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Late 17th C John Stalkers "A Treatise of Japanning & Varnishing" Engravings
Located in Lowestoft, GB
along with the best way of making all sorts of varnish for Japan, wood, prints, plate, or pictures, the
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Antique Late 17th Century English James II Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

City 13. 1966, paper, monotype, varnish, 47x77 cm
Located in Riga, LV
City 13. 1966, paper, monotype, varnish, 47x77 cm Soikans Nikolay, pseudonym Niklo de Martell
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Paper, Monotype

Petit Rhône, Gouache varnish on cardboard
Located in PARIS, FR
Pierre Charbonnier (1897-1978) Small Rhone Gouache varnish on cardboard Signed "P. Charbonnier" and
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Offset print, cold stamp and spot varnishing - Korin, Pure White 2015
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
showcases his prowess for reimagining traditional Japanese motifs within a new, contemporary context. This
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset

Sculptural Japanese Keyaki Wood Partition in the Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Japanese keyaki wood partition in the style of Nakashima.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Offset print, cold stamp and spot varnishing - Korin, Pure White 2015
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
showcases his prowess for reimagining traditional Japanese motifs within a new, contemporary context. This
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset

Japanese Smoking Set 'Tabac-Ire'
Located in PARIS, FR
pipe is made of bamboo with a dark brown varnish, while the mouthpiece decorated with flowers and the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Japanese Smoking Set 'Tabac-Ire'
Japanese Smoking Set 'Tabac-Ire'
H 2 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Sculptural Japanese Keyaki Wood Partition in the Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Japanese keyaki wood partition in the style of Nakashima.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural Japanese Keyaki Wood Partition in the Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Japanese keyaki wood partition in the style of Nakashima.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Ikebana Basket, Early 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Ikebana basket (hanakago) made of dark brow varnished bamboo wickerwork, elongated rounded shape
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Ikebana Basket, Early 20th Century
Japanese Ikebana Basket, Early 20th Century
H 17.72 in W 7.49 in D 10.2 in
19th C. Edo-Meiji Period Japanese Painted Five-Panel Folding Miniature Screen
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century/Edo-Meiji period japanese painted five-panel folding miniature screen By: unknown
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Metal

Japanese Edo-Meiji Period Satsuma Incense Burner (Koro) and Wooden Support Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Japanese 19th century Edo-Meiji Period Satsuma stoneware incense burner (Koro) with small wooden
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Enamel

TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
stamp and high gloss varnish on paper Edition number: 200/300 Size: 72 × 76,25 cm Condition: In mint
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese storage tansu chests were used to hold clothing and other personal effects in a 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Dressers

Materials

Fir, Pine

TAKASHI MURAKAMI: COLORFUL, MIRACLE, SPARKLE Superflat Japanese Pop Art Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
cold stamp and high gloss varnishing on paper Edition number: 207/300 Size: 71 cm Ø Condition: In mint
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Silver

TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
stamp and high gloss varnish on paper Edition number: 123/300 Size: 71 cm Ø Condition: In mint
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

TAKASHI MURAKAMI: DAZZLING CIRCUS Flowers & Skulls Japanese Pop Art Red
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Kiki Co., Japan. Takashi Murakami's work always turns around World War II. Joy and death is a theme the
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

TAKASHI MURAKAMI: KYOTO: KŌRIN Japanese Pop Art Traditional Flowers Skulls
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
and high gloss varnish on paper Edition: 300 Size: 72 × 76,25 cm Condition: In mint conditions, brand
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Offset, Screen

TAKASHI MURAKAMI: OBLITERATE.. Limited Ed. Superflat Pop Art Japanese DOB Skulls
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. Ltd, Japan. Chaos is an evolved depiction of Takashi Murakami's iconic DOB. Without a doubt, DOB has
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

TAKASHI MURAKAMI: KANSEI: KORIN RED STREAM Japanese Pop flowers red black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
cold stamp and high gloss varnishing on paper Edition number: 39/300 Size: 71 cm Ø Condition: In mint
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
This 2-part antique Japanese tansu has lovely old-patina wood and and attractive hand-forged iron
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Who's afraid of red, yellow... Superflat, Japanese Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
: Offset lithograph with silver and silkscreen with spot UV varnishing Edition: 300 Size: 77 x 60 cm
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Offset, Screen

Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Japanning and varnishing (originally published in 1668), Alec Tiranti, 1998, p. 75. - This bureau is
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Antique 17th Century Italian Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Lacquer

TAKASHI MURAKAMI: PANDA FAMILY AND ME Pop Art Japanese Skulls Flowers Colors
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
signed by Takashi Murakami. Numbered edition of 300. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd, Japan. Offset
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

Japanese Elegance, Oil Painting
By Jose H. Alvarenga
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Japanese EleganceJose H. AlvarengaOil painting on woodNatural wood edgesVarnished
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

TAKASHI MURAKAMI: I DO NOT RULE MY DREAMS... Skulls Japanese Pop Art Red Modern
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
silver and UV varnish on paper Edition number: 196/300 Size: 66.6 x 56.6 cm Condition: Brand new, in mint
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

Stool, Baroque, Upholstered, Oak, Ebonised, X Stretcher, Tapestry, Verdure Bird
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
responded to the fashion for expensive Oriental laquered furniture by ebonising or black-japanning beech
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Antique 1690s British Baroque Stools

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique Gifu chôba’dansu 帳場箪笥 (merchant's document cabinet)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
(cypress) wood varnished in a sought after warm brown hue, that we like to call ‘golden oak’. Configured
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare, Japanese Kyûshû 九州 ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (chest of drawers)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
) wood varnished in a sought after warm brown hue, a colour that we like to call ‘golden oak
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Sado ishô dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) with elaborate hardware
Located in Amsterdam, NL
exterior is made of hinoki cypress wood. Only slightly varnished, giving it a tad warmer colour. This soft
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Kantô kannon’biraki ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (chest of drawers with doors)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
made from indigenous kiri (paulownia) wood, and the frame from Japanese hinoki cypress wood. Varnished
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century Japanned Double Corner Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
. Often erroneously referred to as lacquer work, this is in fact japanned. Beautifully decorated with
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Heartbeat of Japan, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Anthony Dunphy
Located in Yardley, PA
. Samurai in Japan used this weapon well. This cultural piece has been created in Japan from professional
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Japanese Bonadori Dancer, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Anthony Dunphy
Located in Yardley, PA
In summer Japan celebrates the Obon festival with a Bonadori dance.This lady is one of the dancers
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Spirit of Japan, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Anthony Dunphy
Located in Yardley, PA
A collage of things which embody the spirit of Japan. Featured are Mount Fuji, Himeji Castle, a
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2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

'Aloha' Bamboo Table Lamp with Coconut Base and Japanese Parasol Shade, In Stock
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rice-paper shade constructed from an antique children's parasol manufactured in Japan, circa 1960, with
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Yellow and Blue - original print feathers stencil Japanese paper
By Ruth Thomas
Located in London, GB
Original print from feathers and stencil on five layers of Japanese paper, limited edition. framed
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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Washi Paper, Monoprint

My Sincerity to You Takashi Murakami Colour Metallic Circle Gold Japan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing Edition of 300 71 cm (27.9 in) Signed and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Offset

Still life with Japanese dolls- 17th.Century Style Dutch Still-life Painting
By Cornelis Le Mair
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Cornelis le Mair "Still life with Japanese dolls, prunus and Satsuma incense burner" 73 x 60 cm
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Japan. Hokkaido Island at sunrise. Modern Impasto fine art. Impressionism style.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Less populated than any other part of the country, Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido, is
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2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Tempera, Oil

A Loosely Woven Flock of Rooks - original print feathers stencil Japanese paper
By Ruth Thomas
Located in London, GB
Original print from feathers and stencil on five layers of Japanese paper, limited edition. Framed
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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Washi Paper, Monoprint

Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Jewel Case, Mirror. Lacquered Oak, Brass
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vivian is a contemporary beauty desk, it can be used as make-up table, thanks to its light wall mirror, or as jewel case. It has simple lines and sophisticated details. A brass box c...
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2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vivian is a contemporary Beauty Desk, it can be a Makeup Table, a Writing Table, and even a mirror. Vivian mirror is a mirror with a jewelry shelf. An elegant and precious complement...
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2010s Italian Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Contemporary beauty desk, makeup table, jewel case, mirror. Lacquered oak, brass
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vivian can be a contemporary beauty desk, a makeup table, a jewel case and a mirror. It is made of scratch-resistant lacquered wood, oak or canaletto walnut, brass, glass, mirror, an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass Medulu
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Beauty desk with simple lines and sophisticated details. Vivian is ideal for intimate environments such as a boutique-hotel or a private residence. A brass box contains two jewel box...
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Cello
By Koji Takei
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Japanese native. A quiet solidarity and respect for the individual parts set the pieces apart from the
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2010s Cubist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Cello
H 53 in W 14 in D 7 in
Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Brass, Oak wood
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Beauty desk with simple lines and sophisticated details. Vivian is ideal for intimate environments such as a boutique-hotel or a private residence. A brass box contains two jewel box...
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2010s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KYOTO: KŌRIN Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
KYOTO: KŌRIN Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset print with cold stamp and high gloss varnish on
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KYOTO: KŌRIN Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
KYOTO: KŌRIN Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset print with cold stamp and high gloss varnish on
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

Untitled
By Koji Takei
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Japanese native. A quiet solidarity and respect for the individual parts set the pieces apart from the
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Varnish

Untitled
H 37 in W 14 in D 4 in
18th century Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot (Bitong)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. Base: 2-1/4” in diameter. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century. Provenance: Japanese Private Collection, Kyoto
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Table, Coffe Table, Side Table and Central Table Walnut, Medulum
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Japanese art of origami. This recourse to geometric repetition is further high- lighted through the
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2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Contemporary Table, Coffee Table, Side Table and Cocktail Table Walnut, Medulum
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Japanese art of origami. This recourse to geometric repetition is further high- lighted through the
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2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Contemporary Table, Coffe Table, Side Table and Cocktail Table Walnut, Medulum
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Japanese art of origami. This recourse to geometric repetition is further high- lighted through the
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2010s Italian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Takashi Murakami - THE GOLDEN AGE: HOKKYO TAKASHI Pop Art Gold Skulls Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
with cold stamp and high gloss varnish on paper Edition: 213/300 Size: 71 cm Ø Condition: Brand new, in
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset

TAKASHI MURAKAMI - FLOWER BALL - BURNING BLOOD Pop Art. Flowers Red Smiley
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
gloss varnishing on paper Edition number: 30/300 Size: 71 cm Ø Condition: In mint conditions, brand new
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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Silver

Mountains: brick red, rust abstract landscape/mountain painting w/ gray, blue
By Brooke Lanier
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This painting is framed in a low profile, natural maple wood contemporary style frame. The Japanese
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2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Brick, Acrylic, Varnish, Canvas

Hokkaido
Located in Zofingen, AG
character of Hokkaido. Through this painting, she expresses her love for Japan. This expressive semi
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Varnish, Ink, Acrylic

Hokkaido
Hokkaido
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Takashi Murakami - Let us Devote Our Hearts - collectible limited edition of 300
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Dallas, TX
art and pop culture as it unites elements of anime, Japanese nihonga, and ukiyo-e woodcuts. Common
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2010s Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Paper, Varnish, Offset

Neoxpressionist / Organic painting, Soil on Hahnemühle paper, Brown.
Located in Carballo, ES
/ Earthworks, Italian Art Povera, the Japanese Mono-Ha Group or Conceptual art among others. He has a degree in
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Organic Material, Varnish, Paper

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Japanese Varnish For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese varnish you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every Japanese varnish was constructed with great care. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage Japanese varnish now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese varnish — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese varnish, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri, Takashimaya and Victoria Magniant each produced at least one beautiful Japanese varnish that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Varnish?

Prices for a Japanese varnish start at $300 and top out at $3,250 with the average selling for $2,324.
Questions About Japanese Varnish
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there is a type of varnish called Japanese lacquer. It is made from the sap of an urushi tree, which grows in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and modern Japanese lacquered pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.