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Anglo-Japanese Desk or Writing Table in European Lacquer, England, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Desk or writing table, in lacquered painted black wood, "Martin" varnish, with architectural
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Mid-18th Century English Louis XV Antique Japanese Desk
Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Inlaid Japanese desk
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
$12,750
George III Black Japanned and Chinoiserie Decorated Kneehole Desk, circa 1790
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The 18th century black japanned thick pine carcass kneehole desk of diminutive size, having a
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1790s English George III Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Pine
A Late 19th Century Japanese Kneehole Desk.
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
The superstructure fitted with cupboards enclosed by two sliding and panelled doors. The top with a writing slide. Fitted cupboards behind doors.
28”wide 19.5”deep 48”high
28”wide 19.5”deep 48”high
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Child
s Japanese Oak Desk by Sir Gordon Russell
Located in Southampton, NY
Oak Hinged-top Desk with chamfered legs and stretchers. Retains nice paper Paster.
English
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Early 20th Century English Antique Japanese Desk
Rare, Iconic, Japanned, Copper Toledo, Roll-Top Typewriter Desk
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Portland, OR
Japanned finish that can be seen throughout the folded steel base and cage of the desk.
Please review
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Japanese Desk
William IV Japanned Partners
Bureau Plat (Writing Desk)
Located in Woodbury, CT
RARE black lacquer Japanned writing desk; with a tripartite cross-banded, hand tooled red leather
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19th Century English Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Pine, Lacquer
Scholar Desk w/ Drawers
Original Brassware
Located in New York, NY
Elm & kiri wood antique Japanese scholar desks. Available in different hues and sizes.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Elm
English Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Desk
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A small and exceptionally charming English late Victorian tortoised bamboo and lacquer writing desk
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Japanese lacquer writing box
Located in Vancouver, BC
An early 20thC Japanese writing box, when open revealing various drawers, letter slots and a velvet
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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood, Velvet
19th Century Hardwood Scholars Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Hardwood Scholars Desk With Three Drawers
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Hardwood
English Bamboo Lacquered Desk
Located in Sarasota, FL
A English Victorian two drawer bamboo desk with Japaned lacquer inset top banded in embossed
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Late 19th Century English Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer, Leather
#3075 Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo Writing Desk with Japanned Detailing on Top, Front & Sides. Leather Tooling at Back. Single
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19th Century English Antique Japanese Desk
Late 19th Century Japanese Silver and Cut-Glass Inkwell
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very good quality Japanese silver and cut-glass inkwell of circular dome form.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Walnut Desk Designed by Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
Walnut desk designed by Thomas Jeckyll in the Anglo- Japanese style. The desk was made by Charles
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19th Century English Antique Japanese Desk
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Walnut
Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell
Located in London, Greenwich
hand carved Japanese ivory figure sits on tortoise shell with three ivory push buttons and around the
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Ivory
A WILLIAM AND MARY RED JAPANNED BUREAU
Located in New York, NY
A very fine William and Mary red japanned slope bureau, the fall front is finely decorated with a
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Lacquer
18th Century Italian Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned Bureau
Located in Louisville, KY
two drawers and bracket feet. Decorated overall with traditional Japanned decoration including figures
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Antique Japanese Desk
Japanese Scholar
s Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taisho period Japanese scholar’s desk with two drawers was originally used for writing. Place a
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1920s Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Japanese Hinoki Wood Lacquer Worker’s Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese lacquer worker's desk constructed of Hinoki with Paulownia interior. The desk with a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquered Secretaire Desk, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A fine Japanese lacquered secretaire desk, in sections, gilt decoration on a black background
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
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Giltwood
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Secretary Desk Richly Decorated
Located in Paris, FR
19th century Japanese lacquer secretary desk richly decorated
Small size secretary desk with black
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
English George III Red Japanned Pine Slant-Front Desk
Located in Denver, CO
With slant front opening to an interior fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes, on a base with lopers and four graduated drawers each with brass swan's neck handles, all raised on...
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Pine
Victorian Wire Work Desk Chair with Japanned Copper, Finish, circa 1895
Located in Portland, OR
This Victorian-era desk chair comes with a twist (pun intended). The wrought iron base features
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Japanese Desk
Meiji Period Merchant
s Low Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low Japanese merchant’s desk from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Made of solid wood and iron
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
A Meiji Lacquer and Abalone Lap Desk
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
, flowers and rocks. The desk folds open to reveal the original crushed-velvet writing surface with brass
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
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Lacquer, Abalone
Japanese Parquetry Traveling Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful traveling desk box. The interior contains space for brushes, pens and paper
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Japanned Copper Toledo Roll-Top Typewriter Desk, circa 1925
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Portland, OR
oxidized copper Japanned finish that can be seen throughout the folded steel base and cage of the desk.
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1920s Industrial Antique Japanese Desk
Japan-Lacquered Chinoiserie Scholars or Writing Table w/ Silver Mounts, C. 1860
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A very special Japanned lacquered writing table, circa 1860. With silver plated mounts, one drawer
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1860s Japanese Early Victorian Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Japanese Carved Writing Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Japanese antique writing desk, elaborately hand-carved with coiling dragons, curving legs are
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
Meiji Period Japanese Carved Dragon Motif Desk
Located in Oaks, PA
Meiji period Japanese carved dragon motif desk, fitted with numerous drawers on both sides.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Desk
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Hardwood
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese black & Gilt Chinoiserie decorated desk.
Top has two cabinet doors decorated
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Imperial Red English Writing Partners Desk / Library Table, 19th C
Located in Charleston, SC
chain motif and finished in a spade foot. The Japanned Partners Desk is finished all around with three
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
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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
- What is a Japanese desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 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.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024To 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, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An 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.
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