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What is a Japanese desk called?

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What is a Japanese desk called?
What a Japanese desk is called depends on its style. A chabudai is a short work desk that rests on folding legs, making it easy to transport. Zens are another type of portable desk that resembles a tray. People commonly use them both for dining and work. Another type of desk is the kotatsu. This desk features a frame that rests over a heater and has a soft cloth cover. A tabletop sits on top of the kotatsu, providing a surface for writing, reading and using a laptop computer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Japanese desks.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Japanese Vintage Writing Table, Showa Period black lacquer, Solid Wood
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage desk was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'. Crafted entirely from solid kihada (Japanese Amur cork tree) wood. Featuring a sleek black finish and a minimalist ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center, designed by Sachio Otani and inaugurated in 1966. Isamu Kenmochi and his studio, the I...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Unique Piece : Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center, designed by Sachio Otani and inaugurated in 1966. Isamu Kenmochi and his studio, the I...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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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.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo

Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers & Compartments Clean!
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Desk console, unique Daté Kan stone sculptural design by Okurayama Materiel: Oak and Daté Kan stone Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan Each creation ...
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2010s Japanese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone

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