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Japanese Vintage Writing Table, Showa Period black lacquer, Solid Wood
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage desk was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'.
Crafted entirely from solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Minton-Spidell Wrought Iron
Glass Japanese Dining or Writing Table
By Minton-Spidell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Minton-Spidell Imperial Palace wrought iron & glass Japanese tea, writing or dining table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Magnificent Japanese Marquetry and Parquetry Cylinder Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
section with the roll top opening to reveal a pull out writing slide, pigeon holes, small shelves and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Desk Circa 1900
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A Japanese Meiji period writing desk dating from the late 19th century, exquisitely hand-carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak Desk with Steel Frame by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, this is a Small Version of the Japanese
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small version writing desk from Cees Braakman's famous Japanese series with top drawer and file
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Version with a Single Set of Stacking Drawers, signature curved Drawer interior Acrylic Molded Drawer Pulls. Newly Refinished
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Japanese Vintage Tenjin-style Desk, Early Showa Period
1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
, the Tenjin Desk also complements modern interiors, bringing an authentic touch of Japanese aesthetics
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood
Antique English Satinwood Desk in the Japanese Manner circa 1900
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique Edwardian Japanese manner satinwood inverted breakfront desk, with leather and gilt
Category
Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen early Industrial rolling desk by Toledo. Amazing finish,, patina,, Japanning ,,copper
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
MCM Superb Japanned or Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk
Matching Chair
By Waring
Gillow
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
done "japanning" or chinoiserie lacquerwork as evidenced on this desk, it is even more of a rarity
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese George IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Desk with Cylinder Japanese Lacquer Decor
Located in Marseille, FR
Early 19th century magnificent cylinder desk in Japanese lacquer decorated with flowers and plants
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series
By Cees Braakman
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This desk from the Japanese series was designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1958.
The drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Highly sought after antique Japanese desk with matching chair
Hand carved from hardwood with some
Category
Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Highly sought after antique Japanese desk with matching chair
Hand carved from hardwood with some
Category
Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Japanese Series #EU02 teak desk designed by renowned Dutch Post-War design great Cees
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Cees Braakman EU02 Japanese Series Desk Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful writing desk model EU02 of the Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series desk Pastoe The Netherlands 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped writing desk model EU01 of the Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Victorian Chinoiserie Japanned Black Laqured Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning and very rare 19th century chinoiserie Japaned lacquered twin
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pastoe EU01 Japanese Series Free Standing Teak Desk by Cees Braakman
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
minimalist design with the iconic handles in combination with the warm teak gives this desk a Japanese
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Japanese Series EU01 Teak Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Petite and rare small Mid-Century Modern Japanese Series EU-01 desk.
Design by Cees Braakman for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare English Regency Style Japanned Map Table Now Adapted as a Partners Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare English regency style japanned map table now adapted to a reverse partners desk; ex
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mid-Century Modern EU01 Japanese Series desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing and attractive small Mid-Century Modern Japanese Series EU-01 desk.
Design by Cees
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Desk and Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period carved hardwood desk and chair made for the Panama California Exposition of 1915
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$17,136 / set
Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period Early
1900s
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique Writing Desk.
It was made in the Taisho period(1912-1926).
It is made
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
George III Japanned Dressing Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
An English, George III period Sheraton style Lady's dressing/writing table, Japanned with nice
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique, Low table, Meiji Period, Late 1800
s, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old Japanese antique low table.
It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
A
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1920s Oriental, Black Lacquered and Gold Decorated Desk and Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Super quality oriental desk and chair circa 1920.
Desk with matching desk in chinoiserie
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Desk with a Box of Drawers in White Lacquer, Pierre Cardin Style, circa 1970
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Geometric shape desk with a box of drawers, in white lacquer on all sides.
The box has two drawers
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cork
Iron Mangrove Leg Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18thc. Japanese Elm Wood Piece atop four hand forged, mangrove shaped contemporary iron legs. Works
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese International Style Desks and ...
Materials
Iron
$6,440
Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
desk put on later legs perfect for a small console or unique side table
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Antique, Cocktail table/Low table, Taisho Era
Early 1900s
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
Japanese writing desk has a distinctive turned leg design.
The top is made of a single piece of chestnut
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Japanese Antique, Low table/Coffee table, early Showa period, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
antique Japanese writing desk has a distinctive turned leg design.
The tabletop is made from Castor Aralia
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Queen Anne English Japanned Lacquer Writing Bureau Desk Claw
Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime Queen Anne English made Japanned writing bureau
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Wood
English Japanned Chinoiserie Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
English japanned chinoiserie two pedestal writing table / desk
having a flat top over three
Category
Vintage 1930s English Desks
English Bamboo Desk or Writing Table with Lacquered Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bamboo desk from the Aesthetic Movement era, circa 1870-1910, featuring a japanned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks
Materials
Brass
English Bamboo Writing Desk with Leather Top and Lacquered Sides
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bamboo writing desk or table from the Aesthetic Movement era, circa 1870-1910
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Low Table"Fuzukue", Meiji Era
1868-1912
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
suit that lifestyle.
These low desks are known as fuzukue (traditional Japanese writing desks), and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Low Table"Fuzukue", Taisho Era
1912-1926
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
piece. Known as a 'fuzukue,' an old-style Japanese writing desk, it was traditionally used by people
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanned Caned Black Lacquer Paint Decorated Desk
Stool, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
19th century English Japanned black lacquer writing desk and stool feature hand-painted village
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
Category
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tables
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Lacquer Writing Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful lacquer writing desk. Gold mon (family crest), pine and vine design.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Japanese Antique Floor Writing Desk, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique floor writing desk was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926).
Made of keyaki
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Style Writing Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1960s
By Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Circa 2000 / Japan
Size : W 1200, D 600, H 300 mm
"FUMI TABLE" designed by Isamu Kenmochi in
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Category
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Japanese Antique, Low table, Taisho Period
Early 1900s
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
as a writing desk in Japan, a culture that lives sitting on the floor.
It is equipped with a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Vintage Low Table (Fuzukue), Black Finish, Early Showa Period (1926-)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
fuzukue is a traditional Japanese low writing desk designed for floor-seated work and study. Thanks to its
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique, Desk, Writing Tables, Taisho period (1912-1926 CE)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
Taisho era Antique Desk/Writing Tables- Oak and Chestnut, Repainted Black
This desk, an antique
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut, Oak
Japanese Antique Writing Desk, Low table Meiji Era
1868-1912
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique writing desk was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912).
This is an ancient Japanese
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Desk, Early Showa Period
1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique desk, crafted in the Early Showa period of Japan.(1926-)
Explore our Japanese Antique
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cedar
E. W. Godwin, Attr, . An Anglo-Japanese Four Drawer Writing Table
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E. W. Godwin, Attr An Anglo-Japanese four drawer writing table.
The front legs are identical to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Version of the Japanese Series Desks by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. A Single Set of Left
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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Japanese Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese writing desk you’re looking for. A Japanese writing desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 49 options for an antique or vintage Japanese writing desk now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese writing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Charles Hindley
Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Japanese Writing Desk?
A Japanese writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $270 and the highest can go for as much as $70,300.
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Questions About Japanese Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2022The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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