with Koi
Lotus
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Brush Pot with Koi
Lotus
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots...
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Desk Circa 1900
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
household or a scholar’s study, the desk combines beauty with practicality. Its intricate detailing captures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
French, Oak Child
s School Desk c. 1900
s
Located in London, GB
generations of young scholars. This antique desk is a wonderful addition to any home or collection.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Chinese Blue and White Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stoneware brush pot
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Red Lacquer Offering Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
this were multipurpose, used as domestic altars, work tables, or scholars' desks for painting and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Center Tables
Materials
Elm
Blue and White Qilin Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Qilin Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots...
Materials
Porcelain
Hardwood and Marble Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
, desk accessory, desk set, Chinese, scholars
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
$2,880
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal scholars desk for your home. A scholars desk — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect scholars desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A scholars desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency.
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Prices for a scholars desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $995 and can go as high as $9,800, while the average can fetch as much as $5,400.
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