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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

$5,180

H 7 in W 17 in D 10 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs hand paint and gilt on black lacquer . Some tears due to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

$7,180

H 3.5 in W 15 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs of two dragons frolicking with a pearl

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

, this gilt black lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs rich hand paint and gilt on black

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

A superb Japanese export lacquer writing box
A superb Japanese export lacquer writing box

A superb Japanese export lacquer writing box

$50,629

H 3.94 in W 21.07 in D 15.56 in

A superb Japanese export lacquer writing box

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Kyoto, circa 1680 The writing box has bevelled edges and a kabusebuta (overhanging lid), and is

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set
18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

Located in Hudson, NY

Wheels Submerged in flowing water motif, believed to be a subject popular in samurai families. Example of the same subject matter in Tokyo National Museum.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako
Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

-quality Edo lacquer work. Inside, the box is finished in glowing nashiji and retains its full set of

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

$398Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 11.7 in D 3.67 in

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C
Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

$456Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 11.7 in D 3.67 in

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Suzuribako or writing box made of nashiji lacquer and adorned with a landscape
Suzuribako or writing box made of nashiji lacquer and adorned with a landscape

Suzuribako or writing box made of nashiji lacquer and adorned with a landscape

Located in PARIS, FR

Suzuribako, or writing box, of rectangular shape, decorated with an imposing architecture realized

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design
Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A captivating lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) of rounded rectangular form depicting a pair of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

An exceptional Namban 'escritório' writing-box, with a single drawer
An exceptional Namban 'escritório' writing-box, with a single drawer

An exceptional Namban 'escritório' writing-box, with a single drawer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

cm The form is the same as the writing boxes made and used by the Portuguese in Portugal, Madeira

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Coral

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

$425

H 1.78 in W 7.49 in D 9.85 in

Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco
Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco

Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cleric's writing slope. A Japanese, red lacquer travelling correspondence box

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality antique Regency period Chinese Export Lacquer Work Sewing Box, Circa 1820. The box

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT
Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT

Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Teak Mid Century Modern Drop Front Secretary Box Desk Cabinet MINT

Category

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

Materials

Teak

19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box
19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box

19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

big 19th Century gilt black lacquer Chinese writing table box . very good condition and beautiful

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

$2,295Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.39 in W 27.37 in D 20.08 in

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Located in Casteren, NL

This exquisite antique writing box was meticulously handcrafted using traditional joinery

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Desks

Materials

Steel

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box
Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box

Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautifully detailed and large Chinese export lacquered in gold writing box. This exquisitely

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hydrangea Writing Box
Hydrangea Writing Box

Hydrangea Writing Box

Unavailable

H 2 in W 9 in D 10 in

Hydrangea Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

A suzuribako (writing box) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid, rounded edges and corners and interior

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Unavailable

H 1.66 in W 8.39 in D 9.65 in

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

Suzuribako writing box with décor of Mount Fuji on a gold lacquer ground, the inside with gold

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants
Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6.25 in

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Located in New York, NY

A nando suzuribako (writing box with en-suite storage) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid and beveled

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif
Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 8.5 in D 9.75 in

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Located in New York, NY

Japanese lacquerware writing box with a phoenix motif Meiji period, late 19th century or early

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box
Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box

Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Prahran, Victoria

High quality Japanese 'Kamakura-Bori' carved lacquer writing box with a shallow relief carved

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

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H 4 in W 16 in D 13.75 in

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A Chinese lacquer writing box of lovely quality and condition; the interior lids and doors in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects...

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design

Located in Hudson, NY

bottom of box reads: Kiyohide, title on the original storage box reads: Around May.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

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H 1.5 in W 6.75 in L 1.5 in

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful Maki-e lacquer suzuribako (the writing box) circa 19th century of Edo period (1615-1868

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Black Lacquer Tsuzuri-Bako Writing Box with Cricket and Grasses Design
Japanese Black Lacquer Tsuzuri-Bako Writing Box with Cricket and Grasses Design

Japanese Black Lacquer Tsuzuri-Bako Writing Box with Cricket and Grasses Design

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Japanese black lacquer Tsuzuri-Bako (writing box) with a delicate and whimsical design of a cricket

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box
Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

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H 4 in W 6.75 in D 8 in

Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

(writing box) is made with exquisite Japanese lacquer artistry and imaginative design. Every element

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Writing or Work Box on Later Custom Stand
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Writing or Work Box on Later Custom Stand

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Writing or Work Box on Later Custom Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pretty Chinese export black lacquer work box with a central drawer and side handles, the fitted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Papier Mache Inlaid Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box Chinoiserie MOP
Antique Papier Mache Inlaid Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box Chinoiserie MOP

Antique Papier Mache Inlaid Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box Chinoiserie MOP

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique black lacquered, scalloped edge writing slope with gold painted accents setting off a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, 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

Category

Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Finn Juhl Desk with Organizer Box Produced by Bovirke in Denmark
Finn Juhl Desk with Organizer Box Produced by Bovirke in Denmark

Finn Juhl Desk with Organizer Box Produced by Bovirke in Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare desk model BO-69 / Nyhavn with organizer box designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box
Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box

Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box (suzuri-bako) of camillias design with gold, pewter

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table
19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table

19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind 19 th century Chinese black lacquered and golded with chinoiseries sewing box and

Category

Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese Fine Rich Black Gold Lacquer KOI and Pine Writing Box, Collectors Dream
Japanese Fine Rich Black Gold Lacquer KOI and Pine Writing Box, Collectors Dream

Japanese Fine Rich Black Gold Lacquer KOI and Pine Writing Box, Collectors Dream

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Kyoto travels. A superb Makie Lacquer Suzuri-Bako writing

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Early 19th Century
Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Early 19th Century

Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional and rare antique Chinese lacquer writing box, the lift up cover elaborately

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Writing Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910
Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Writing Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Writing Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Antique Japanese black lacquered 'suzuribako' writing box of unusual domed design with a fitted

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box
Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box

Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box

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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A late 19th century black and gold lacquer writing box. The three trays that fit stacked with lid

Category

Antique Early 1900s Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Peony, circa 1920, Korea
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Peony, circa 1920, Korea

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Peony, circa 1920, Korea

Located in Austin, TX

A bold Korean Art Deco lacquer and mother of pearl inlay stationery or writing box, circa 1920

Category

Vintage 1920s Korean Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and elegant Japanese lacquer box for writing implements or stationery, suzuribako, with an

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fine Japanese Suzuribako Box with Storage Box and Provenance
Fine Japanese Suzuribako Box with Storage Box and Provenance

Fine Japanese Suzuribako Box with Storage Box and Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking and finely lacquered Suzuribako (writing box) with ink stone and bronze waterdrop from

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire
Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire

Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire

Located in Lisse, NL

Incredible workmanship and highly collectible antique box, late 1600s. When it comes to

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Lacquered and Brass Desk Side Box by Jean Claude Mahey, France, 1970s
Lacquered and Brass Desk Side Box by Jean Claude Mahey, France, 1970s

Lacquered and Brass Desk Side Box by Jean Claude Mahey, France, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rare black lacquered and brass desk by Jean Claude Mahey. 2 drawers in front and useful side box

Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870
Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870

Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Nice Napoleon III period desk set, consisting of a mailbox, a box for pens and pencils and a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets

Materials

Lacquer

English Regency Period Walnut Campaign Writing Box on Stand
English Regency Period Walnut Campaign Writing Box on Stand

English Regency Period Walnut Campaign Writing Box on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

English Regency period walnut campaign writing box on stand, circa 1820. Presentation plaque on the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Lacquered Writing Box on Stand
Chinoiserie Lacquered Writing Box on Stand

Chinoiserie Lacquered Writing Box on Stand

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H 28.25 in W 23 in D 16.75 in

Chinoiserie Lacquered Writing Box on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinoiserie lacquered writing box on stand with writing lift Measures: 23" W x 16.75" D x 28.25" T

Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Writing Box
Japanese Lacquered Writing Box

Japanese Lacquered Writing Box

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H 1.75 in W 6.5 in D 9 in

Japanese Lacquered Writing Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A nice antique Japanese writing box done in the style of Chinese carved cinnabar.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese lacquer writing box
Japanese lacquer writing box

Japanese lacquer writing box

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H 7 in W 18 in D 12 in

Japanese lacquer writing box

Located in Vancouver, BC

An early 20thC Japanese writing box, when open revealing various drawers, letter slots and a velvet

Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Velvet

19thc. Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
19thc. Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Writing Box

19thc. Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Writing Box

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H 1.78 in W 8.27 in D 9.45 in

19thc. Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Paris, FR

, details in gold leaf. Rim in fundame a matt gold lacquer ground, the surface inside the cases with

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Chinese Export Lacquered Writing Box
Chinese Export Lacquered Writing Box

Chinese Export Lacquered Writing Box

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H 6 in W 17 in D 10 in

Chinese Export Lacquered Writing Box

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

Early 19th Century Chinese Export lacquer traveler's writing box with carrying handles on each side

Category

Antique 19th Century Boxes

Japan, Gold Lacquer Writing Box "Suzuribako, " Edo Period "19th Century"
Japan, Gold Lacquer Writing Box "Suzuribako, " Edo Period "19th Century"

Japan, Gold Lacquer Writing Box "Suzuribako, " Edo Period "19th Century"

Located in Paris, FR

The rounded rectangular box designed with a river going through a rocky landscape among pines and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Deer Writing Box
Deer Writing Box

Deer Writing Box

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H 2.37 in W 9.65 in D 10.63 in

Deer Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

Lacquer Writing Box in Korin Style) with a red seal of the artist reading "Soeki".

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Pewter

Autumn Field Writing Box
Autumn Field Writing Box

Autumn Field Writing Box

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H 1.74 in W 6.78 in D 7.6 in

Autumn Field Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

the top "Makie suzuribako yakyo" (Pleasures of the Fields Gold Lacquer Writing Box) and signed on the

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

Edo Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako 'Writing Box'
Edo Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako 'Writing Box'

Edo Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako 'Writing Box'

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H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 9.85 in

Edo Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako 'Writing Box'

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional suzuribako in hira maki-e, taka maki-e and hedatsu gold, silver and red lacquer of a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Japanese Black and Gold Lacquered Suzuribako 'Writing Box'
Meiji Japanese Black and Gold Lacquered Suzuribako 'Writing Box'

Meiji Japanese Black and Gold Lacquered Suzuribako 'Writing Box'

Located in Paris, FR

Very small suzuribako in black lacquer with hira maki-e gold lacquer decor of a flowering branch of

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Meiji Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako with Bush Warbler, Writing Box
19th Meiji Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako with Bush Warbler, Writing Box

19th Meiji Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako with Bush Warbler, Writing Box

Located in Paris, FR

Suzuribako (writing box), the lid decorated at the outside with a decoration of a bush warbler

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Silver

Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones
Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones

Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Asian, lacquered and signed wood writing or calligraphy box with carved and signed ink

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Stone

18th Century Black and Gold Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako or Writing Box
18th Century Black and Gold Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako or Writing Box

18th Century Black and Gold Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako or Writing Box

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful suzuribako in black lacquer with gold decoration. The cover depicts a scene from the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Phoenix and Plum Writing Box
Phoenix and Plum Writing Box

Phoenix and Plum Writing Box

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H 1.5 in W 7 in D 9.25 in

Phoenix and Plum Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

This fine suzuribako writing box is decorated with numerous poetic allusions to the act of writing

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Paddle-Shaped Writing Box
Paddle-Shaped Writing Box

Paddle-Shaped Writing Box

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H 1.07 in W 3.98 in D 9.77 in

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Located in New York, NY

/> The writing box comes with its original fitted kiri-wood box, which is lacquered inside and

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Cherry Blossom Writing Box

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decor of birds. The writing box comes with its original fitted black-lacquer storage box.

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Writing Box with Shishi Lions

Writing Box with Shishi Lions

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in gold and red lacquer togidashi on a roiro black lacquer ground. The design on this writing box has

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Japanese Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with a Peacock,  Meji Period

Japanese Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with a Peacock, Meji Period

Located in Milano, IT

Antique writing box decorated with a majestic peacock leading on a pine tree branch. The peacock’s

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Japanese Rimpa Style Suzuribako (Writing) Box

Japanese Rimpa Style Suzuribako (Writing) Box

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Japanese Rimpa Style Suzuribako (Writing) Box

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Located in New York, NY

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Kashmiri Polychrome Writing Box, Late 19th Century

Kashmiri Polychrome Writing Box, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Fine Kashmiri Polychrome Lacquered Fitted Writing Compendium / Box with Exterior and Interior

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the lid top. Silver rims enclose this fine rectangular lacquer box. The writing box

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Papier Mache Writing Box Jennens and Bettridge

Papier Mache Writing Box Jennens and Bettridge

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Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

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Rare Writing Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet in Original White Paint

Rare Writing Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet in Original White Paint

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Sylacauga, AL

lacquered drawer box. Writing top in black laminated wood, frame in black lacquered metal. France, 1950s.

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

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Lacquer Writing Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic lacquer writing box available at 1stDibs. Each lacquer writing box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lacquer, wood and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a lacquer writing box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A well-made lacquer writing box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hattori Toshio (Shunsho) are consistently popular.

How Much is a Lacquer Writing Box?

A lacquer writing box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,180, while the lowest priced sells for $316 and the highest can go for as much as $15,180.