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Technique: Japanned
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, eight drawers and central door. Perfect to be used as a small desk or a dressing table, this English table from the 19th century captures our attention with its Chinoiserie décor adorning all sides (except for the back). The table features a rectangular top showcasing an exquisite scene with pagodas in traditional landscapes with figures engaged in various activities. The façade presents an arched knee hole with single door on the back panel, surrounded by two long drawers at the top, followed by two columns of three drawers on each side. Luscious foliage and additional figures make up this frontal japanned décor. The side panels are decorated with hand-painted scene, the back is plain. The ensemble is raised on four bracket feet complementing the ensemble beautifully. With its small proportions and exquisite japanned black and gold décor...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Japanned Desks and Writing Tables

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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

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

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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.

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 such as a boutique-hotel or a private residence. A brass box contains two jewel boxes. The white lacquered wooden shell houses...
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2010s Italian Modern Japanned Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 38 1/4in W: 32 1/2in D: 18in This extremely rare and Important 18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon is absolutely breathe taking! If you look at the photos provided you will see the attention to detail within the intricately done hand painted Chinoiserie gold and scarlet lacquered decorations as well as the extremely fine and crisp bronze ormolu mounts. The piece is also signed underneath of the desk. Pierre Migeon (1696-1758) Was one of the most prominent furniture makers of the 18th century and was known for for his impeccable quality as well as his ability to work with a variety of other extremely well known cabinet makers of the 18th C. Throughout his career a few very important people took a liking to his works and commissioned pieces from him such as Madame de pompadour and the Master of the Revels! The piece is equipped with a drop front writing area and 6 drawers and a secret compartment on the inside of the desk as well as two lockable drawers on the outside front of the desk. This piece was at one point a part of the inventory of the Hartman Galleries...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Japanned Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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 chinoiserie scenes. This stunning desk sits on tape...
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1780s English George III Antique Japanned Desks and Writing Tables

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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

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 tooled inset. English. Circa 1900. This good quality ...
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Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Japanned Desks and Writing Tables

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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

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Located in Essex, MA
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