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.

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Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Low Writing Desk 1857s / Low Table Wabi-Sabi

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H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in

Japanese Antique Paper-Covered Low Writing Desk 1857s / Low Table Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a very old Japanese low writing desk covered with paper. Within its simple and restrained

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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Side Tables

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Copper

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Old Japanese Desk Meiji Period 1800s-1900s Cedar Antique Table/Low Table

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H 11.82 in W 35.83 in L 11.82 in

Old Japanese Desk Meiji Period 1800s-1900s Cedar Antique Table/Low Table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

beautiful. This furniture is very rare even in Japan. The condition is also good.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Black Desk / Edo Period Low Table / Coffee Table

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H 9.57 in W 24.06 in D 12.37 in

Japanese Antique Small Black Desk / Edo Period Low Table / Coffee Table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Cedar

Old Japanese Black Desk "1700s-1800s" Edo Period Antique Table or Low Table

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H 10.24 in W 38.19 in D 13.59 in

Old Japanese Black Desk "1700s-1800s" Edo Period Antique Table or Low Table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

can imitate. This desk was made in the latter half of the Edo period (1700 to 1800) in Japan. In

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Desk, Early Showa Period '1926-'

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H 28.82 in W 36.82 in D 18.9 in

Japanese Antique Desk, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique desk, crafted in the Early Showa period of Japan.(1926-) Explore our Japanese Antique

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables

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Cedar

Japanese Antique/Old Desk, Early to mid-Showa（1926-1955） Wabi Sabi

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H 28.75 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in

Japanese Antique/Old Desk, Early to mid-Showa（1926-1955） Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is an old Japanese desk. It was crafted in the early to mid Showa period. The legs are made

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables

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Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Vintage Desk, Early Showa Era '1926-'

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H 28.75 in W 35.63 in D 26.23 in

Japanese Vintage Desk, Early Showa Era '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a desk crafted during the early Showa era (1926–1930s), made from cedar wood. The tabletop

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Desks

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique long desk / table , very rare, Taisho period（1920's ）Wabi-Sabi

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H 28.55 in W 71.07 in D 17.72 in

Japanese antique long desk / table , very rare, Taisho period（1920's ）Wabi-Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

. The drawers on each side render this desk a unique and rare find. Made from Japanese cedar, a modest

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique, black low desk/fuzukue, Meiji era , Wabisabi

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H 10.24 in W 36.23 in D 14.77 in

Japanese antique, black low desk/fuzukue, Meiji era , Wabisabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a Japanese antique called a 'fuzukue,' which is an old-style Japanese writing desk

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Drawer / Small Low Desk / 1868-1920 / Chest

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H 11.82 in W 34.65 in D 11.42 in

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Drawer / Small Low Desk / 1868-1920 / Chest

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden drawer made in Japan around the Meiji and Taisho periods (1868-1920). It would

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Table / 1875 'Meiji' Old Desk / Coffee Table / Sofa Table

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H 9.65 in W 34.45 in D 13.19 in

Japanese Antique Low Table / 1875 'Meiji' Old Desk / Coffee Table / Sofa Table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

ancient times, Japanese people have been sitting in tatami rooms to eat and study, so such desks (tables

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Old Japanese simple Desk "1868-1912" Meiji Period Antique Table or Low Table

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H 11.15 in W 43.04 in D 13.78 in

Old Japanese simple Desk "1868-1912" Meiji Period Antique Table or Low Table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

imitate. This desk was made in the latter half of the Meiji period (1868 to 1912) in Japan. In old Japan

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

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What is a Japanese desk called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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.