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Japanese Writing Desk

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Hastings, GB

An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied

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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Ornate Japanese Export Hard Rosewood Writing Desk and Chair Set
Antique Carved Ornate Japanese Export Hard Rosewood Writing Desk and Chair Set

Antique Carved Ornate Japanese Export Hard Rosewood Writing Desk and Chair Set

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Carved Ornate Japanese Export Hard Rosewood Writing Desk and Chair Set This writing desk

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Kiyo Oak Wood Japanese Inspired Writing Desk by Lagu
Kiyo Oak Wood Japanese Inspired Writing Desk by Lagu

Kiyo Oak Wood Japanese Inspired Writing Desk by Lagu

$3,130 / item

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in

Kiyo Oak Wood Japanese Inspired Writing Desk by Lagu

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

Kiyo Wooden Desk – The Elegance of Silence Kiyo is a minimalist and elegant desk designed for

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2010s Turkish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Style Desk  Kitsü
Japanese Style Desk  Kitsü

Japanese Style Desk Kitsü

$16,433

H 69.69 in W 54.34 in D 54.34 in

Japanese Style Desk Kitsü

By Jonathan Jouan

Located in Timisoara, RO

Kitsü Desk Kitsu, A Functional Artwork By Jonathan Jouan, Draws Upon The Rich Tapestry Of Japanese

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Unique Piece :  Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
Unique Piece :  Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

Unique Piece : Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

$10,259

H 29.93 in W 63 in D 21.26 in

Unique Piece : Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Design Organic Wood Desk Circa 1900 with Storage
Japanese Design Organic Wood Desk Circa 1900 with Storage

Japanese Design Organic Wood Desk Circa 1900 with Storage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Japanese desk in natural light wood, featuring additional storage and warm architectural lines

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk
A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk

A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk

$20,540

H 30.01 in W 48.51 in D 36.01 in

A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk (attributed) to E W Godwin. The

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Antique 1870s Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers
Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers

Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers & Compartments Clean!

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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Extraordinary, One of a Kind, Sculptural Desk and Chair, Japan, 1970s/80s
Extraordinary, One of a Kind, Sculptural Desk and Chair, Japan, 1970s/80s

Extraordinary, One of a Kind, Sculptural Desk and Chair, Japan, 1970s/80s

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A striking, unique, sculptural desk and chair, Japan, 1970s/80s. Fast shipping worldwide. Desk

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Walnut Desk in the Anglo-Japanese Style Designed by Thomas Jeckyll
Rare Walnut Desk in the Anglo-Japanese Style Designed by Thomas Jeckyll

Rare Walnut Desk in the Anglo-Japanese Style Designed by Thomas Jeckyll

By Thomas Jeckyll, Charles Hindley & Sons

Located in London, GB

A fine and rare walnut desk in the Anglo-Japanese style designed by Thomas Jeckyll and made by

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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Giorgio Collection Absolute Presidential Desk Glossy Japanese Tamo Wood
Giorgio Collection Absolute Presidential Desk Glossy Japanese Tamo Wood

Giorgio Collection Absolute Presidential Desk Glossy Japanese Tamo Wood

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

Desk in moka japanese tamos burl veneer in high gloss polyester with 5 full extension drawers with

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2010s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Polyester, Ash

The Square Desk Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
The Square Desk Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese

The Square Desk Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese

$2,160Sale Price / item|46% Off

H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in

The Square Desk Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Industrial Roll Top Desk or Table by Toledo, Japanned Finish, circa 1920s A rare and

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Four Drawer Partners Desk and Chair
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Four Drawer Partners Desk and Chair

Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Four Drawer Partners Desk and Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Four Drawer Partners Desk and Chair. Listing includes (1

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Lacquered Desk
Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Lacquered Desk

Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Lacquered Desk

$5,271

H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 18.9 in

Victorian Tiger Bamboo and Lacquered Desk

Located in London, GB

A charming tiger bamboo and lacquered writing table, a rare example of 19th-century Anglo-Japanese

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Antique 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama

Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama

$17,715 / item

H 53.55 in W 51.19 in D 18.9 in

Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama

By Okurayama Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Desk console, unique Daté Kan stone sculptural design by Okurayama Materiel: Oak and Daté Kan

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2010s Japanese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Vivian Beauty Desk, in oak wood and brass, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Vivian Beauty Desk, in oak wood and brass, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

Vivian Beauty Desk, in oak wood and brass, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

Beauty desk with simple lines and sophisticated details. Vivian is ideal for intimate environments

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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon

18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon

By Pierre Migeon

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon is absolutely breathe taking! If you look at

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Dining Table, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
Dining Table, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama

Dining Table, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama

$20,340 / item

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in

Dining Table, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama

By Okurayama Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

forged iron Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan Each creation is unique

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2010s Japanese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Set for Writing Desk, Japan, 20th Century
Set for Writing Desk, Japan, 20th Century

Set for Writing Desk, Japan, 20th Century

$262

H 3.94 in W 9.06 in D 0.6 in

Set for Writing Desk, Japan, 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Set for writing desk, Japan 20th century. Very good conditions. This artwork is shipped from

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20th Century Japanese More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

A Japanese four piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. The set includes a pair of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Floral Elements Enamel Inlays &

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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 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

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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

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

Long a beloved part of Japanese culture, the "fuzukue" (writing desk) originated as a piece of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Beech

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

By Jennens and Bettridge

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique wooden low table from Korea / 20th century / Wabi-sabi style low table
Antique wooden low table from Korea / 20th century / Wabi-sabi style low table

Antique wooden low table from Korea / 20th century / Wabi-sabi style low table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

tables for many years, this form feels somewhat different from a Japanese writing desk. In particular

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Early 20th Century South Korean Other Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Pine

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19th Century Japanese Style English Writing Desk
19th Century Japanese Style English Writing Desk

19th Century Japanese Style English Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 33 in D 16 in

19th Century Japanese Style English Writing Desk

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A 19th century Japanese style English writing desk made from walnut. The slant front opening to a

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Lacquered Lap Desk on Stand
Japanese Lacquered Lap Desk on Stand

Japanese Lacquered Lap Desk on Stand

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H 19 in W 19 in D 11 in

Japanese Lacquered Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Newburgh, NY

Japanese lap desk on stand with interior fold-out writing surface. Architect, Sandy Littman of

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Japonisme Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Javo Desk with white oak matte finish & Japanese joints and black coated steel
Javo Desk with white oak matte finish & Japanese joints and black coated steel

Javo Desk with white oak matte finish & Japanese joints and black coated steel

By Studio Bermúdez

Located in Mexico City, MX

Javo is a beautiful light desk that comes with or without drawer as the client specifications. The

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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Scholars Desk
19th Century Scholars Desk

19th Century Scholars Desk

Unavailable

H 14 in W 35 in D 22 in

19th Century Scholars Desk

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Scholars desk crafted in the 19th century from Elm

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Early 20th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Black Lacquer Queen Anne Japanned Dressing Table, circa 1750
Black Lacquer Queen Anne Japanned Dressing Table, circa 1750

Black Lacquer Queen Anne Japanned Dressing Table, circa 1750

Located in Carmel, CA

The top of this dressing table depicts three Japanese ladies dressed in kimonos, strolling in a

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Antique 1750s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Shiro Kuramata Wall-Mounted Desk and Mirror
Rare Shiro Kuramata Wall-Mounted Desk and Mirror

Rare Shiro Kuramata Wall-Mounted Desk and Mirror

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H 27.5 in W 63 in D 18.5 in

Rare Shiro Kuramata Wall-Mounted Desk and Mirror

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed for the Dalichi Hotel in the Tsukaba Center, Japan, 1983. Fully documented in the

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Late 20th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity
Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity

Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity

By Splinter Works

Located in Bath, GB

design. This Stiletto desk has been given a sleek new look with Japanned black lacquer. The process of

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2010s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971
Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971

Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971

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H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 31.5 in

Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Venezia, VENETO

This desk has been designed by Isamu Kenmochi for OF Group 1 Collection at Tendo Mokko in 1971. It

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

18th Century Red and Gilt Japanned Lacquer Bureau
18th Century Red and Gilt Japanned Lacquer Bureau

18th Century Red and Gilt Japanned Lacquer Bureau

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 42 in D 22 in

18th Century Red and Gilt Japanned Lacquer Bureau

Located in London, GB

18th century red and gilt Japanned lacquer Bureau.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Bureau Plat in Napoleon III Style
French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Bureau Plat in Napoleon III Style

French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Bureau Plat in Napoleon III Style

By Napoléon III

Located in Vilnius, LT

Very rare 19th century French desk in ebony with bronze. French Napoleon III bureau plat - desk. It

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat
A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat

A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat

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H 29.53 in W 64.18 in D 31.5 in

A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat

By Jacques Dubois

Located in Armadale, Victoria

Jacques Dubois, the tooled red leather writing surface to graduated edge and leaf corner clasps over

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, 1970's
Set of 4 stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, 1970's

Set of 4 stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, 1970's

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Venezia, VENETO

The stacking stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko was exhibited in “Appartment Life” exhibition in Matsuya Department store in 1958. Targeting an urban life, the functio...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Pair of stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, circa 1960
Pair of stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, circa 1960

Pair of stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, circa 1960

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Venezia, VENETO

The stacking stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko was exhibited in “Appartment Life” exhibition in Matsuya Department store in 1958. Targeting an urban life, the fun...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Kenzo Tange, Table, circa 1957
Kenzo Tange, Table, circa 1957

Kenzo Tange, Table, circa 1957

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H 27.17 in W 54.73 in D 33.86 in

Kenzo Tange, Table, circa 1957

By Kenzō Tange

Located in Paris, FR

Kenzo Tange (1913-2005) Table, circa 1957 Beech Provenance : Memorial Hall Sumi, Bisai, Kenzo Tange.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Chinoiseries Writing Desk
Chinoiseries Writing Desk

Chinoiseries Writing Desk

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H 58 in W 28 in D 19 in

Chinoiseries Writing Desk

Located in Milton, DE

Delightful ladies chinoiseries writing desk. Art Deco Era. Works well now for laptop comfort. It is

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Vintage 1930s American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

A Carved Japanese Writing Desk and Chair
A Carved Japanese Writing Desk and Chair

A Carved Japanese Writing Desk and Chair

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H 55 in W 47.5 in D 27 in

A Carved Japanese Writing Desk and Chair

Located in Austin, TX

A heavily and well carved Japanese export desk and chair. The desk features two

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Early 20th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Bamboo and Lacquer Two Tier Japanned Writing Desk, Early 20th C.
English Bamboo and Lacquer Two Tier Japanned Writing Desk, Early 20th C.

English Bamboo and Lacquer Two Tier Japanned Writing Desk, Early 20th C.

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This early 20th century English bamboo writing desk features an embossed leather lined top

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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Lacquer

Japanese Antique, Japanese-style writing desk, Early Showa Period(1926-)
Japanese Antique, Japanese-style writing desk, Early Showa Period(1926-)

Japanese Antique, Japanese-style writing desk, Early Showa Period(1926-)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a Japanese antique writing desk. It was made the Early Showa period(1926-). Made with

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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, Japanese-style writing desk Early Showa Period(1926-)Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Japanese-style writing desk Early Showa Period(1926-)Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Japanese-style writing desk Early Showa Period(1926-)Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a Japanese antique writing desk. It was made the Early Showa Period(1926-). This desk is

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Japanese Antique, Writing Desk, Taisho Period’Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique, Writing Desk, Taisho Period’Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique, Writing Desk, Taisho Period’Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This is a very old Japanese-style writing desk. It dates back to the Taisho period(1912-1926) It

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing 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). An antique low writing

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Elegant 19th Century Writing Desk with Neo-Japanese Decoration
Elegant 19th Century Writing Desk with Neo-Japanese Decoration

Elegant 19th Century Writing Desk with Neo-Japanese Decoration

Located in Sofia, BG

Rare and very elegant French 19th century drop-front writing desk in natural wood with neo-Japanese

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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Bamboo Japanned Desk or Writing Table, 1800s, England
Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Bamboo Japanned Desk or Writing Table, 1800s, England

Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Bamboo Japanned Desk or Writing Table, 1800s, England

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A fine chinoiserie faux tortoiseshell handmade wood and bamboo desk with drawers and leather top. A

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather, Bamboo, Paint

Japanese Parquetry Desk, Mid 19th century
Japanese Parquetry Desk, Mid 19th century

Japanese Parquetry Desk, Mid 19th century

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H 31.5 in W 43 in D 25 in

Japanese Parquetry Desk, Mid 19th century

Located in San Marino, CA

An unusual Japanese lacquer desk with random geometric parquetry, having two painted cupboard doors

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

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H 29.93 in W 63 in D 21.26 in

Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer & Bamboo Writing Table Brighton Style Desk
Black Lacquer & Bamboo Writing Table Brighton Style Desk

Black Lacquer & Bamboo Writing Table Brighton Style Desk

Located in Miami, FL

bamboo chinoiserie desk or writing table is quite charming with its gallery of small drawers and bamboo

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Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Minton-Spidell Wrought Iron & Glass Japanese Dining or Writing Table
Minton-Spidell Wrought Iron & Glass Japanese Dining or Writing Table

Minton-Spidell Wrought Iron & Glass Japanese Dining or Writing Table

By Minton-Spidell

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Minton-Spidell Imperial Palace wrought iron & glass Japanese tea, writing or dining table

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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Japanese Vintage Writing Table, Showa Period black lacquer, Solid Wood
Japanese Vintage Writing Table, Showa Period black lacquer, Solid Wood

Japanese Vintage Writing Table, Showa Period black lacquer, Solid Wood

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage desk was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'. Crafted entirely from solid

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Japanese Marquetry and Parquetry Cylinder Desk
Magnificent Japanese Marquetry and Parquetry Cylinder Desk

Magnificent Japanese Marquetry and Parquetry Cylinder Desk

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

section with the roll top opening to reveal a pull out writing slide, pigeon holes, small shelves and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

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

Materials

Hardwood

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

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H 28 in W 47.25 in D 23.25 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Teak Desk with Steel Frame by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, this is a Small Version of the Japanese

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series Desk
Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series Desk

Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series Desk

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H 28.25 in W 47.25 in D 23.25 in

Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series Desk

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small version writing desk from Cees Braakman's famous Japanese series with top drawer and file

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

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H 28 in W 47.25 in D 23.25 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small Version with a Single Set of Stacking Drawers, signature curved Drawer interior Acrylic Molded Drawer Pulls. Newly Refinished

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Japanese Vintage Tenjin-style Desk, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Japanese Vintage Tenjin-style Desk, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Japanese Vintage Tenjin-style Desk, Early Showa Period '1926-'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

, the Tenjin Desk also complements modern interiors, bringing an authentic touch of Japanese aesthetics

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Wood

Antique English Satinwood Desk in the Japanese Manner circa 1900
Antique English Satinwood Desk in the Japanese Manner circa 1900

Antique English Satinwood Desk in the Japanese Manner circa 1900

Located in Norwich, GB

An antique Edwardian Japanese manner satinwood inverted breakfront desk, with leather and gilt

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Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash
Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash

Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen early Industrial rolling desk by Toledo. Amazing finish,, patina,, Japanning ,,copper

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MCM Superb Japanned or Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair
MCM Superb Japanned or Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair

MCM Superb Japanned or Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair

By Waring & Gillow

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

done "japanning" or chinoiserie lacquerwork as evidenced on this desk, it is even more of a rarity

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Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Desk with Cylinder Japanese Lacquer Decor
19th Century Desk with Cylinder Japanese Lacquer Decor

19th Century Desk with Cylinder Japanese Lacquer Decor

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19th Century Desk with Cylinder Japanese Lacquer Decor

Located in Marseille, FR

Early 19th century magnificent cylinder desk in Japanese lacquer decorated with flowers and plants

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Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series
Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series

Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series

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H 28.35 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in

Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series

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Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This desk from the Japanese series was designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1958. The drawers

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Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880
Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880

Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Highly sought after antique Japanese desk with matching chair Hand carved from hardwood with some

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Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880
Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880

Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Highly sought after antique Japanese desk with matching chair Hand carved from hardwood with some

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Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

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H 28.25 in W 61.875 in D 31.125 in

Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Japanese Series #EU02 teak desk designed by renowned Dutch Post-War design great Cees

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cees Braakman EU02 Japanese Series Desk Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1950
Cees Braakman EU02 Japanese Series Desk Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1950

Cees Braakman EU02 Japanese Series Desk Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1950

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful writing desk model EU02 of the Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series desk Pastoe The Netherlands 1958
Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series desk Pastoe The Netherlands 1958

Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series desk Pastoe The Netherlands 1958

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

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Rare Victorian Chinoiserie Japanned Black Laqured Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Rare Victorian Chinoiserie Japanned Black Laqured Twin Pedestal Partner Desk

Rare Victorian Chinoiserie Japanned Black Laqured Twin Pedestal Partner Desk

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Materials

Wood

Pastoe EU01 Japanese Series Free Standing Teak Desk by Cees Braakman
Pastoe EU01 Japanese Series Free Standing Teak Desk by Cees Braakman

Pastoe EU01 Japanese Series Free Standing Teak Desk by Cees Braakman

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

minimalist design with the iconic handles in combination with the warm teak gives this desk a Japanese

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Japanese Series EU01 Teak Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
Japanese Series EU01 Teak Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958

Japanese Series EU01 Teak Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Petite and rare small Mid-Century Modern Japanese Series EU-01 desk. Design by Cees Braakman for

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare English Regency Style Japanned Map Table Now Adapted as a Partners Desk
Rare English Regency Style Japanned Map Table Now Adapted as a Partners Desk

Rare English Regency Style Japanned Map Table Now Adapted as a Partners Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare English regency style japanned map table now adapted to a reverse partners desk; ex

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Mid-Century Modern EU01 Japanese Series desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
Mid-Century Modern EU01 Japanese Series desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958

Mid-Century Modern EU01 Japanese Series desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Amazing and attractive small Mid-Century Modern Japanese Series EU-01 desk. Design by Cees

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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

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). It is made

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

George III Japanned Dressing Table
George III Japanned Dressing Table

George III Japanned Dressing Table

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H 30 in W 37 in D 18 in

George III Japanned Dressing Table

Located in Doylestown, PA

An English, George III period Sheraton style Lady's dressing/writing table, Japanned with nice

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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

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Wood

1920s Oriental, Black Lacquered and Gold Decorated Desk and Chair
1920s Oriental, Black Lacquered and Gold Decorated Desk and Chair

1920s Oriental, Black Lacquered and Gold Decorated Desk and Chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Super quality oriental desk and chair circa 1920. Desk with matching desk in chinoiserie

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

Desk with a Box of Drawers in White Lacquer, Pierre Cardin Style, circa 1970
Desk with a Box of Drawers in White Lacquer, Pierre Cardin Style, circa 1970

Desk with a Box of Drawers in White Lacquer, Pierre Cardin Style, circa 1970

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Geometric shape desk with a box of drawers, in white lacquer on all sides. The box has two drawers

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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Lacquer

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

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cork

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Japanese Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese writing desk you’re looking for. A Japanese writing desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 49 options for an antique or vintage Japanese writing desk now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Charles Hindley & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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A Japanese writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $270 and the highest can go for as much as $70,300.

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