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19th Century Louis XV Chinoiserie Writing Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This petite desk has the most charming decoration. It is done in chinoiserie.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Arbalete Front Chinoiserie Writing Desk, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
-painted chinoiserie scenes. A very rare and exquisite piece.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires

English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900 English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk - Bonheur Du Jour. Great colour and
Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executuve Desk
By Karges Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb French Louis XV style Chinoiserie desk by the country's finest furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Desk, France, circa late 19th Century. Beautiful hand painted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Wood

19th C. Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk
19th C. Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk
H 21.25 in W 38.5 in D 36.5 in
A fine 19th c French red lacquered Chinoiserie inspired writing desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century English Louis XV inspired red lacquered writing desk . Original leather
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Kneehole Desk
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique lacquered Chinoiserie kneehole desk in the Georgian style. This was made in
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Vintage 1950s British Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Kneehole Desk
Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Kneehole Desk
H 29.93 in W 35.04 in D 19.69 in
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style red lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole partners desk with green
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Desk By Baker
Located in Houston, TX
Company French Louis XV style chinoiserie desk, writing table or bureau plat. This large beautiful desk is
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Desk By Baker
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Desk By Baker
H 30.13 in W 68.13 in D 30.13 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
H 33 in W 48 in D 21 in
Spectacular Handpainted Chinoiserie Ladies Desk Turquoise White Flowerts
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular Chinoiserie Handpainted ladies desk , turquoise with white flowers and birds all over
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black and Gold Wood Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted chinoiserie desk you
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Unique Red Leather Gold Embossed Kidney Shaped Chinoiserie Painted Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very unique desk. The desk is paint decorated in chinoiserie Chinese painted figures in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Stunning Black Lacquered Polychrome Painted Writing Table Desk Birds Flowers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
paint This is a writing table or desk, it has a good sized work area and would fit almost any setting
Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Japanned Desk with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English japanned kneehole desk from the 19th century with black and gold Chinoiserie décor
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Chinoiserie Hand Painted Malachite Green Desk Stool, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand painted desk and matching
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Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Red Lacquer Faux Bamboo 19th Century Desk with Gilded Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo red lacquer desk from the 19th century with gilt Chinoiserie décor and two
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Edwardian Style Inlaid Walnut Chinoiserie Style Top Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a diamond in the rough. This is a superb smaller scale Edwardian English desk that has
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Vintage Drexel Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Leather Top Desk
By Drexel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
timeless elegance. This beautifully crafted writing desk showcases a graceful serpentine silhouette
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique George III English Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 18th century George III desk crafted in hardwoods with the original brown tooled leather
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Chinoiserie Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie table, probably Chinese export, circa late 19th century. This was probably
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinoiserie Table
19th Century Chinoiserie Table
H 28.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Chinoiserie Teak and Walnut Partner Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Hollywood Regency chinoiserie double sided partner desk By Michael Taylor
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Superb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated French Louis XV Mirrored Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous desk or bureau plat features gorgeous hand-painted raise Chinoiserie scenes of
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tan Leather Top Faux Bamboo 56" Wide Desk Drexel MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon is absolutely breathe taking! If you look at
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century English Dresser with 19th Century Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Norwalk, CT
Lovely form on this 18th century desk with a beautiful chinoiserie finish added in the 19th century
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Lacquered Table Desk Asian Hand Painted
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Chinese Black Lacquered Table Desk With Hand Painted
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Jansen Style Vanity Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 20th mid-century French Chinoiserie Jansen style vanity table with eglomise mirror top. So
Category

Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Asian Oriental Chinese burned bamboo hand painted decorated desk writing table.
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Doge Bureau with Red Chinoiserie
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
detailed chinoiserie in contrast with the light taupe main color background. It will be the perfect working
Category

2010s Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Regency 1820s Table with Red Lacquered, Gold and Black Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
bedroom. Its graceful lines and refined decor make it a versatile addition, suitable as a writing desk or
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Dutch-style (18/19th Century) satinwood and inlaid trimmed drop front desk with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
Continental Dutch Satinwood Secretary
H 59 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Ebonized Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk. Features grass cloth on
Category

20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Red Leather Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinoiserie black lacquer red leather bureau plat writing table desk Additional
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Karges French Louis XV Chinoiserie Cream Lacquered Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis XV Chinoiserie style writing desk or bureau plat desk By Karges USA
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass

Black Painted Chinoiserie Drop Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique chinoiserie painted writing desk with red interior. early-19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk
By Edward Wormley, James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

1920s Chinoiserie Writing Desk by Rockford Furniture
Located in Alhambra, CA
Carved wood and hand painted writing desk, c. 1920 by the historic Rockford Furniture company of
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Georgian Chinoiserie Writing Table
Located in Sydney, NSW
A small late Georgian Provincial writing table, Pine decorated in chinoiserie, standing upon its
Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Small Georgian Chinoiserie Writing Table
Small Georgian Chinoiserie Writing Table
H 27.96 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
Chocolate Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Pedestal Desk
Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire
An imbuya burl veneered, gilt and chinoiserie painted pedestal desk, the rounded rectangular top
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Antique Early 19th Century Vietnamese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Chocolate Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Pedestal Desk
H 30.32 in W 66.15 in D 29.93 in
Victorian Chinoiserie Bamboo Desk
Located in Bedford, NY
Made in 1890 this black leather top desk with five drawers and original hardware. Bamboo was send
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Victorian Chinoiserie Bamboo Desk
Victorian Chinoiserie Bamboo Desk
H 30 in W 33 in D 20 in
Chinoiserie Back Lacquered Art Deco Mother of Pearl Inlay Desk, Spain, 1940s
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Chinoiserie back lacquered with mother of pearl inlay desk, Spain, 1940s. - Art Deco style with
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Quality Late Victorian Chinoiserie Bamboo Desk or Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality late Victorian, circa 1900 chinoiserie bamboo desk, dressing or writing table
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Exceptional Italian Inlaid Desk
Located in Bantam, CT
An exceptional 18th century inlaid desk, the front with a writing slide above two drawers and two
Category

Antique 1750s Italian Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Italian Inlaid Desk
Exceptional Italian Inlaid Desk
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 28.5 in
French Antique Chinoiserie Bamboo Table with Lacquered Top
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Antique Chinoiserie Bamboo Table with Lacquered Top
Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

chinoiserie black lacquer writing desk
Located in Athens, GA
design, a floating chinoiserie desk shipping from athens ga 30606 so please message me with your zip code
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Desks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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
H 58 in W 28 in D 19 in
Antique Bamboo Chinoiserie Writing Desk and Matching Chair Set
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted antique bamboo chinoiserie writing desk set with table and chair. The desk top is hand
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Fine Chinoiserie Writing Desk
Located in Danville, CA
Black "Coromandel" Lacquer Campaign style Writing Desk with gold figural decoration on a pair of
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Fine Chinoiserie Writing Desk
Fine Chinoiserie Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 58 in D 28 in
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Tortoise Shell and Brass Writing Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie writing desk By
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Landstrom Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie writing desk By Landstrom
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Tomlinson Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Rosewood and White Lacquer Writing Desk
By Tomlinson
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie writing desk By Tomlinson USA
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Ebonized Council Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinoiserie Ebonized Council Writing Desk, circa 20th century, mahogany, label to inside "Solid
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chinoiserie Ebonized Council Writing Desk
Chinoiserie Ebonized Council Writing Desk
H 32.75 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
Asian Chinese Chinoiserie Carved Writing Desk Secretary
Located in West Hartford, CT
Unusual dark Chinese secretary desk, circa early 20th century, features intricately carved detail
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Chinoiserie Slant Front Writing Desk / Cabinet, Chinese Motif, Slant Front
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinoiserie Slant Front Writing Desk / Cabinet, Chinese Motif A Decorative Slat Front Desk in the
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Sligh Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Kneehole Writing Desk MCM
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Sligh Furniture black lacquered knee hole writing desk featuring Chinoiserie styling with
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Lacquer

Maitland Smith Vintage Chinoiserie Carlton Desk Writing Table Black Lacquer
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent vintage black lacquer chinoiserie Carlton desk by Maitland Smith. Age appropriate wear
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage McGuire Chinoiserie Combed Oak Faux Bamboo-Form Writing Desk
By McGuire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking Vintage Mid-Century Modern Combed Solid Oak Five-Drawer Writing Desk by McGuire. The piece
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Chinoiserie Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chinoiserie writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A chinoiserie writing desk — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 106 variations of the antique or vintage chinoiserie writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a chinoiserie writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chinoiserie writing desk, designed in the Georgian, Louis XV or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made chinoiserie writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Maitland Smith and Baker, Knapp & Tubbs are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chinoiserie Writing Desk?

Prices for a chinoiserie writing desk start at $556 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $3,760.
Questions About Chinoiserie Writing Desk
  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In 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.