Japonisme Seating
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.
Find a collection of antique Japonisme furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Style: Japonisme
KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Mist - Caramel
Located in Bomonti, TR
Inspired by the sculptural forms, Frame Lounge Chair is a seating piece with a wider and lower design that presents a cocoon feeling to the person who sinks into it.
With the idea of creating a cozy chair that ensures freedom to the body, it presents a great comfort thanks to its generous size. Hence, you can sit for longer periods of time and enjoy it both indoors and outdoors. In the meantime, it has a well-thought armrest that you can work or eat by putting your laptop or bowl on it.
Frame Lounge Chair is made from oak-veneer plywood which is a robust material.
It is flatpack; the parts gently join each other with just six screws and no need for glue.
The wooden pieces are obtained from sustainable forests, and coated with natural lacquer that provides durability and feel to the material.
Features
Flat pack
Easy to assemble
Materials Info:
Armrest and Skeleton: Oak veneer birch plywood
Legs: Solid oak wood
Seat and Backrest: Natural canvas fabric
Finish: Mist coloured natural oil
Designer
Gökhan Eryaman & İsmail Dağlı
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak, Plywood
KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Charcoal Black
Located in Bomonti, TR
Inspired by the sculptural forms, Frame Lounge Chair is a seating piece with a wider and lower design that presents a cocoon feeling to the person who sinks into it.
With the idea of...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak, Plywood
Bamboo Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a bamboo chair designed by Ubunji Kidokoro, who was enrolled in Mitsukoshi Furniture Design Office in 1937.
In 1937, Ubunji Kidokoro was enr...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Seating
Materials
Bamboo
KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Chocolate - Bone White
Located in Bomonti, TR
Inspired by the sculptural forms, Frame Lounge Chair is a seating piece with a wider and lower design that presents a cocoon feeling to the person who sinks into it.
With the idea of...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Low Japanese Stool with Gold Leaf Accents
Located in San Diego, CA
1950s solid black lacquer wood and gold leaf accents low stool/table, stamped made in Japan solid construction with a polished finish that shows natural wear age soft scratches, a co...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Chocolate - Caramel
Located in Bomonti, TR
Inspired by the sculptural forms, Frame Lounge Chair is a seating piece with a wider and lower design that presents a cocoon feeling to the person who sinks into it.
With the idea of...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak, Plywood
Japanese antique pine stool 1800, handcrafted unique
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Japanese pine stool. Lots of patina, it's a true beauty of minimal craftsmanship. Lightweight and easy to move. A true eye catcher in any interior.
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Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Seating
Materials
Pine
Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko Stacking Vintage Stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Designed by Isamu Kenmochi and produced by Akita Mokko, this stool is considered one of the icons of Japanese modern design. Kenmochi is known for his works that blend traditional J...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko Stacking Vintage Stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Designed by Isamu Kenmochi and produced by Akita Mokko, this stool is considered one of the icons of Japanese modern design. Kenmochi is known for his works that blend traditional J...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
KITA LIVING Wa Bench
Located in Bomonti, TR
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Oak
Ratan Stool by Isamu Kenmochi , 2022, Y･M･K-NAGAOKA
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This is the smallest of Isamu Kenmochi's Ratan stools. It is just the right size for small children.
The cushion is fixed so it will not fall off.
This is...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Seating
Materials
Rattan
KITA LIVING Daybed
Located in Bomonti, TR
Born in a monumental serenity, Daybed is a piece of furniture that blends comfort and pure geometry. Characterized by structural appearance, it is a balance of horizontal and vertica...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Oak
KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Mist - Brown
Located in Bomonti, TR
Inspired by the sculptural forms, Frame Lounge Chair is a seating piece with a wider and lower design that presents a cocoon feeling to the person who sinks into it.
With the idea of...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak, Plywood
Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen ebony stool
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Utopia
Stool made of Copper base and Ebony wood.
Artist Statement
Growing up, I was often taken to art museums. I did not dislike putting myself in an unusual space and stand...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Seating
Materials
Copper
Set of 6 Chairs in the Japandi Brutalist Style
Located in Beerse, VAN
Set of six chairs in the minimalist Japandi style. Simplicity, natural materials and traditional techniques are the main components here.
The chairs are made of solid oak with a dar...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Japonisme Seating
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Shop Stool Meiji Period
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 20th Century Meiji period Japanese shop keepers stool, crafted with a cut out for storage. A very nice architectural form that blends in with any interior. The wood has a soft ...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Chocolate - Brown
Located in Bomonti, TR
Inspired by the sculptural forms, Frame Lounge Chair is a seating piece with a wider and lower design that presents a cocoon feeling to the person who sinks into it.
With the idea of...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak, Plywood
A Fumidai stool - Japan - 1920
By Sori Yanagi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Ce tabouret en bois de paulownia (kiri) incarne l'esthétique sobre et épurée du mouvement Mingei tel que défini par Sōetsu Yanagi dans son ouvrage "L’Idée du Mingei" (1933). Il reflè...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Japanese rope bamboo sofa , 1970s
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...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Seating
Materials
Steel
Woven Cane Bamboo Lounge Chair Yuzuru Yamakawa C, 261 Yamakawa Rattan
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A beautiful organic woven cane chair with a frame made of Bamboo.
Designed by Yuzuru Yamakawa for Yamkawa rattan.
1st version from the 80ties.
The bamboo cane chair...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Charles K Orange Chair
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
A contemporary rendition of a timeless classic, this exquisite chair adds an exceptional accent to a modern dining room when displayed in a series around one of K3's exclusive table ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Oriental Carved Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A beautiful 19th century Japanese sofa, having carved classical oriental foliate, floral decoration, with mythical dragons to the arms and raised on scrolling cabriole legs.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Seating
Materials
Softwood
Rattan Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi , 2022, Y･M･K-NAGAOKA
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This is a custom-made model, exclusive to CASA DE, produced by YMK Nagaoka (formerly Yamakawa Rattan), which has been manufacturing rattan furniture since the 1950s. The supple curve...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Seating
Materials
Rattan
Cassandre Armchair
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This armchair exudes elegant sophistication, particularly when arranged as a pair and complemented by the Michelle Pouf to create a harmonious living room nook. The matte-black steel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Anne Yellow Armchair
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
An exceptional work of craftsmanship by wood and textile artisans, this plush armchair is a charming addition to refined modern interiors. Hand-carved from solid beech and finished i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Cassandre Green Bench
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
A beautiful complement to one of K3's extraordinary bed designs, this bench exudes a sense of timeless refinement. The matte-black lacquered plywood structure is softly padded with m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very dramatic 19th century Japanese carved armchair. Depicting mythical dragons to the arms and back, amongst clouds. Raised on carved cabriole legs.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Seating
Materials
Softwood
Louis Blue Armchair
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This armchair has a sumptuous design, upholstered with an eclectic combination of four distinct satin fabrics, making it a charming statement piece for modern living spaces. The soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Charles K Black and White Armchair
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
Defined by its intriguing modern flair, this armchair is upholstered in the double-faced Kaede fabric, featuring a dynamic black and white pattern with feather motifs. It is the perf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Charles K Daybed
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
A sophisticated and clean design, this lounge chair is upholstered with a striped velvet jacquard fabric, offering an elegant centrepiece for modern living spaces. Resting on a matte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Japanese Chairs attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880, set of 4
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb set of 4 Japanese chairs.
Carved and inlaid wood.
Backrest pediments decorated with vegetal friezes marquetry.
Feet in the shape of animal claw paws, ...
Category
1880s French Antique Japonisme Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Japanese Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very dramatic late 19th century Japanese carved softwood armchair. Having mythical dragons entwined to the backrest and arms, raised on carved cab...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Seating
Materials
Softwood
Large Pair of 19th Century Oriental Armchairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive large pair of Japanese carved softwood armchairs, each depicting carved exotic flowers and foliage.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Seating
Materials
Softwood
Pair of Oriental Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish pair of late 19th century Japanese side chairs, each with wonderful carved leaves and orchids to the backs and legs.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Seating
Materials
Softwood
KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Mist - Bone White
Located in Bomonti, TR
Inspired by the sculptural forms, Frame Lounge Chair is a seating piece with a wider and lower design that presents a cocoon feeling to the person who sinks into it.
With the idea of creating a cozy chair that ensures freedom to the body, it presents a great comfort thanks to its generous size. Hence, you can sit for longer periods of time and enjoy it both indoors and outdoors. In the meantime, it has a well-thought armrest that you can work or eat by putting your laptop or bowl on it.
Frame Lounge Chair is made from oak-veneer plywood which is a robust material.
It is flatpack; the parts gently join each other with just six screws and no need for glue.
The wooden pieces are obtained from sustainable forests, and coated with natural lacquer that provides durability and feel to the material.
Features
Flat pack
Easy to assemble
Materials Info:
Armrest and Skeleton: Oak veneer birch plywood
Legs: Solid oak wood
Seat and Backrest: Natural canvas fabric
Finish: Mist coloured natural oil
Designer
Gökhan Eryaman & İsmail Dağlı
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak, Plywood
Footrest Peonia 157
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard cube pouf, seat in vibrant pink and orange tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The sides of the pouf are designed with a chic patt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Fabric
Frame Cushion Rectangular
Located in Bomonti, TR
Frame Cushion Rectangular is a seating pad characterized by a simple geometric form.
It presents a comfortable experience by creating a pouf-like feeling for those who sit on it. Th...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Polyester
KITA LIVING Frame Chair Rectangular - Oak Mist
Located in Bomonti, TR
Characterized by rectangular forms, Frame Chair is an expression of comfort and well-balanced geometry. The confident relationship between skeleton, seat and backrest figures its pre...
Category
2010s Asian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak, Plywood
KITA LIVING Frame Chair Elliptical - Oak Chocolate
Located in Bomonti, TR
Characterized by elliptical forms, Frame Chair is an expression of comfort and well-balanced geometry. The confident relationship between skeleton, seat and backrest figures its pres...
Category
2010s Asian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak, Plywood
KITA LIVING Wa Stool
Located in Bomonti, TR
Wa Stool
Contoured by a lyrical structure, Wa Stool takes its name from the Japanese word “harmony”. It characterizes its presence in the balance of soulful forms and delicate detail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Oak
KITA LIVING Frame Chair Elliptical - Oak Black
Located in Bomonti, TR
Characterized by elliptical forms, Frame Chair is an expression of comfort and well-balanced geometry. The confident relationship between skeleton, seat and backrest figures its pres...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak, Plywood
KITA LIVING Frame Chair Elliptical - Oak Mist
Located in Bomonti, TR
Characterized by elliptical forms, Frame Chair is an expression of comfort and well-balanced geometry. The confident relationship between skeleton, seat and backrest figures its pres...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak, Plywood
U Stool Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Contemporary Japanese style chair. Rather sculpture than chair. Made of rusted steel, ceramic, and wood. Base is steel. Seat is ceramic. Arm pane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Seating
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , 2022, Y･M･K-NAGAOKA
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This lounge chair was introduced by Isamu Kenmochi Design Laboratory in 1960. It was designed for installation at the Otone Country Club in Japan. It is a rare piece among Isamu Kenm...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Seating
Materials
Rattan
Frame Cushion Elliptical
Located in Bomonti, TR
Frame Cushion Elliptical is a seating pad characterized by a simple geometric form.
It presents a comfortable experience by creating a pouf-like feeling for those who sit on it. Thi...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Seating
Materials
Polyester
KITA LIVING Frame Chair Rectangular - Oak Black
Located in Bomonti, TR
Characterized by rectangular forms, Frame Chair is an expression of comfort and well-balanced geometry. The confident relationship between skeleton, seat and backrest figures its pre...
Category
2010s Asian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak, Plywood
Set of 4 important Asian armchairs with Bats and Cranes, Indochina, Circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb set of 4 important Asian armchairs in carved Chinese mahogany wood (toona sinensis).
Carved with plant and animal motifs: 3 sculpted bats (symbols of good fortune, happiness ...
Category
1880s Vietnamese Antique Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Paco Black Bench
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
A chic accent piece for modern interiors, this exquisite bench exudes timeless charm, upholstered with the elegant satin Kogo fabric embroidered with golden monograms. Resting on a m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Footrest Azami 157
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard cube pouf, seat in vibrant pink and green tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The different patterns on the sides of the pouf are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Fabric
Footrest Doubustu Gara 148
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a flame retardent velvet cube pouf, seat in natural brown and gold tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The patterns on the pouf are designed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Fabric
Anne Red Armchair
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
Showcasing extraordinary craftsmanship, this armchair serves as a bold and striking accent for any interior. The structure is meticulously hand-carved from solid beech and upholstere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Camille Black and White Bench
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
Reminiscent of an artistic collage inspired by Japanese aesthetics, this bench is upholstered in the unique Hanatsugi-Sakura jacquard fabric, featuring an extraordinary patchwork wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Wood
Footrest Kori 160
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard cube pouf, seat in black and gold tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The different patterns on the sides of the pouf are beautifu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Fabric
Footrest Pivoine 121
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a pouf, cube seat in a natural cream colour with gold detailing made with jacquard fabrics. The different patterns on the sides of the pouf are beautifully designed with smal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Fabric
Footrest Hanatsugi 160
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This jacquard cube pouf, seat in contrasting black and ivory tones is made with metallic, lurex threads and a Kintsugi pattern. The pouf is beautifully designed with small floral pat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Fabric
Footrest Kori 150
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard cube pouf, seat in blue, green, and gold tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The different patterns on the sides of the pouf are b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Fabric
Footrest Hanatsugi 121
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This jacquard cube pouf, seat in natural cream and green tones is made with metallic, lurex threads and a Kintsugi pattern. The pouf is beautifully designed with small floral pattern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Fabric
Footrest Warabi 148
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard cube pouf, seat in natural green and orange tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The patterns on the pouf include rich 3D green lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Materials
Fabric
Japonisme seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Japonisme seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Japonisme seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Gökhan Eryaman, İsmail Dağlı, Akiko Ken Made, and Isamu Kenmochi. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $375 and tops out at $14,000 while the average work can sell for $921.