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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
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.55 in W 36.42 in D 20.87 in
Japanese Style Desk Kitsü
By Jonathan Jouan
Located in Timisoara, RO
Kitsü Desk
Kitsu, A Functional Artwork By Jonathan Jouan, Draws Upon The Rich Tapestry Of Japanese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk (attributed) to E W Godwin. The
Category
Antique 1870s Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Japanese Curved Desk Multiple Drawers & Compartments Clean!
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 49 in W 50 in D 27 in
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
Rare Walnut Desk in the Anglo-Japanese Style Designed by Thomas Jeckyll
By Thomas Jeckyll, Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare walnut desk in the Anglo-Japanese style designed by Thomas Jeckyll and made by
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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Giorgio Collection Absolute Presidential Desk Glossy Japanese Tamo Wood
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Desk in moka japanese tamos burl veneer in high gloss polyester with 5 full extension drawers with
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Polyester, Ash
H 29.5 in W 94.5 in D 37.5 in
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Four Drawer Partners Desk and Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved Four Drawer Partners Desk and Chair. Listing includes (1
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Meiji period export hardwood Mt. Fuji dragon carved desk and chair set. Set
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Early 20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 30 in W 39 in D 29 in
Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Desk console, unique Daté Kan stone sculptural design by Okurayama
Materiel: Oak and Daté Kan
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2010s Japanese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
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
H 30 in W 36 in D 20 in
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 Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 51.97 in W 45.67 in D 16.93 in
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
H 38.25 in W 32.5 in D 18 in
Dining Table, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
forged iron
Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan
Each creation is unique
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
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
Set for Writing Desk, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Set for writing desk, Japan 20th century.
Very good conditions.
This artwork is shipped from
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20th Century Japanese More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese four piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. The set includes a pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Desk Sets
Materials
Enamel
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Floral Elements Enamel Inlays & Gilt
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 3.75 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
Located in Chicago, IL
masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware. The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and poem box (tanzaku
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1930s-40s Japanese wabi sabi small writing desk, side table, organic japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Wooden small writing desk with 2 drawers made of fine quality Sugi Cedar, manufactured circa 1930s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Iron
H 27.37 in W 30.91 in D 19.89 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 3.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 3 in W 10 in D 8 in
18th Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk from Nikko To-sho-gu Shrine
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
himself, the founder of Tokugawa Edo Shogunate.
This low writing desk had been used at Nikko Toshogu's
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 7.88 in W 28.35 in D 13.82 in
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
H 3.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in
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
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
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
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
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
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
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
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
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 25.6 in
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
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
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
H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 16.15 in
A 19th Century Black Lacquered and Ormolu-Mounted Bureauplat
By Jacques Dubois
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Jacques Dubois, the tooled red leather writing surface to graduated edge and leaf corner clasps over
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
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
A Carved Japanese Writing Desk and Chair
Located in Austin, TX
A heavily and well carved Japanese export desk and chair.
The desk features two
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
English Bamboo and Lacquer Two Tier Japanned Writing Desk, Early 20th C.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This early 20th century English bamboo writing desk features an embossed leather lined top
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Lacquer
Japanese Antique, Japanese-style writing desk, Early Showa Period(1926-)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique writing desk.
It was made the Early Showa period(1926-).
Made with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14.38 in W 36.03 in D 17.13 in
19th Century Highly Carved Japanese Desk and Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century highly carved Japanese writing desk and chair from the Meiji period, the desk
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Antique, Japanese-style writing desk Early Showa Period(1926-)Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique writing desk.
It was made the Early Showa Period(1926-).
This desk is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut
H 13.39 in W 33.47 in D 23.63 in
Japanese Antique, Writing Desk, Taisho Period’Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old Japanese-style writing desk. It dates back to the Taisho period(1912-1926)
It
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 30.71 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Low Writing Desk, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique low writing desk was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926).
An antique low writing
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Elegant 19th Century Writing Desk with Neo-Japanese Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare and very elegant French 19th century drop-front writing desk in natural wood with neo-Japanese
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Bamboo Japanned Desk or Writing Table, 1800s, England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fine chinoiserie faux tortoiseshell handmade wood and bamboo desk with drawers and leather top. A
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather, Bamboo, Paint
H 37 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Japanese Parquetry Desk, Mid 19th century
Located in San Marino, CA
An unusual Japanese lacquer desk with random geometric parquetry, having two painted cupboard doors
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Black Lacquer & Bamboo Writing Table Brighton Style Desk
Located in Miami, FL
bamboo chinoiserie desk or writing table is quite charming with its gallery of small drawers and bamboo
Category
Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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 Japanese Series Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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
Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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
Chinoiserie Imperial Red English Writing Partners Desk / Library Table, 19th C
Located in Charleston, SC
This Elegant English Chinoiserie Partners Writing Desk / Library Table with Exotic Scenes is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
H 30.5 in W 54 in D 29.5 in
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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.
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 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 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 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.