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Place of Origin: East Asian
Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This five-drawer writing desk from the early 20th century has a timeless simplicity, designed with clean-lines and an even, black lacquer finish. Crafted of northern elm (yumu), the ...
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Early 20th Century Minimalist East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Coast Table by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The coast table can be use...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Shanghai Deco Chinese Reeded Leg Dining Table, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1920-30s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeati...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Vintage Tenjin-style Desk, Early Showa Period '1926-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage tenjin-style desk was crafted in the Early Showa Period '1926-'.
This Tenjin Desk, crafted in the early Showa period, is inspired by "Tenjin," the deity of learning in ...
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Mid-20th Century Showa East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood
Red Lacquer Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer desk with three drawers with pierce carvings motif.
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1920s Ming Vintage East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Export Bamboo Fretwork Library Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Chinese bamboo library table. Amazing Chinese export center or library table featuring intricate bamboo open fretwork on the aprons. ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Rustic Console Table
Located in New York, NY
19th century rustic console table. Antique rustic three drawer console table. Chinese Elm wood with three drawers set on tapered legs term...
Category
1890s Qing Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
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, lacquered hardwood. An enchanting array of intricate carvings, including high-relief ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Asian Teak Hand Carved Drop Front Compartmentalized Desk Style of George Zee
By George Zee and Co
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Asian teak hand carved drop slant front desk with interior compartmentalized cubby storage in the style of George Zee and Co. of China. This amazing piece is in fabulous condition. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century.
This phenomenal drop front desk is made with superior craftsmanship and materials and is in exceptional original condition. Comprised of teak that has been carved on the drop front and the drawer faces with an incredible plum blossom and bird motif. The drop front is slanted above three rows of drawers. The top row having two drawers and the lower two a single full width drawer. All with recessed carved handles. Inside the drop front, besides the work surface, there is a removable cubby compartmentalized storage including a small drawer. This is made in the style of renowned Chinese furniture maker George Zee and Co. who made high quality teak and camphor wood furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century campaign chest with seven drawers handcrafted in camphor wood and featuring a pullout desk with nooks, drawers and a leather writi...
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19th Century British Colonial Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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 includes (1) chair, (1) desk, Mt. Fuji and dragon carvings, ball and claw feet, scale car...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Console Table
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese console table. Three drawer thin console table elegant refined lines with ring pull handles. Detailed arch apron top of legs ta...
Category
1890s Qing Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Waterfall Style Vintage Desk with Unique Drawer Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese waterfall desk with five drawers, opium mat top and rustic character. Emanating a blend of exotic allure and sophisticated craftsmanship, this vintage Chinese opium...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Studio Buzao, Null Writing Desk Hot Pink Edition, Laminated Glass
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Null collection, which was officially launched in Design Shanghai 2019, has launched a new series of artworks in Design Shanghai from November 26-29 in 2020. Here, it will be giv...
Category
2010s East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
19th C China Trade Roll Top Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Charleston, SC
A early-19th century Asian hardwood lap desk on stand. A similar one is pictured in "The Decorative Arts of The China Trade," page 248. The stand is a replacement made from pearwood.
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A rare mid 18th Century Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand circa 1750
Located in Reepham, GB
A Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand with toilet glass, decorated with an unusual polychrome flower design. Made in China circa 1750, the decor...
Category
18th Century Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rattan over Wood Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period rattan over wood waterfall style desk from the 19th century, with three drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this waterfall side desk captures our attention with its sleek lines and rattan finish. Showcasing a top flowing seamlessly into the side supports, the desk presents three rattan drawers in the front. With its rustic presence and clean silhouette, this 19th century Chinese waterfall...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Geometry Study Desk By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
designed as a nod to bauhaus architecture, this study table is bold on its geometries yet intricate at the same time. crafted in solid Ash, the tabletop is adorned with two built-in ...
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2010s Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Antique Lacquered Wooden Desk with Four Drawers and Curling Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 20th century, with four drawers, carved curling scrolls, horse-hoof legs and custom black and red lacquer. Created in...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Anglo-Japanese East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
BC Desk by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
BC Desk by DAaZ
Dimensions: D 50 x W 155 x H 74 cm.
Materials: Albizzia wood, Ink stone.
DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and re...
Category
2010s Post-Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquer desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers and brass hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20...
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Dining Table 'NIAN' Made of Concrete and Steel (200cm)
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'NIAN' is a dining table
by Bentu Design
Tabletop: concrete
Table base: powder coated steel
4 sizes available:
- Small: 180 x 80 cm (H 74cm)
- Medium: 200 x 80 cm (H 74cm)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Vintage Elm Desk with Three Drawers, Iron Hardware and Swirling Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese elmwood desk from the mid-20th century, with three drawers and petite swirling scrolls. Born in China during the midcentury period, this...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Desk by kar
Dimensions: W 168 x D 56 x H 75 cm
Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells and animal bones for divination. Taking China's oldestscript as its creative source, kar presents a new collection of furniture,"Oracle", which consists of a chair, a desk, a bench, a shelf, and a screen.The symbolic form of the ancient script...
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2010s Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Sahara Desk by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Sahara Desk by DAaZ
Dimensions: D 75 x W 180 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Albizzia wood.
DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and revel in ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 20th century, this long table has a Minimalist appeal, with clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish. The walnut table exemplifies Classic Chinese furniture desig...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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 Chinoiserie East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over lifting lid, the fall front with molded raised panel door...
Category
1790s Campaign Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare mid 18th century Chinese Export lacquer bureau on stand. Probably made in Canton specifically for the export trade to meet the demands of the European market. Beautifully decorated throughout with gilded decorations on a black lacquer background. The writing section is fitted with double serpentine fronted drawers and pigeon holes - all profusely decorated with sprigs of flowers, foliage and butterflies. The apron frieze contains three working drawers, the central drawer arcaded. With a small pull out pen drawers...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Carved Frieze and Two Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century with two carved drawers and fretwork motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite wooden desk features a rectangular two-toned top with central board, overhanging two drawers carved with scrolls and traditional foliage patterns. They open thanks to a bail handle on a radiating brass plate. These drawers are flanked with delicate fretwork spandrels adorned with scrolling foliage echoed from the drawers. The desk is raised on four straight, slightly splaying legs connected to the drawers thanks to additional fretwork completing the ensemble beautifully. The sides are strengthened with stretchers while the back is carved with faux drawers in a manner similar to the front. The desk will therefore be able to float in a room! With its elegant lines and skillfully carved décor, this Chinese Qing Dynasty desk...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Coast Table Square by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Handcrafted using traditio...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Chinoiserie Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie table, probably Chinese export, circa late 19th century. This was probably originally intended as a sewing table, but it i...
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Two-Drawer Desk with Bronze Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century with two drawers, horse hoof legs, carved spandrels and butterfly bronze hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this wooden desk features a rectangular top with central board, sitting above two drawers fitted with bronze butterfly hardware. The desk is raised on four straight legs adorned with horse hoof extremities and linear carved spandrels present on all sides. We review all of our pieces and address issues we may find before they leave for your home; however, this is an antique piece, and as such it will keep its character and some imperfections, which is the quintessence of antique and vintage furniture...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Organic Design, Natural Beige Working Desk in MDF Frame, with drawer by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Lifting desk by kar
Dimensions: W 120 x D 45 x H 75 cm
Materials: MDF Frame
Available in black.
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repet...
Category
2010s Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite elmwood desk charms with its unusual blend of east and west styles. Made in Northern China, the desk dates to the late 19th century, a period that saw great cultural exch...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of northern elmwood in China's Shanxi province, this early 19th-century altar table was once used to display an ancestral shrine in a provinci...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Contemporary Matte Finish Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Desk Matte FInish by kar
Dimensions: W 168 x D 56 x H 75 cm
Materials: Ash Wood, Matte.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortois...
Category
2010s Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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 stone
Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan
Each creation ...
Category
2010s Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone
Lovely Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Writing Table with Original Stool Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning small Chinese Chinoiserie hand painted and lacquered writing table with black leather writing surface and matching stool.
This is ...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
"Phantom Table" Polished Brass Console Table Entry Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This drip-cloth shape console table is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days.
Since graduating with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Layered Steel Desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Located in Geneve, CH
Layered steel desk by Hyungshin Hwang
Dimensions: D 230 x W 110 x H 75 cm
Materials: stainless steel
Layered Series is the main theme and concept of work of Hwang, who continues...
Category
2010s Post-Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Shanxi Province Long Elm Calligraphy Table with Carved Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Shanxi Province Long Elm Calligraphy Table With Carved Legs
Introducing our Antique Handcrafted Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy Table - a ...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm, Lacquer, Paint
A George IV Chinese Amboyna Desk
Located in Conwy, GB
The shaped cornice above a fitted bureau-bookcase enclosed behind solid doors, the central desk drawer has a ratcheted writing slope and is flanked by thr...
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Early 19th Century Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Amboyna
1850s Chinese Lacquered Style Secretaire with Decoration of Traditional Scenes
Located in Marbella, ES
Impressive antique secretary of Chinese origin, with a vibrant red lacquer finish and richly ornamental gold details. Its structure with curved and robust lines gives it a unique cha...
Category
19th Century Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Circa 1780 Chinese Export Solid Camphor Wood Campaign Roll-Top Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese export solid camphor wood campaign bureau à cylindre or roll-top desk, circa 1780. An extremely rare example - entirely of beautifully figured camphor wood which has mellowed...
Category
1780s Campaign Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1960's Anglo Chinese Bamboo Parquet Hardwood Campaign Desk
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous stained bamboo and hardwood campaign desk with five drawers. Finely detailed parquet work on top, sides and back of desk. Solid brass curved handles. Brass sabot detail to c...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinese Qing Style Elm Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Chinese export writing table or desk made in the Qing style. Constructed from elm with rich grain patterns having mortise and tenon joinery. The...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Dining Table 'Nian' Made of Terrazzo and Steel
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'NIAN' is a dining (terrazzo version)
by Bentu design
Tabletop: White terrazzo
Table base: Powder-coated steel
Bentu Design's furniture derives its uniqueness from the simplicity ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Burlwood Top, Drawers and Cracked Ice Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century, with burlwood inset top, five drawers and cracked ice base. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this wooden desk features a burlwood two-panel inset top sitting above five burl drawers fitted with teardrop pulls. Raised on four straight legs securing a cracked ice fretwork shelf...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood knee hole desk, having wonderful classical Chinese hand carving of two Dragons above two cupboards and a drawer, two frieze drawers ...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Lacquered Chinese Calligrapher's Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This calligraphy table, like all the highest quality pieces of Chinese furniture, follows the timeless principles of Chinese architectural design and construction techniques. It has ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Coast Table by Sun at Six, Nude, Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The coast table can be use...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Stone Shadow Desk by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
Stone Shadow Desk by DAaZ
Dimensions: D 75 x W 257.5 x H 67.5 cm.
Materials: Ash wood.
DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and reve...
Category
2010s Post-Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionlal and very rare Qianlong period Chinese export Bureur, Constructed in Hauli and Huanghuali wood in China during the first half of the 18th century for a wealthy English...
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Mid-18th Century George II Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Padouk
Chinese Splayed Leg Cypress Table, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Though crafted in the mid-19th century, this three drawer center table embodies the style of farmhouse modern with clean lines and the natural warmth of cypress timbers. Constructed ...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cypress
Coast Table Square by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The coast table can be use...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique China Trade Desk
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Antique China Trade desk
A fine China Trade desk in padouk with well-carved ebony hairy paw feet and ebony and bone inlay; recessed military handles ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Padouk
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