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Antique Japanese desk - Showa Period (c. ) #40
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Antique Japanese Writing Desk – Showa Period (c. )
Ref.: AM27040
Dimensions: Length: 96 cm Depth: 66 cm Height: 76 cm
Style: Showa
Materials and techniques: Japanese oak (Quercus spp.), Japanese ash (Fraxinus mandshurica var. japonica), Shorea (Shorea spp.), plywood.
Place of origin: Japan
Epoch: Early Showa
Date of manufacture: Circa Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use.
Original Japanese desk from the Shōwa period, defined by balanced proportions and a sober design, conceived for everyday work. The composition combines a generous worktop with a side drawer unit featuring multiple compartments, offering a practical and well-organized solution without compromising a refined aesthetic.
The combination of oak and Japanese ash provides structural solidity and a rich, expressive grain, while the use of Shorea and plywood reflects the robust construction methods characteristic of mid-20th-century Japanese furniture. Integrated handles and subtle openwork details on the side structure introduce a restrained decorative element, enhancing the piece without disrupting its formal clarity.
A versatile piece, ideal as a desk, worktable, or study table, integrating naturally into contemporary, mid-century, or Japanese-inspired interiors.
Historical Context — Shōwa Period
During the Shōwa period, Japanese furniture evolved toward designs adapted to modern life, incorporating new typologies such as domestic desks and work furniture. Traditional craft techniques were maintained while industrial materials were progressively introduced, resulting in pieces defined by practicality, durability, and formal restraint.
The state of conservation is optimal, except for the characteristic imperfections of any antique produced by the passage of time.
Give a point of originality to your home with a unique piece, which merges with the contemporary style bringing personality to your home. This antique Japanese desk can be combined with any of our armchairs or with our available antique sideboards.
ONE OF A KIND
Additional details:
- Brand: AMARU
- Style: Early Shōwa period
- Style: Showa
- Material: Japanese oak
- Material: Japanese ash
- Material: Shorea
- Material: plywood
- Period: Showa Period (c. )
Specifications
ConditionGoodHeight96 cmWidth66 cmDepth76 cm
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ProfessionalGelida (Barcelona), SpainOn Whoppah since July 2026 • 0 sales