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17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party
17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party

17th Century Japanese Bento Box for Cherry Blossom Viewing Party

Located in Paris, FR

This is an antique Japanese bento box from Edo era which was used for cherry blossom viewing party

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle
Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle

Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle

Located in Norton, MA

Two-tier bento box in holder with carry handle, with gilded leaf decoration, 6 1/2" high, 6 1/2" x

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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box
Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box

Antique 20th Century Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Beautiful and antique Japanese Mother-of-Pearl Bento Box with full array of components included

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20th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Japanese Jubako 4-Tiered Bento Red Lacquerware Box
Antique Japanese Jubako 4-Tiered Bento Red Lacquerware Box

Antique Japanese Jubako 4-Tiered Bento Red Lacquerware Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Japanese red lacquerware bento box. Constructed in 5 pieces with 4 compartments, each

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20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

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Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand
Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

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H 7 in W 24 in D 24 in

Japanese Tangram Lacquer Bento Box Stand

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese lacquered wood bento, food container, of unusual geometric design resembling a tangram

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Early 20th Century Japanese Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period
Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period

Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period

Located in Paris, FR

bento box. One very unusual feature of this lunch box, even for Japan, is that the upper compartment can

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Arabesque and Cherry Blossom Design, Japan
Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Arabesque and Cherry Blossom Design, Japan

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Arabesque and Cherry Blossom Design, Japan

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

Japanese art, which make the bento box more than a design for ordinary usage but also a visual enjoyment

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Early 19th Century, Bento Box with Grapes Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

It is found that Japanese tradition of preparing a packed meal can be traced back as early as 12th

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box
Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box

Japanese Fine Black Gold Lacquer Bento Box

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions A superb older century Makie lacquer food bento box complete

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket Storage Box
1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket Storage Box

1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket Storage Box

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Japanese Vintage Lacquer Geisha Bento Tiny Trinket storage box. 5.25 tall x 4.63 diameter

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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japan Antique Red and Black Lacquered Bento Food Box Display 1915, Only One
Japan Antique Red and Black Lacquered Bento Food Box Display 1915, Only One

Japan Antique Red and Black Lacquered Bento Food Box Display 1915, Only One

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels Japan rare antique wooden red and black lacquered

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Lacquered Complete Bento Food Box, Early 20th Century
Japanese Fine Antique Hand Lacquered Complete Bento Food Box, Early 20th Century

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Lacquered Complete Bento Food Box, Early 20th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Mint and boxed Japan, a fine antique hand lacquered Maki-e seasonal flowers and fans decorated

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Porcelain, Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Lacquer Bento Box With protective Box, 19th Century
Lacquer Bento Box With protective Box, 19th Century

Lacquer Bento Box With protective Box, 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A nice Meiji Period bento box in red lacquer with original protective box.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box
Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box

Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box

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H 8.75 in W 8.5 in D 9 in

Japanese Showa Black Lacquer Bento Box

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese Showa black lacquer bento box with gilt pine motif in three parts with lid.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Trinket Box Mid-Century Modern
Japanese Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Trinket Box Mid-Century Modern

Japanese Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Trinket Box Mid-Century Modern

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Doll Bento Box. Stamped Japan Dimensions: 7" diameter x 6" H. Please visit take a look at our

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

1960s Decorative Asian Red Storage Bento Stacking Box Set
1960s Decorative Asian Red Storage Bento Stacking Box Set

1960s Decorative Asian Red Storage Bento Stacking Box Set

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Asian Red Storage Bento Box Set Japanese Box Set Yamanaka Art Red 7.75 h x 7.75 x 7.75, 3

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Bento Box
Japanese Bento Box

Japanese Bento Box

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H 5.25 in W 15.25 in D 12.5 in

Japanese Bento Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of 7 Japanese lacquered bento boxes from Kyoto, Japan. Taisho period - 1920s. (Measurements

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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Japanese Bento Boxes
Japanese Bento Boxes

Japanese Bento Boxes

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H 5.25 in W 15 in D 12 in

Japanese Bento Boxes

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of 5 Japanese lacquered bento boxes from Kyoto, Japan. Taisho period - 1920s. (Measurements

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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Cedar

Japanese  Bento Box
Japanese  Bento Box

Japanese Bento Box

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H 13.325 in W 9 in D 8.5 in

Japanese Bento Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese lacquered/painted bento box from the Taisho Period c 1920s. Black lacquer exterior with

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Negoro Nuri Lacquered Bento Box
Japanese Negoro Nuri Lacquered Bento Box

Japanese Negoro Nuri Lacquered Bento Box

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H 19.69 in W 13 in D 13 in

Japanese Negoro Nuri Lacquered Bento Box

Located in Antwerp, BE

Showa period Japanese Bento box, circa 1950. This type of bento box would be used for holidays and

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Early 19th Century Bento Box with Chrysanthemum Design, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

It is found that Japanese tradition of preparing the packed meal can be traced back as early as

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Materials

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Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

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Located in Sale, GB

- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...

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Materials

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1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table
1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table

1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique Zataku low table for 4 people, a set of tabletop & wooden leg frame. Aimed to make as Kotatsu table (heat table with brazier) in winter. Tabletop material is ma...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Cedar

Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Gothic Revival Harp By Sebastian Erard
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Gothic Revival Harp By Sebastian Erard

Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Gothic Revival Harp By Sebastian Erard

By Sébastien Érard

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine and elegant Regency Satinwood and parcel-gilt double action Harp from the workshop of the famous harp and piano maker Sebastian Erard (1752-1831), decorated in the Grecia...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century French Ormolu Beveled Glass Trinket Box
Antique 19th Century French Ormolu Beveled Glass Trinket Box

Antique 19th Century French Ormolu Beveled Glass Trinket Box

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique 19th Century French ormolu glass trinket box, circa 1860. This miniature box has the original tufted silk lining, thick beveled glass with floral etching, intricat...

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Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...

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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

French “Clichy” Green Reeded Glass Pendant Lamp
French “Clichy” Green Reeded Glass Pendant Lamp

French “Clichy” Green Reeded Glass Pendant Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French “Clichy” green glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for i...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Japanese Matching Set of Two Fine Birds And Dragonfly Shoji Doors Screens
Japanese Matching Set of Two Fine Birds And Dragonfly Shoji Doors Screens

Japanese Matching Set of Two Fine Birds And Dragonfly Shoji Doors Screens

$760Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 71 in W 27.25 in D 1.12 in

Japanese Matching Set of Two Fine Birds And Dragonfly Shoji Doors Screens

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a fine set of two shoji "Birds and Dragonfly" bamboo doors or screens recently acquired from a Japanese private collector. The hand carved boards are artistically cut and ins...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Bamboo, Wood

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

On Hold|$11,837 / set

H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bedroom Sets

Large pine cabinet, circa 1930
Large pine cabinet, circa 1930

Large pine cabinet, circa 1930

$4,227

H 83.47 in W 70.08 in D 16.93 in

Large pine cabinet, circa 1930

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large pine shelves and chest of drawers from circa 1930. 20 drawers and various compartments at the top. The cabinet consists of two parts. In good condition and free of woodworm. Th...

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Rustic Sideboards

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Pine

Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand
Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand

Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand

$3,663

H 81 in W 44 in D 13 in

Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand

By Matthews Company

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Mahogany Hat & Coat Hall Stand of Art Nouveau Design - with original stained glass inset panels and coat hooks all of art nouveau form, replacement drip trays - Matthews of...

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Stained Glass, Mahogany

ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1928 Louis Kuppenheim Enameled Japonisme Box 935 Sterling
ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1928 Louis Kuppenheim Enameled Japonisme Box 935 Sterling

ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1928 Louis Kuppenheim Enameled Japonisme Box 935 Sterling

By Louis Kuppenheim, Alfred Dunhill

Located in Miami, FL

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Gold, Silver, Enamel

Tiffany Studios Style Arts & Crafts Bronze Table Lamp With Stained Glass Shade
Tiffany Studios Style Arts & Crafts Bronze Table Lamp With Stained Glass Shade

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By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

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Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...

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Porcelain

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Dressing table set - Beech
J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Dressing table set - Beech

J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Dressing table set - Beech

$4,360

H 53.15 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Dressing table set - Beech

By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Budapest, HU

Dressing Table No. 1134 by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn Designed by Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn, this Dressing Table No. 1134 is a refined example of early 20th-century Vienn...

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Japanese Bento For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese bento you’re looking for. A Japanese bento — often made from wood, lacquer and cedar — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Japanese bento you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese bento is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Japanese Bento?

Prices for a Japanese bento can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $3,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,240.