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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 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

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 gold with a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese 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

H 1.7 in W 9.85 in D 4.53 in
Japanese Antique, Desk, Writing Tables, Taisho period (1912-1926 CE)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
Taisho era Antique Desk/Writing Tables- Oak and Chestnut, Repainted Black This desk, an antique
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Japanese Antique, Desk, Writing Tables, Taisho period (1912-1926 CE)
Japanese Antique, Desk, Writing Tables, Taisho period (1912-1926 CE)

Japanese Antique, Desk, Writing Tables, Taisho period (1912-1926 CE)

H 29.73 in W 41.74 in D 25.99 in
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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

H 28.55 in W 36.42 in D 20.87 in
19th Century English Queen Anne Writing Desk Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned
Located in Hyattsville, MD
19th Century English Queen Anne Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Desk, No key. Draw is working smoothly. Produced in England or North America, but the exact origin is unknown to us. W 35.5...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Paint

19th Century English Queen Anne Writing Desk Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned
19th Century English Queen Anne Writing Desk Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned

19th Century English Queen Anne Writing Desk Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned

H 29.25 in W 35.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Aged Japanese Office Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
46 1/2" W x 28 1/8" H x 28 1/4" D Kneehole: 17 1/2" W x 23" H x 26" D Drawers: 10" W x 5" H x 14 1/2" D
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Aged Japanese Office Desk
19th Century Aged Japanese Office Desk

19th Century Aged Japanese Office Desk

H 28.13 in W 46.5 in D 28.25 in
bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
By Studio BBPR
Located in Medesano, IT
the BBPR Studio is celebrated for. The design also incorporates a distinctive Japanese intellectual
Category

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

Materials

Brass

bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
bbpr ultrarare writing desk early

bbpr ultrarare writing desk early

No Reserve
H 31.89 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Japanese lacquered box hinged to open to an adjustable fabric-inset writing surface, inset in a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table

H 30 in W 27.5 in D 18.25 in
Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass Medulu
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Beauty desk with simple lines and sophisticated details. Vivian is ideal for intimate environments such as a boutique-hotel or a private residence. A brass box contains two jewel box...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass Medulu
Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass Medulu

Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass Medulu

H 51.97 in W 45.67 in D 16.93 in
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
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

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

H 31.11 in W 50.99 in D 21.86 in
Collinson & Lock, Attri to E W Godwin, A Fine Quality Rosewood Writing Table
By Edward William Godwin, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock. Attributed to E W Godwin. An exceptional quality rosewood writing table with
Category

Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Collinson & Lock, Attri to E W Godwin, A Fine Quality Rosewood Writing Table
Collinson & Lock, Attri to E W Godwin, A Fine Quality Rosewood Writing Table

Collinson & Lock, Attri to E W Godwin, A Fine Quality Rosewood Writing Table

H 29 in W 42.25 in D 21 in
English 19th Century Japanned Desk with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English japanned kneehole desk from the 19th century with black and gold Chinoiserie décor
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Japanned Desk with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Décor
English 19th Century Japanned Desk with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Décor

English 19th Century Japanned Desk with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Décor

H 30.25 in W 36 in D 22 in
Rare Walnut Desk in the Anglo-Japanese Style Designed by Thomas Jeckyll
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare walnut desk in the Anglo-Japanese style designed by Thomas Jeckyll and made by
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

H 51.25 in W 52.5 in D 28 in
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved 4 Drawer Partners Desk and Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon carved 4 drawer partners desk and chair. Set includes (1
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved 4 Drawer Partners Desk and Chair
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved 4 Drawer Partners Desk and Chair

Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved 4 Drawer Partners Desk and Chair

H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique Writing Table by Beurdeley After a Model by Adam Weisweiler
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Antique writing table by Beurdeley after a model by Adam Weisweiler French, c. 1880 Height 74cm
Category

Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Ormolu

Antique Writing Table by Beurdeley After a Model by Adam Weisweiler
Antique Writing Table by Beurdeley After a Model by Adam Weisweiler

Antique Writing Table by Beurdeley After a Model by Adam Weisweiler

H 29.14 in W 32.68 in D 18.12 in
Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
folded a few times according to an antique Japanese technique, transforms into complex and delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy
Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy

Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy

H 29.53 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in
Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
folded a few times according to an antique Japanese technique, transforms into complex and delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy

Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy

H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 36.62 in
Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
antique Japanese technique, transforms into complex and delicate figures of innate fascination and beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal

Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy
Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy

Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy

H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
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
Category

Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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

Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880

H 58.5 in W 46 in D 28 in
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
Category

Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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

Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880

H 58.5 in W 46 in D 28 in
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
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Polyester, Ash

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

H 29.5 in W 94.5 in D 37.5 in
“Japanese Series” Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1960
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful Dutch design desk from the highly wanted Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

“Japanese Series” Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1960
“Japanese Series” Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1960

“Japanese Series” Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1960

H 28.75 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in
The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
Located in São Paulo, SP
, seamlessly blending functionality and elegance. The wood's ebonization is achieved through the Japanese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

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

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

H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Meiji period export hardwood Mt. Fuji dragon carved desk and chair set. Set
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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

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

H 30 in W 39 in D 29 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
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

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

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
stone Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan Each creation is unique and
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

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

H 53.55 in W 51.19 in D 18.9 in
Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Asian Oriental Chinese burned bamboo hand painted decorated desk writing table.
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table
Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table

Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table

H 30 in W 36 in D 20 in
Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
. Japanese Modern : Isamu Kenmochi Retrospective, Kokusho, 2004, similar model p.143 Ph. Dario Borruto
Category

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

Materials

Steel

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

H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 31.5 in
Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite in stature with three slides over two drawers. Probably originally had a superstructure because there are visible patches where something would have been attached. It might al...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.
Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.

Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.

H 29 in W 24.5 in D 12 in
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...
Category

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

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

H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
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...
Category

Vintage 1950s 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

H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare project by the Japanese architect and designer Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina. Metal base, top
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s
Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s

Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Heywood Wakefield Wicker and Oak Table With Original Label
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
, and stretcher. This wicker table drew on the Aesthetic Movement and Japanese influences; simpler
Category

Vintage 1940s American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Heywood Wakefield Wicker and Oak Table With Original Label
Heywood Wakefield Wicker and Oak Table With Original Label

Heywood Wakefield Wicker and Oak Table With Original Label

H 30 in W 54 in D 22.25 in
Nara Tobacco Desk
By Galimberti Nino
Located in Milan, IT
This desk was inspired by traits of Art Deco and architecture typical of the Japanese city of Nara
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Nara Tobacco Desk
Nara Tobacco Desk

Nara Tobacco Desk

H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 30.71 in
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Formica Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on Charlotte Perriand's
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Formica Table, circa 1950
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Formica Table, circa 1950

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Formica Table, circa 1950

H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on Charlotte Perriand's
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950

H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
many other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

H 11.03 in Dm 40.16 in
Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
By Kazuhide Takahama, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Available in matte or glossy. Japanese
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new

Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new

H 28.35 in W 66.54 in D 24.81 in
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
many other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

H 16.54 in Dm 29.53 in
Mexique High Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mexique High Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Mexique High Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

Mexique High Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

H 40.16 in W 46.46 in D 31.5 in
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
American walnut. Bent sheet and tubular steel frame available in smooth powder-coated Japanese red, deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

Materials

Steel, Metal

Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra

Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra

H 28.75 in W 49.25 in D 23.5 in
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense creative effervescence in the life of the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

H 13 in Dm 55.12 in
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, is swathed in premium Japanese denim, in a limited edition that elevates its unconventional spirit
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Intersekt Desk
Located in Dubai, AE
Drawing inspiration from Japanese minimalism, the Intersekt collection elevates its design with a
Category

2010s Emirian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Limestone

Intersekt Desk
Intersekt Desk

Intersekt Desk

H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Wood Table for Les Arcs, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
became a design consultant to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Wood Table for Les Arcs, circa 1960
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Wood Table for Les Arcs, circa 1960

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Wood Table for Les Arcs, circa 1960

H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in local materials, and in the living areas of the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

H 11.03 in Dm 40.16 in
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense creative effervescence in the life of the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

H 13 in Dm 55.12 in
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
comfort, is swathed in premium Japanese denim, in a limited edition that elevates its unconventional
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense creative effervescence in the life of the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

H 13 in Dm 55.12 in
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on Charlotte Perriand's
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950

H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40s with a top produced in local
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

H 11.03 in Dm 40.16 in
French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
writing surface (Maison Jansen). Maison Jansen was a Paris-based interior decoration office founded in
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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror, Leather, Wood

French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen
French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen

French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen

H 31.5 in W 33 in D 68.5 in
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese-inspired projects of the 1940s, with tops or woven trays made with local materials, to the living
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina

H 11.03 in Dm 40.16 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand became a design consultant to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950

H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Pagodic Desk
Located in DE MEERN, UT
The style of this standing desk is a mix between Japanese pagodas and modern skyscrapers. It is an
Category

2010s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Bamboo, Padouk, Purpleheart, Teak

Pagodic Desk
Pagodic Desk

Pagodic Desk

H 44.49 in W 72.84 in D 29.53 in
Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

H 13.39 in W 64.97 in D 50.4 in
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese-inspired projects of the 1940s, with tops or woven trays made with local materials, to the living
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina

H 16.54 in Dm 29.53 in
Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand
Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand

Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand

H 13.39 in W 64.97 in D 50.4 in
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
By Soborg Furniture Factory, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
identity. He also found inspiration in ethnic arts & crafts, lithography and Japanese wooden carvings
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark

H 28.55 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Senufo Desk by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Sugi Ban" an ancient Japanese technique where the objects are burned to protect the wood from
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Senufo Desk by Arno Declercq
Senufo Desk by Arno Declercq

Senufo Desk by Arno Declercq

H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 20.08 in
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Writing Japan For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing Japan for your home. Each writing Japan for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and lacquer. There are 69 variations of the antique or vintage writing Japan you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer writing Japan, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A writing Japan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one writing Japan that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Isamu Kenmochi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Writing Japan?

Prices for a writing Japan start at $263 and top out at $70,300 with the average selling for $3,600.

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