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Mid-Century Modern 1967 Wood Grain Finish Tubular Solid State Am Radio
By lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern 1967 wood grain finish tubular solid state am radio, desk or table radio In the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Isamu Kenmochi Laminated Wood and Grey Fabric Swivel Office Chair, circa 1950
By Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Office chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko (Japan) in 1950s. In good
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Dansk Designs Bull Paperweight Silver Midcentury Danish Modern Toro
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
in silver Japanese silver-plated bull paperweight by Dansk International Designs. Marked on
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

1970s Rare Set of Five Dansk Animals Paperweights Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare set of five silver plated Dansk paperweights, designed by Gunnar Cyren, circa 1970s nice condition a beautiful set, electro plated zinc.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

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Zinc

15 X 80 Art Deco Binoculars
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Fuji Meibo 15 X 80 marine binoculars on later extending wood and chromed metal stand with chromed conical feet. 15X magnification with 80m objective lens. Paint stripped and metal po...
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Royal Crown Derby Hand Painted Porcelain Imari Style Crab Paperweight
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Royal Crown Derby porcelain crab hand painted with royal & cobalt blue flowers and red foliage against a white background over its shell. The crawling legs and claws are ad...
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20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Paperweights

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Porcelain

Modernist Vintage Stainless Steel Scissors and Letter Opener
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage great desk accessory is hallmarked Apex. It is stainless steel and has it's own hard
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Minimalist Letter Openers

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Stainless Steel

Arch Alarm Clock Shohei Mihara Wakita Superpresent Postmodern, 1980s
By Shohei Mihara, Wakita
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Paradise stand clock by Wakita hi-tecs, Japan. Wakita hi-tecs produced a lot of small pieces in the
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic

Paradise Stand Clock Shohei Mihara Wakita Superpresent Postmodern, 1980s
By Shohei Mihara, Wakita
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Paradise stand clock by Wakita hi-tecs, Japan. Wakita hi-tecs produced a lot of small pieces in the
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Stainless Steel

1980s Postmodern "Paradise" Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti
By Shohei Mihara, Canetti, Wakita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
AA battery and signed on the back "Wakita Paradise Quartz Japan Design S. Mihara." Marked "Canetti
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage White Flip Clock by Sankyo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with age. Tested and still works well! Made in Japan and marked on underside. 6" x 4.25" x 2.75"
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Model 412 Digital Flip Clock by Sankyo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with age. Tested and still works well! Made in Japan and marked on underside. Measures: 6" x 4.25" x
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Table Clock3 Masayuki Kurokawa Gom Red Postmodern, 1980s
By Masayuki Kurokawa, Memphis Milano
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Table clock by Masayuki Kurokawa. Made of rubber frame and color board. Three color variations available.     
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Rubber

Vintage White Copal Model 228 Flip Alarm Clock
By Copal Clock 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 228 flip clock with white plastic case, dark gray face, white numbers, and clear plastic front. Minutes and hours flip as time passes, pro...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic

Gump s Treasure Box Tortoise Jade
By Gump s San Francisco
Located in Northampton, MA
, and whimsical curiosity for the desk or bedside table -or anywhere you wish to be reminded of just how
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Artisan Desk Accessories

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Jade, Bronze

Japanese Low Desk
Located in London, England
Hugely characterful Japanese low desk/coffee table. Meiji period circa circa 1900. Very worn and
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20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Old Desk Storage Rack Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is a desk from the Taisho period. It is a rare type with a storage shelf on the top plate. I
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Japanese Export Hardwood Dragon Desk
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved with dragons. The rectangular top surmounted by an asymmetrical superstructure incorporating pigeon holes and drawers, the frieze fitted with two short drawers rai...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Japanese Antique Desk Table 1912s-1930s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese desk. It was made from the Taisho period to the early Showa period. It was
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wood

Desk Lamp Masayuki Kurokawa Mehca beans Japanese Modern
By Yamagiwa, Masayuki Kurokawa
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Desk lamp designed by Masayuki Kurokawa for Yamagiwa. Made of steel. E17 bulb. Multi-color model
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist More Lighting

Materials

Glass

Antique French Japanned Balloon Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique French Japanned balloon desk clock boasting a pretty enamel dial with Roman and Arabic
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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Swank Japan Desk Caddy Dresser Valet Elephant
By Swan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Swank Japan desk caddy dresser valet elephant Jumbo Elephant Swank Valet, in great
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Japanese Art Deco Marquetry Roll Top Desk Hutch
Located in Austin, TX
A masterful Japanese Art Deco period marquetry desk hutch with two roll top doors. The interior
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Cabinets

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Hardwood, Softwood

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

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Unusual Japanese Folding Desk Lamp by Twin Bird
Located in Pasadena, CA
This 80's feeling desk lamp in black and white plastic is very futuristic and fun. The lamp folds
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20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document
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Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A rare Japanese portable writing desk with an unusual design. Made from black lacquered cypress
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood

Venetian Rococo Green Japanned Secretary Desk
Located in Essex, MA
With shaped arched cornice over a pair of doors enclosing a red painted interior with shelves over a fold down slant lid writing surface fitted with drawers, over seven drawers with ...
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Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wood

George II Green Japanned Secretary Desk
Located in Essex, MA
In two sections with double arched cornice over a pair of etched, beveled mirror doors enclosing shelves and cubbies, the base with hinged fold down writing lid with a fitted interio...
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Antique 1740s English George II Secretaires

Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Taisho Era 1912-1926 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
beautiful low table with finely turned legs. It was used as a writing desk in Japan, a culture that lives
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tables

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Wood

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique Tenjin Desk was crafted in the Late Meiji Era (1868-1912). Made of keyaki (Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique writing desk was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made of chestnut wood and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chestnut

Japanese Vintage Writing Desk, low table Early Showa Period 1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese writing desk was crafted in the early Showa period (1926-) and features beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cork

Brass Bronze Architectural Sculpture by Aiko Miyawaki Desk Accessory Japanese
By Aiko Miyawaki
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful sculptural and architectural grid patterned polished brass bronze desk accessory or
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

Japanese Antique Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique desk produced in the Taisho period. This furniture was made by
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Oak

Japanese Antique Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique desk produced in the Taisho period. This furniture was made by
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

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Wood, Oak

Japanese Antique Small Black Desk / Edo Period Low Table / Coffee Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Floor Writing Desk, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
desks, this piece was designed for traditional Japanese floor-seated use and has a lower height than
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Style Writing Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1960s
By Tendo Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Circa 2000 / Japan Size : W 1200, D 600, H 300 mm "FUMI TABLE" designed by Isamu Kenmochi in
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Patchwork Low Table / Antique Coffee Table / Antique Low Desk
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Other

Old Japanese Desk Edo-Meiji Period 1800s Chestnut Antique Table/Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate. A desk made in Japan from the latter half of the Edo period to the Meiji period. In old
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Old Japanese Chestnut Desk / Edo Period-Meiji Period / Coffee Table/ Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate. This desk was made in Japan from the latter half of the Edo period to the Meiji period
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Japanese, Danish Inspired Desk / Dressing Table by D-Scan
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderfully designed Danish inspired desk by D-Scan Singapore with fabulous Japanese construction
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Vintage 1960s Dressers

Edo Period Japanese Antique Low Table / Coffee Table / Low Desk/Display Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate. A low desk made around the late Edo period. In old Japan, people used to sit on the
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Other

Beautiful Lacquer Writing Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful lacquer writing desk. Gold mon (family crest), pine and vine design.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

19th Century English Country House Japanned Sofa Table Desk
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A well worn Japanned sofa table, of good proportions with painted scenes to the surface and foliate
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sofa Tables

Materials

Pine

Old Japanese Desk 1700s-1800s Edo Period Chestnut Antique Table or Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate. This desk was made in the latter half of the Edo period (1700 to 1800) in Japan. In
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Old Japanese Desk Meiji Period 1800s-1900s Cedar Antique Table/Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
beautiful. This furniture is very rare even in Japan. The condition is also good.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Open Shelf Rack, Wooden Rack, Desk Rack, Taisho Period
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a old open shelf rack from the Taisho period. (1912~1926) Simple and beautiful design. The warmth of the wood creates a gentle atmosphere.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Shelves

Materials

Wool

Old Japanese Black Desk "1700s-1800s" Edo Period Antique Table or Low Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate. This desk was made in the latter half of the Edo period (1700 to 1800) in Japan. In
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era 1868-1912 , Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
both strength and elegance to the overall form. In traditional Japanese living spaces, furniture was
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Style Writing Desk "Fumi Table" by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko
By Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
It was designed in 1961 by Isamu Kenmochi. It is a famous table used in Atami garden hotel's room.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century George III Style Red Japanned Knee-Hole Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century George III chinoiserie knee-hole desk. The gilt chinoiserie is on a red lacquered
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Antique 19th Century English George III Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique coffee table produced in the Taisho period. This furniture was made by
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Early 20th Century Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Figural Porcelain Dice Desk Ashtray Japan Black and White
Located in Toronto, CA
of vintage decor. Made in Japan during the 1930s, this piece showcases the iconic craftsmanship and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Single Plate, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese table was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This furniture is made
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Correspondence Table, Anglo Chinese, Oak, Side, Desk, Japanned, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence table. An Anglo-Chinese oak side table or writing desk with
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Early 20th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Oak

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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
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good desk size depends on your usage. Usually, a standard large desk that suits most uses is 60 x 30 inches, with a height of 30 inches. You could use this size as a baseline, as a desk of this size will work well for most general uses. Find antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.