Antique Japanese Desk
to
21
113
60
129
81
81
64
32
24
10
9
8
6
6
6
5
5
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
2
1
1
Sort By
George III Scarlet Gilt Japanned Desk
Located in Kent, Dover
A English George III scarlet gilt-japanned desk; superbly, later decorated with rich gilt
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Brass
Japanese Carved Desk Writing Table Meiji Era Hardwood Asian 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an elaborate hand carved Japanese desk in hardwood
Hopefully the photos illustrate
Category
1860s Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Antique Desk 1937s Rustic Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese desk.
It was made in 1937.
The thick top plate gives it a solid feel.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Desk Circa 1900
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A Japanese Meiji period writing desk dating from the late 19th century, exquisitely hand-carved
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Hardwood
A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk (attributed) to E W Godwin. The
Category
1870s Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Oak
Antique English Satinwood Desk in the Japanese Manner circa 1900
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique Edwardian Japanese manner satinwood inverted breakfront desk, with leather and gilt
Category
Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
19th Century Japanese carved wood desk.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Japanese carved wood desk, having wonderful carved exotic flowers and foliage to the
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Softwood
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese four piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. The set includes a pair of
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Enamel
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
1780s English George III Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
H 28.55 in W 36.42 in D 20.87 in
Rare Walnut Desk in the Anglo-Japanese Style Designed by Thomas Jeckyll
By Thomas Jeckyll, Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare walnut desk in the Anglo-Japanese style designed by Thomas Jeckyll and made by
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Walnut
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass four-piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji era
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Enamel
Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk drawer. A Japanese, ebonised pine desktop folio, dating to the early
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Pine
H 2.96 in W 15.16 in D 11.82 in
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Industrial Roll Top Desk or Table by Toledo, Japanned Finish, circa 1920s
A rare and
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Metal
Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare, late-17th century / early-18th century, fall front bureau with gilded Chinoiserie Japanning
Category
17th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Four Drawer Partners Desk and Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Four Drawer Partners Desk and Chair. Listing includes (1
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian Japanned papier mache desk set with mother of pearl inlay and elaborate rich
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Other
H 4.75 in W 9.75 in D 7.25 in
Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully stylized Japanned partners pedestal desk, having carved, inlaid and engraved
Category
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure
Category
19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
H 3.75 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set. Listing includes
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 23 in D 18 in
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese articulated copper spiny lobster sculpture on a solid rock Lapis Lazuli. Every single body
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Copper
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure
Category
19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
H 3.75 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Early Chinoiserie Japanned Leather Top Desk and Chair Set - Nichols and Stone
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie desk and matching chair set. The desk itself is
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper sake set with cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. A
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle – Meiji to Early Showa Period (Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Bronze
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Category
19th Century Japanese Napoleon III Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Floral Elements Enamel Inlays & Gilt
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 3.75 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Incense Burners
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji Periode (1867-1912)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon is absolutely breathe taking! If you look at
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 38.25 in W 32.5 in D 18 in
Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of calligraphic ink blocks. A Japanese, boxed set of 8 soot ink shapes
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Composition
H 0.79 in W 8.67 in D 11.62 in
Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brush holders, or pen holders, from Japan made of wood at the beginning of the 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.
By Townshend & Co.
Located in London, GB
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray with a pair of
Category
1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Brass
H 5.52 in W 9.85 in D 4.53 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Barrel Form Table or Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
, possibly of continental origin, in the form of a Japanese drum or barrel on stand, exceptionally modeled
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Bronze
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice five piece Art Deco desk set in sterling silver coated bronze by Silver Crest Bronze Co
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
By Vernis Martin
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 4 in W 13.75 in D 9.125 in
Japanned or Chinoiserie Decorated Louis XV Style Lacquer Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
The lacquer ground with a strong burgundy undertone. Well carved , colored and other wise decorated . The porcelain well in good Antique condition . Minor wear due to age and use .
Category
1860s French Louis XV Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Lacquer
George II Parcel-Gilt Scarlet-Japanned Chinoiserie Table Clock by William Creak
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This English George II period 18th century table clock consists in a scarlet-japanned and parcel
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Brass
H 20.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style.
The bronze tree branch
Category
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
H 7.49 in W 13 in D 4.14 in
Japanese Woman Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock c. 1800
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French fire-gilt bronze clock with marble base depicting a Japanese woman, Louis XVI or Empire
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Japanism Champleve Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie, 1800s
Located in New York, NY
French Japanism Champlevé Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie. The clock consists of a
Category
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Ormolu, Enamel
"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Japanese style cylinder desk in tinted and carved wood, richly engraved on all sides with
Category
1880s French Japonisme Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Hardwood
Arthur & Bond Sterling Silver Inkwell with Repousse & Chased Water Lilies
By Arthur Bond
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell was made by the well known English owned Arthur & Bond of Japan in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
H 2.75 in W 3.13 in D 3.13 in
Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Rare pair of 19th Century French Kingwood and Tulip wood veneered Bonheur du jours, each with pierced three quarter brass galleries, gilded ormolu mounts, three drawers either side o...
Category
19th Century Japanese Louis XVI Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Porcelain
Late 19th Century Japanese Hardwood Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive fine quality Japanese hardwood desk from the Meiji era, having a bridge like
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Antique Dining Table Desk Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old desk from Japan.
The main body is made of chestnut or ash wood.
Since it is deep, I
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Desk Table 1930s-1950s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old desk from Japan.
It was used in an old Western-style building.
This desk is a fusion
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
Located in Chicago, IL
masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware. The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and poem box (tanzaku
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique writing desk was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).
Made of chestnut wood and
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Chestnut
Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
-sleeved desk whose lacquer has gained a deep flavor over time. The zelkova wood(Japanese Unique Wood) used
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
H 15.36 in W 35.83 in D 15.16 in
Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era '1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
both strength and elegance to the overall form.
In traditional Japanese living spaces, furniture was
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
H 11.23 in W 35.83 in D 17.96 in
Antique Japanese Export Meiji Era Highly Carved Hongmu Library Table Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A superb Meiji Era (1867-1912) intricately hand carved Japanese hardwood writing table with
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer
H 30.5 in W 45.5 in D 33.5 in
Late Meiji Era(1868-1912)Japanese Antique Floor Writing Desk or Coffee Table
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This low table was crafted in the late Meiji era (1868-1912).
Reflecting Japan’s floor-seated
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Chestnut
H 13.59 in W 36.82 in D 15.16 in
Awaji Pottery Japanese Scholar's Desk Yellow Brush Pot/Pencil Cup Bronze Weave
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Awaji Pottery brushpot/pencil cup in sunny yellow glaze with bronze weaving. Sumoto kiln. 5" high, 3 1/2" diameter. Impressed export and kiln marks. Excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Pottery
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Paper
H 3.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Paper
H 3 in W 10 in D 8 in
18th Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk from Nikko To-sho-gu Shrine
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
himself, the founder of Tokugawa Edo Shogunate.
This low writing desk had been used at Nikko Toshogu's
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 7.88 in W 28.35 in D 13.82 in
JAPAN 1890 Meiji Sculptural Polychromate Netsuke Of a Yamabushi
Located in Miami, FL
original aged patina of over 100 years old and will be a great addition for your desk, Japanese antiques
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Bone
20th Century Bronze / Brass Industrial Flame Proof Ceiling Light / Desk Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid bronze desk lamp with braided cable and dimmer switch.
Comes with vintage Edison filament
Category
19th Century Japanese Industrial Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 in
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Japanese Desk", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Antique Japanese Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique Japanese desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and lacquer, every antique Japanese desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique Japanese desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Japanese desk, designed in the Georgian, Louis XVI or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique Japanese desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Awaji Pottery, Edward William Godwin and Charles Hindley & Sons produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Japanese Desk?
Prices for an antique Japanese desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $199 and can go as high as $229,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,122.
Questions About Antique Japanese Desk
- What is a Japanese desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 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.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.