$4,200 / item
Pair of Vintage Italian Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1960s Italian etched lanterns with dragonfly motif, 3 interior candelabra lights.
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Japanese Antique Dragonfly Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition The first we have seen Japan, an attractive and sturdy lantern, with a seldom seen double winged "Dragonfly" motif o...
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Japanese Vintage Dragonfly Lantern With Monkey Suspension Hooks
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition Japan, an attractive and sturdy lantern, with a seldom seen double winged "Dragonfly" motif on all four sides of the fire...
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Japanese Antique Art Nouveau "Dragonfly" Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition Seldom found Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique slim Art Nouveau motif lantern with a charming dragonfly motif,...
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Japanese Art Nouveau "Dragonfly & Orchid" Garden Flower Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique slim Art Nouveau motif lantern with a charming "dragonfly & Orchid" motif.
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Japan Tea House Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Garden Lantern, 100 Yrs Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels Birds and dragonflies A rare bronze antique lantern find This trapezoidal roof shaped hand cast bronze lantern is only the seco...
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Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Birds and dragonflies A rare bronze 90 year old lantern find with all hanging bells intact.
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Japanese Antique Pair of Art Nouveau "Butterfly & Dragonfly" Lanterns, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique near pair of slim Art Nouveau motif lanterns with butterf...
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Japan Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Birds and dragonflies A rare bronze antique lantern find with all hanging bells in tact.
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Handsome Old Japanese "Dragonfly" Hand Cast Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition Japan, an attractive and sturdy lantern, with a seldom seen "Dragonfly" motif on fire box and possessing much of its orig...
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Japanese Antique Dragonfly Garden Lantern - Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition, and with bonus 66 inch chain The first we have seen Japan, an attractive and sturdy two part lighting lantern and plant...
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Handsome Old Japanese Hand Cast Lantern "Dragonfly" Motif
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern, with a seldom seen "Dragonfly" motif on fire box.
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Pair of Old Japanese "Birds And Dragonfly" Hand Cast Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition Japan, an attractive and sturdy pair (2) of lanterns, with a seldom seen "Birds and Dragonfly" motif on fire boxes and ...
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Japanese Antique Pair Art Nouveau "Dragonfly" Lighting Lanterns, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual early Art Nouveau Find - first we have seen Japan, an attractive hand cast antique pair (2) of slim Art Nouveau period motif lanterns with classic "dragonfly" motifs. ...
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Japan Tea House Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Garden Lantern, 100 Yrs Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Birds and dragonflies A rare bronze antique lantern find in a rare trapazoidal shape This trapezoidal roof shaped hand cast bronze lan...
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Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.