What is cloisonné worth?

What a cloisonné piece is worth will depend on what type of piece it is, its condition, rarity and more. Cloisonné (“cell” in French) is a technique in which thin wires of fine silver or gold are used to outline a design, which is then filled with enamel. The piece is subsequently placed in a kiln where the enamel is melted. Cloisonné is distinct because the individual wires remain visible, forming an outline of the motif. When it comes to jewelry design and other disciplines, cloisonné enamel was popular during the Byzantine Empire . Collectors of authentic antique Chinese furniture and decorative objects know that Ming dynasty -era cloisonné objects are particularly coveted. Although ornamentation was minimal at the time, Ming dynasty furniture often featured carved or painted details of flowers, insects, dragons, fruits and other motifs. As overseas trade expanded, techniques from the West, like cloisonné enamel painting, adorned table screens and other pieces. With respect to Ming-era cloisonné objects and furnishings, an elaborately decorated item featuring lots of vibrant colors and details is likely to be more valuable at auction than its minimally adorned counterpart (the same goes for Victorian cloisonné objects). Chinese cloisonné vases created during the Ming and Qing eras represent a golden age of Chinese furniture design. Chinese cloisonné objects were frequently imported to Japan , where the technique wasn’t adopted until the 1800s. Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions during the Meiji era , and today, Meiji-era cloisonné vases or incense burners in good condition are of great interest to collectors. Find antique and vintage cloisonné objects on 1stDibs.

Cloisonne Objects

Japanese Cloisonne Box

Cloisonne Copper

20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Chinoiserie Cloisonne

Cloisonné and Bronze Vase, Signed BARBEDIENNE, in the Style of Édouard LIÈVRE

$27,034

Cloisonné and Bronze Vase, Signed BARBEDIENNE, in the Style of Édouard LIÈVRE

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This skillful blend of Chinese art objects and French craftsmanship is attributed to the Escalier de Cristal after designs by Édouard Lièvre.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Bronze / Brass Cloisonné Footed Altar Bowl India, 20th Century

$398

Vintage Bronze / Brass Cloisonné Footed Altar Bowl India, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Additional information: Material: Bronze / Brass Type: Vase Region of Origin: India Period: 20th century Condition: No damages found. Dimension:...

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20th Century Indian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China

$6,800

Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A small and elegant Chinese cloisonné vase for incense tools, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, China. Made for the scholar's studio, this small refined vase, was used to hold ince...

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Bronze Vase with Archaistic Bird Handles, c 1920 to 1940s

$730Sale Price|23% Off

Japanese Cloisonné Bronze Vase with Archaistic Bird Handles, c 1920 to 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking Japanese cloisonné and bronze vase with original embroidered silk stand pad, crafted during the Taishō to early Shōwa era (circa 1920–1940s) and marked “Made in Japan” on ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market

$4,754

Antique Chinese Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Vase for the Islamic Market

Located in London, GB

Antique Chinese ormolu and cloisonné enamel vase for the Islamic Market Chinese, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 10cm, diameter 21cm Crafted in China, this fine ormolu and...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of Small Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Copper Flower Posy Vases Art Deco 1940s

$536 / set

Pair of Small Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Copper Flower Posy Vases Art Deco 1940s

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A captivating matched pair of small Japanese cloisonné posy vases from the Art Deco period, each one a miniature showcase of the extraordinary craftsmanship that defines the finest w...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vintage Signed Red and Gray Enameled Cloisonne Vase with Koi Fish

$1,500

Vintage Signed Red and Gray Enameled Cloisonne Vase with Koi Fish

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A stunning vintage vase that is made with enameled cloisonne. The design is depicting a lovely koi fish imagery. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 11" H x 4" W.

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20th Century Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Japanese Ando Jubei (1876-1956) Signed Cloisonné Vase With Roses

$1,695

Vintage Japanese Ando Jubei (1876-1956) Signed Cloisonné Vase With Roses

By Ando Jubei

Located in Centennial, CO

This large and rare antique vase was created by Japanese master artist Ando Jubei (1876-1956) during the Meiji period. The sterling silver body was covered with cloisonné enamel and ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Vase with Samurai and Floral Motif, Ca. 1890

$2,700

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Vase with Samurai and Floral Motif, Ca. 1890

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Vase w/ Samurai, Attendant, and Floral Motif, Ca. 1890 DIMENSIONS: Height: 12 inches Diameter: 5.5 inches ABOUT An elegant cloisonné enamel vase fr...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Cloisonné Vases with Warm Reddish Brown Ground and Floral Decoration

$1,275 / set

Pair of Cloisonné Vases with Warm Reddish Brown Ground and Floral Decoration

Located in Yonkers, NY

This pair of cloisonné vases offers a refined decorative accent with their warm reddish-brown ground enriched by intricate floral motifs in russet, ochre, and gold. The graceful balu...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel

$2,703

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel. Divided into three compartments plus the wick deposit. 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Candleholders, Copper with Bird Motif, 1940s

$825 / set

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Candleholders, Copper with Bird Motif, 1940s

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Pair of elegant vintage cloisonné candleholder made of copper with blue, pink and other various color accents in a traditional oriental pattern with bird on black background, circa 1...

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Vintage 1940s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Copper

Small Round Cloisonné Vase Chinese in Nice Red Flowers Floral, 20th Century

$143

Small Round Cloisonné Vase Chinese in Nice Red Flowers Floral, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Small round cloisonné Vase 20th c Chinese In nice Red Flowers FLoral, Top quality 20th c cloisonne. Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Origin: C...

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20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Japanese Three-Piece Peach Cloisonné Enamel Garniture, Nagoya Company

$75,300

Monumental Japanese Three-Piece Peach Cloisonné Enamel Garniture, Nagoya Company

By Nagoya Craftsmen

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Three-Piece Lobed Cloisonné Enamel Garniture with Birds, Butterflies, and Chrysanthemums on a Rare Pale Peach Ground, Attributed to the Nagoya Cloi...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Floral Decoration & Wooden Stands

$995 / set

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Floral Decoration & Wooden Stands

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of vases are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and date to approximately 1920 and done in an Anglo-Japanese style. The vases are done in engraved brass w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Floral Motifs and Hummingbirds 1950s

$451Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Floral Motifs and Hummingbirds 1950s

Located in Milano, MI

Pair of Chinese vases with floral motifs and hummingbirds, made in China in the 1950s Ø cm 12 h cm 23 Cloisonné (pronounced "cloi-so-nay") is an ancient and complex decorative tech...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Phoenix Panels Meiji Period

$5,950Sale Price / set|30% Off

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Phoenix Panels Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

A decorative pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases dating to the Meiji period, each measuring approximately 9 inches in height. The vases are finely worked in polychrome enamels on...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

Monumental Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Covered Jar With Butterflies

$12,000 / set

Monumental Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Covered Jar With Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

A finely decorated Japanese porcelain covered jar from the Meiji period, executed in tōtai shippo cloisonné enamel on porcelain, a technically demanding process in which cloisonné st...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Jars

Materials

Enamel

A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi

$19,700

A Fine, Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cobalt Blue Vase with Cranes, Hayashi

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Fine and Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Silver Wire Cobalt Blue Vase – Hayashi School Masterpiece A stunning example of Japanese cloisonné artistry, this fine and large cobalt bl...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Fine Pair of Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vases, Attributed to The Ando Jubei Company

$11,800

Fine Pair of Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Vases, Attributed to The Ando Jubei Company

By Ando Jubei

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exceptional and highly decorative pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period, attributed to the Ando Jubei Company—among the most important and technically acco...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ducks Birds and Floral Turquoise Grounds Vases

$7,500 / set

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ducks Birds and Floral Turquoise Grounds Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined pair of Meiji period Japanese cloisonne enamel cylinders decorated with detailed scenes of birds among spring flowers on rich turquoise grounds. Each piece is worked in ver...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed t

$4,800

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed t

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed to Hayashi high quality work An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji p...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases

$35,000 / set

Monumental Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragons on Black Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases, distinguished by their rare and monumental scale, each standing an impressive 25 inches tall. Executed...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At

$5,250Sale Price / set|30% Off

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases At

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Stork Blossoming Garden Vases Silver wire high quality A pair of antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meij...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Jar Goldstone Namikawa School

$4,200

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Jar Goldstone Namikawa School

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne enamel dragon and phoenix bird lidded ginger jar. Early Meiji period, ca. 1885. The item is decorated with a polychrome cloisonne enamel flowe...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Cloisonné Vases Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1860

$9,990 / set

Pair of Cloisonné Vases Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1860

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of cloisonné enamel square vases attributed to A. Giroux, with flared neck decorated on the belly with flowering lambrequins with oriental patterns on a blue and golden geometri...

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Antique 1860s French Vases

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Enamel Censor Koro Attr Hayashi Kodenji

$2,500

Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Enamel Censor Koro Attr Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel tripod censer koro attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa 1900s. The baluster form body is enamel...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Totai Vases Fish Swimming

$5,040Sale Price / set|30% Off

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Totai Vases Fish Swimming

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain vases. The wares are enameled with a polychrome design representing fish in the pond with flowers and plants made in the Cloisonn...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Jar With Iris Floral Decoration

$8,000

Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Jar With Iris Floral Decoration

Located in Long Island City, NY

A striking and unusually large Japanese cloisonné enamel jar from the Meiji period, beautifully decorated with an elegant arrangement of flowering plants set against a rich deep coba...

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Antique Late 19th Century Jars

Materials

Copper, Enamel

An Exquisite & Large Pair of Late Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vases

$34,700

An Exquisite & Large Pair of Late Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exquisite and Large Pair of Late Meiji Japanese Ginbari Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Peonies and Butterflies This stunning pair of vases, crafted during the late Meiji period (186...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Brush Pot

$750Sale Price|50% Off

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Brush Pot

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass brush pot. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers and birds, and a geometrical ornament mad...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari And Enamel Vase Cranes And Roosters Blue

$6,300Sale Price|30% Off

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari And Enamel Vase Cranes And Roosters Blue

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare large Japanese Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing cranes, hens, roosters and other birds made in the Ginbar...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird and Garden Vases Attribu

$4,750Sale Price / set|50% Off

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird and Garden Vases Attribu

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Pair Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bird and Garden Vases Attributed to Honda The exteriors of the wares are adorned with polychrome enamel medallions representing bir...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji

$12,600Sale Price / set|30% Off

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue-Ground Vases and Covers, Meiji Period. A decorative pair of cloisonne enamel vases, the bodies decorated with colorful birds, butterfl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Pink-Ground Vases Featuring Sunset and Cranes

$20,000 / set

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Pink-Ground Vases Featuring Sunset and Cranes

Located in Long Island City, NY

Presenting a truly captivating and highly collectible pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Pink-Ground Vases, attributed to the renowned artist Hayashi Kodenji. These excep...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Vase with Butterflies Attr Honda Yo

$5,500

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Vase with Butterflies Attr Honda Yo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji period. Fish tail shape with pronounced base. Intricate butterfly motif and floral patterns. Gold stone ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot in the Style of Namikawa

$900Sale Price|50% Off

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot in the Style of Namikawa

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper brush pot with cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period, after 1868. Cylinder shape. Cherry blossom motif and floral patterns in cobalt and turquoise bl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Old or Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginbari Vase with Floral Decoration

$1,500

Old or Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Ginbari Vase with Floral Decoration

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Japanese enamel vase. With wired cloisonne flowers against a red ginbari ground. The ginbari technique (similar to guilloche enamel) involves flooding transparen...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Enamel

A Pair of Early Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Censors Attributed to Honda Yasaburo

$1,000Sale Price / set|66% Off

A Pair of Early Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Censors Attributed to Honda Yasaburo

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of high quality Japanese early Meiji period bronze and cloisonne enamel planter pots or koro incense burners, each of a globular form with a short flared neck, the exterior is...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

A Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases

$11,200Sale Price|20% Off

A Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases

Located in San Diego, CA

This unique pair of six-faceted cloisonné vases, each adorned with a theme of 博古 (Bo Gu), displays the beauty of antiquity. The facets feature intricate burgundy window frames, remin...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Enamel Frames and Objects

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot

$3,150Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel over brass brush pot. Circa: 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome medallions with butterflies in...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Enamel, Brass

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Double Sided Moon and

$1,800

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Double Sided Moon and

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese amphora shaped enamel over brass vase. The vase is adorned with polychrome enamel medallions depicting a crane bird and blossoming flowers, and an evening lan...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

$1,318

Blackground Vase with Flowers and Bird Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal Primary Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th centu...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Important Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Covered Jar by Miwa Tomisaburo

$15,700

Important Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Covered Jar by Miwa Tomisaburo

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An important and exceptionally rare Japanese cloisonné enamel covered jar by Miwa Tomisaburo, executed during the Meiji period and distinguished by the remarkable presence of a signa...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Jars

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large "Bowl of Good Fortune" Chinese Cloisonne Decorated with Bats 19th Century

$1,650

Large "Bowl of Good Fortune" Chinese Cloisonne Decorated with Bats 19th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

Large antique Chinese bowl of good fortune. Mid 19th century cloisonné. Rich with color and symbols. In Chinese art bats represent good fortune. Bats flying upside down mean "blessi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912

$456

Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Highly interesting vase. We all know the cloisonne vases in this style but this one is from earthenware like satsuma vases. Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional informatio...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Brass Enamel Cloisonne Small Trinket Dish Set Brown - Set of 2

$50 / set

Vintage Chinese Brass Enamel Cloisonne Small Trinket Dish Set Brown - Set of 2

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Brass Enamel Cloisonné Small Trinket Dish Set, Brown - Set of 2. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 0.25" H x 4" Diameter.

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

A Small Vase with Incense Brown Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

$601

A Small Vase with Incense Brown Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Small Vase with Incense Brown Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912 Top quality piece, lid is missing. Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century. Additional information: Material: Bron...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot

$800

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over copper brush pot. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome images of butterflies...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vase with Wisteria Flowers & Bird on Dark Red Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era

$2,126

Vase with Wisteria Flowers & Bird on Dark Red Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality pair of vases with Wisteria And bird design. Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century. Additional information: Material: Bronze, Metal & Cloisonne Region of Origin: Japan Per...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

French Cloisonné Swan Key Dish Catchall Ashtray

$295

French Cloisonné Swan Key Dish Catchall Ashtray

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French cloisonné swan key dish catch all or ashtray France, early 20th century Beautiful crafted piece has wonderful shape and design Rich neutral toned palette is complimented with...

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Black & Gilt Brass Fish Scale Cloisonné Vases, with Stands

$1,250 / set

Pair of Chinese Black & Gilt Brass Fish Scale Cloisonné Vases, with Stands

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Black & Gilt Brass Fish Scale Cloisonné Vases, with Stands China, circa 1980s This elegant pair of Chinese black and gilt brass fish scale cloisonné vases, dating t...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-20th Century Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger Jars

$3,500 / set

Mid-20th Century Vintage Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Ginger Jars

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese cloisonné enamel lidded ginger jars. These jars are crafted using the cloisonné technique, which involves creating compartments (cloison...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Enamel

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar with Chrysanthemums and Butterfly

$260Sale Price|35% Off

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Ginger Jar with Chrysanthemums and Butterfly

Located in Pomona, CA

Cloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metal objects, where thin metal wires are soldered to a metal surface to create compartments, or "cloisons," which are then filled wi...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tripod Censor/Incense Burner

$10,399Sale Price|35% Off

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Tripod Censor/Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

Museum Quality Chinese Champleve Cloisonné Incense burner of monumental size standing on a wonderful carved hardwood base. Gilt brass with enamel decoration, reclining elephant with ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Copper

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Silver Vase with Eagle Signed Inaba

$7,500

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Blue Enamel Silver Vase with Eagle Signed Inaba

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare antique Japanese cloisonné enamel silver mounted and silver wire vase Late Meiji period circa 1895 . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Cobalt blue ground color. The obvers...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bamboo And Gold Bird Hayashi School

$5,000

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bamboo And Gold Bird Hayashi School

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass and enamel vase, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The baluster body with wide sloping shoulders is finely worked in silver wire and adorned with a polychrome des...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

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Cloisonne Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of cloisonne objects is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct cloisonne objects — often made from metal, enamel and bronze — can elevate any home. Find 496 antique and vintage cloisonne objects at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of cloisonne objects available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of cloisonne objects to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XVI cloisonne objects are of considerable interest. Cloisonne objects have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ando Jubei, Fabienne Jouvin and Robert Kuo are consistently popular.

How Much are Cloisonne Objects?

Prices for cloisonne objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cloisonne objects begin at $65 and can go as high as $255,422, while the average can fetch as much as $2,477.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cloisonne Objects

What is cloisonné worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 8, 2024
What a cloisonné piece is worth will depend on what type of piece it is, its condition, rarity and more.

Cloisonné (“cell” in French) is a technique in which thin wires of fine silver or gold are used to outline a design, which is then filled with enamel. The piece is subsequently placed in a kiln where the enamel is melted. Cloisonné is distinct because the individual wires remain visible, forming an outline of the motif. When it comes to jewelry design and other disciplines, cloisonné enamel was popular during the Byzantine Empire.

Collectors of authentic antique Chinese furniture and decorative objects know that Ming dynasty-era cloisonné objects are particularly coveted. Although ornamentation was minimal at the time, Ming dynasty furniture often featured carved or painted details of flowers, insects, dragons, fruits and other motifs.

As overseas trade expanded, techniques from the West, like cloisonné enamel painting, adorned table screens and other pieces. With respect to Ming-era cloisonné objects and furnishings, an elaborately decorated item featuring lots of vibrant colors and details is likely to be more valuable at auction than its minimally adorned counterpart (the same goes for Victorian cloisonné objects). Chinese cloisonné vases created during the Ming and Qing eras represent a golden age of Chinese furniture design.

Chinese cloisonné objects were frequently imported to Japan, where the technique wasn’t adopted until the 1800s. Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions during the Meiji era, and today, Meiji-era cloisonné vases or incense burners in good condition are of great interest to collectors.

Find antique and vintage cloisonné objects on 1stDibs.