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Japanese Low Desk

Japanese Antique Sen Wood Low Desk, 1930s–1940s, Japandi
Japanese Antique Sen Wood Low Desk, 1930s–1940s, Japandi

Japanese Antique Sen Wood Low Desk, 1930s–1940s, Japandi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique low desk crafted from sen wood, dating from the 1930s–1940s.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Furniture

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Wood

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

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 presence resides a quiet tension and spiritual depth that only furniture shaped by l...

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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Fumi Coffee Table by Isamu Kenmochi, Keyaki Wood, Japan, 1965
Fumi Coffee Table by Isamu Kenmochi, Keyaki Wood, Japan, 1965

Fumi Coffee Table by Isamu Kenmochi, Keyaki Wood, Japan, 1965

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Designed with simplicity and balance in mind, it perfectly embodies the formal language developed by Isamu Kenmochi within the Japanese modernist movement. Originally intended for tr...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese wooden coffee table with a tasteful ink-wash pattern/Meiji
Antique Japanese wooden coffee table with a tasteful ink-wash pattern/Meiji

Antique Japanese wooden coffee table with a tasteful ink-wash pattern/Meiji

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Unlike Western desks, Japanese writing desks are low-profile and designed for use while sitting on the floor, making them a natural outgrowth of tatami culture.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Beech

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Japanese Low Desk
Japanese Low Desk

Japanese Low Desk

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H 11.42 in W 42.13 in D 27.56 in

Japanese Low Desk

Located in London, England

Hugely characterful Japanese low desk/coffee table. Meiji period circa circa 1900.

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20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Low Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique low writing desk was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Fuzukue Low Table, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Fuzukue Low Table, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Fuzukue Low Table, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

It features turned legs and exudes a refined, understated elegance. The Fuzukue (writing desk) is a traditional Japanese low desk designed for floor-seated writing and work.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period Early'1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period Early'1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period Early'1900s', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a Japanese antique Writing Desk. It was made in the Taisho period(1912-1926).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Japanese Antique, Low table, Meiji Period, Late 1800's, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Low table, Meiji Period, Late 1800's, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Low table, Meiji Period, Late 1800's, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a very old Japanese antique low table. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). A very uniquely designed low table. Drawers have iron drop ring pull handles. All dra...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Patchwork Low Table / Antique Coffee Table / Antique Low Desk
Old Japanese Patchwork Low Table / Antique Coffee Table / Antique Low Desk

Old Japanese Patchwork Low Table / Antique Coffee Table / Antique Low Desk

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Other

Edo Period Japanese Antique Low Table / Coffee Table / Low Desk/Display Stand
Edo Period Japanese Antique Low Table / Coffee Table / Low Desk/Display Stand

Edo Period Japanese Antique Low Table / Coffee Table / Low Desk/Display Stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A low desk made around the late Edo period. In old Japan, people used to sit on the floor to eat and study.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Other

Japanese Vintage Writing Desk, low table Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Vintage Writing Desk, low table Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Vintage Writing Desk, low table Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese writing desk was crafted in the early Showa period (1926-) and features beautiful wood grain from Japanese Amur cork tree wood. The warm texture of the wood enhances it...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cork

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

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 only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Old Japanese Chestnut Desk / Edo Period-Meiji Period / Coffee Table/ Low Table
Old Japanese Chestnut Desk / Edo Period-Meiji Period / Coffee Table/ Low Table

Old Japanese Chestnut Desk / Edo Period-Meiji Period / Coffee Table/ Low Table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Old Japanese Desk Edo-Meiji Period '1800s' Chestnut Antique Table/Low Table
Old Japanese Desk Edo-Meiji Period '1800s' Chestnut Antique Table/Low Table

Old Japanese Desk Edo-Meiji Period '1800s' Chestnut Antique Table/Low Table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We Japanese introduce unique items with unique aesthetics, purchasing routes, and ways that no one can imitate. A desk made in Japan from the latter half of the Edo period to the Me...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a workbench for lacquer craftsmen. The era seems to be the Meiji era (1800-1900). Originally it seems that the whole was painted black, The paint has peeled off over time and ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era '1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era '1868-1912', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era '1868-1912', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique low table was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made entirely of zelkova wood (keyaki), the table showcases a richly textured surface that has deepened in character...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Old Japanese Desk '1700s-1800s' Edo Period Chestnut Antique Table or Low Table
Old Japanese Desk '1700s-1800s' Edo Period Chestnut Antique Table or Low Table

Old Japanese Desk '1700s-1800s' Edo Period Chestnut Antique Table or Low Table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Vintage Low Table (Fuzukue), Black Finish, Early Showa Period (1926-)
Japanese Vintage Low Table (Fuzukue), Black Finish, Early Showa Period (1926-)

Japanese Vintage Low Table (Fuzukue), Black Finish, Early Showa Period (1926-)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

A fuzukue is a traditional Japanese low writing desk designed for floor-seated work and study.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era '1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era '1868-1912', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era '1868-1912', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique writing desk was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). This is an ancient Japanese desk, traditionally used while sitting on the floor.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Japanese antique wabi-sabi black coffee low table / 1850-1912 / small table
Japanese antique wabi-sabi black coffee low table / 1850-1912 / small table

Japanese antique wabi-sabi black coffee low table / 1850-1912 / small table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden low table, known as a "fuzukue" (writing desk), was made in Japan between the late Edo and Meiji periods (19th century).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

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

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. Traditionally, people would sit on the floor and use this desk for writing and reading boo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cedar, Pine

Japanese Desk/Table with Spinelike Inlay  and Low Prfile Iron Base
Japanese Desk/Table with Spinelike Inlay  and Low Prfile Iron Base

Japanese Desk/Table with Spinelike Inlay and Low Prfile Iron Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful as a desk or small dining table or even behind a sofa.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It would also have been used as a low desk. In modern times, it could be used very beautifully as a low display stand.

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table
1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This antique low writing desk is a product of late Edo era. estimate from the style and conditions.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Cypress

Old Japanese Desk Edo Period '1700s-1800s' Zelkova Antique Table or Low Table
Old Japanese Desk Edo Period '1700s-1800s' Zelkova Antique Table or Low Table

Old Japanese Desk Edo Period '1700s-1800s' Zelkova Antique Table or Low Table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A desk made in the middle to late Edo period in Japan. In old Japan, people used to sit on the floor to eat and study. This is a desk mainly for studying and office work. In the E...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Other

Japanese Old Low Table 1860-1920s/Antique Desk Sofa Table Coffee Table Wabisabi
Japanese Old Low Table 1860-1920s/Antique Desk Sofa Table Coffee Table Wabisabi

Japanese Old Low Table 1860-1920s/Antique Desk Sofa Table Coffee Table Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This desk was made in Japan from the latter half of the Edo period to the Meiji period. In old Japan, people used to sit on the floor to eat and study. It is mainly a desk for stud...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tables

Materials

Chestnut

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

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

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Cedar

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table
1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

156 to 159 years-old antique low writing desk with 2 drawers. product of Keio period (1865-1868), which is the last 3 years of Edo era. estimate from the kanji character "Keio (慶應)",...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Wood

Japanese antique wooden low table/late 19th century/writing desk/fu-du-ku-e
Japanese antique wooden low table/late 19th century/writing desk/fu-du-ku-e

Japanese antique wooden low table/late 19th century/writing desk/fu-du-ku-e

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This low wooden table was crafted in Japan between the late Edo period and the Meiji era, and it embodies the essence of wabi-sabi. Known as a bundzuke or writing table, this traditi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

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Beech

18th Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk from Nikko To-sho-gu Shrine
18th Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk from Nikko To-sho-gu Shrine

18th Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk from Nikko To-sho-gu Shrine

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Product of Mid to late Edo period (late 18th - early 19th), or older. New finds from Nikko Toshogu Shrine (UNESCO world heritage site) which is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu - the r...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Wood, Hardwood

1800s - 1860s Edo Japanese antique chestnut low coffee table wabi sabi primitive
1800s - 1860s Edo Japanese antique chestnut low coffee table wabi sabi primitive

1800s - 1860s Edo Japanese antique chestnut low coffee table wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Yamagata pref., Tohoku area, Japan. This antique low writing desk is a product of 1800s - 1860s (late Edo era), estimate from th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Chestnut

Three Drawer Low Japanese Writing Table
Three Drawer Low Japanese Writing Table

Three Drawer Low Japanese Writing Table

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H 12 in W 43 in D 17 in

Three Drawer Low Japanese Writing Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Low table / desk. Suitable as a coffee table, bench, or occasional storage.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Meiji Period Merchant's Low Desk
Meiji Period Merchant's Low Desk

Meiji Period Merchant's Low Desk

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H 12 in W 37 in D 14.5 in

Meiji Period Merchant's Low Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Low Japanese merchant’s desk from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    A Japanese low screen was traditionally used while seated upon the floor. The low screen would block wind and drafts, provide limited privacy, and are often decorated with seasonal themes.
  • 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.