1920s Large Japanese Maki-E Lacquer Box With Creeping Wood Sorrel Mon Crest
Located in Sheridan, CO
Large Japanese Maki-E Lacquer Box With Creepy Woodsorrel Mon or Kamon. Circa 1920s, black exterior ground various mixed color mon of the Tokugawa Shogunate, silvered metal rim on the...
Gold Leaf
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Edo Period Rimpa School Golden Screen - Summer Florals
By Rimpa School
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Edo Period Golden Screen - Summer Florals Period: Edo Size: 285 x 92.5 cm (112.2 x 36.4 inches) SKU: PTA141 This Edo period screen is a golden-framed window into the summer gardens...
Gold Leaf
Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer
Located in PARIS, FR
He retired to the Isle of Wight in 1972. Japan – Edo period (1603–1868) Height : 2 cm - Diameter: 4.2 cm
Lacquer
Set of Six Japanese Ido Period Shunga 'Erotica' Hanging Lacquered Wood Panels
Located in North Miami, FL
Unlike in the West, where bare flesh was seen as simultaneously tantalising and taboo, men and women of Edo-era Japan saw each other in the nude regularly at mixed baths and the like.
Metal, Iron
Stunning Set of Four 19th Century Edo Period Fusuma Door Decorative Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each panel includes an oval floriform metal hikite (door pull) and is framed in black-lacquered wood. The work highlights the traditional materials and techniques of Edo period in Ja...
Gold Leaf, Brass
Rare Hexagonal Buddhist Statue Base, Gilded, Edo Period, 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog), gilded and carved with inset glass eyes and painted with mineral pigments. Most ...
Wood
Pair Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Meiji Period Cabinets 漆器 蒔絵 塗物 漆塗
Located in Cotignac, FR
A pair of Meiji period, late 19th Century Lacquerware (漆器, shikki) miniature cabinets on stands. The decorative panels are of very fine quality. The cabinets are a 'true pair' that i...
Wood, Lacquer
KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity
Located in PARIS, FR
He retired to the Isle of Wight in 1972. Japan – Edo period (1603–1868) Height: 2 cm – Length: 5.5 cm – Width: 3 cm
Lacquer
Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique
Located in PARIS, FR
He retired to the Isle of Wight in 1972. Japan – Edo period (1603–1868) Longueur : 3.5 cm – largeur : 3.5 cm -Hauteur : 1.5 cm
Lacquer
Manju Nestuke in black and lacquer decorated of a scene of child under a pine
Located in PARIS, FR
However, the Japanese development of these techniques truly flourished during the Edo period (1603–1868), when a master lacquer artist named Tamakaji Zōkoku (c.1804/1806–1867), born ...
Lacquer
Japanese Rare Antique Fortune Telling Set 19th Century Collectors Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Early Shinto Temple Find This is an incredibly rare and authentic Omikuji (Sacred Fortune Telling) set, dating back to the Late Edo Period. Unlike modern plastic or simple wo...
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Sacred Horse "Shinme" 1800s-1860s / Primitive Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese carved wooden horse, a highly valuable piece created in the late Edo period (early 1800s–1860s).
Cedar, Lacquer
Nestuke in red lacquer carved in theform of a fan using the tsuishu technique
Located in PARIS, FR
He retired to the Isle of Wight in 1972. Japan – Edo period (1603–1868) Height : 3 cm – length : 5 cm- width : 4,5 cm
Lacquer
Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infinit...
Wood, Lacquer
$9,850
Gold Lacquer Incense Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Gold Lacquer Kōbako (Incense Box) Edo Period (1615–1868), Circa 1850 This exquisite gold lacquer kōbako (incense box) exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Edo period.
Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf
Antique Japanese Kano School Painting by Yosenin Korenobu
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Six-panel Kano School tiger screen by Yosenin Korenobu (1753-1808). Sumi-e ink on paper, late 18th century. Dimensions: H 169cm x W 382cm.
Paper, Wood
Massive Wood Antique Japanese Noh Drama Mask in Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Extraordinary 19th Century hand carved wood mask believed to have once been a dramatic Noh Drama piece likely representing a giant or demon. The mask with expressive grimacing face ...
Wood
A Wooden Carved and Lacquered Nestuke in the form of traditionnal drum
Located in PARIS, FR
Finally, the taiko was—and remains—widely used during various festivals as well as in kabuki theatre performances. Japan, late Edo period, 19th century (1868–1912) Diameter: 4.7 cm ...
Boxwood
$2,280Sale Price / set|40% Off
Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Serene Resonating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare dated large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, Edo period , incised and dated Tenpo era 13th (1842) around rim.
Bronze
Japanese Chinese Asian Large Wood Carved Buddhist Monk Priest Statue Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather wonderful and quite unique large, hand carved wood (likely cypress) antique standing portrait sculpture/statue of Japanese Zen Buddhist monk or master priest figure. The pi...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Six-Panel Screen by Kano Chikanobu "Shushin"
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Late 17th century Kano school peony landscape screens. Both screens signed: Hogan Josen Fujiwara Chikanobu Hitsu - Kano Chikanobu (Shushin) (1660 - 1728). Materials: Ink and pigm...
Gold Leaf
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...
Wood
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...
Wood
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from an farmer's Kura (traditional style warehouse) in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early...
Wood
Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th century (late Edo period). The buddha is seated in the padmasana position on an ele...
Gold Leaf
19th Century Japanese Antique Low Display Stand with Drawers Okidoko-Style Tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique "Okidoko"- wooden low display stand with drawer made of Keyaki & Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu). Estimated to date from the late Edo to early Meiji period, circa 1850s–1880...
Wood, Hardwood, Cedar, Pine
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate carved openwork lotus pedestal, J...
Rock Crystal
1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...
Wood
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine (zushi) protects a miniature statue of Bishamonten, the Buddhist God of Warfare here depicted as an armor-clad warrior. A fearsome...
Wood
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Jizō Bosatsu, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of black lacquer encasing this 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi) belies the splendor within. The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior...
Wood
17th Century Japanese Screen Pair by Soga Nichokuan, Hawks on Pine & Plum Trees
Located in Kyoto, JP
Hawks on plum and pine Soga Nichokuan (active circa 1625-1660) Pair of six-fold screens. Ink, mineral pigments, gofun, gold and speckled gold leaf on paper. Upper seal: H...
Wood, Paper
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered 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 i...
Copper
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Reddish Urushi Mizuya tansu chest, late 19th C
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from an old Kura (traditional storehouse) from Niigata Prefecture, Tohoku area, Japan. Mizuya tansu is made of Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu) & premium quality reddish Sugi ...
Wood, Cedar, Pine
$600Sale Price|36% Off
1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique mid size Tansu (chest of drawers), product of circa 1870s - 1900s, late Edo to Meiji era, estimate from the style & conditions.
Iron
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Aizen Myō-ō, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple exterior of black lacquer belies the splendor within this late 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi). The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior and a...
Wood
$560Sale Price|20% Off
19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from Tohoku area, Japan. Japanese antique small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, made of Sugi Cedar.
Wood, Cedar
Pair of 18th/19th century Japanese Samurai Abumi (stirrups)
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of antique Japanese abumi, dating to the Edo Period (1615-1868) Abumi are stirrups, and were an important part of a samurai armor set.
Copper, Iron
19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Especially, The lid is made from wood, has a good amount of wabi sabi texture and looks certain old - so I'd guess it's from Edo period at least. The surface is reinforced by the la...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paper
Kôbako, lacquer box for storing incense (#004789)
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Hiramaki-e and Takamaki-e on Maki-bokashi, Roiro ground; interior finished with Nashiji lacquer. Japan, late Edo period (1600–1868) 5.7 x 13.4 x 10.3 cm
Wood, Lacquer
Unusual Samurai Jingasa Hat with Gilded Crests and Gilded Interior
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An uncommon Edo-period samurai jingasa, distinguished by its applied gilded crest decorations and rare gilded interior finish. Jingasa of this type were worn by samurai and retainers...
Wood, Lacquer
Louis XVI Style Commode À Vantaux by Beurdeley, 1890
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Below are a pair of cupboard doors inset with rare Edo period Japanese lacquer panels, opening to an interior fitted with a shelf and flanked by chamfered uprights embellished with r...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of English Louis XIV Style Breakfront Side Cabinets Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A pair of Louis XIV style gilt-bronze mounted calamander breakfront side cabinets, the Algerian brèche sanguine marble tops above a cupboard door incorporating Japanese lacquer panel...
Marble, Ormolu
Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Located in New York, NY
This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...
Lacquer
18th Century Japanese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
This lacquered 18th century Edo period altar table was probably made for the private shrine of an aristocratic home. There, it would have been placed before an image of a deity, and ...
Brass
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.