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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 Large "SAN -JU" Uchiwa Light Fixture by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare, large 30 fan Uchiwa "SAN -JU" pendant light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s. Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulb. Adjustable in the height. Restored.
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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Rare "Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Hana II" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans. Can be vertically extended an...
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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Bamboo, Paper

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

Materials

Resin

Verdigris Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture / Vase, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Verdigris Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture / Vase, 20th Century.
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20th Century Unknown Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Japanese Style Raku Running Glaze Vases
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Japanese inspired decorative raku vases designed and handmade by Danish ceramic artist in the late 20th century. Shiny coral red, mauve gray and white crackle running glaze c...
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Late 20th Century Danish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Large 19th Century French Blue & White Japon Platter Creil Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century French Blue & White Japon Platter signed Creil Montereau. 13 inches diameter. This service is exposed in Giverny Claude Monet's house.
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1880s French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Rare "Hana I" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s NEW PRICE
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare, large "Uchiwa" pendant lamp mod. "Hana I" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans. Can be vertically extended and dismantled. T...
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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Paper, Cotton

Rare "Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Hana II" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans. Can be vertically...
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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Vase
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Sculpture or Vase of a Koi Fish. Overall good condition, Few spots of patina visible from age and use. Late 20th Century. Felt on bottom
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Ikebana Iron Vase, Japan, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Japanese Ikebana Iron Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Hand Painted, 4 Panel Folding Screen with Crane Birds, Room Divider
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Hand Painted, 4 Panel Folding Screen with Crane Birds, Room Divider
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1970s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Ashworth Imari Ironstone Platter, Circa 1860
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

KITA LIVING x İLAERG. Ikebana Vase
Located in Bomonti, TR
Attributed to the centuries-old Japanese art of arranging flowers, Ikebana Vase is created with İlayda Ergün, a ceramic artist based in Istanbul, yet one of our studio designers. Gui...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

1980's Art Deco Revival Asian Black & Gold Leaf Screen Room Divider
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Revival Asian Style Black & Gold Leaf 4 Panel Free Standing Screen Room Divider. Made in the 1980's period. Probably made in Thailand or India. Black lacquered woode...
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1980s Thai Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image by Edmund Dulac Tipped in plate onto paper Lithograph. Published C.1930 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual coloured printed image. Free ship...
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1920s British Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Paper

KITA LIVING Wa Table
Located in Bomonti, TR
Contoured by a delicate structure, Wa Table takes its name from the Japanese word “harmony”. It characterizes its presence in the balance of soulful forms and refined details. Craf...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Oak

KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Large - Oak Wood
Located in Bomonti, TR
The triangular Flow Coffee Table Large with rounded edges, contours its form by curved three legs. With the interlocking linear laths, the sculptural...
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2010s Asian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak, Plywood

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Japanese bronze vase of classic form with a lovely rich patina. The vase has been drilled for wiring as a lamp. It will make ...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of rare Sosaku Kokeshi, Japan, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of big size Sosaku Kokeshi, made in the 1970s by great Kokeshi masters, each have been awarded prizes by the Primer Minister of Japan. Hand-carved and hand-painted, th...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase Dragonfly & Cobwebs
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

Pair of "Clair de lune" Vases attr. to Baccarat & E.Rousseau, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of blue-tinted crystal “rouleau” vases decorated with Japanese-style enameled decoration representing a gilded full moon reflecting a tree with flowering branches, sur...
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1880s French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Coffee Table by "Inui Saburo" for Tendo Mokko, 1970's
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This exceptional coffee table, crafted from zelkova wood (keyaki), features an elegant curved design by Saburo Inui and was manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan during the 1970s. R...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Sculpture Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Bronze Koi Fish. The beautiful fish can be used as a decorative piece, a vase, and if you're really ambitious, could make a lovely fountain. A compliment to any space - living ro...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Jo Uba Takasago Old Couple Long Life Happiness Wedding Doll Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese doll pair depicting a Noh theater / play, "The Old Couple from Takasago" from the Taisho period (1912-26). The man's name is Jo and...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Hardwood

Japanese Emperor Shōwa Period, Fine Ceramic Red Vase, Signed, Ca. 1980
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Emperor Shōwa Period, Fine Ceramic Red Vase, Signed, Ca. 1980 Emperor Shōwa Period - from 1926 to 1990 ABOUT In the classic Japanese shape, this exquisite vase has a dram...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elegant and at the same time soft and indirect light for a unique and personal home. This Japanese style white paper pendant lighting called Siphonia is hand-folded from almost 70 s...
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2010s Danish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

KITA LIVING Frame Table - Square
Located in Bomonti, TR
Defined by the sculptural woodwork, Frame Table Square is an expression of a gentle geometry. With the idea of creating a versatile table, it has a utilitarian perspective by offeri...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Chess Game Set with Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard Black Lacquered
Located in Bochum, NRW
Chess Game Set with Handmade Board Made of Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid An early 1920s Chinese or Vietnamese Export black lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard. The Chessboard measures 38x38cm overall with 4 cm squares. Each square chessboard has an inlaid decor of birds and trees. Included are 32 bakelite chess...
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1920s Asian Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite, Wood

Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An ultra rare Uchiwa "Shichi" pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and rice paper in original red color! Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 or standard s...
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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

KITA LIVING Hikari Oil Burner
Located in Bomonti, TR
Dedicated to moments of tranquillity and serenity, Hikari Oil Burner is a living object that embodies a form within the balance of the Japandi style and the 1980s deconstructivism movement. It defines a sculptural volume of conic pieces that complete each other distinctively. Crafted with softly brushed aluminium, Hikari Oil Burner is designed by Gökhan Eryaman and İsmail Dağlı...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Japanese Meiji Two-Panel Embroidery Screen w/ Rooster and Chicken, Ca. 1890s
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Two-Panel Embroidery Screen with Rooster and Chicken, Ca. 1890s Meiji Period (1868-1912) – Ca. 1890/1910 Signed DIMENSIONS Width: 60 inches Heigh...
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1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Silk

Asian Art Deco Style Silver and Black Lacquered Jewelry Box 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Asian Japonisme style silver and black lacquered jewelry box storage with 1980s. When opened there is a black removable tray inside with four compartments for rings and small jewelry. Asian Japanese lacquer in textured silver and black jewelry...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Petite Japanese Carved Granite Garden Lantern
Located in Oakland, CA
A petite Japanese garden lantern in carved granite circa 1950s, having a very Modernist design with very clean simple lines. There is wear to the spire from over the years. Age to th...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Granite

Japanese Art Deco 4-Panel Screen with Riders Taming Horses, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Art Deco 4-Panel Screen with Riders Taming Horses, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS Width: 97 inches Height: 48 inches
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1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1877 Tea & Coffee Set in Japonesque Pattern Tray
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Tiffany & Co. sterling silver tea and coffee service on a matching tray, in the celebrated Japonesque pattern, beautifully adorned with bamboo motifs as well as other sty...
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1870s American Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Japonisme Bamboo Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Japonisme Aesthetic Movement side table. Sturdy bamboo frame with open work bamboo stretcher and slightly curved root end feet. Top is made from a Japanese marq...
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19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer, Rosewood

Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image by Edmund Dulac Tipped in plate onto paper Lithograph. Published C.1930 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual coloured printed image. Free ship...
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1920s British Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Paper

KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Medium - Oak Wood
Located in Bomonti, TR
Flow Coffee Table Medium with rounded edges, contours its asymmetrical elliptical form by curved two legs. The linear skeleton joins into the legs to...
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2010s Asian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak, Plywood

KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Mini - Oak Wood
Located in Bomonti, TR
The round Flow Coffee Table Mini with rounded edges, contours its form by curved two legs closer to each other. The linear skeleton joins into the legs to create a well-proportioned base for the table top. Crafted from oak wood, the low piece awakens a sense of tactile by making the unique textures of the material visible. Instead of covering the details, it reflects the transparent relationship of the parts to its silhouette. Flow Coffee Table is a refined interpretation of Chabudai, the traditional Japanese low table...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Oak

Art Deco Asian Style Black and Red Lacquered Jewelry Box 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Asian Japonisme style black and red lacquered jewelry box storage with 1980s. Black wooden box lacquered with removable red tray with ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Signed Woodblock Prints C. 1910
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of Japanese Signed Woodblock Prints C. 1910 Pair of rare and large Japanese woodblock prints from the early 20th century. Each of ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Paper

Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object. This stone object has a beautiful black and beige gradation. An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-s...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Stone

Antique Wooden Box w. Embossed Copper Japonisme Scene & Handcrafted Brass Nails
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, one of a kind and all hand-crafted antique box with an elegant Asian scene. If you are looking for a stylish and truly decorative antique box to grace your credenza or si...
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Early 20th Century European Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Japanese Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Doll Suit of Armour Figure & Lacquer Box 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of Japanese samurai doll armor in orange and gold, designed to perch on the edge of the black lacquer campaign style storage box with floral gilt metal corner pieces and ...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Asian Modern Faux Bamboo Canopy Queen Bed Frame
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty mid century Japonisme faux bamboo and bamboo canopy bed handcrafted in dramatic form featuring hand decorated chinoiserie lacquer panels on the...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Faux Bamboo

19th Century French Bamboo Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Japonisme Aesthetic Movement side table with bamboo frame and mother-of-pearl marquetry inlaid rosewood top and bottom shelf. Luminous iridescent inlay of flowe...
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19th Century English Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Bamboo

Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Dragon Phoenix Bird Charger Plate 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century Japanese kutani / imari style serving plate / platter - white porcelain hand painted with spiraling dragons and phoenixes / pheasants by flowering trees, s...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Large Cloisonné Vase, Ca. 1900/1910
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Large Cloisonné Vase in Midnight Blue w/ Flowers and Birds, Ca. 1900/1910 Late Meiji Period (1868-1912)-Early Taisho Period (1912-1926) Dimensions: 46” high x 51.5” diameter
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kokeshi Mushin or Innocence, by Masao Watanabe, Japan, 1969
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi "Mushin" or Innocence, tall size, made in 1969 by Masao Watanabe, one of the most famous Kokeshi masters, Mushin model being one of his most iconic designs. Adorable with its...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Wood Soroban Abacus, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-made wooden Soroban or Abacus, Japan, circa 1945-1952. A student abacus, made of wood, with wooden beads on metal spokes. Hand painted Japanese numbers. An abacus is a calc...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket with Grey Tint
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket was made of dark smoked bamboo; sculptural, fan-like patterns at the rim were created by masterful use of tightly woven canes, emerging from t...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Japanese Thousand Flower Satsuma Porcelain Demitasse Tea Coffee Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese Satsuma porcelain demitasse tea or coffee set featuring the thousand flower design with gold accents. Includes tea pot with ...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Ware Porcelain Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large scale and very good quality late 19th century Japanese Imari vase with exotic birds, trees and flowers. Wonderful coloring in vibrant hues of blue, red and rust.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Located in New York, NY
Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair with fantastic detailed hand carvings. Victorian era cabriole legs fini...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Shibayama Panels, Ca. 1868
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Shibayama Panels, Ca. 1868 ABOUT Both panels have immensely rich detail articulated in shell, mother-of-pearl, and bone along with carved wood. Each p...
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1860s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

KITA LIVING x İLAERG. Incense Holder
Located in Bomonti, TR
A piece evokes memories or calms emotions through scent, the Incense Holder is created with İlayda Ergün, a ceramic artist based in Istanbul, yet one of our studio designers. Charact...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25 Nagasa: 18.5” Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?) hamon, including wild boshi. Hada indeterminate, with Shakudo & gold dragon menuki, beehive design fuchi kashira...
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16th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Japanese Tansu Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage Japanese tansu cabinet features wood construction (possibly balsa), black painted finish with silver and mother of Pearl inlay, modular 3 box design each with hinged doo...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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.

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