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Japanese Meiji Desk

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set

$4,000Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 17.5 in Dm 11.75 in

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass four-piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji era

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

$900Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 4 in Dm 5 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper sake set with cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. A

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set
Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian
Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Desk Sets

Materials

Composition

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Gold Maki-e Wood Letter Opener
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Gold Maki-e Wood Letter Opener

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Gold Maki-e Wood Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Gold Maki-e Wood Letter Opener Japan Wood, lacquer, paint

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Letter Openers

Materials

Gold

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

$4,600

H 1.5 in W 9.5 in D 4 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

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paperweights

Materials

Copper

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

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

$8,800 / set

H 5.25 in W 25 in D 14.25 in

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique tenjin desk was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Originally used in traditional

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze & Gold
JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze & Gold

JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze & Gold

$3,198Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.75 in W 8.26 in D 6.65 in

JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze & Gold

Located in Miami, FL

presentation Tebako desk box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1880. This box has been

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Late 19th Century Japanese Hardwood Desk
Late 19th Century Japanese Hardwood Desk

Late 19th Century Japanese Hardwood Desk

$11,714

H 57.48 in W 55.118 in D 33.858 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold
FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold

FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold

$11,188Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.75 in W 5.35 in D 3.75 in

FUJI YOSHITOYO 1880 Japan Komai Desk Box In Gold Inlaid Iron damascene 24Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

presentation box created in the Imperial Japan during the Meiji period, back in 1880. The fabulous rare box has

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener
Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener

Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener

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H 9.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in

Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener

Located in Papaikou, HI

pad. The moment of anticipation, frozen in time. It's a beautiful representation of Japanese art at

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Meiji Era Cast Bronze Rabbit Statue
19th Century Meiji Era Cast Bronze Rabbit Statue

19th Century Meiji Era Cast Bronze Rabbit Statue

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H 3.13 in W 3 in D 1.63 in

19th Century Meiji Era Cast Bronze Rabbit Statue

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

Fantastic solid bronze rabbit. Perfect detailing; likely Meiji Era from Japan. Cast metal. One

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Carved and Lacquered Desk
Meiji Carved and Lacquered Desk

Meiji Carved and Lacquered Desk

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H 48.75 in W 44 in D 30 in

Meiji Carved and Lacquered Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese carved and lacquered desk referred to as Kamakura-bori lacquer. Note: Kamakura-bori is

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Desk Circa 1900
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Desk Circa 1900

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Desk Circa 1900

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H 52.37 in W 51.78 in D 30.32 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Desk and Chair
Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Desk and Chair

Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Desk and Chair

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Desk and Chair

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period carved hardwood desk and chair made for the Panama California Exposition of 1915

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Highly Carved Japanese Desk and Chair
19th Century Highly Carved Japanese Desk and Chair

19th Century Highly Carved Japanese Desk and Chair

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century highly carved Japanese writing desk and chair from the Meiji period, the desk

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique Tenjin Desk was crafted in the Late Meiji Era (1868-1912). Made of keyaki (Japanese

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period
Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A rare Japanese portable writing desk with an unusual design. Made from black lacquered cypress

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects

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 low table was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made entirely of zelkova wood

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Export Meiji Era Highly Carved Hongmu Library Table Desk
Antique Japanese Export Meiji Era Highly Carved Hongmu Library Table Desk

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer

Late Meiji Era(1868-1912)Japanese Antique Floor Writing Desk or Coffee Table
Late Meiji Era(1868-1912)Japanese Antique Floor Writing Desk or Coffee Table

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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

can imitate. A desk made in Japan from the latter half of the Edo period to the Meiji period. In old

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

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

can imitate. This desk was made in Japan from the latter half of the Edo period to the Meiji period

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

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. Very worn and

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20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Export Hardwood Dragon Desk
19th Century Japanese Export Hardwood Dragon Desk

19th Century Japanese Export Hardwood Dragon Desk

Located in New York, NY

Intricately carved with dragons. The rectangular top surmounted by an asymmetrical superstructure incorporating pigeon holes and drawers, the frieze fitted with two short drawers rai...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Calligraphy Ink Pot , Japanese, Meiji, Bronze Inkwell, Victorian
Small Antique Calligraphy Ink Pot , Japanese, Meiji, Bronze Inkwell, Victorian

Small Antique Calligraphy Ink Pot , Japanese, Meiji, Bronze Inkwell, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique calligraphy ink pot. A Japanese, bronze inkwell from the Meiji period

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Late Meiji Period Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Desk, circa 1900s
Late Meiji Period Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Desk, circa 1900s

Late Meiji Period Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Desk, circa 1900s

Located in Brea, CA

Late Meiji Period, circa 1900-1915, Japanese export lacquer and gilt Davenport desk, the entire

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo

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

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
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

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

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Jewelry Box, Japanese, Leather, Desk Caddy, Meiji Period, circa 1900
Antique Jewelry Box, Japanese, Leather, Desk Caddy, Meiji Period, circa 1900

Antique Jewelry Box, Japanese, Leather, Desk Caddy, Meiji Period, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique jewelry box. A Japanese, leather bound desk caddy, dating to the Meiji period in

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

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

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 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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk
Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

an inkstone in Japanese calligraphy and ink painting. Depicted looking on aloofly with a kerchief

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Beech

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). Made of solid wood and iron

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Meiji Lacquer and Abalone Lap Desk
A Meiji Lacquer and Abalone Lap Desk

A Meiji Lacquer and Abalone Lap Desk

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H 7.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in

A Meiji Lacquer and Abalone Lap Desk

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

, flowers and rocks. The desk folds open to reveal the original crushed-velvet writing surface with brass

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone

Meiji Period Japanese Carved Dragon Motif Desk
Meiji Period Japanese Carved Dragon Motif Desk

Meiji Period Japanese Carved Dragon Motif Desk

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H 34 in W 35.75 in D 20.75 in

Meiji Period Japanese Carved Dragon Motif Desk

Located in Oaks, PA

Meiji period Japanese carved dragon motif desk, fitted with numerous drawers on both sides.      

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 19th Century Japanese Carved Writing Desk
Antique 19th Century Japanese Carved Writing Desk

Antique 19th Century Japanese Carved Writing Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Japanese antique writing desk, elaborately hand-carved with coiling dragons, curving legs are

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Desk Sets

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Enamel

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese meiji desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and cedar, every Japanese meiji desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese meiji desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Japanese meiji desk, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Japanese meiji desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Awaji Pottery are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Meiji Desk?

Prices for a Japanese meiji desk start at $350 and top out at $16,698 with the average selling for $1,500.
Questions About Japanese Meiji Desk
  • 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.