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bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
By Studio BBPR
Located in Medesano, IT
the BBPR Studio is celebrated for. The design also incorporates a distinctive Japanese intellectual
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Japan Series Writing Desk EU02 in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Halle, DE
Teak desk from the 1950s, designed by Cees Braakman manufactured by Pastoe, Netherlands.
Blackend
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved 4 Drawer Partners Desk and Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon carved 4 drawer partners desk and chair. Set includes (1
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century (1940s) ebonized and mirrored desk with five drawers and an off-white leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Leather, Wood
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
“Japanese Series” Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1960
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful Dutch design desk from the highly wanted Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Meiji period export hardwood Mt. Fuji dragon carved desk and chair set. Set
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Early 20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 30 in W 39 in D 29 in
Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
This desk has been designed by Isamu Kenmochi for OF Group 1 Collection at Tendo Mokko in 1971. It
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on Charlotte Perriand's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Wood Table for Les Arcs, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
became a design consultant to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand became a design consultant to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Table designed by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 11.03 in Dm 40.16 in
Studio Walnut Desk by Phillip Lloyd Powell
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning desk with drawers and compartment in walnut by Phillip Lloyd Powell (1919-2008). The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction desk in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. Originally designed in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Steel, Metal
H 28.75 in W 49.25 in D 23.5 in
Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
desk put on later legs perfect for a small console or unique side table
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 4 stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, 1970's
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
The stacking stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko was exhibited in “Appartment Life” exhibition in Matsuya Department store in 1958. Targeting an urban life, the functio...
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Pair of stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, circa 1960
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
The stacking stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko was exhibited in “Appartment Life” exhibition in Matsuya Department store in 1958. Targeting an urban life, the fun...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Mexique High Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mexique family are two dining tables, a stool, the low tables and a desk.
Materials:
Wood
Measurements
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
many other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
many other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40s with a top produced in local
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese-inspired projects of the 1940s, with tops or woven trays made with local materials, to the living
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Petit Bureau en forme de libre PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
desk adapts perfectly to executive offices, as well as the typically smaller spaces in a home office
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 65.36 in D 30.71 in
Petit Bureau En Forme De Libre, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
“free-form desk”, making it a modern, functional home workspace.
Materials:
Wood
Measurements
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese-inspired projects of the 1940s, with tops or woven trays made with local materials, to the living
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
By Kazuhide Takahama, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Available in matte or glossy.
Japanese
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, is swathed in premium Japanese denim, in a limited edition that elevates its unconventional spirit
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
that avant-garde cultural movement which, from the first decades of the twentieth century, brought
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 13.39 in W 64.97 in D 50.4 in
Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
membership of that avant-garde cultural movement which, from the first decades of the twentieth century
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 13.39 in W 64.97 in D 50.4 in
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement which, from the first decades of the twentieth century, brought about a profound change in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on Charlotte Perriand's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
many other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand Set of Two Tables À Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
projects, from the Japanese-inspired projects of the 1940s, with tops or woven trays made with local
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
comfort, is swathed in premium Japanese denim, in a limited edition that elevates its unconventional
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the twentieth century, brought about a profound change in aesthetic values and gave birth to a truly
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mexique Pro, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, lounges and work spaces. Completing the Mexique family are a desk, a bar table with matching stools and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mexique PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, lounges and work spaces. Completing the Mexique family are a desk, a bar table with matching stools and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mexique Coffe Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Completing the Mexique family are two dining tables, a bar table with matching stool and a desk
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement which, from the first decades of the twentieth century, brought about a profound change in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement which, from the first decades of the twentieth century, brought about a profound change in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Formica Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on Charlotte Perriand's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
century, brought about a profound change in aesthetic values and gave birth to a truly modern sensitivity
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Rio Table for Cassina: a Timeless Design Masterpiece
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
cultural movement of the 20th century, contributed to interior composition by creating a new way of living
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese-inspired projects of the 1940s, with tops or woven trays made with local materials, to the living
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mikimoto Vintage Purple Color Pearl Writing Ballpoint 4.75 Inch Pen
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
The Mikimoto ballpoint pen you mentioned is a stylish and elegant writing instrument that comes in
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Contemporary Desk Accessories
Materials
Pearl, Enamel
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
made in the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe in the mid-19th century. The desk features a Japanned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet Secretary
A rare and
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 84.5 in W 49.5 in D 36 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
Cees Braakman CU05 Cabinet for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Hopmi & UMS Pastoe
Located in The Hague, NL
is a bar and or writing desk part. The lower part has 2 double folding doors with shelves behind
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
French Modern Maison Jansen Attrib Mixed Metal Greyhound Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Forney, TX
house Maison Jansen (Paris, France; 1880-1989)
Mid-20th Century, having a patinated silver-tone
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Steel, Iron
Les Amateurs d'Estampes
By Félix Vallotton
Located in Fairlawn, OH
with the group, Vallotton, like them, looked to Symbolist artists and to the Japanese tradition of
Category
1890s Post-Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
business being described as a 'carpet warehouse' in London directories from 1820-1841, by the mid-1830s
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
18th Century Red and Gilt Japanned Lacquer Bureau
Located in London, GB
18th century red and gilt Japanned lacquer Bureau.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Kenzo Tange, Table, circa 1957
By Kenzō Tange
Located in Paris, FR
Kenzo Tange (1913-2005)
Table,
circa 1957
Beech
Provenance : Memorial Hall Sumi, Bisai, Kenzo Tange.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Japanese Parquetry Desk, Mid 19th century
Located in Pasadena, CA
An unusual Japanese lacquer desk with random geometric parquetry, having two painted cupboard doors
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Bamboo Japanned Desk or Writing Table, 1800s, England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fine chinoiserie faux tortoiseshell handmade wood and bamboo desk with drawers and leather top. A
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather, Bamboo, Paint
H 37 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern EU01 Japanese Series desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing and attractive small Mid-Century Modern Japanese Series EU-01 desk.
Design by Cees
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.55 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak Desk with Steel Frame by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, this is a Small Version of the Japanese
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Version with a Single Set of Stacking Drawers, signature curved Drawer interior Acrylic Molded Drawer Pulls. Newly Refinished
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mid Century Japan Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century Japan writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every mid century Japan writing desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century Japan writing desk, we have 98 options in-stock, while there are 24 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century Japan writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century Japan writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Victorian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century Japan writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cees Braakman, Charlotte Perriand and UMS Pastoe produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Japan Writing Desk?
Prices for a mid century Japan writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $485 and can go as high as $184,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,160.
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