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Japonisme Furniture

JAPONISME STYLE

In the late 19th and early 20th century, France developed an enduring passion for Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship. Not only did this interpretation of Japanese culture — which became known as Japonisme — infuse fresh energy into French art and design, but it also radically transformed how Europeans, and subsequently the world, would come to understand visual culture. 

Until 1853, Japan had been closely guarded against foreign visitors for over two centuries. However, American Commodore Matthew C. Perry sailed into Japan that year and initiated the first of its treaties with the United States and Europe, thereby opening its borders and giving the West its first-ever look at Japanese design. 

For the next few decades, taken with Japonisme, sophisticated collectors in Paris, New York and elsewhere gorged themselves on lacquered screens, celadon ceramics and netsuke ornaments, along with artworks depicting various aspects of Japanese life. The East Asian country’s influence on Europe, particularly France, contributed to one of the most creatively prosperous periods in history, leaving an imprint on the Impressionist, Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, and inspiring artists like Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh as well as luxury houses such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès. Japonisme emerged at the time when the ornate Renaissance Revival style was the most prominent mode of decorating in Europe, and Japanese aesthetics seemed strikingly modern and elegant in comparison. 

In addition to everyday practical objects from Japan, such as vases, tableware and decorative boxes, Japanese art, especially Japanese woodblock prints by masters of the ukiyo-e school, caught the eye of many artists — particularly those in the Art Nouveau poster community in 1880s Paris. The luscious organic colors associated with traditional Japanese design, motifs like cherry blossoms and carp and the vivid patterns found in woodblock prints, silks and more were adopted and appropriated by painters as well as ceramicists and those working in other fields of the decorative arts. Today, demand for Japanese lacquerware — furniture, trays, writing boxes, screens, incense burners — from the Edo period (1615–1868) and the late 19th century continues to be very strong among collectors.

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Style: Japonisme
Rare and Large Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan
Rare and Large Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan

Rare and Large Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking blue and white vase from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama around 1870s and later became one of the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes. With an impressively large size, this vase was likely made and reserved as a presentation piece for one of the many expositions the studio participated in the early 20th century. It was decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting), in order to achieve the striking dimensional literary landscape known as "Mountain and Water". Being one of the most creative ceramists, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze around 1880s. New colors allowed him to create underglaze designs that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. He even invented his own receipt of cobalt blue to achieve a much brighter yet softer shade, as evident on this vase. To create landscape that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama Taikan...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Covered Jars with Floral Motif Decoration
Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Covered Jars with Floral Motif Decoration

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Covered Jars with Floral Motif Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of antique cloisonne covered jars or urns are unsigned, but originate from Japan from approximately 1900 in a Japanese export style. The pair is done in muted tones and are...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal

Japanese dining table
Japanese dining table

Japanese dining table

Located in Paris, FR

Takanobu Kuramata (1973) Important dining table, 2022, with a rectangular top with rounded edges, carved from rubberwood and mounted on an ovoid Japanese beech trunk. Unique piece,...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Edo Period Japanese Polychrome Ceramic Samurai Figure w/ Fan
Early 19th Century Edo Period Japanese Polychrome Ceramic Samurai Figure w/ Fan

Early 19th Century Edo Period Japanese Polychrome Ceramic Samurai Figure w/ Fan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A finely modeled Japanese ceramic figure depicting a samurai or martial attendant holding a gunbai (war fan), dating to the late Edo period, circa 1820–1860. The figure is rendered ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Clay

Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl, signed Juzan under the base
Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl, signed Juzan under the base

Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl, signed Juzan under the base

Located in Milano, IT

Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl adorned with raised enamels and fine gold details, depicting a vibrant landscape within. Characters and traditional Japanese home...

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Late 19th Century Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Wall Pockets 1910- 1920
Elegant Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Wall Pockets 1910- 1920

Elegant Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Wall Pockets 1910- 1920

Located in Red Lion, PA

This exceptional pair of Japanese hand-painted porcelain wall pockets dates to the early 20th century, circa 1910–1920, a period defined by the international fascination with refined...

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1910s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Japanese Export Imari Porcelain Lidded Bowl
Large Antique Japanese Export Imari Porcelain Lidded Bowl

Large Antique Japanese Export Imari Porcelain Lidded Bowl

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century Imari porcelain lidded serving bowl beautifully hand decorated in traditional blue, red and gold with delicate floral medallions.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Isamu Noguchi 1st Edition Table table. Model 22n. Made in Gifu. Washi & Bambo
Isamu Noguchi 1st Edition Table table. Model 22n. Made in Gifu. Washi & Bambo

Isamu Noguchi 1st Edition Table table. Model 22n. Made in Gifu. Washi & Bambo

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in London, GB

Original shade in washi & bamboo rims Structure in black lacquered metal Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan Series started in 1951 Height: 43 1/2 / Diameter : ...

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1950s American Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Table Side Lamp, Olive Green with Lampshade
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Table Side Lamp, Olive Green with Lampshade

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Table Side Lamp, Olive Green with Lampshade

By Manolo Eirin

Located in Carballo, ES

This table lamp is made of ceramic, by a specialist in traditional pottery, with an exterior vitrified for greater light projection. The lampshade and the bulb are not included, but ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

K. Uyeda Antique Japanese 950 Sterling Silver Mixed Metal Compact
K. Uyeda Antique Japanese 950 Sterling Silver Mixed Metal Compact

K. Uyeda Antique Japanese 950 Sterling Silver Mixed Metal Compact

By K. Uyeda

Located in Atlanta, GA

K. Uyeda shop (Uyeda Shoten, 植田商店) was founded in 1884 by Uyeda Kichigoro (植田吉五郎) and is one of the oldest established Japanese silversmiths that is still in business today. At first...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Quiet Beauty The Japanese Gardens of North America Book
Quiet Beauty The Japanese Gardens of North America Book

Quiet Beauty The Japanese Gardens of North America Book

Located in South Burlington, VT

Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America by Kendall H. Brown, author & David M. Cobb, photographer This extraordinary, award winning 176 page soft cover book details hist...

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20th Century North American Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vase with Cranes by the Villeroy&Boch Manufacture, Mettlach Germany, Circa 1900
Vase with Cranes by the Villeroy&Boch Manufacture, Mettlach Germany, Circa 1900

Vase with Cranes by the Villeroy&Boch Manufacture, Mettlach Germany, Circa 1900

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in PARIS, FR

Model n° 1567 Beautiful Japanese inspired baluster-shaped vase in tinted stoneware. The rich polychrome rotating decoration illustrates cranes in the moonlight, near a lake lined wi...

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Early 1900s German Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Art Deco Famille-Rose Vase with Flower and Dragon Motif, Ca. 1920
Chinese Art Deco Famille-Rose Vase with Flower and Dragon Motif, Ca. 1920

Chinese Art Deco Famille-Rose Vase with Flower and Dragon Motif, Ca. 1920

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Art Deco Famille-Rose Vase with Flower and Dragon Motif, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS Height: 24 inches Diameter: 10 inches

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1920s Chinese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vieillard Bordeaux Service "Grands Oiseaux", Universal exhibition 1878
Vieillard Bordeaux Service "Grands Oiseaux", Universal exhibition 1878

Vieillard Bordeaux Service "Grands Oiseaux", Universal exhibition 1878

By Vieillard Manufacture

Located in Paris, FR

Discover the elegance of this 72-piece tableware set, each piece featuring a refined brown edge. Presented at the 1878 Exposition Universelle, this collection highlights the beauty o...

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1870s French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Faience Oil Lamps, Attributed to Vieillard & Cie
Pair of Faience Oil Lamps, Attributed to Vieillard & Cie

Pair of Faience Oil Lamps, Attributed to Vieillard & Cie

By Jules Viellard

Located in London, GB

These wonderful oil lamps have been attributed to the prestigious ceramic company, Viellard & Cie. The firm was established in 1845 in Bordeaux, France. It was directed by Jules Viel...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large French Japonisme Double Elephant Porcelain Vases in St of E.Liever
Pair of Large French Japonisme Double Elephant Porcelain Vases in St of E.Liever

Pair of Large French Japonisme Double Elephant Porcelain Vases in St of E.Liever

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent pair of Large French Japonisme porcelain vases in the style of Édouard Lièvre, dating to the final decades of the 19th century. These exceptional vases captivate with t...

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19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique sharing box. A Japanese, lacquered Meiji era case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Attractive Meiji period (1867 - 1912) box with a striking...

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1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Japanese stoneware ceramic vase by Hiroaki Taimei Morino
Contemporary Japanese stoneware ceramic vase by Hiroaki Taimei Morino

Contemporary Japanese stoneware ceramic vase by Hiroaki Taimei Morino

By Hiroaki Taimei Morino

Located in Uccle, BE

Morino Taimei (1934), also known as Taimei Hiroaki, draws from his traditional heritage and infuses it with a modern spirit. His father, a respected potter, sent him to study ceramic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Japanese Bamboo Morikago Basket with Chikon Handle Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Bamboo Morikago Basket with Chikon Handle Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Bamboo Morikago Basket with Chikon Handle Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese woven bamboo basket with handle circa late 19th century of the end of Meiji period. The basket was constructed in the form of a morikago. a shallow and open basket with ha...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Moss Green Floral Trompe L’Oeil Handprinted Linen, Schumacher, Kent Garden, 1971
Moss Green Floral Trompe L’Oeil Handprinted Linen, Schumacher, Kent Garden, 1971

Moss Green Floral Trompe L’Oeil Handprinted Linen, Schumacher, Kent Garden, 1971

By Schumacher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Moss green floral Trompe L’Oeil hand printed Linen, Schumacher, Kent Gardens, 1971. English country through the lens of Japonisme chic and an intriguing 1970s moss green color way. T...

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Mid-20th Century American Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Textile, Linen

Dinner plate L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"
Dinner plate L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"

Dinner plate L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"

By Choisy-le-Roi, L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Paris, FR

Presenting the "Grands Oiseaux" plates, an exquisite piece from the renowned Escalier de Cristal, the definitive tableware store of the 19th century. This hand-painted plate delicat...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Small Round Vase with dot painting by Scarlet Pottery
Small Round Vase with dot painting by Scarlet Pottery

Small Round Vase with dot painting by Scarlet Pottery

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a vase made by the Japanese ceramic artist unit "Scarlet Pottery." It is a piece of pottery made using Amakusa pottery stone. Amakusa pottery stone is famous as the raw mater...

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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Bronze Goose Koros, Late 19th Century, Japonisme Style, Japan
Japanese Bronze Goose Koros, Late 19th Century, Japonisme Style, Japan

Japanese Bronze Goose Koros, Late 19th Century, Japonisme Style, Japan

Located in Downingtown, PA

Symbolic Elegance: A Pair of Japanese Bronze Goose Koros, Late 19th Century This captivating pair of Japanese bronze koros, or censers, from the late 19th century, embodies the exqu...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Ashworth Imari Ironstone Platter, Circa 1860
Large Ashworth Imari Ironstone Platter, Circa 1860

Large Ashworth Imari Ironstone Platter, Circa 1860

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Ashworth Imari Ironstone Platter, Circa 1860 A magnificent large Ashworth Imari ironstone platter, circa 1860. Measuring 21.5 inches wide by 16.5 inches high, this substantial example highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and artistry for which Ashworth Bros...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Japonesque Faux Lacquer Painted Glass
Pair of Vintage Japonesque Faux Lacquer Painted Glass

Pair of Vintage Japonesque Faux Lacquer Painted Glass

Located in Lomita, CA

A pair of vintage Japonesque faux lacquer painted glass table lamps mid to third-quarter of the 20th Century and stunning. Of circular section and baluster form, with flared tops, st...

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Mid-20th Century American Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Black Lacquer Ebonized and Inlaid Wood Organic End Tables
Pair of Black Lacquer Ebonized and Inlaid Wood Organic End Tables

Pair of Black Lacquer Ebonized and Inlaid Wood Organic End Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of black lacquer ebonized and inlaid wood organic end tables. Also great as nightstands.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

18th Century, Japanese Edo Period Lacquer & Chain Mail Suit of Samurai Armor
18th Century, Japanese Edo Period Lacquer & Chain Mail Suit of Samurai Armor

18th Century, Japanese Edo Period Lacquer & Chain Mail Suit of Samurai Armor

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese, Edo Period (1603-1868), likely late 18th century. Step into the rich tapestry of Japanese history with this exquisite 18th-century Edo Period Lacquer & Chain Mail Suit of Armor, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends martial craftsmanship with artistic elegance. Crafted during a period of unparalleled cultural refinement, this armor is a testament to the meticulous skill and dedication of Japanese artisans. The Gosuko armor, at the heart of this ensemble, embodies the traditional armor design of the Edo Period. Each meticulously lacquered plate, carefully adorned with ornate motifs, reflects not only the functional sophistication required for battle but also the aesthetic sensibilities intrinsic to Japanese art. The incorporation of chain mail adds a layer of flexibility and mobility, harmonizing the demands of protection with the fluidity required in combat. A crowning glory to this armor is the Kabuto Helmet, an iconic symbol of samurai identity and resilience. Its design not only provides formidable protection but also serves as a canvas for artistic expression. The helmet's form, combined with lacquer embellishments and a crest, creates a striking visual statement, a representation of the wearer's identity and lineage. To complete the ensemble, the armor comes with a brocade fabric, adding a touch of regality to this already magnificent piece. The interplay of textures and colors in the brocade further elevates the visual impact, turning the act of donning this armor into a ceremonial experience. For the discerning collector, this piece is presented in a lacquer armor box, meticulously crafted to safeguard and showcase the historical significance of the armor. The accompanying wood armor display stand serves as a stage, allowing this masterpiece to command attention in any setting, whether it be a private collection, museum exhibit, or a distinguished living space. Owning this 18th-century Japanese Edo Period Lacquer...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

KITA LIVING Wa Bench
KITA LIVING Wa Bench

KITA LIVING Wa Bench

$835Sale Price / item|20% Off

KITA LIVING Wa Bench

Contoured by a delicate structure, Wa Bench takes its name from the Japanese word “harmony”. It characterizes its presence in the balance of soulful forms and refined details. Wa Be...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Japanese rope and bamboo low bench, handwoven, 1970
Midcentury Japanese rope and bamboo low bench, handwoven, 1970

Midcentury Japanese rope and bamboo low bench, handwoven, 1970

By Sir Terence Conran

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Beautiful unique low Japanese rope and bamboo sofa, sold at Conran shop in the 1980s, with the back even more beautiful then the front. Conran is a high end shop. About themselves t...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Steel

Japanese Lacquered Decorated Wall Panels  These 4 very attractive screens
Japanese Lacquered Decorated Wall Panels  These 4 very attractive screens

Japanese Lacquered Decorated Wall Panels These 4 very attractive screens

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Japanese Lacquered Decorated Wall Panels, Screens These 4 very attractive decorated panels in the Shibayama style, probably created for the export market They are lacquered in go...

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1970s Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Antique Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Compotes
Pair of Antique Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Compotes

Pair of Antique Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Compotes

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Chrysanthemum sterling silver compotes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Lobed and shallow bowl with turned-down scalloped rim applied with alternating flowerheads an...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

KOREAN 1880 Joseon Dynasty Writing Table Box In Reddish Patinated Wood & Bronze
KOREAN 1880 Joseon Dynasty Writing Table Box In Reddish Patinated Wood & Bronze

KOREAN 1880 Joseon Dynasty Writing Table Box In Reddish Patinated Wood & Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

A Korean writing box from the Joseon Dynasty. This is a beautiful and very decorative antique Korean writing box made during the period of the Joseon dynasty, circa 1880. This box h...

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1880s Korean Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Aube Side Table in Cherry Wood - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Aube Side Table in Cherry Wood - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise

Aube Side Table in Cherry Wood - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise

By Le Tenon & la Mortaise

Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA

Handcrafted Solid Wood Side Table – Scandinavian Japandi Design Elevate your space with the Aube side table, a versatile and thoughtfully crafted piece that seamlessly blends modern...

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2010s Canadian Japonisme Furniture

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Wood, Cherry

Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase Dragonfly & Cobwebs
Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase Dragonfly & Cobwebs

Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase Dragonfly & Cobwebs

By Dominick & Haff

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase—Dragonfly & Cobwebs This exquisite Dominic & Haff sterling silver cabinet vase is a rare and finely detailed example of Ja...

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19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Kimono Gold Brocade with Flying Cranes
Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Kimono Gold Brocade with Flying Cranes

Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Kimono Gold Brocade with Flying Cranes

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A vintage Mid-Century ivory color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial kimono. One of a kind hand crafted. Fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricat...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Silk

Japanese Bronze Vases Collection of Nine
Japanese Bronze Vases Collection of Nine

Japanese Bronze Vases Collection of Nine

Located in Atlanta, GA

Collection of Nine Japanese Bronze Vases, Japan, at least circa 1950s, some much earlier. The largest vase measures 11"H x 3.5"W. The smallest vase measures 5.25"H x 3"W. They retain...

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1950s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Indigo Boro Futon Cover, Antique Textile Wall Panel, 1930
Japanese Indigo Boro Futon Cover, Antique Textile Wall Panel, 1930

Japanese Indigo Boro Futon Cover, Antique Textile Wall Panel, 1930

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare perfect antique collection Japanese Indigo Boro Futon cover : also to use. The rare antique boros are now valued as pieces of art, therefore they are...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner. Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece. Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Gojunoto Japanese Metal Pagoda
Gojunoto Japanese Metal Pagoda

Gojunoto Japanese Metal Pagoda

Located in Vienna, AT

Five-story Japanese pagoda "Gojūnotō" made of painted patinated metal.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

Large Japanese Celadon Blue-and-White Charger with Landscape and Calligraphy
Large Japanese Celadon Blue-and-White Charger with Landscape and Calligraphy

Large Japanese Celadon Blue-and-White Charger with Landscape and Calligraphy

Located in Lomita, CA

This is an impressive Pan-Asian 16-inch charger that combines the soft luminosity of celadon glaze with a classic blue-and-white landscape rendered in the tradition of East Asian lit...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic, Celadon

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style This table lamp is executed in brass and Fabric. It comes with two E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb soc...

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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Brass, Metal

Japanese Maki Style Black Lacquer Effect Resin Two Trays  Gold Painted Cranes
Japanese Maki Style Black Lacquer Effect Resin Two Trays  Gold Painted Cranes

Japanese Maki Style Black Lacquer Effect Resin Two Trays Gold Painted Cranes

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. Unusual and refined pa...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Resin

Antique kimono textile art " Kobachi ~Coral Collection~ II" by ikasu Japan
Antique kimono textile art " Kobachi ~Coral Collection~ II" by ikasu Japan

Antique kimono textile art " Kobachi ~Coral Collection~ II" by ikasu Japan

By Kimono ikasu, Lena Okamoto

Located in Setagaya City, JP

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Silk, Wood, Fabric, Textile, String, Thread, Yarn, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique jubako (stack boxes) with five tiers in an elongated octagon shape circa 19th century (end of Edo or beginning of Meiji period). jubako was traditionally used to store and...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Tiffany & Co. Ormulu Bronze Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock Garniture
Tiffany & Co. Ormulu Bronze Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock Garniture

Tiffany & Co. Ormulu Bronze Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock Garniture

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Guaynabo, PR

Tiffany's clock case with enamel roman numbers and bronze snake dials. At the top, the clock is adorned with an Indian palace gallery and dome that has a crane finial over it and dragon head legs. The rectangular clock...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Japonisme furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Japonisme furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Japonisme furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Tiffany & Co., Gökhan Eryaman, İsmail Dağlı, and Makuzu Kozan. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $29 and tops out at $185,360 while the average work can sell for $2,527.