Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

A furo tearoom brazier by Raku Kichizaemon XI Keinyu (1817-1902) decorated in bold style over a brick red glaze. The classical scene depicts men in ‘mino’ straw raincoats pulling a barge up river under the overhanging branches of an ancient willow tree. With makers mark to base and sold with its original paulownia wood storage box. Overall the piece is in excellent condition but has sustained several stress cracks in one corner due to heat encountered during continual use. This is typical of Japanese raku ceramics...

Unusual Japanese Folk Art theatre mask depicting the playful character Mitsumekozo, a three eyed goblin often portrayed as a mischevious creature in comical plays, late Meiji period,...

A high quality, antique, Japanese black lacquer document box. It has an external design of gold maki e plum blossoms. In Japanese culture plum blossom symbolises the beginning of Spring, having its own festival, the Ume Matsuri, alongside the more famous cherry blossom festival...

Rare and highly unusual Japanese Folk Art wood carving depicting the folk heroine and good luck figure Otafuku with a finely painted erotic design on the interior and a carved inscri...

The Vintage French Directoire Style Black Lacquered Writing Desk is a stylish piece of furniture characterized by its antique design and polished black finish. It exudes a sense of e...

An impactful Black Lacquer Art Deco writing desk with walnut and chromed cast iron detailed base with three large drawers and side extensive platforms. Ideal for a design oriented ...

An ebonized and lacquered mahogany desk from Kravet Furniture. The writing desk features graceful lines, curved and tapered legs and a single drawer with a round, nickel drawer pull...

Blending form with function, this elegant desk is the perfect sophisticated pick for the office. The thick wood desktop is in a gray hue, while the body and sides of this piece are i...