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Japanese Bento

17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique Japanese bento box from Edo era which was used for cherry blossom viewing party
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful and antique Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box with full array of components included
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20th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Japanese Jubako 4-Tiered Bento Red Lacquerware Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Japanese red lacquerware bento box. Constructed in 5 pieces with 4 compartments, each
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20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Antique Japanese Lacquer O-Bento Box with Gold and Silver Maki-E Decoration
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An unusual hexagonally shaped antique Japanese three-tiered o-bento box with a carrying tray
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Bento inspired ceramic serving platter from the SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
The Bento serving platter with two chopstick stands from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration
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2010s Italian International Style Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese lacquer oblong storage box by Hiroshi Hayashi 林宏 (1967)
By Hiroshi Hayashi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional, oblong lacquer 3-tiered storage box with cover, reminiscent of a bento box, by
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen
Located in Norton, MA
school time of Japan. A wonderful design of the Bento Box to include the independent rice box, chapstick
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Ceramic tray from the Soshiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
tray, a type of bento from the Ainu people. This ceramic piece is cast and hand-finished in the Veneto
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2010s Italian International Style Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Kaolin

Ceramic tray from the Soshiro Ainu collection
Ceramic tray from the Soshiro Ainu collection
H 0.6 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in

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Located in New York, NY
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa or pulled out for more space as a b...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an vintage decorative jewellery case. A Japanese, lacquer and Mother of Pearl lidded box in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Appealing example o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The highly decorated tray in the form of a table frames a series of three stacking boxes, a further three lidded boxes and a tray concealed within, raised on ogee bracket feet. This...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Oriental Cabinet with Mother-of- Pearl, Turn of the 19th and 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this antique piece of furniture, circa 1900, probably manufactured in China for the European market. The cabinet is composed of a base with legs characteristic for ea...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Maple

Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall. Late Edo to early Meiji period lacquer chest (mid to late 19th century) with two characters on the front reading Nuno an...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”, a cylindrical woven container with a deep lid and shallow interior tray, all covered in layers of red black and yellow lacquer having incised deco...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Folk Art Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with intricate designs and images of ancient Chinese people and structures.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
No Reserve
H 6 in W 11 in D 14 in
Japanese Lacquer Smoking Box, Tabako Bon, Edo Period, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine Japanese maki-e lacquer decorated tabako bon, or smoking box, late Edo Period, mid-19th century, Japan. The elegant smoking box of black lacquer decorated with a wonde...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finish...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
A four-tier Japanese Meiji period black lacquer Jubako box with stork and fir tree decoration. Box in four sections with lid.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Plate Kutaniyaki 1950s
By Japanese Studio
Located in Paris, FR
This is Kutani 1950th Century. This plate was made with porcelain, style of kutaniyaki. It is a traditional craft of ceramics with overglaze painting and was born in the early Edo pe...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures. The box crafted of wood and covered in several layers of black, orange, green and yellow lac...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
A Japanese lacquered wood bento, food container, of unusual geometric design resembling a tangram
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Early 20th Century Japanese Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period
Located in Paris, FR
bento box. One very unusual feature of this lunch box, even for Japan, is that the upper compartment can
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Arabesque and Cherry Blossom Design, Japan
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
Japanese art, which make the bento box more than a design for ordinary usage but also a visual enjoyment
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
It is found that Japanese tradition of preparing a packed meal can be traced back as early as 12th
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wajima-Nuri Red Lacquered Wooden Lunch Box, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
statues to bento boxes for food. A number of terms are used in Japanese to refer to lacquerware. Shikki
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Black Lacquer with Gold Flower Motif on Wajima-Nuri Soup Tureens, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
objects from Buddha statues to bento boxes for food. A number of terms are used in Japanese to refer to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions A superb older century Makie lacquer food bento box complete
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
No Reserve
H 9 in W 5 in D 5 in
1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket Storage Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket storage box. 5.25 tall x 4.63 diameter
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japan Antique Red and Black Lacquered Bento Food Box Display 1915, Only One
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels Japan rare antique wooden red and black lacquered
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Lacquered Complete Bento Food Box, Early 20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint and boxed Japan, a fine antique hand lacquered Maki-e seasonal flowers and fans decorated
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Porcelain, Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Lacquer Bento Box With protective Box, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice Meiji Period bento box in red lacquer with original protective box.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Showa black lacquer bento box with gilt pine motif in three parts with lid.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Setsuro Takahashi, Japanese Lacquer
By Setsuro Takahashi
Located in Encino, CA
Setsuro Takahashi (1914-2007) Japan Extremely rare work by this Artist. This Artist's work
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Vintage 1970s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Setsuro Takahashi, Japanese Lacquer
Setsuro Takahashi, Japanese Lacquer
H 31 in W 28 in D 2.75 in
Japanese Bento Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 7 Japanese lacquered bento boxes from Kyoto, Japan. Taisho period - 1920s. (Measurements
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Japanese Bento Box
Japanese Bento Box
H 5.25 in W 15.25 in D 12.5 in
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 5 Japanese lacquered bento boxes from Kyoto, Japan. Taisho period - 1920s. (Measurements
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Bento Boxes
Japanese Bento Boxes
H 5.25 in W 15 in D 12 in
Japanese Bento Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese lacquered/painted bento box from the Taisho Period c 1920s. Black lacquer exterior with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese  Bento Box
Japanese  Bento Box
H 13.325 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Negoro Nuri Lacquered Bento Box
Located in Antwerp, BE
Showa period Japanese Bento box, circa 1950. This type of bento box would be used for holidays and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
It is found that Japanese tradition of preparing the packed meal can be traced back as early as
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

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Japanese Bento For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese bento you’re looking for. A Japanese bento — often made from wood, lacquer and cedar — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Japanese bento you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese bento is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Japanese Bento?

Prices for a Japanese bento can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $3,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,240.