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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

Located in Long Island City, NY

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desk Sets

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Enamel

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

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 total of 8 cups, 8 saucers, and a sake pot. Floral design against the cobalt blue b...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Japanese Antique Chestnut Wood Table, Late Meiji to Taisho Period
Japanese Antique Chestnut Wood Table, Late Meiji to Taisho Period

Japanese Antique Chestnut Wood Table, Late Meiji to Taisho Period

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique table was crafted in the Late Meiji to Taisho period (c. 1900–1926).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

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, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Ink blocks are one of the Four Treasu...

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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 c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 28cm Dating to the Meiji period, this superb letter...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Letter Openers

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Gold

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster

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 parts are in working condition and no missing parts. Can be used as a paperweight ...

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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

Located in Chicago, IL

With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this fine tabletop writing set is a masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware. The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and ...

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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 terakoya (temple schools), this low writing desk was designed for a lifestyle where...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese cedar writing desk / Meiji-Taisho era / Soot-darkened table
Antique Japanese cedar writing desk / Meiji-Taisho era / Soot-darkened table

Antique Japanese cedar writing desk / Meiji-Taisho era / Soot-darkened table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique wooden table thought to have been used in ordinary homes and farmhouses in Japan sometime between the Meiji and Taisho eras.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Softwood, Cedar

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

Located in Miami, FL

Presentation Tebako box from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative presentation Tebako desk box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1880.

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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

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive fine quality Japanese hardwood desk from the Meiji era, having a bridge like structure to the top, shelves, cupboards and drawers all with wonderful carved floral a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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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

This charming letter opener has a 3 dimensional figural frog stalking an insect sitting on a lily pad. The moment of anticipation, frozen in time. It's a beautiful representation of ...

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Letter Openers

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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-of-a-kind, a Fine example of the form. Weight 440g.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paperweights

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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 a style of hand carving a pattern in wood and then finishing with lacquer.

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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, lacquered hardwood.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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 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

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 1915-1917, the desk with a shaped rectangular top with two short and one long frieze drawer...

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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 comprising of two sections, the top section having a shaped back incorporating a flying myt...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables

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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).

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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 finished with Japanese black urushi lacquer, it features a rich, subdued tone and a cal...

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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 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

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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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects

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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 (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

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 beautifully aged patina, warm wood coloring, richly figured grain patterns, and interestin...

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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 culture, it features a lower height than standard tables. The tabletop is made from a ...

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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

A desk 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

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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

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

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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.

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20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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 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

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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, dating to the late Victorian era, circa 1900.

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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 finely decorated with the typical figural landscape and foliate gilt decoration, the s...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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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

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

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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

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

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 compartmentalized interior.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

JAPANESE 1900 Meiji Period Rare Namiki Desk Rectangular Box In Gilt Metal & Wood
JAPANESE 1900 Meiji Period Rare Namiki Desk Rectangular Box In Gilt Metal & Wood

JAPANESE 1900 Meiji Period Rare Namiki Desk Rectangular Box In Gilt Metal & Wood

Located in Miami, FL

Namiki & Maki-e desk-box from the Japanese Meiji period. This is a beautiful decorative presentation box created in the Imperial Japan during the Meiji period circa 1900-1910.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Silver

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 the late 19th century, circa 1900.

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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).

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

Materials

Cedar

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

Antique Awaji pottery water dropper in the form of a cat. Used to apply small amounts of water to an inkstone in Japanese calligraphy and ink painting. Depicted looking on aloofly wi...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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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 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

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

Located in Miami, FL

A gold damascene Komai desk box designed by Fujii Yoshitoyo. This is a beautiful decorative presentation box created in the Imperial Japan during the Meiji period, back in 1880.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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

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

On the exterior, the lacquer is inlaid with abalone shells that create elaborate figures of birds, flowers and rocks. The desk folds open to reveal the original crushed-velvet writin...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

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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

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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 carved in the dragon face and eyes are bone. With three drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

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Japanese Meiji Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

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.