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Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Desk Table and Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite black lacquer and mother of pearl desk that combines the rich heritage of Asian
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope
Located in Benington, Herts
quality Chinese export camphor wood metamorphic writing slope / lap desk dating to circa 1850 was made for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Drop-Front Desk by George Zee
By George Zee
Located in Fulton, CA
solid teak hardwood compartmentalized drop-front desk by George Zee & Company, Hong Kong, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Desks

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Wood

Rare Victorian Chinoiserie Japanned Black Laqured Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
lacquered twin pedestal partner desk circa 1860. A very rare and desirable desk, this is a nice mid
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century camphor campaign tambour writing desk, circa 1860 Fine quality Chinese export
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks

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Hardwood

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
This two-part scriban cabinet showcases an exquisite combination of cream and gold Chinese lacquer
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Desks

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Wood, Paint

Lacquered Secretaire with Chinese Decorations in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative secretaire is made of lacquered wood with Chinese decorations, birds
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wood

China Trade Camphor Wood Campaign Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese export brass mounted camphor wood campaign desk in 2 parts, the upper case with hinged
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Antique 19th Century Chinese British Colonial Secretaires

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Brass

Regency Style Faux Bamboo Writing Deak / Console Table By Chelsea House
By Chelsea House
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century regency style fax bamboo writing desk / console table by Chelsea House
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Late 20th Century Chinese Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Qing Dynasty Wine Table
Located in Chicago, IL
. Scholars held a lofty position within pre-communist China’s hierarchical class system. The ability to read
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Baker Chippendale Style Wing Chair in a Fine Fabric with Down Cushion
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
A baker chippendale style wing chair in a fine fabric with down cushion. Lia
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chinese Export Carved Figural Hard Wood Desk Cabinet, circa 1900s
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese export carved figural hard wood desk cabinet, circa 1900s. Depicting scenes of Chinese men
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Chinese HuaLi Wood Secretary/Writing Desk with Mother of Pearl inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
W x 13in D each Origin: China Circa: 1950 Material: HuaLi wood Condition: Original condition, solid
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Desk with Butterfly Hardware
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, 19th century Chinese desk. Four full depth drawers provide ample storage. A base
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning lacquered bamboo writing desk featuring an open bamboo latticework base and legs with box
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bamboo, Lacquer, Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Desk, Early 19th Century
Located in Pomona, CA
Chinese red lacquer wooden desk, 19th century. Made in the Jiangsu Province. Pedestals can separate
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Antique 1890s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Desk Ming Style Table Two Drawers
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood Ming dynasty style desk with the top constructed of four members joined by mitered
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Zhejiang Writing Desk/Console Table
Located in Pomona, CA
are nicely finished. This writing desk was made at about 1850 - 1900 from solid wood with some
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Anglo Chinese Campaign Chest of Drawers with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable Anglo Chinese chest handcrafted in teak with seven drawers and a foldout desk
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Dressers

Materials

Brass

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Travel desk made of lacquered and gilded wood with drawers inside, reserved scenes with figures in
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Antique 1790s English Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Metal

Emerald Green Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk China Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent emerald green lacquer Chinoiserie secretary two part desk features a pagoda top and
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Leather, Wood, Paint

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Waisted Desk with Geometric Apron and Single Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style desk table with carved apron, single drawer and horse hoofed legs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne-Style Chinese Red Chinoiserie Desk and Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
a Queen Anne-style Chinese red (vermillion) chinoiserie secretary / desk and bookcase with all over
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Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Two-Part Camphor Wood Campaign Chest and Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
upper chest that can be transformed into a secretary desk. There are nine compartments in total. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Cylinder Roll Desk and Chair, 19th/20th C.
Located in Kingston, NY
Chinese export gilt black lacquer desk with a cylinder roll top supported on cabriole legs together
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Early 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Dining Table / Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Dining Table / Desk This Elmwood table was originally used as a
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood, Elm

Scarlet Japanned Traveling Desk on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty Chinese export scarlet lacquer traveling desk circa 1860, decorated overall with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

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Lacquer, Wood

Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Black and gold chinoiserie vintage Asian secretary desk that comes with matching chair. Spectacular
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early Georgian Style Chinoiserie Cabinet / Secretary Desk W/ Carved Pagoda Base
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century Georgian style chinoiserie secretary cabinet on a heavily carved shell and pagoda form base. It is two pieces. The cabinet has a fitted interior giving ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved Accent / Side or Desk Chair, Asian Motif Fabric, Louis XV Style
Located in Manhasset, NY
Single hand carved accent / side chair, Asian Motif Fabric, Louis XV style A stunning oak accent or office chair having a finely carved frame in the Louis XV Style upholstered in a ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Teak Wood Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese teak wood double pedestal desk, circa 1960's. With a rectangular top, 3 frieze drawers over
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Brass

Small vintage Chinese writing desk
Located in Milano, IT
Small Chinese writing desk in black lacquered wood, dating back to the 1940s-50s, an example of
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Vintage 1940s Central Asian Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Traveling Scribes Desk Folding Desk, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A highly carved Chinese scribe’s folding desk, circa 1900. of small proportions: 34 inches wide by
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Elmwood Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese elmwood brass-mounted desk / sofa table/ console table, circa 1980s. This is a very
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

Chinese Chippendale Style Desk by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Chippendale style desk with dark green leather inserts on top by Baker Furniture Co. Lion's
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chinese Lacquered Desk with Serpentine Legs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and unusual Chinese writing table or scroll viewing table from Shanghai made in the Chinese
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jumu Wood Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jumu Wood Desk with Three drawers and pierce carvings with straight legs Inside drawers has linings.
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20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Style Bamboo Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic English Chinese Chippendale style bamboo desk featuring a case made of rich tortoise
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20th Century Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

English Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Style Bamboo Pedestal Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic bamboo pedestal writing table or desk made in the English Chinese Chippendale chinoiserie
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Three Part 8 Drawer Elm Wood Scholar s Desk, 1970 s
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Originally treated with linseed oil this Chinese Ming style scholar's desk retains the warm color
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

VINTAGE CHiNESE CHINOISERIE DECORATED PAINTED LACQUERED PEDESTAL DESK CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chinese Chinoiserie decorated twin pedestal desk and matching chair which have both been ornately painted
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Chinese Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized Gilt Wood Kneehole Desk Chair 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinoiserie Decorated Ebonized & Gilt Wood Kneehole Desk & Chair 20thC Measures - Desk 30 1/4" x 55 1/2" x 25
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20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Chinese Black and Painted Pastoral Scene Writing Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese black writing desk painted with pastoral and figurative scenes on the top surface, sides
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Chinese Export Dragons Phoenix Bird Writing Table Desk and Matching Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Chinese export desk and matching
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Polychrome Pedestal Desk Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite Chinese export pedestal three-part desk or writing table featuring a beautifully
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Chinese Pedestal Desk with Ebonized Top and Drawers, circa 1930
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming and beautiful writing desk in bamboo with open lattice work on pedestals, ebonized top
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wood

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk with Three Drawers and Horse Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century, with three drawers, horse hoof
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Three Drawer Desk with Cylindrical Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood desk from the 19th century with three drawers and bail
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Maitland Smith Black Lacquer Chinese Chippendale Style Burnt Bamboo Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is always a favorite find! This is a Chinese chippendale style desk by Maitland-Smith. The
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Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk. item features 7
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Elmwood Console Table / Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elmwood console table / desk, framed top with plain apron with straight legs.
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Provincial Metal Bound Wood Writing Box on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This box built on a raised openwork stand is a lovely old example of Chinese provincial furniture
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Desks

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners
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Early 20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Abacus Made by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Burlwood Top, Drawers and Cracked Ice Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century, with burlwood inset top, five
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

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Chinese Wood Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese wood desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every Chinese wood desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Chinese wood desk, we have 130 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese wood desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese wood desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese wood desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Modshop, Sun at Six and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chinese Wood Desk?

Prices for a Chinese wood desk start at $109 and top out at $100,000 with the average selling for $3,500.
Questions About Chinese Wood Desk
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    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.