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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 &
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Chestnut, Pine

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers
1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

$1,500
Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki Co. Japan, 1960s
By Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Japanese mid century "1P" table / desk lamp in washi paper and black lacquered metal base
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki Co. Japan, 1960s
Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki Co. Japan, 1960s

Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki Co. Japan, 1960s

$14,834
One Legged White Oak Desk
By Finn Juhl, George Nakashima, Hans J. Wegner, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A floating desk that tapers to your wall. Grained matched drawer fronts homogenize the drawers into
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

One Legged White Oak Desk
One Legged White Oak Desk

One Legged White Oak Desk

$5,000 / item
Rare Pair of Black Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Japan in the 1980s, these lamps were probably designed by Gerald Thurston, who came up with
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Rare Pair of Black Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan
Rare Pair of Black Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan

Rare Pair of Black Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan

$500 / set
Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki Co. Japan, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century "1P" table / desk lamp in washi paper and metal base by Isamu Noguchi by
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki Co. Japan, 1960s
Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki Co. Japan, 1960s

Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki Co. Japan, 1960s

$11,273
Shohei Mihara for Super Present Japan Postmodern Tilting Vanity Desk Mirror
By Shohei Mihara
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Very rare postmodern vanity mirror designed by Shohei Mihara for Super Present Japan.
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Shohei Mihara for Super Present Japan Postmodern Tilting Vanity Desk Mirror
Shohei Mihara for Super Present Japan Postmodern Tilting Vanity Desk Mirror

Shohei Mihara for Super Present Japan Postmodern Tilting Vanity Desk Mirror

$490
Japanese Serie Wall Cabinet with Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Delft, NL
Japanese serie wall cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s The Dutch Designer Cees Braakman
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Serie Wall Cabinet with Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
Japanese Serie Wall Cabinet with Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s

Japanese Serie Wall Cabinet with Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s

$4,450
COBRA desk lamp, Kisho Kurokawa, Yamagiwa
By Kisho Kurokawa, Yamagiwa
Located in Neuss, NW
Article Details Elegant COBRA desk lamp by Kisho Kurokawa for Yamagiwa from the 1970s. Black
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

COBRA desk lamp, Kisho Kurokawa, Yamagiwa
COBRA desk lamp, Kisho Kurokawa, Yamagiwa

COBRA desk lamp, Kisho Kurokawa, Yamagiwa

$806
Petite Desk Lamp Multidirectional Space Age Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Really cool multidirectional desk table lamp, circa 1970s made in Japan chrome arm with plastic
Category

20th Century Japanese Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Petite Desk Lamp Multidirectional Space Age Era
Petite Desk Lamp Multidirectional Space Age Era

Petite Desk Lamp Multidirectional Space Age Era

$220 Sale Price
20% Off
NJP Table Lamp or Desk Lamp White
By Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The lamp was designed by Nendo design studio of Japan and designer Oki Sato. NJP Table is a new
Category

2010s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

NJP Table Lamp or Desk Lamp White
NJP Table Lamp or Desk Lamp White

NJP Table Lamp or Desk Lamp White

$652
Industrial Design Architects Desk Task Lamp Multidirectional Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and very rare architects desk lamp circa 1970's very rare by Hamilton Industries
Category

20th Century Japanese Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Industrial Design Architects Desk Task Lamp Multidirectional Rare
Industrial Design Architects Desk Task Lamp Multidirectional Rare

Industrial Design Architects Desk Task Lamp Multidirectional Rare

$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Memphis Style Constructivism Aluminium Desk Clock by Nicolai Canetti
Located in Montreal, QC
Memphis style constructivism Aluminium desk clock by Nicolai Canetti. Marked on dial: "Art time
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Memphis Style Constructivism Aluminium Desk Clock by Nicolai Canetti
Memphis Style Constructivism Aluminium Desk Clock by Nicolai Canetti

Memphis Style Constructivism Aluminium Desk Clock by Nicolai Canetti

$850
1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp
By Michael Lax, Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Lytegem desk telescoping task lamp designed by Michael Lax for
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp
1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp

1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp

$370
Prototype Desk Lamp in the Style of Kuramata
Located in London, GB
A desk lamp.
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Prototype Desk Lamp in the Style of Kuramata
Prototype Desk Lamp in the Style of Kuramata

Prototype Desk Lamp in the Style of Kuramata

$2,000
Japaneese Mid-Century Modern C1960s Telescopic Adjustable Desk Lamp Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Japaneese Mid-Century Modern circa 1960s Telescopic adjustable desk lamp MINT!
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Japaneese Mid-Century Modern C1960s Telescopic Adjustable Desk Lamp Mint!
Japaneese Mid-Century Modern C1960s Telescopic Adjustable Desk Lamp Mint!

Japaneese Mid-Century Modern C1960s Telescopic Adjustable Desk Lamp Mint!

$2,200
Vivian beauty desk and mirror, in lacquered oak by AccardiBuccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vivian is a contemporary beauty desk, it can be used as make-up table, thanks to its light wall
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Vivian beauty desk and mirror, in lacquered oak by AccardiBuccheri for Medulum
Vivian beauty desk and mirror, in lacquered oak by AccardiBuccheri for Medulum

Vivian beauty desk and mirror, in lacquered oak by AccardiBuccheri for Medulum

$3,607 / item
20th Century Bronze / Brass Industrial Flame Proof Ceiling Light / Desk Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid bronze desk lamp with braided cable and dimmer switch. Comes with vintage Edison filament
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

20th Century Bronze / Brass Industrial Flame Proof Ceiling Light / Desk Lamp
20th Century Bronze / Brass Industrial Flame Proof Ceiling Light / Desk Lamp

20th Century Bronze / Brass Industrial Flame Proof Ceiling Light / Desk Lamp

$787 / item
Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "5X" Desk / Table Paper Metal Lamp, 1960s
By Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century desk / table lamp model "5X" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and black
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "5X" Desk / Table Paper Metal Lamp, 1960s
Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "5X" Desk / Table Paper Metal Lamp, 1960s

Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "5X" Desk / Table Paper Metal Lamp, 1960s

$11,273
Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "1A" Desk / Table Paper Metal Lamp, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century desk / table lamp model "1A" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and black
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "1A" Desk / Table Paper Metal Lamp, 1960s
Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "1A" Desk / Table Paper Metal Lamp, 1960s

Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "1A" Desk / Table Paper Metal Lamp, 1960s

$8,603
Vivian Beauty Desk, in brass, glass and wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vivian is a contemporary Beauty Desk, it can be a Makeup Table, a Writing Table, and even a mirror
Category

2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Vivian Beauty Desk, in brass, glass and wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Vivian Beauty Desk, in brass, glass and wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

Vivian Beauty Desk, in brass, glass and wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

$3,607 / item
Antique English Jennens Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Jennens Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
Antique English Jennens Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

Antique English Jennens Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

$1,495
Vivian Beauty Desk, in brass, glass and wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vivian can be a contemporary beauty desk, a makeup table, a jewel case and a mirror. It is made of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Vivian Beauty Desk, in brass, glass and wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
Vivian Beauty Desk, in brass, glass and wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

Vivian Beauty Desk, in brass, glass and wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum

$3,607 / item
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
Category

2010s Italian Modern Console 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

$3,607 / item
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Beech

Antique Japanese wooden coffee table with a tasteful ink-wash pattern/Meiji
Antique Japanese wooden coffee table with a tasteful ink-wash pattern/Meiji

Antique Japanese wooden coffee table with a tasteful ink-wash pattern/Meiji

$1,000
Japanese Art Deco Desk Set.
Located in Toronto, ON
Art deco desk set. Made in Japan. Covered in stylized deco images.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Japanese Art Deco Desk Set.
Japanese Art Deco Desk Set.

Japanese Art Deco Desk Set.

$475
Japanese Lacquered Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Newburgh, NY
Japanese lap desk on stand with interior fold-out writing surface. Architect, Sandy Littman of
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Japonisme Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquered Lap Desk on Stand
Japanese Lacquered Lap Desk on Stand

Japanese Lacquered Lap Desk on Stand

$2,700
Japanese Desk and Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Oriental Desk and Chair set of Rosewood. Extremely ornate carving of dragons and fanciful rendering
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Desks

Materials

Wood

Japanese Desk and Chair
Japanese Desk and Chair

Japanese Desk and Chair

$8,500
19th Century Japanese Style English Writing Desk
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A 19th century Japanese style English writing desk made from walnut. The slant front opening to a
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Japanese Style English Writing Desk
19th Century Japanese Style English Writing Desk

19th Century Japanese Style English Writing Desk

$4,500
19th Century Scholars Desk
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Scholars desk crafted in the 19th century from Elm
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century Scholars Desk
19th Century Scholars Desk

19th Century Scholars Desk

$1,250
Javo Desk with white oak matte finish Japanese joints and black coated steel
By Studio Bermúdez
Located in Mexico City, MX
Javo is a beautiful light desk that comes with or without drawer as the client specifications. The
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Javo Desk with white oak matte finish Japanese joints and black coated steel
Javo Desk with white oak matte finish Japanese joints and black coated steel

Javo Desk with white oak matte finish Japanese joints and black coated steel

$2,600 / item
Rare Shiro Kuramata Wall-Mounted Desk and Mirror
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed for the Dalichi Hotel in the Tsukaba Center, Japan, 1983. Fully documented in the
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Rare Shiro Kuramata Wall-Mounted Desk and Mirror
Rare Shiro Kuramata Wall-Mounted Desk and Mirror

Rare Shiro Kuramata Wall-Mounted Desk and Mirror

$18,500
Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
This desk has been designed by Isamu Kenmochi for OF Group 1 Collection at Tendo Mokko in 1971. It
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971
Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971

Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971

$2,373 / set
Chinoiseries Writing Desk
Located in Milton, DE
Delightful ladies chinoiseries writing desk. Art Deco Era. Works well now for laptop comfort. It is
Category

Vintage 1930s American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

Chinoiseries Writing Desk
Chinoiseries Writing Desk

Chinoiseries Writing Desk

$556
Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity
By Splinter Works
Located in Bath, GB
design. This Stiletto desk has been given a sleek new look with Japanned black lacquer. The process of
Category

2010s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity
Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity

Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity

$21,565
George III Style Mustard Yellow Chinoiserie Japanned Kneehole Desk, 19th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
Second half of the 19th century; rectangular top over a central drawer and cabinet door flanked with tapering drawers; raised on bracket feet. Decorated throughout with chinoiserie s...
Category

Antique 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Desks

George III Style Mustard Yellow Chinoiserie Japanned Kneehole Desk, 19th Century
George III Style Mustard Yellow Chinoiserie Japanned Kneehole Desk, 19th Century

George III Style Mustard Yellow Chinoiserie Japanned Kneehole Desk, 19th Century

$3,800
Mid Century Japanese Carved Brush Holder in Shell Form
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid-Century Japanese carved caligraphy brush holder.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Desk Accessories

Mid Century Japanese Carved Brush Holder in Shell Form
Mid Century Japanese Carved Brush Holder in Shell Form

Mid Century Japanese Carved Brush Holder in Shell Form

$750
Black Lacquer Queen Anne Japanned Dressing Table, circa 1750
Located in Carmel, CA
The top of this dressing table depicts three Japanese ladies dressed in kimonos, strolling in a
Category

Antique 1750s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Queen Anne Japanned Dressing Table, circa 1750
Black Lacquer Queen Anne Japanned Dressing Table, circa 1750

Black Lacquer Queen Anne Japanned Dressing Table, circa 1750

$7,800
20th Century Solid Brass Japanese Pagoda Inkwell
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage Asian Japanese decorative desktop inkwell, unbranded. Solid brass in the shape of a
Category

20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Brass

20th Century Solid Brass Japanese Pagoda Inkwell
20th Century Solid Brass Japanese Pagoda Inkwell

20th Century Solid Brass Japanese Pagoda Inkwell

$335
18th Century Red and Gilt Japanned Lacquer Bureau
Located in London, GB
18th century red and gilt Japanned lacquer Bureau.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century Red and Gilt Japanned Lacquer Bureau
18th Century Red and Gilt Japanned Lacquer Bureau

18th Century Red and Gilt Japanned Lacquer Bureau

$6,161
French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Bureau Plat in Napoleon III Style
By Napoléon III
Located in Vilnius, LT
Very rare 19th century French desk in ebony with bronze. French Napoleon III bureau plat - desk. It
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Bureau Plat in Napoleon III Style
French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Bureau Plat in Napoleon III Style

French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Bureau Plat in Napoleon III Style

$5,221
Midcentury Leather "Piggy Bank" Shaped like a Lady Bug, Japan, circa 1960
By Kounoike
Located in Southampton, NY
Leather "Piggy Bank" in the shape of a Ladybug. Japanese, circa 1960, Made by Kounoike. Includes
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Leather "Piggy Bank" Shaped like a Lady Bug, Japan, circa 1960
Midcentury Leather "Piggy Bank" Shaped like a Lady Bug, Japan, circa 1960

Midcentury Leather "Piggy Bank" Shaped like a Lady Bug, Japan, circa 1960

$475
Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener
Located in Papaikou, HI
pad. The moment of anticipation, frozen in time. It's a beautiful representation of Japanese art at
Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener
Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener

Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener

$350
French Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Inkwell, Attributed, Maison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Pasadena, CA
The bronzes attributed to Maison Millet, retailed by Escalier De Cristal, Circa 1880, The Lacquer Meiji Period (1868-1912) The undeside applied with a paper retailer's label Escalie...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Inkwell, Attributed, Maison Millet
French Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Inkwell, Attributed, Maison Millet

French Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Inkwell, Attributed, Maison Millet

$4,500
Japanese Art Deco Chrome and Copper Geometric Clock by Toyo
By Toyo
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare distinctively designed Japanese Art Deco clock is by Toyo. It is a triumph of geometric
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Copper, Chrome

Japanese Art Deco Chrome and Copper Geometric Clock by Toyo
Japanese Art Deco Chrome and Copper Geometric Clock by Toyo

Japanese Art Deco Chrome and Copper Geometric Clock by Toyo

$975
Punkt Alarm Clock, AC01, Japan Edition
By Jasper Morrison
Located in New Milford, CT
Limited Edition Punkt AC01, Japan Edition. No longer in production. Limited Edition alarm clock
Category

2010s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Punkt Alarm Clock, AC01, Japan Edition
Punkt Alarm Clock, AC01, Japan Edition

Punkt Alarm Clock, AC01, Japan Edition

$230 / item
Set of 4 stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, 1970 s
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
The stacking stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko was exhibited in “Appartment Life” exhibition in Matsuya Department store in 1958. Targeting an urban life, the functio...
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Set of 4 stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, 1970 s
Set of 4 stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, 1970 s

Set of 4 stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, 1970 s

$2,610 / set
A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat
By Jacques Dubois
Located in Armadale, Victoria
straight fronted frieze of three framed japanned drawers with landscapes, each with foliated escutcheon
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat
A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat

A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat

$70,300
Pair of stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, circa 1960
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
The stacking stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko was exhibited in “Appartment Life” exhibition in Matsuya Department store in 1958. Targeting an urban life, the fun...
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Pair of stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, circa 1960
Pair of stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, circa 1960

Pair of stacking stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, circa 1960

$2,136 / set
Kenzo Tange, Table, circa 1957
By Kenzō Tange
Located in Paris, FR
Kenzo Tange (1913-2005) Table, circa 1957 Beech Provenance : Memorial Hall Sumi, Bisai, Kenzo Tange.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Kenzo Tange, Table, circa 1957
Kenzo Tange, Table, circa 1957

Kenzo Tange, Table, circa 1957

$17,800
Weltron 8 Track Stereo AM-FM Multiplex
By Weltron
Located in Richmond, VA
This futuristic Weltron Model 2001 8 track stereo AM-FM radio has a AC/DC power supply and a rubber suction non slip base. The white plastic housing is in very good condition. The ...
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Weltron 8 Track Stereo AM-FM Multiplex
Weltron 8 Track Stereo AM-FM Multiplex

Weltron 8 Track Stereo AM-FM Multiplex

$575
Japanned George III-Period Precision Bracket Clock by Parkinson Frodsham
By Parkinson Frodsham
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
Bracket clock with precision visible deadbeat escapement, signed Parkinson & Frodsham, London. George III Period, circa 1810. Movement with two fusees and gutline transmission, Grah...
Category

Antique 1810s English George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Japanned George III-Period Precision Bracket Clock by Parkinson Frodsham
Japanned George III-Period Precision Bracket Clock by Parkinson Frodsham

Japanned George III-Period Precision Bracket Clock by Parkinson Frodsham

$15,427
Articulated Bronze Lobster
Located in Stamford, CT
including patina and oxidation. Made in Japan.
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Articulated Bronze Lobster
Articulated Bronze Lobster

Articulated Bronze Lobster

$1,599
Il Palazzo August Armchair Shigeru Uchida
Located in Venezia, VENETO
Fukuoka, Japan. The hotel “Il Palazzo”, the latest project of the winner of the 1990 Pritzker Prize for
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Il Palazzo August Armchair Shigeru Uchida
Il Palazzo August Armchair Shigeru Uchida

Il Palazzo August Armchair Shigeru Uchida

$5,933
1970s Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Radio
By Panasonic
Located in Winnetka, IL
A transistor radio produced by Panasonic, Japan in the early 1970s. Donut shaped, this novelty
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

1970s Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Radio
1970s Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Radio

1970s Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Radio

$245
19th Century Meiji Era Cast Bronze Rabbit Statue
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
Fantastic solid bronze rabbit. Perfect detailing; likely Meiji Era from Japan. Cast metal. One
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Meiji Era Cast Bronze Rabbit Statue
19th Century Meiji Era Cast Bronze Rabbit Statue

19th Century Meiji Era Cast Bronze Rabbit Statue

$720
Sony circa Mid-20th Century Television Time Code Circuit Board on Stone. ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
with felt feet. Offered for display on desk, bookshelf, library table or in a collection. Makes a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Industrial Paperweights

Sony circa Mid-20th Century Television Time Code Circuit Board on Stone. ON SALE
Sony circa Mid-20th Century Television Time Code Circuit Board on Stone. ON SALE

Sony circa Mid-20th Century Television Time Code Circuit Board on Stone. ON SALE

$399
Vintage Dansk Silver Plated Elepant Paperweight
By Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dansk Silver Plated Elepant Paperweight. Signed on the underside.
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese International Style Paperweights

Materials

Silver

Vintage Dansk Silver Plated Elepant Paperweight
Vintage Dansk Silver Plated Elepant Paperweight

Vintage Dansk Silver Plated Elepant Paperweight

$135
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Japanese Desk Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese desk desk for your home. A Japanese desk desk — often made from metal, wood and plastic — can elevate any home. There are 323 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese desk desk you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese desk desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese desk desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Japanese desk desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Dansk Designs are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Desk Desk?

A Japanese desk desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,268, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $229,500.
Questions About Japanese Desk Desk
  • What is a Japanese desk called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do you date a desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • How high should a desk be?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • What is a kidney desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • What is a console desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
  • What is a Murphy desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • What is a captain’s desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • What is a waterfall desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • What is a kneehole desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • What is a desk tray?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • What is a captain s desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • What is a bed desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • What is a peninsula desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a modular desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.
  • What is a hutch on a desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • What is an executive desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • What is a tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • How does a secretary desk work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
  • How heavy is a tanker desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a tanker desk depends on the materials used and style. Some tanker desks are crafted with solid wood and others with sheet metal, causing a range of weights across the different types. Shop a wide range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.

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