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Vintage Distressed Cast Iron Japanese Pagoda Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage distressed cast iron Japanese pagoda lantern, circa 1950s. The lantern has a great
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Vintage Distressed Cast Iron Japanese Pagoda Lantern
Vintage Distressed Cast Iron Japanese Pagoda Lantern
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Asian Modern Designed Cast Iron Incense Burner / Ashtray Japan 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful large cast iron Japanese vessel to be used as an incense burner or a heavy ashtray
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern 1940's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese iron pagoda garden candle lantern. Hand cast iron Japanese candle lantern with hearts on
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern 1940's
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern 1940's
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13 in W 9.5 in D 10 in
Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Pots on Cast Iron Hibachi Stand
Located in Sheridan, CO
Rare antique Tetsubin Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle set on Cast Iron hibachi Stand. This unique
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Japanese Cast Iron Bookends
Located in Pasadena, CA
pair of Japanese cast iron bookends. Each piece features a meticulously detailed relief scene of robed
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Late 20th Century Japanese Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Japanese Cast Iron Bookends
Pair of Japanese Cast Iron Bookends
$250 / set
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
20th Century Japanese Style Cast Iron Heron
Located in Stockholm, SE
A highly decorative painted cast iron heron, crafted in the Japanese style during the first half of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

20th Century Japanese Style Cast Iron Heron
20th Century Japanese Style Cast Iron Heron
$767
H 6.11 in W 2.92 in D 4.34 in
Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Vase, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century modernist iron vase from Japan. A compelling minimalist twisted form crafted from thick
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Vase, 1960s
Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Vase, 1960s
$250
H 9.5 in W 2.75 in D 2 in
Japanese Gold Gilt Cast Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese gold gilt cast iron abstract bird incense burner, circa 1950s. The piece is in good
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Gold Gilt Cast Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
Japanese Gold Gilt Cast Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.25 in W 2.75 in D 7 in
Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Bird Sculpture 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized cast iron bird sculpture from Japan. Fantastic incised design. Could also be used as an
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dragonfly', 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This kettle was made in 1960s, in Showa era. The cast iron kettles like this item are called
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder inspired by Quistgaard Denmark, Midcentury
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese cast iron candleholder inspired by Quistgaard, Denmark Cast iron 1960s candleholder. Mid
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder inspired by Quistgaard Denmark, Midcentury
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese cast iron candleholder inspired by Quistgaard, Denmark Cast iron 1960s candleholder. Mid
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Fine Japanese Cast Iron Chagama Set for Tea Ceremoney
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine two-piece set of Japanese Chagama, a central piece used as a kettle to boil water for
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20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Toyo Japan Parcel Gilt and Verdi Gris Samurai Horse Cast Iron Bookends
By Toyo
Located in Garnerville, NY
A smart looking pair of cast iron parcel gilt and verdi gris finish Samurai armor clad horse
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Bookends

Materials

Iron

Tobacco pot / Tea Caddy Japanese / Chinese Style cast iron
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Vienna, AT
This outstanding heavy box can be used as a Tobacco pot or tea caddy. It is signed with a "K" and numbered, also bears the word "Depose" on the bottom rim. Tis beautiful jar is richl...
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Antique 1880s German Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, Late 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, heavy and uniquely shaped Japanese cast iron teapot tetsubin without top. Likely late
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Nanbu Japan Cast Iron Ikebana Footed Vase / Planter ca 1950s/60s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Nanbu, Japan Cast Iron Ikebana Footed Vase / Planter ca 1950s/60s Nanbu is an area of Japan that
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door. Bird and bamboo
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
$2,950
H 20.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder in the Style of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese cast iron candleholder in the Ssyle of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

1970's Japanese Cast Iron Circular Wall Light Hexagon Cage & Clear Glass
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage industrial cast iron circular bulkhead wall lighting with a hexagonal target cage and clear
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Napoleon III enamelled cast-iron planter, Japanese decor, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Rare planter with base in brown enameled cast iron, decorated with palms in relief. This palm
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

1980s Japanese Kokosha Industrial Cast Iron Sconce Brass Cage and Glass Shade
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial 1980s Japanese cast iron wall sconce with a brass cage and glass shade
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Robbins and Co Henry Jeckyll attr. A pair of Anglo-Japanese cast iron fire dogs.
Located in London, GB
Robbins and Co attributed to Henry Jeckyll. A pair of Anglo-Japanese cast iron fire dogs. With
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Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Andirons

Materials

Iron

1970's Japanese Black Cast Iron Circular Wall Light Hexagon Cage & Reeded Glass
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage industrial cast iron circular bulkhead wall lighting with a hexagonal target cage and
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Japanese lantern in cast iron decorated with colourfull enameled champleve.
Located in PARIS, FR
and is fully functional. Mark underneath bearing six characters. Japan, Early 20th century. Height
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

1970s Japanese Industrial Cast Iron and Copper Pendant Brass Cage and Glass Dome
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Width 28cm Height 28cm Weight 3kg Origin: Japan The top section of this lamp is cast iron whilst
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Iron

Japan Pair Antique Gilt Quail Sculptures Hand-Cast, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Pair (2) Quails In gilt finish with original signed labels JAPAN Japan, a pair (2) of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Robbins & Co attributed to Henry Jeckyll An Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Stick Stand
By Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
Robbins and Co attributed to Henry Jeckyll An Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Stick Stand Barnard Bishop
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Fire Inserts by T Jeckyll
By Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
An Anglo-Japanese cast iron fire insert which shows strong design similarities between Thomas
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Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture. Circa Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Iron Figural Garden Mother Goose & Three Goslings
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage cast iron figural garden mother goose and three goslings, one stamped on the bottom "JAPAN
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and uncommon piece of Nambu Cast Iron Serving Ware. It was design by Goro Mori, shaped like
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese temple bells which are commonly made of bronze, this one is made of cast iron. The substantial
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Elegant Huge Horse Hand Cast, Gilt and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
space with this very unusual treasure from Japan. This is a superb and attractive solid and finely
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Elegant Huge Horse Hand Cast, Gilt and Signed
Japanese Elegant Huge Horse Hand Cast, Gilt and Signed
$300 Sale Price
49% Off
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th Century Industrial Cast Iron Butcher Block Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the 20th century, tall, industrial table features a japanned, cast iron machine base with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Modernist Japanese Nambu Iron Incense Holder Bowl
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese Nambu cast iron incense holder or bowl. Beautiful minimalist iron piece that could be used
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hard to find object, we have never seen another. It is cast metal with a faux verdigris/archaic
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art
1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art
$724 Sale Price
74% Off
H 5.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Temple Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Japanese lantern is rare and spectacular in its size and ornamental design. A true one of a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

Japanese Temple Lantern
Japanese Temple Lantern
$11,500 / item
H 35 in Dm 28 in
Dr C Dresser Attri, 18 Cast Iron Floral Staircase Balustrades & the knurl post.
By Coalbrookdale Foundry, Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser attributed for Colebrookdale Iron Works. A rare set of 18 Anglo-Japanese cast iron
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of an elegant horse hand painted with
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair Japanese Choshi Sake Ewers
Located in Pasadena, CA
late Edo or Meiji Period. The Choshi are composed of an Octagonal finely cast iron kettle with and open
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Japanese Choshi Sake Ewers
Pair Japanese Choshi Sake Ewers
$1,675 / set
H 7 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
“Fanning the Fire” Japanese Tetsubin Kettle, c. 1924
Located in Chicago, IL
tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast-iron construction is said to change the quality
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Huge Pair Hand Painted Garden Ducks
Located in South Burlington, VT
Magnificent Ducks Pair A fine matched pair (2) of large scale Japanese original hand-cast and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Huge Pair Hand Painted Garden Ducks
Japanese Huge Pair Hand Painted Garden Ducks
$760 Sale Price / set
83% Off
H 26 in W 25 in D 11 in
Japanese Old Tea Leaves Pot Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wonderful example of old tea leaf design From our recent Japanese Acquisitions A finely cast
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Tea Leaves Pot Immediately Usable
Japanese Old Tea Leaves Pot Immediately Usable
$360 Sale Price
45% Off
H 8 in Dm 13 in
Japanese Antique Pair Jade Green Mandarin Duck Screen Holders
Located in South Burlington, VT
A handsome pair of Japanese hand cast Mandarin Duck screen holders with highly detailed plumage
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Iron

Japan Early Ikebana Planter Garden Cart with Children, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare 19th century hard to find Japanese Usubata Flower Planter Cart "Norimono", Late Meiji
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japan Set Two Antique Orb Lanterns, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual Opportunity Hard to find set of two (2) matching modernist round orb lanterns. Japan, a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Japan, a fine hand cast and unusual iron lantern in the form of a Japanese Monarch Butterfly that may be
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns

Materials

Iron

1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting variation on the most popular ikebana form form the Mid-Century Era. Procured from a Washington DC estate.
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Vintage 1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century
1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century
$1,400 Sale Price
75% Off
H 3 in W 12.88 in D 5 in
Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule
Located in Dallas, TX
Japan, in the Showa Era, this cast 2 piece sculpture is made of iron/steel which has been bronze
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Ultimate Antique Door Knocker, Happiness And Longevity - 150 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
The ultimate jumbo 13" diameter antique door knocker, Circa 1860 ! Rare Japanese Find- Imperial
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese art of floral arrangement. The two-piece vase was cast in the classical usubata (thin rim) form
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Iron

Japan Pair Tall Beautiful Garden Lanterns With Lovely Iris Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
design originally cast by Japanese and Chinese artisans and manufacturers. Provenance: Old American
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

1960s Japan Iron Owl Bird Dish Ashtray with Hypnotic Brass Eyes Mid-Century Mod
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Uncommon cast mixed metal Japanese import souvenir. Over 4 inches long, and about 3/4 of a pound
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Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three small (4" tall) bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The cast
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 4 in W 3 in D 1.25 in
Set of Three Large Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three large (9.75" tall) iron Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1970s. The cast
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Set of Three Large Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Set of Three Large Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
$500 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 9.75 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
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Cast Iron Japanese For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of cast iron Japanese is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct cast iron Japanese — often made from metal, iron and copper — can elevate any home. Cast iron Japanese have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Cast iron Japanese bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made cast iron Japanese over the years, but those made by Akari, Isamu Noguchi and Thomas Jeckyll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Cast Iron Japanese?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $643, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $32,000 highest priced.
Questions About Cast Iron Japanese
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.