How can I tell if my Japanese pottery is antique?

To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.

Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Japanese Bronze Candle Holders

Old Hall Candlesticks

Lotus Candle

Japanese Bronze Crane And Turtle

Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Candlesticks / Incense Holders

$350

H 8 in Dm 3 in

Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Candlesticks / Incense Holders

Located in Forney, TX

A pair of Japanese Meiji Period (1852-1912) bronze altar candlesticks / incense holders with

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique temple Shokudai candlestick Japan end of 19th century.

$1,331

H 29 in W 6 in D 6 in

Antique temple Shokudai candlestick Japan end of 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

Antique red lacquer wood temple Shokudai candlestick with crysantenum shaped base, original finish

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Early 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Lacquered Candlestick (Condition 'as is')

$568Sale Price|61% Off

H 38 in W 2 in D 6.5 in

Early 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Lacquered Candlestick (Condition 'as is')

Located in Wainscott, NY

appreciation for nature and life's transient beauty. The warm hues and glossy finish reflect the Japanese

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 13" Brass Bronze Candlestick Lamp Base - Pair

$450 / set

H 13.5 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 13" Brass Bronze Candlestick Lamp Base - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 13" Brass Bronze Candlestick Lamp Base - Pair. Item features tall

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Intricate Antique Japanese Metal Candle Holders Shokudai

$2,800 / set

H 22.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Intricate Antique Japanese Metal Candle Holders Shokudai

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique Japanese candlesticks, likely dating from the Meiji Period (1868-1912) or

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bronze Fishnet Candlesticks

$6,500 / set

H 27 in Dm 11.75 in

Pair of Bronze Fishnet Candlesticks

Located in Hudson, NY

With scallop drip cups.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Pair of Yamanaka Rare Spanish Jade and Sterling Silver Candlesticks

$3,800 / set

H 8 in Dm 3.75 in

Pair of Yamanaka Rare Spanish Jade and Sterling Silver Candlesticks

By Yamanaka Group

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Yamanaka rare Spanish jade and sterling silver candlesticks in an elegant design. They

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair 19th Century Bronze Japanese Shokudai Candle Stands

$2,200 / set

H 29 in Dm 10.75 in

Pair 19th Century Bronze Japanese Shokudai Candle Stands

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Japanese Shokudai Candle Stands. Cast in a bronze alloy, this pair of

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner

$650 / set

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

period Japanese heavy black bronze candlesticks incense burner, censer decorated with Foo dogs, dragon

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Shokudai Candle Stand from Japan

$2,190 / set

H 20 in Dm 7.75 in

Pair of Antique Shokudai Candle Stand from Japan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of two antique Shokudai candle stands. Made in bronze.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi

$450

H 26.78 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese Wooden candlestick. It seems to be around the Meiji period. The expression

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Natural Wood Large Candle Stick 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

$640Sale Price|36% Off

H 37.8 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in

Japanese Antique Natural Wood Large Candle Stick 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese natural wood Shokudai (candlestick). It was made in the late Edo period

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Brass Candle Holder with Scrolls and Medallions

$940

H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period Brass Candle Holder with Scrolls and Medallions

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period antique brass square top candle holder from the early 20th century, with

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Porcelain Candle Sticks Edo or Meiji Period, 19th Century

$1,898 / set

H 5.32 in

Antique Japanese Porcelain Candle Sticks Edo or Meiji Period, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

design. Additional information: Material: Bronze,Porcelain & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Candle Sticks Set of Hichozan Japanese Arita Porcelain, 19th Cen

$702Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.91 in Dm 3.55 in

Pair of Antique Candle Sticks Set of Hichozan Japanese Arita Porcelain, 19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Superb quality Hichozan. Pair of two candlestick holders With typical painting enamels and scene of

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Solid Polished Brass Antit arnish Treated Candleholders, Circa 1930s

$875 / set

H 16.6 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Antique Solid Polished Brass Antit arnish Treated Candleholders, Circa 1930s

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of extra tall antique brass candlesticks with a lovely shaped column rising from a shaped

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Early 20th Century Japanese Neoclassical Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Iron Candlestick, 1910s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

$350

H 14.57 in W 8.67 in D 3.82 in

Japanese Antique Iron Candlestick, 1910s–1930s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique iron candlestick dating from the 1910s–1930s. Its gently worn surface, marked by

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Kutani Porcelain Candlestick Painted with Sea Birds

$430

H 6.11 in Dm 3.35 in

Japanese Meiji Kutani Porcelain Candlestick Painted with Sea Birds

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish Japanese antique Kutani candlestick hand-painted with birds dating from the Meiji period

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Japanese Meiji Period circa 1870 Pair of Bronze Dragon Candlestick Holders

$3,471 / set

H 9.65 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Rare Japanese Meiji Period circa 1870 Pair of Bronze Dragon Candlestick Holders

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon-Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original pair of Japanese

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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese-style Candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Edouard Lievre.

$22,385

H 14.77 in Dm 7.88 in

Pair of Japanese-style Candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Edouard Lievre.

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre

Located in MOUGINS, FR

-style frieze. The candlesticks themselves in the Japanese style in gilded bronze enhanced on the

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair Ormolu Hand Carved Bovine Candlesticks Table Lamps Chinese Japanese

$2,268 / set

H 17 in W 4 in D 40 in

Antique Pair Ormolu Hand Carved Bovine Candlesticks Table Lamps Chinese Japanese

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Single Light Candlesticks of tall slender form and fairly large proportions, now converted to a stunning

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19th Century Chinese Neoclassical Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate, Ormolu

Large Bronze Meiji Period Table Lamp

$2,695

H 42.5 in Dm 8 in

Large Bronze Meiji Period Table Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

A large Japanese hand-crafted bronze temple candlestick holder converted to a table lamp, dating

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Recent Sales

Pair of Bronze Japanese Candlesticks

Unavailable

H 13 in Dm 8 in

Pair of Bronze Japanese Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Japanese bronze crane candlesticks.

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1920s Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Unavailable

H 11.75 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

Pair of Japanese Bronze Figural Candlesticks

Located in New york, NY

Pair of 19th century Japanese bronze figural candlesticks. Meiji period.

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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Style Candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne

Unavailable

H 8.67 in Dm 3.94 in

Pair of Japanese Style Candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne

By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Marseille, FR

Very fine pair of candlesticks by the prestigious Maison Barbedienne, manufacturer, editor and

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Satsuma Japanese Pottery

Unavailable

H 18 in Dm 40 in

Satsuma Japanese Pottery

Located in Clinton, AR

3-piece set of early 1900s satsuma pottery. One of kind beautifully painted and crafted.

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Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Period Bronze Candle Stands, Pair

Unavailable

H 28.5 in Dm 10 in

Meiji Period Bronze Candle Stands, Pair

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning pair of Meiji period (October 23, 1868 through July 30, 1912) bronze candle stands, with decorative rolled beeswax.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

3 Japanese Red Lacquer Candlesticks

Unavailable

H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

3 Japanese Red Lacquer Candlesticks

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

3 Japanese red Lacquer candlesticks Many coats of persimmon/red lacquer applied to wood Brass cap

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Copper Candlesticks

Unavailable

H 20.25 in Dm 8.25 in

Pair of Japanese Copper Candlesticks

Located in Seattle, WA

A pair of Japanese gilt copper candlesticks (shokudai) with intricate overall chased and repousse

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

A Pair of Japanese Bronze Candlesticks

Unavailable

H 27.5 in Dm 6.75 in

A Pair of Japanese Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Seattle, WA

A pair of Japanese bronze candlesticks (shokudai). The well proportioned candlesticks with

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Pair of Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks

Unavailable

H 30 in Dm 9 in

Pair of Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Pair Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks Sold

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Collapsible Candlestick Holders

Unavailable

H 17.5 in Dm 10 in

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Collapsible Candlestick Holders

Located in Seattle, WA

An unusual pair of collapsing bronze candlestick holders. As a means of meeting the demands of an

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

A Pair Of 19th Century Japanese Gilt Bronze Crane Candlesticks Okimonos

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

A Pair Of 19th Century Japanese Gilt Bronze Crane Candlesticks Okimonos

Located in London, GB

A High Quality Pair of Japanese gilt bronze candlesticks figures of a crane standing on the back of

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Japanese Carved Hardwood Fishermen Candlesticks Or Joss Stick Holders

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

Pair Of Japanese Carved Hardwood Fishermen Candlesticks Or Joss Stick Holders

Located in Free Union, VA

An unusual pair of sculptural candle or joss stick holders- a pair of jolly grinning men holding up smiling fish and standing on stylized rockery bases carved of a piece with the re...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Enamel Cloisonné Crane Candlesticks

Unavailable

H 44.1 in W 17.33 in D 11.82 in

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Enamel Cloisonné Crane Candlesticks

Located in Paris, FR

A spectacular and very decorative candlesticks representing two cranes carrying in their beaks a

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1820s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Pair of Solid Bronze "Shokudai" Candle Stands Meiji Period Japan

Unavailable

H 29.75 in Dm 12.5 in

Pair of Solid Bronze "Shokudai" Candle Stands Meiji Period Japan

Located in Houston, TX

flair. These Japanese bronze candlesticks may be used as effective sculptural accents in an interior as

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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Japanese Candlesticks

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H 12.25 in Dm 3.5 in L 12.25 in

Pair of Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of Antique Japanese Candlesticks, Meiji period (1868 - 1912) miniature candlesticks made of

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Early 19th C. Japanese Candlestick

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H 29 in Dm 7.5 in

Early 19th C. Japanese Candlestick

Located in Wainscott, NY

This is a Japanese cast iron candlestick from the early 19th century. The bottom catcher

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Candlesticks

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H 24 in Dm 10 in

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Candlesticks

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 19th century Japanese bronze candlesticks. Pagoda Red Collection #: CHB006

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Japanese Candlesticks with Glass Globes.

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H 44 in

Pair of Large Japanese Candlesticks with Glass Globes.

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of large Japanese 19th century black lacquer candlesticks with glass globes.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Lacquer

A Large Pair Of 19th Century Japanese Candlestick Lamps

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H 17.72 in Dm 5.12 in

A Large Pair Of 19th Century Japanese Candlestick Lamps

Located in London, GB

Japan, circa 1880 A fine pair of late nineteenth century gilded candlesticks with gadrooned central

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Bronze Candlesticks

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H 6 in Dm 2 in

Pair of Japanese Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful pair of Japanese Bronze Candlesticks. The pair make a lovely pair for a small dining

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1870

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H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1870

Located in Faversham, GB

A pair of decorative Meiji Period Japanese bronze candlesticks. Adorned with birds and elephant

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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Black Lacquer Bronze Shokudai Candlestick, c. 1800

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H 26.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Japanese Black Lacquer Bronze Shokudai Candlestick, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

spectacular example of traditional Japanese metalwork. The well-proportioned shokudai stands quite tall

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Candlesticks, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

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H 29 in Dm 10.25 in

Japanese Bronze Candlesticks, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Two tall candlesticks, hand-crafted in bronze, circa 1880. Japan, Meiji Period. The base measures

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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Japan Paire of Bronze Candlesticks, 1890s

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H 13 in W 2.76 in D 4.34 in

Late 19th Century Japan Paire of Bronze Candlesticks, 1890s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice pair of bronze candlesticks made in Japan during the MEIJI period (1868-1912) late 19th

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1890s Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Altar Candlesticks, Second Half of the 19th Century

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H 30.71 in Dm 8.67 in

Japanese Altar Candlesticks, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of black lacquered Japanese altar candlesticks with brass fittings on a round scalloped base.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Meiji Bronze Lotus Flower Candlesticks, 19th Century

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H 7.68 in Dm 4.53 in

Pair of Japanese Meiji Bronze Lotus Flower Candlesticks, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine and stylish pair Japanese bronze signed candlestick modeled as Lotus flowers the base

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1860s Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Old Japanese Copper Candlestick / Precious Candle Stand /Late 19th to Early 20th

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H 25.2 in Dm 9.45 in

Old Japanese Copper Candlestick / Precious Candle Stand /Late 19th to Early 20th

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

candlestick with a design that is rare in Japan. Highly recommended! Also, I want many people to know the

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Japan, 19th pair of Japanese bronze Chrysanthemum Shokudai candle holders

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H 23.71 in Dm 5.83 in

Japan, 19th pair of Japanese bronze Chrysanthemum Shokudai candle holders

Located in PARIS, FR

A large pair of Japanese Shokudai bronze candle holders. The base and the top part in the shape of

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Lacquer Temple Candlesticks

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H 28.5 in Dm 8.5 in

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Lacquer Temple Candlesticks

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Taga. Japanese, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Japanese Antique Natural Wood Candle Stand 1800s-1860s/Mingei Wabi-Sabi Object

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H 31.89 in W 9.85 in D 8.27 in

Japanese Antique Natural Wood Candle Stand 1800s-1860s/Mingei Wabi-Sabi Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese candlestick. This unique candlestick is made of natural wood. It is a

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Meiji bronze Perfume Incense Burner

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H 18.51 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in

Japanese Meiji bronze Perfume Incense Burner

Located in Milano, IT

Detailed information: Exceptional finely chiselled Japanese patinated bronze censer from the Meiji

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1830s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Bronze Candle Sticks, circa 1912-1926

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H 18.25 in Dm 4 in

Pair of Japanese Bronze Candle Sticks, circa 1912-1926

Located in Chicago, IL

spectacular example of traditional Japanese metalwork. The elegant shokudai have a classic design often used

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Noritake Hand Painted Pair Candle Sticks Japan

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H 4.73 in Dm 1.97 in

Art Deco Noritake Hand Painted Pair Candle Sticks Japan

By Noritake

Located in Sofia, BG

Rare Art Deco Noritake beautiful hand painted candle stick Japan Approved quality. Silvia

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Late 19th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese black lacquered altar sticks, c. 1800's

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H 14.75 in Dm 4.63 in

Pair of Japanese black lacquered altar sticks, c. 1800's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pair of Japanese black lacquered hardwood altar candlesticks. The sticks feature a melon carved

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Shokudai Bronze Candle Stands

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H 27.56 in Dm 12.6 in

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Shokudai Bronze Candle Stands

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Shokudai Bronze Candle Stands This elegant pair of mid-19th century

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Crane Pricket Stick, 19th Century

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H 12.41 in Dm 3.15 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Crane Pricket Stick, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine quality antique Japanese Meiji bronze pricket stick modelled as a crane standing on the

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Copper Japanese Temple Shokudai, Meiji Period

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H 26.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Pair of Antique Copper Japanese Temple Shokudai, Meiji Period

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pair of antique copper Japanese temple Shokudai ‘candle stands’ comes with covered ember pots in a

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Crane and Turtle Candle Holders

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H 10.75 in W 5 in D 2.75 in

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Crane and Turtle Candle Holders

Located in Dallas, TX

. Crafted in Japan in the Meiji period circa 1890, these candlestick holders were traditionally used at

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Large Candle Sticks Bronze with Gold Inlay Statue, 1868-1912

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H 16.74 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Pair of Japanese Large Candle Sticks Bronze with Gold Inlay Statue, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japan - MeuiI period (1868 - 1912) Pair of bronze candlesticks with brown patina with copper and

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Jewel-Shaped Candle Stick/ Folk Art Object/ 1868-1912s/WabiSabi

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H 30.32 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in

Japanese Antique Jewel-Shaped Candle Stick/ Folk Art Object/ 1868-1912s/WabiSabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese jewel-shaped candlestick. It is a candlestick used when enshrining. It

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Copper Candleholders

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H 20 in W 12 in D 10.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Copper Candleholders

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pair of 19th century Japanese copper candleholders with legs.

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19th Century Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick

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H 9 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

Antique Kutani Porcelain Japanese Shi Shi Lion Foo Dog Figure Candle Joss Stick

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Nice quality antique Kutani studio porcelain Shi Shi lion candle holder, circa 19th/early 20th century. 9" high, 6 1/2" wide, 4" deep. Drilled for lamp, as shown.

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1920s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Shinto Shrine Candleholder

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H 18.75 in W 21 in D 12.5 in

Vintage Shinto Shrine Candleholder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage candleholder from a Shinto shrine from Japan. People flock to Shinto shrines to pray for

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Early 20th Century Japanese International Style Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Japanese Bronze Candlesticks

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H 26.5 in D 9 in

Japanese Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Japanese Bronze Candlesticks

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1860s Japanese Edo Candlesticks

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H 22 in Dm 7 in

Pair of 1860s Japanese Edo Candlesticks

Located in San Marino, CA

Tall, open column Edo Period Japanese pair of bronze candlesticks. Etched detail near tops.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Edo Period Burl Wood Candlestick, Japan

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H 15.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Edo Period Burl Wood Candlestick, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Edo Period burl wood candlestick, Japan A beautiful naturally twisted root or vine wood

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Black Lacquer Candlesticks.

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H 30 in Dm 9.25 in

Pair of Japanese Black Lacquer Candlesticks.

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of Japanese Black Lacquer Candlesticks.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Monkey Motif Candlesticks

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H 21 in Dm 7.25 in

Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze Monkey Motif Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique Japanese bronze monkey motif candlesticks.

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique bronze Patinated Japanese Crane Form Candlesticks

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H 15.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

Pair Antique bronze Patinated Japanese Crane Form Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century Meiji period Japanese candle holders in patinated bronze, fashioned as cranes

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair Japanese Bronze Pricket Candlesticks 19th C

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H 12.21 in W 1.19 in D 4.73 in

Antique Pair Japanese Bronze Pricket Candlesticks 19th C

Located in London, GB

A delightful pair of Antique Japanese bronze stork figural pricket candlesticks, dating from the

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1850s Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Old Candlestick Spigot Wood Primitive Wabi-Sabi Object

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H 27.56 in Dm 5.52 in

Japanese Antique Old Candlestick Spigot Wood Primitive Wabi-Sabi Object

Located in Chiba, Chiba

Candelabra made of wood. It has a height of 70 cm and can be used on the floor. There are cracks, but this is a natural phenomenon. No problem to use. The top is removable for eas...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

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Antique Japanese Candlesticks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique Japanese candlesticks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, all antique Japanese candlesticks available were constructed with great care. Antique Japanese candlesticks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Japanese candlesticks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, Georgian and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique Japanese candlesticks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Japanese School and Mason's Ironstone are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Japanese Candlesticks?

Antique Japanese candlesticks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,100, while the lowest priced sells for $380 and the highest can go for as much as $64,486.

Questions About Antique Japanese Candlesticks

How can I tell if my Japanese pottery is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.

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