Japanese Meiji Desk

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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 ...

A rare Japanese portable writing desk with an unusual design.

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...

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...

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 ...

A desk made in Japan from the latter half of the Edo period to the Meiji period.

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

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

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...

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.

This is a small antique calligraphy ink pot. A Japanese, bronze inkwell from the Meiji period, dating to the late Victorian era, circa 1900.

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

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...

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

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

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

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.

This is an antique jewelry box. A Japanese, leather bound desk caddy, dating to the Meiji period in the late 19th century, circa 1900.

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

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

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...

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...

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.

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

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...

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

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.

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...

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A very nice five piece Art Deco desk set in sterling silver coated bronze by Silver Crest Bronze Co., circa 1930s. The set is in good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and in...

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

A Japanese four piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. The set includes a pair of inkwells, a roller blotter, and a tray. Each ware is adorned with a polychrome desig...