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Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
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
H 29.73 in W 41.74 in D 25.99 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
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.55 in W 36.42 in D 20.87 in
19th Century English Queen Anne Writing Desk Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned
Located in Hyattsville, MD
19th Century English Queen Anne Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Desk, No key. Draw is working smoothly. Produced in England or North America, but the exact origin is unknown to us.
W 35.5...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Paint
H 29.25 in W 35.5 in D 23 in
bbpr ultrarare writing desk early
By Studio BBPR
Located in Medesano, IT
the BBPR Studio is celebrated for. The design also incorporates a distinctive Japanese intellectual
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Japanese lacquered box hinged to open to an adjustable fabric-inset writing surface, inset in a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass Medulu
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Beauty desk with simple lines and sophisticated
details. Vivian is ideal for intimate environments such
as a boutique-hotel or a private residence.
A brass box contains two jewel box...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 51.97 in W 45.67 in D 16.93 in
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
Collinson & Lock, Attri to E W Godwin, A Fine Quality Rosewood Writing Table
By Edward William Godwin, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock. Attributed to E W Godwin. An exceptional quality rosewood writing table with
Category
Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 29 in W 42.25 in D 21 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved 4 Drawer Partners Desk and Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon carved 4 drawer partners desk and chair. Set includes (1
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique Writing Table by Beurdeley After a Model by Adam Weisweiler
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Antique writing table by Beurdeley after a model by Adam Weisweiler
French, c. 1880
Height 74cm
Category
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Ormolu
Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
folded a few times according to an antique Japanese technique, transforms into complex and delicate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.53 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in
Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
folded a few times according to an antique Japanese technique, transforms into complex and delicate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 36.62 in
Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
antique Japanese technique, transforms into complex and delicate figures of innate fascination and beauty
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
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
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
“Japanese Series” Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1960
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful Dutch design desk from the highly wanted Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in
The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
Located in São Paulo, SP
, seamlessly blending functionality and elegance. The wood's ebonization is achieved through the Japanese
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 30 in W 39 in D 29 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
Desk Console, Unique Daté Kan Stone Sculptural Design by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
stone
Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan
Each creation is unique and
Category
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
Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
.
Japanese Modern : Isamu Kenmochi Retrospective, Kokusho, 2004, similar model p.143
Ph. Dario Borruto
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite in stature with three slides over two drawers. Probably originally had a superstructure because there are visible patches where something would have been attached. It might al...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
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
Cavalletto Table Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1970s
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare project by the Japanese architect and designer Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina.
Metal base, top
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Wicker and Oak Library Table by Heywood Wakefield With Original Label
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
, and stretcher. This wicker table drew on the Aesthetic Movement and Japanese influences; simpler
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Nara Tobacco Desk
By Galimberti Nino
Located in Milan, IT
This desk was inspired by traits of Art Deco and architecture typical of the Japanese city of Nara
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on Charlotte Perriand's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
many other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Available in matte or glossy.
Japanese
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
many other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
American walnut. Bent sheet and tubular steel frame available in smooth powder-coated Japanese red, deep
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Steel, Metal
H 28.75 in W 49.25 in D 23.5 in
Mexique High Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Cavalletto Desk by Kazuhide Takahama for Myc-Gavina, 1970
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cavalletto desk designed in 1970 by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama for MYC-Gavina. Rare model
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense creative effervescence in the life of the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Intersekt Desk
Located in Dubai, AE
Drawing inspiration from Japanese minimalism, the Intersekt collection elevates its design with a
Category
2010s Emirian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Limestone
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, is swathed in premium Japanese denim, in a limited edition that elevates its unconventional spirit
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Mid Century Modern Table Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in local materials, and in the living areas of the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 11.03 in Dm 40.16 in
French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
writing surface (Maison Jansen).
Maison Jansen was a Paris-based interior decoration office founded in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on Charlotte Perriand's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense creative effervescence in the life of the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand became a design consultant to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
comfort, is swathed in premium Japanese denim, in a limited edition that elevates its unconventional
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense creative effervescence in the life of the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Pagodic Desk
Located in DE MEERN, UT
The style of this standing desk is a mix between Japanese pagodas and modern skyscrapers.
It is an
Category
2010s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Bamboo, Padouk, Purpleheart, Teak
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40s with a top produced in local
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese-inspired projects of the 1940s, with tops or woven trays made with local materials, to the living
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese-inspired projects of the 1940s, with tops or woven trays made with local materials, to the living
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Furniture Factory
Located in Hägersten, SE
identity. He also found inspiration in ethnic arts & crafts, lithography and Japanese wooden carvings
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 13.39 in W 64.97 in D 50.4 in
Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 13.39 in W 64.97 in D 50.4 in
Senufo Desk by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Sugi Ban" an ancient Japanese technique where the objects are burned to protect the wood from
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
many other projects by Charlotte Perriand. For example, in Japan in the 40’s with a top produced in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02 Clark Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
pieces offer that unusual quality. Here we also see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 27.96 in W 48.23 in D 32.49 in
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Writing Japan For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing Japan for your home. Each writing Japan for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and lacquer. There are 69 variations of the antique or vintage writing Japan you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer writing Japan, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A writing Japan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one writing Japan that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Isamu Kenmochi produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Writing Japan?
Prices for a writing Japan start at $263 and top out at $70,300 with the average selling for $3,600.
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