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Arbalete Front Chinoiserie Writing Desk, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
-painted chinoiserie scenes.
A very rare and exquisite piece.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
Landstrom Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie writing desk
By Landstrom
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 22 in
Chinoiserie Ebonized Council Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie Ebonized Council Writing Desk, circa 20th century, mahogany, label to inside "Solid
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900
English decorative chinoiserie bureau writing desk - Bonheur Du Jour. Great colour
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous writing table desk or bureau plat made in the lovely Queen Anne style featuring an emerald
Category
20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Writing Desk by Sligh
By Sligh Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Campaign style writing desk
By Sligh Furniture
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 50 in D 24 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk. item features 7
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30 in W 46 in D 23 in
A fine 19th c French red lacquered Chinoiserie inspired writing desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century English Louis XV inspired red lacquered writing desk . Original leather
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.55 in W 36.42 in D 20.87 in
19th Century English Queen Anne Writing Desk Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned
Located in Hyattsville, MD
19th Century English Queen Anne Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Desk, No key. Draw is working smoothly
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Paint
H 29.25 in W 35.5 in D 23 in
18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century English chinoiserie table desk, having a drop-down front revealing five interior
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style red lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole partners desk with green
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptionally made and extremely rare Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie desk from the "Tamerlane
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
VINTAGE CHiNESE CHINOISERIE DECORATED PAINTED & LACQUERED PEDESTAL DESK & CHAIR
Located in GB
Chinese Chinoiserie decorated twin pedestal desk and matching chair which have both been ornately painted
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 31.11 in W 44.1 in D 30.12 in
French Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Desk or Bureau Plat By Baker
Located in Houston, TX
century Baker Furniture Company French Louis XV style chinoiserie desk, writing table or bureau plat. This
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Stunning Black Lacquered Polychrome Painted Writing Table Desk Birds Flowers
Located in GB
paint
This is a writing table or desk, it has a good sized work area and would fit almost any setting
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.91 in W 54.34 in D 30.52 in
English 19th Century Japanned Desk with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English japanned kneehole desk from the 19th century with black and gold Chinoiserie décor
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Gold Leather Bronze Burl Desk w/ Matching Chair MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Gold Leather Bronze Burl Desk w/ Matching Chair MINT!
table: 26x56x30
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 56 in D 26 in
Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl
Category
Vintage 1950s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Burl
19th Century Chinoiserie Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie table, probably Chinese export, circa late 19th century. This was probably
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Chinoiserie Teak and Walnut Partner Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Hollywood Regency chinoiserie double sided partner desk
By Michael Taylor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Dresser with 19th Century Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Norwalk, CT
Lovely form on this 18th century desk with a beautiful chinoiserie finish added in the 19th century
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of the Red Lacquered Chinese Secretary Desk. Meticulously crafted with
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Japanese lacquered box hinged to open to an adjustable fabric-inset writing surface, inset in a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk. Featuring intricate hand-painted scenes on a rich black lacquer finish
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bamboo Desk with Red Lacquer Top by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful Chinoiserie style bamboo desk with red lacquer top for Milling Road by Baker Furniture
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
18th Century Louis XV Wood French Writing Table
Located in IT
The very unusual and particular center desk, called also bureau plat, was made in France, at Paris
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Asian Oriental Chinese burned bamboo hand painted decorated desk writing table.
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
H 30 in W 36 in D 20 in
Vintage Chinese Carved Mahogany Pedestal Desk Flowers Birds and Leafy Scrolls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese carved mahogany pedestal desk with flowers birds and leafy scrolls. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 49 in D 28.5 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Doge Bureau with Red Chinoiserie
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
detailed chinoiserie in contrast with the light taupe main color background. It will be the perfect working
Category
2010s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 46.07 in D 20.08 in
18th C. Continental Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Plat W Gilt Bronze Ormolu
Located in Southampton, NY
18th C. Continental Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Plat with Gilt Bronze Ormolu sourced by
Category
Antique 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 28.5 in W 48.63 in D 24.75 in
English Regency 1820s Table with Red Lacquered, Gold and Black Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period writing table from the early 19th century, with red lacquered, black and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 44.5 in D 24 in
Mastercraft Mid Century Leather Top Brass Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive vintage Mastercraft writing desk crafted in brass, in a sleek chinoiserie stylized form
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Desk By Baker Furniture Co. With Bronze Mounts
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! This is a Louis XV style writing desk by Baker Furniture Co. it has a
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, between two chairs, to have a chinoiserie piece of art on top . Or as a small bureau desk . End table
Category
Antique 17th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 40 in D 22 in
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Continental Dutch-style (18/19th Century) satinwood and inlaid trimmed drop front desk with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"
Located in Dallas, TX
an early 18th century Queen Anne rent table in the Chinese Taste (with Chinoiserie decoration
Category
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Paint
Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Red Leather Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinoiserie black lacquer red leather bureau plat writing table desk
Additional
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century English Lacquered Bamboo Writing Table Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century lacquered bamboo writing desk with tooled leather writing surface decorated in the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Bamboo
Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage, USA 1960's
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage and part of The Et
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
Located in Milford, NH
A fine three-piece diminutive black lacquer secretary desk with extensive chinoiserie or japanned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 64.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
1970s Chinoiserie-Style Walnut Desk with Engraved Leather Top & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the world of French elegance with our vintage 1970s chinoiserie-style desk, a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in
Chinoiserie Desk / English Library Table with Faux Bamboo Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinoiserie design with faux bamboo trim, embossed leather writing / work surface with slant (adjustable
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
Thomasville Allegro Faux Bamboo Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Redding, CT
accents. The perfect ladies writing desk with two upper drawers. Perfect size! Not too big but not too
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Paint, Wood
George III Scarlet Gilt Japanned Desk
Located in London, GB
chinoiserie on a scarlet lacquered background, the fall-front opening to reveal a similarly decorated writing
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks
Materials
Brass
British Colonial Style Burnt Tortoise Bamboo and Grass Cloth Desk Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
custom Cowtan and Tout Chinoiserie toile Chintz seat cushion & glass top. Additional Dimensions: writing
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
chest of drawers featuring five drawers arranged in four rows. Above it, there's a slanted writing desk
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Lovely Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Writing Table with Original Stool Leather Top
Located in GB
looking and well made piece in my favourite style which is Chinoiserie. The desk top has a black leather
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Oak
H 28.94 in W 27.96 in D 17.92 in
Lo Studiolo di Ponziani Florentine Chinoiserie HandPainted Secretary Desk Italy
By Ponziani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inner cupboard, and a wonderful writing desk with numerous cubbies and drawers. Stamped on the back
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 92 in W 41 in D 17 in
black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
Located in Valladolid, ES
desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of the period .in
Category
Antique 1790s English Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
felt writing surface with several other storage boxes.
Each end of the box has an original handle
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
H 5.75 in W 23.25 in D 13.625 in
English Queen Anne, Early 18th Century Red Chinoiserie Lacquer Desk / Commode
Located in Troy, NY
A small early 18th century red lacquer chinoiserie decorated commode with a desk compartment, the
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 16.75 in
18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
cabinets were no longer ordered in the following years.
This writing desk was made after a Dutch example
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Cypress, Lacquer
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H 46.46 in W 40.36 in D 24.81 in
Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
. The top drawer pulls down to reveal a writing desk. The sides are flanked by a pair of decorated doors
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
desk and gold Chinoiserie décor. Created in England during the 19th century, this secretary bookcase
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 86.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Hand Painted Italian Secretaire Inspired by XVIII Century Chinoiserie Furniture
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
, contrasting with the outside. The bottom part has a drop leaf desk opening to a writing surface and shelves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 92.5 in W 51 in D 20 in
Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a quietly impressive Chinese mid-to-late 19th century table or writing box. The box is of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
James Mont Cinnabar Lacquered Secretaire
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
bookcase above with two adjustable shelves and the cabinet below with slanted sides and slant front writing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chinoiserie writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A chinoiserie writing desk — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 106 variations of the antique or vintage chinoiserie writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a chinoiserie writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chinoiserie writing desk, designed in the Georgian, Louis XV or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made chinoiserie writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Maitland Smith and Baker, Knapp & Tubbs are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chinoiserie Writing Desk?
Prices for a chinoiserie writing desk start at $556 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $3,760.
Questions About Chinoiserie Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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