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Asian Lunch Box

Antique Chinese Wooden Carrying Lunch Box with Pierced Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese wooden lunch box from the early 20th century, with large pierced handle and
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Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
jubako is a stacked set of boxes used to present and serve packed lunches, bento, usually in celebration
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Lacquer

Antique Early Chinese Republic Era Stacking Lacquered Box Set with Dragon Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
decoration with red accents. These stacking sets are sometimes referred to as lunch boxes, and were used
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Softwood

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Portable Sagejubako Theme of Three Winter Friends
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sagejubako is a portable lunch or picnic set that became popular in the early Edo period when an
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Lacquer

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Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Covered Basket with Black Hand-Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage round covered rattan and bamboo basket from the mid 20th century, with hand painted black décor on the top. This large vintage Chinese round covered basket, originati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets

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Rattan, Bamboo

Early 20th century lacquered vanity box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century lacquered vanity box circa 1910. Good quality Chinese export table top vanity box.  Hand painted in a plum and black colour scheme in a lacquered finish. Cube sh...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Located in Milano, IT
Go-mai uchidashi do tosei gusoku Samurai armor decorated with an embossed rabbit Edo period, 19th century This samurai armor is complete and original, with consistent elements...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

Hand Painted Japanese Folding Screen Byobu of Irises
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The irises painting of this two-panel screen is hand-painted in watercolor, on squares of silver leaf which are applied by hand to the paper base over carefully jointed wooden lattic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
By Hermès
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” picnic equipment, Barenia Edition to include a pair of ...
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20th Century French Country Barware

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Chrome

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
This handled box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Japanese inc...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Asian Laquered Box with Lid Hand Painted Unicorn, Mid 20th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and gilded, made in Asia, possibly Japan during the mid 20th Century. This rectangular s...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Folk Art Lacquer

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Paper

French Japonisme Ormolu-Mounted Baccarat Crystal Vase with Bronze Turtle Feet
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Gorgeous and extremely rare French Japonisme ormolu-mounted turtle footed Baccarat crystal vase designed with a gilt turtle design, Baccarat stamp on bottom. The quality and crafts...
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Vases

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Crystal, Bronze

Chinese Antique Lidded Lunch Box with Volutes, Handle and Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period lidded lunch box from the early 20th century, with weathered patina, large handle and volutes. This early 20th-century Chinese antique lidded lunch...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Document Box. Elm wood in Black lacquer with bronze hardware having a pine wood top shelf compartment in red lacquer. Nicely made traditional Chinese joinery, i...
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Elm, Pine

19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
H 8.5 in W 16.5 in D 8.75 in
Chinese Shagreen Glasses Case with Tassels, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese spectacle case is carved from wood with a striking shagreen covering. The case dates from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), still in wonderful condition with a rich deep col...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period hinged wooden box from the 19th century with brass hardware and nicely weathered patina. Crafted during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this wooden box ca...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Apothecary Case Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Box Case. Chinese Antique Apothecary Doctors Case. Composed of elm wood and pine, this case has seven drawers with brass pulls. Each drawer has a curtain ...
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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Spruce

19th Century Apothecary Case Box
19th Century Apothecary Case Box
H 17 in W 13 in D 8 in
Japanese Lacquered Samurai Jingasa Hat Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken Japanese historical hat known as Jinggasa (militant hat) that was worn by samurai in Edo period (1603-1868) circa 18-19th century. There were several subtypes of Jingasa a...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...
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20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture

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Brass

Large Vintage Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Kimono Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large square lacquer presentation tray (likely for kimono) predated 1950 of the Showa period. Elaborately decorated with Maki-e that depicts the prunus blossom, bamboo and needle p...
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

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Chinese Lunch Box
Located in London, GB
Box woven with split bamboo and intricate knotting 1870 - 1880 ca. 45 x 25 x 13
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Chinese Lunch Box
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Japanese Wajima-Nuri Red Lacquered Wooden Lunch Box, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful red lacquered wooden box. Inside covered with black lacquer including a removable
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period
Located in Paris, FR
This Edo period lunch box made of bamboo belonged to Japanese tea ceremony master in Komaki of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Bamboo

Japanese Brack Lacquered Wooden Wajima Jubako Lunchbox, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Wajima lunch box with family cresta coat of arms of Kishida, from the region of Nagoya.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wicker Obento, Antique
By Highpoint Import Export Ltd
Located in Milton, DE
This is the first of many obentos (lunch box) that I collected many years ago and I have used it as
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Wicker

Japanese Wicker Obento, Antique
Japanese Wicker Obento, Antique
H 16.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Obento-Bako 'Lunch Box', Bamboo, Japanese, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Obento-Bako (Lunch Box), bamboo, Japanese, Meiji period Woven bamboo basket case, edged with black
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20th Century Japanese Folk Art More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Tin

A superb and rare gold inlaid iron jubako (lunch box) by Komai of Kyoto
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A superb and rare gold inlaid iron jubako (lunch box) by Komai of Kyoto Of typical form with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Large Contemporary Japanese Black Brown Oshie Wall Decorative Art, Framed
Located in Takarazuka, JP
print from Edo era, of a street vender selling boxed lunched. Note the chopsticks on the left. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Silk

Antique Chinese Wooden Carrying Lunch Box with Pierced Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese wooden lunch box from the early 20th century, with large pierced handle and
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Pair Faux Jade Asian Pheasant Carvings Made for WONY Ltd, Italy
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular vintage chinoiserie identical pair of faux jade Asian pheasant carvings made for WONY
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Chinese Black Lacquer Stacking Lunch Box
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Stacking banquet server in black lacquer with exquisite painted and molded details of flowers and birds.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese War Lord Lunch Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Chinese elmwood war lord lunch box with three stacked dove-tailed removable boxes, metal trim and
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chinese War Lord Lunch Box
Chinese War Lord Lunch Box
H 21 in W 21 in D 12.5 in
Burmese Red Lacquer Lunch Box
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Originally used to store food, this vessel is in remarkable condition for its age. With only minor losses. Decorative carving surround the outside cover with a parrot depicted on the...
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Antique 19th Century Burmese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

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Finding the Right Asian Art and Furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.