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George III Scarlet Gilt Japanned Desk
Located in Kent, Dover
A English George III scarlet gilt-japanned desk; superbly, later decorated with rich gilt
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Brass

Chelsea Chinoiserie Japanned Desk Clock, Boston, c. 1925
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Square easel-back desk clock with japanned and gilt-lacquered metal case, the matte black ground
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Early 20th Century American Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Brass

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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1870s Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Desk

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Oak

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 Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Japanese carved wood desk.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Japanese carved wood desk, having wonderful carved exotic flowers and foliage to the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk

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Softwood

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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1780s English George III Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Wood

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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Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Desk

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Walnut

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese brass four-piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji era
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk

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Enamel

Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk drawer. A Japanese, ebonised pine desktop folio, dating to the early
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Desk

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Pine

Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare, late-17th century / early-18th century, fall front bureau with gilded Chinoiserie Japanning
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17th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Lacquer

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 Antique Japanese Desk

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Metal

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 Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian Japanned papier mache desk set with mother of pearl inlay and elaborate rich
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19th Century Victorian Antique Japanese Desk

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Crystal, Bronze, Other

Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully stylized Japanned partners pedestal desk, having carved, inlaid and engraved
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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure
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19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set. Listing includes
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Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Wood

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese articulated copper spiny lobster sculpture on a solid rock Lapis Lazuli. Every single body
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Copper

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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19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Desk

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure
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19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper sake set with cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. A
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk

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Enamel, Copper

Small Antique Calligraphy Ink Pot , Japanese, Meiji, Bronze Inkwell, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
use upon a writing desk or as a collector’s piece Evocative of traditional Japanese artistry, merging
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk

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Bronze

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
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19th Century Japanese Napoleon III Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Incense Burners Region of Origin: Japan Period: Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Original/Reproduction: Original
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Porcelain

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Japanese Desk

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of calligraphic ink blocks. A Japanese, boxed set of 8 soot ink shapes
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Composition

Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brush holders, or pen holders, from Japan made of wood at the beginning of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Wood

Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.
By Townshend Co.
Located in London, GB
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray with a pair of
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1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Desk

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Brass

Antique Japanese Bronze Barrel Form Table or Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
, possibly of continental origin, in the form of a Japanese drum or barrel on stand, exceptionally modeled
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Desk

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Bronze

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice five piece Art Deco desk set in sterling silver coated bronze by Silver Crest Bronze Co
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Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Japanned or Chinoiserie Decorated Louis XV Style Lacquer Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
The lacquer ground with a strong burgundy undertone. Well carved , colored and other wise decorated . The porcelain well in good Antique condition . Minor wear due to age and use .
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1860s French Louis XV Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
By Vernis Martin
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Japanese Desk

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Bronze, Ormolu

George II Parcel-Gilt Scarlet-Japanned Chinoiserie Table Clock by William Creak
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This English George II period 18th century table clock consists in a scarlet-japanned and parcel
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Brass

English George III Style Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
embellished with idyllic Asian scenes in parcel gilt over a dramatic Japanned black lacquer ground. The desk
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Brass

Japanese Woman Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock c. 1800
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French fire-gilt bronze clock with marble base depicting a Japanese woman, Louis XVI or Empire
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Japanese Desk

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Marble, Bronze

French Japanism Champleve Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle Cie, 1800s
Located in New York, NY
French Japanism Champlevé Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie. The clock consists of a
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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Japanese Desk

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Ormolu, Enamel

Shakudo Style Letter Clip
Located in New York, NY
. The leaf has patinaed and has not been polished but will clean well. 19th Century Japan. 3.5" x 1.5".
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1890s Japanese Antique Japanese Desk

"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Japanese style cylinder desk in tinted and carved wood, richly engraved on all sides with
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Japanese Desk

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Arthur Bond Sterling Silver Inkwell with Repousse Chased Water Lilies
By Arthur Bond
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell was made by the well known English owned Arthur & Bond of Japan in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Rare pair of 19th Century French Kingwood and Tulip wood veneered Bonheur du jours, each with pierced three quarter brass galleries, gilded ormolu mounts, three drawers either side o...
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19th Century Japanese Louis XVI Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours
Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours
$16,432 Sale Price / set
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Late 19th Century Japanese Hardwood Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive fine quality Japanese hardwood desk from the Meiji era, having a bridge like
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Antique Nara Wood Desk, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique desk crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1920s–1940s. The slender
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Lathe-leg desk, table, Wabi-sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This desk has cute turned-wheel legs and a soft appearance that makes an impression. The texture of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Wood

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 Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Antique Cherry Ash Desk, 1930s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique desk crafted from cherry and ash wood, dating from the 1930s–1940s. The piece
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
fine-quality Japanese zelkova (keyaki) wood, the desk showcases careful craftsmanship throughout, from
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
-sleeved desk whose lacquer has gained a deep flavor over time. The zelkova wood(Japanese Unique Wood) used
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Export Meiji Era Highly Carved Hongmu Library Table Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A superb Meiji Era (1867-1912) intricately hand carved Japanese hardwood writing table with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk

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Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer

Awaji Pottery Japanese Scholar s Desk Yellow Brush Pot/Pencil Cup Bronze Weave
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Awaji Pottery brush pot vase in sunny yellow glaze with bronze weaving. From Tamura Kyuhei's Sumoto kiln. 3 3/4" high, 3 1/2" diameter. Impressed export and kiln marks. Some staining...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Japanese Desk

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Pottery

Late Meiji Era(1868-1912)Japanese Antique Floor Writing Desk or Coffee Table
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This low table was crafted in the late Meiji era (1868-1912). Reflecting Japan’s floor-seated
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Chestnut

JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze Gold
Located in Miami, FL
presentation Tebako desk box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1880. This box has been
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Gold, Bronze

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique shallow Tansu chest of drawers with 4 shelves - made of quality red pine &
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Wood, Chestnut, Pine

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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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Paper

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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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Paper

Japanese antique wabi-sabi black coffee low table / 1850-1912 / small table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden low table, known as a "fuzukue" (writing desk), was made in Japan between the late Edo
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Cedar

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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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk

Materials

Beech

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Antique Japanese Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique Japanese desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and lacquer, every antique Japanese desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique Japanese desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Japanese desk, designed in the Georgian, Louis XVI or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique Japanese desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Awaji Pottery, Edward William Godwin and Charles Hindley Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Desk?

Prices for an antique Japanese desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $199 and can go as high as $229,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,122.
Questions About Antique Japanese Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What a Japanese desk is called depends on its style. A chabudai is a short work desk that rests on folding legs, making it easy to transport. Zens are another type of portable desk that resembles a tray. People commonly use them both for dining and work. Another type of desk is the kotatsu. This desk features a frame that rests over a heater and has a soft cloth cover. A tabletop sits on top of the kotatsu, providing a surface for writing, reading and using a laptop computer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Japanese desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.