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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

From the late 19th century of the Qing Dynasty in China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs hand paint and gilt on black lacquer .

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

From the early 19th century derived from the Qing Dynasty in China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs of two dragons frolicking with a pearl and 100 face.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

From the early 19th century of the Qing Dynasty in China, this gilt black lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs rich hand paint and gilt on black lacquer.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set
18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

Located in Hudson, NY

Wheels Submerged in flowing water motif, believed to be a subject popular in samurai families. Example of the same subject matter in Tokyo National Museum.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako
Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The details of the helmet, lamellar armor, and reins are rendered with exceptional precision characteristic of high-quality Edo lacquer work. Inside, the box is finished in glowing ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form of a zither, koto, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

Japanese lacquer writing box and paper storage box set with crane design
Japanese lacquer writing box and paper storage box set with crane design

Japanese lacquer writing box and paper storage box set with crane design

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An impressive matching set comprising a ryôshibako (document box) and a suzuribako (writing box), both decorated with cranes, young pine trees, and celestial motifs of sun (hi) and m...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose colors with flowers, all on a yellow ground, the interior in red.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C
Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose colors with flowers, all on a yellow ground, the interior in red.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Located in Chicago, IL

The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and poem box (tanzaku bako), both decorated with gilt lacquer in the style of takamaki-e and hiramaki-e urushi lacquer.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Suzuribako or writing box made of nashiji lacquer and adorned with a landscape
Suzuribako or writing box made of nashiji lacquer and adorned with a landscape

Suzuribako or writing box made of nashiji lacquer and adorned with a landscape

Located in PARIS, FR

Suzuribako, or writing box, of rectangular shape, decorated with an imposing architecture realized in hira maki-e lacquer, probably a palatial structure, situated beside a waterfall...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design
Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A captivating lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) of rounded rectangular form depicting a pair of shishi (temple lions) and the lucky god Hotei 布袋 on a rôiro’urushi (black lacquer) gro...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box
Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This museum quality, tiered writing box (kasane suzuribako) represents a breathtaking convergence of traditional calligraphy (shodo) and the highly formalized Ja...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set
Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set

Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This exceptionally beautiful and complete antique document box (bunko) and writing box (suzuribako) set perfectly captures the poetic and expansive beauty of cla...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This incredibly rare, multi-layered writing box (kasane suzuribako) perfectly encapsulates the deep sense of ceremony and refined aestheticism of the traditiona...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Showa Period Kyoto Zohiko Maki-e Floral Crest Document & Writing Box Set
Showa Period Kyoto Zohiko Maki-e Floral Crest Document & Writing Box Set

Showa Period Kyoto Zohiko Maki-e Floral Crest Document & Writing Box Set

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This extraordinary matched set of a document box (ryoshi-bako) and a writing box (suzuribako) exemplifies the restrained, aristocratic elegance of Kyoto lacquerw...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Papier Mache Writing Box
Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Papier Mache Writing Box

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Papier Mache Writing Box

Located in Astoria, NY

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Papier Mache Writing Box, the folding top opening to red velvet writing surface which conceals a storage compartment. 4.5" H x 12" W...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Lacquer

Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco
Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco

Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cleric's writing slope. A Japanese, red lacquer travelling correspondence box, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality antique Regency period Chinese Export Lacquer Work Sewing Box, Circa 1820. The box having a hinged lid that is sumptuously decorated with a gilded design of Imperial...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Fighting Cocks, Edo Period, 17th Century
Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Fighting Cocks, Edo Period, 17th Century

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Fighting Cocks, Edo Period, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A powerful Japanese lacquer decorated suzuribako, writing box, featuring an image of fighting cocks, early Edo Period (1603 - 1868), 17th century, Japan.

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver, Pewter, Gold Leaf

Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT
Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT

Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box
19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box

19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

big 19th Century gilt black lacquer Chinese writing table box . very good condition and beautiful hand paint , See more pictures, measures: 18.25" L x 10" W x 6.75'' H.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Located in Casteren, NL

This exquisite antique writing box was meticulously handcrafted using traditional joinery techniques, with beautifully visible dovetail joints at the corners. Made in the Southern Ne...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Desks

Materials

Steel

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box
Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box

Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautifully detailed and large Chinese export lacquered in gold writing box. This exquisitely detailed box features intricate design and lacquer work.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hydrangea Writing Box
Hydrangea Writing Box

Hydrangea Writing Box

Unavailable

H 2 in W 9 in D 10 in

Hydrangea Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

A suzuribako (writing box) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid, rounded edges and corners and interior detachable frame fitted with suzuri (ink stone) and suiteki (water dropper); the e...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Unavailable

H 1.66 in W 8.39 in D 9.65 in

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

Suzuribako writing box with décor of Mount Fuji on a gold lacquer ground, the inside with gold lacquer waves on black ground; comes with a fine silver and gold suiteki in shape of a ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants
Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6.25 in

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Located in New York, NY

A nando suzuribako (writing box with en-suite storage) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid and beveled chiri-i (ledges between the top and the sides), comprising a box, lid, detachable ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif
Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 8.5 in D 9.75 in

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Located in New York, NY

Japanese lacquerware writing box with a phoenix motif Meiji period, late 19th century or early 20th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box
Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box

Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Prahran, Victoria

High quality Japanese 'Kamakura-Bori' carved lacquer writing box with a shallow relief carved design of vines, a rare signed example, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

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H 4 in W 16 in D 13.75 in

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A Chinese lacquer writing box of lovely quality and condition; the interior lids and doors in perfect condition, the top is only very slightly faded; with a key and a working lock

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects...

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Leaping frogs in gold, silver and shell. Nashiji ground interior and bottom, artist signature on bottom of box reads: Kiyohide, title on the original storage box reads: Around May.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

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H 1.5 in W 6.75 in L 1.5 in

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful Maki-e lacquer suzuribako (the writing box) circa 19th century of Edo period (1615-1868).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Black Lacquer Tsuzuri-Bako Writing Box with Cricket and Grasses Design
Japanese Black Lacquer Tsuzuri-Bako Writing Box with Cricket and Grasses Design

Japanese Black Lacquer Tsuzuri-Bako Writing Box with Cricket and Grasses Design

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Japanese black lacquer Tsuzuri-Bako (writing box) with a delicate and whimsical design of a cricket and grasses illuminated by the gentle gaze of the full moon, circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated with images of folding fans, ogi, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Coral

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box
Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

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H 4 in W 6.75 in D 8 in

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box 19th-century This rare 19th-century turtle-shaped suzuribako (writing box) is made with exquisite Japanese lacquer artistry and imaginative design.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Writing or Work Box on Later Custom Stand
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Writing or Work Box on Later Custom Stand

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Writing or Work Box on Later Custom Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pretty Chinese export black lacquer work box with a central drawer and side handles, the fitted interior with a retractable slide and pen tray, now mounted on a later custom made C...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document box.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Papier Mache Inlaid Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box Chinoiserie MOP
Antique Papier Mache Inlaid Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box Chinoiserie MOP

Antique Papier Mache Inlaid Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box Chinoiserie MOP

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique black lacquered, scalloped edge writing slope with gold painted accents setting off a floral inlay of mother of pearl. Interior flat surface is lined with red velvet and incl...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Lacquer

Desk with a Box of Drawers in White Lacquer, Pierre Cardin Style, circa 1970
Desk with a Box of Drawers in White Lacquer, Pierre Cardin Style, circa 1970

Desk with a Box of Drawers in White Lacquer, Pierre Cardin Style, circa 1970

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Geometric shape desk with a box of drawers, in white lacquer on all sides. The box has two drawers and is on the right side of the desk; the other side is supported with a geometric...

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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Finn Juhl Desk with Organizer Box Produced by Bovirke in Denmark
Finn Juhl Desk with Organizer Box Produced by Bovirke in Denmark

Finn Juhl Desk with Organizer Box Produced by Bovirke in Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare desk model BO-69 / Nyhavn with organizer box designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box
Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box

Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box (suzuri-bako) of camillias design with gold, pewter, and mother-of-pearl inlay.

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Early 20th Century Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table
19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table

19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind 19 th century Chinese black lacquered and golded with chinoiseries sewing box and writing table .

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Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese Fine Rich Black Gold Lacquer KOI and Pine Writing Box, Collectors Dream
Japanese Fine Rich Black Gold Lacquer KOI and Pine Writing Box, Collectors Dream

Japanese Fine Rich Black Gold Lacquer KOI and Pine Writing Box, Collectors Dream

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Kyoto travels. A superb Makie Lacquer Suzuri-Bako writing box complete with its original ink stone and ink stone container crafted in rich bl...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Early 19th Century
Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Early 19th Century

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The writing box has a black lacquered base and interior and is not marked.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Writing Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910
Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Writing Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Writing Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Antique Japanese black lacquered 'suzuribako' writing box of unusual domed design with a fitted lacquered interior comprising an ink stone, brushes, a knife and brush rest, early 20t...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk
Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

Located in Milford, NH

An excellent quality Japanese Meiji period carved wooden writing box or lap desk with compartmentalized interior.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a faboulas landscape scene with a bird on a flowering branche, all on a black lacquer g...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a faboulas landscape scene on a brown lacquer ground, the interior in black.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box
Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box

Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box

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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A late 19th century black and gold lacquer writing box. The three trays that fit stacked with lid called a suziribako box.

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Antique Early 1900s Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Peony, circa 1920, Korea
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Peony, circa 1920, Korea

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Peony, circa 1920, Korea

Located in Austin, TX

A bold Korean Art Deco lacquer and mother of pearl inlay stationery or writing box, circa 1920, Japanese occupied Korea.

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Vintage 1920s Korean Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and elegant Japanese lacquer box for writing implements or stationery, suzuribako, with an image of a Shinto shrine, Edo Period, mid-19th century, circa 1840, Japan.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Find many varieties of an authentic lacquer writing box available at 1stDibs. Each lacquer writing box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lacquer, wood and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a lacquer writing box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A well-made lacquer writing box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hattori Toshio (Shunsho) are consistently popular.

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