Japanese Compact
1960s Hamilton Industries Compact Desk Lamp Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Vintage Hamilton Industries Chicago Compact Task Adjustable Intense table desk lamp.
This
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Compact Chest, Meiji Era '1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This compact chest was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912).
It features a handle on top, making
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$400 Sale Price
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H 12.45 in W 18.75 in D 9.97 in
PRELUDE - Vintage Compact Binoculars/Opera Glasses - Japan - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
magnification - adjustable focus - Japan - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - fully working
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
$240
H 0.75 in W 4.38 in D 2.5 in
K. Uyeda Antique Japanese 950 Sterling Silver Mixed Metal Compact
By K. Uyeda
Located in Atlanta, GA
oldest established Japanese silversmiths that is still in business today. At first, Satsuma ware vases
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking Japanese woodfired stoneware vase, compact in form yet powerful in presence. Decorated
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Small Japanese Bronze Vase with Warm Patina, 20th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This compact Japanese bronze vase charms with its classic silhouette and richly mottled patina in
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20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet, Early Showa Period (1926–1945), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
(Japanese cedar). Compact and warm in character, it features a simple pair of wooden sliding doors and a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
$1,100
H 20.01 in W 33.27 in D 14.26 in
Late Art Deco Paction Enamel Lighter with Enamel and Chrome Thunderbolt Design
Located in Red Lion, PA
compact and dynamic Late Art Deco lighter by Paction, marked “PACTION” on the top and “PAC Japan REG US
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
$98
H 2 in W 1.63 in D 0.57 in
Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Seiko, 1970s, Brass with Faux Leather Cover
By Seiko
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Seiko Travel Alarm Clock, Japan, 1970s
A compact marvel of mid-century Japanese design
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel ...
Materials
Metal
$330
H 2.96 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Slit Table Round XL, Ø65, Black Powder Coated Steel for HAY
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
traditional Japanese paper art.
Compact and versatile, it can be used on its own or arranged in clusters in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish brand Hay’s '' Slit '' Brass side tables set of 3
Located in Den Haag, NL
traditional Japanese paper art. Compact and versatile, it can be used independently or arranged in clusters
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,104 / set
H 14.18 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Polished Steel Slit Side Table by Hay - Round Scandinavian Design
Located in Dubai, AE
traditional Japanese paper art.
Compact and versatile, it can be used on its own or arranged in clusters in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Polished Steel Oblong Slit Table by Hay, Scandinavian Modern Design
Located in Dubai, AE
traditional Japanese paper art.
Compact and versatile, it can be used on its own or arranged in clusters in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
$926 / item
H 13.98 in W 10.83 in D 19.49 in
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Boat Binnacle Compass
Located in Brest, FR
Japanese Compact Binnacle Compass made by Nunotani Seiki Seisakusho Co. Ltd. Complete with its
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Nautical Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Powder Compact In The Style Of Komai, Meiji Era Japan
By Fujii Yoshitoyo
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Exceptional powder compact in gold and silver damascened iron (technique called nunome zogan in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
1970s Japanese Compact Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Original stainless steel and cast brass search light pendant conversion.
These compact fittings
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 13.39 in Dm 11.03 in
Japanese Silver Cherry Blossom Compact
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely Japanese silver compact or pill box exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Vintage Japan Sterling Silver Two-Tone Damascene Powder Compact
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Japanese sterling silver powder compact.
Two tone etched damascene of Mt. Fuji in Japan
Category
20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Low Stool by Riki Watanabe, 1960s, minimal compact side table
By Riki Watanabe
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A low stool by Japanese designer Riki Watanabe. Built from solid wood with a thick top and two
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Stools
Materials
Wood
H 16.93 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Meji Hand Painted Imari Bottle Vases Cobalt Blue Red 19th Century, Pair
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning pair Japanese Imari bottle vases of compact size, made during the last quarter of the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
H 9.75 in W 5 in D 5 in
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era (1868–1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
(zelkova) wood, finished with Urushi (traditional Japanese lacquer).
This compact three-drawer chest is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 12.68 in W 16.86 in D 11.62 in
Pair of Chinese Japanese Hand Painted Imari Bottle Vases Gilt Blue Red
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning pair of Chinese or Japanese Imari bottle vases of compact size, made during the last
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
H. Andrews Oak & Twisted Wire Japan Finish Ice Cream Parlor Cafe Table, C. 1900
By A.H. Andrews & Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
a four legged curved, and twisted Iron Wire base. Beautiful Copper Japan finish. Compact. Sturdy
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron, Wire
Leather and Metal Compact Pocket Japanese Binoculars, circa 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nice pair of Japanese binoculars, circa 1960s. The view works well. Compact size for concerts or
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Lloyd Desk Lamp High Intensity Adjustable Model Compact 1966 Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Lloyd Compact Adjustable Desk Lamp High Intensity Lamp, Lloyd, Japan 1966
Model 5E40. High
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 16.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Lloyd's High Intensity Lamp Compact Table Desk Task Light Vintage, 1960s
By Lloyds
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: Mid-Century Modern vintage table desk task lamp by LLOYD 1960s from Japan
A
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 16.25 in W 2.3 in D 2.5 in
Konica C35 Automatic 35mm Film Compact Rangefinder Camera with 38mm Hexanon F2.8
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Konica C35 Automatic 35mm Film Compact Rangefinder Camera with 38mm Hexanon F2.8 Fixed Lens 1970's
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
H 3 in W 4.75 in D 2 in
Antique Elegance Japanese Black Folding Fan Exotic Rosewood Lovely Asian Detail
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Folding fan
Antique Elegance Japanese black compact folding fan in exotic rosewood
Lovely
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Rosewood
H 7.88 in W 0.88 in D 0.38 in
Japanese Antique Stone Lantern Carved "Heron" Nuresagi Decoration FREE SHIPPING
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a compact, elegant medium sized carved granite stone lantern with a "heron" carved into the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Granite
H 32 in W 14 in D 14 in
1980s Japanese Aluminium & Borosilicate Glass Explosion Proof Tube Light, Wall
By MA Lighting
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
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Manufactured by MA lighting of Japan.
Great compact strip lights for ideal for use in numbers or where space
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
H 3.94 in W 29.14 in D 3.94 in
Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
objects. A very nice 19th Century Japanese lacquered inro. This small compact piece is worked in gold and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Carrara Marble, Soapstone, Bronze, Copper
Teak "Japan" Settee by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in the 1950's by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen of Denmark, this sleek and compact
Category
20th Century Danish Settees
Materials
Teak, Textile
Handcrafted Japanese Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful and unusual handcrafted, Japanese marquetry cabinet. A fantastic, compact piece
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period.
Solid oak wood, noted for i...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Hunting Flask And Canteen
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Victorian "piggy back" Huntsman's Canteen.
A rare large hunting canteen, a combined sandwich case and flask in leather case. The "piggy back" hunt canteen differs from the normal sty...
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Leather
Japanese Antique Meiji Period Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo
By Fujii Yoshitoyo
Located in Newark, England
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From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo. The Vesta Case extensively decorated with gol...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Large French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned and finely carved Louis XV style fireplace in Italian Carrara marble. The carved panelled jambs with stiff acanthus at the bottom, descending flowers and foliage ...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
$25,845
H 42.52 in W 64.57 in D 17.33 in
Dutch Industrial Pine Apothecary / Workshop Cabinet, circa 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This workshop cabinet was made from pine in the Netherlands circa 1930s and it was used in a workshop for dentist equipment. It features many drawers with black knobs. The interior d...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
$2,760
H 43.71 in W 56.3 in D 13.78 in
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1870s/1880s; Japan
Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet.
This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Fabulous Natures Beauty Marine Specimens Sea Shells Collection Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of marine specimens - sea shells, urchins, sand dollars, sea stars in display case.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
$1,200 / set
H 26 in W 22 in D 3 in
Old Japanese wooden low table / 20th century / Center table / Wabi-sabi table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden low table.
I think it dates back to the Showa period.
The materials are lauan and cedar.
This is a very special table, with a tabletop made from a comb...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables
Materials
Cedar
$2,000
H 12.6 in W 42.68 in D 29.53 in
18th Century Japanese Rinpa Screen. White Chrysanthemums. School of Korin.
Located in Kyoto, JP
School of Ogata Korin
White Chrysanthemums
18th Century, Edo period.
A two-panel Japanese screen. Ink, color, gofun and gold leaf on paper.
Dimensions: H. 171 cm x W. 188 cm (67....
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
$32,000
H 67.5 in W 74 in D 0.75 in
Antique Seashell Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting antique English box crafted with a hinged top lovingly decorated with collected exotic seashells over a cardboard bottom.
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Lacquered Chinese Locking Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of elm with a dark lacquer finish, this small locking cabinet from the mid-19th century embodies the refined simplicity of Ming-dynasty furniture. Following the design of tra...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Bronze Cat Figurine by Emmanuel Fremiet
By Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This exquisite bronze figurine from the early 1900s, by renowned French sculptor Emmanuel Frémiet, depicts a seated cat with exceptional elegance and realism. The sculpture captures ...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Pomegranate Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios
"Pomegranate" Table Lamp
New York
circa 1910
Leaded glass, patinated bronze
Shade impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York, 1457-34"
Base impressed "Tiffany Studios, New ...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Woven Cane Basket With Double Top Opening And Handles
Located in Roma, RM
Woven Cane Basket With Double Top Opening And Handles
Product Details
Dimensions: 42 W x 34 H x 27 D cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane
Chinese Kitchen Charm Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This provincial tapered cabinet dates to the early 20th century and was once used in a rural Chinese kitchen to store dish ware, baskets and other kitchen supplies. Crafted of pine w...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Large German Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. It features 30 large drawers in beech with glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used in a shop for be...
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Mid-20th Century Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Beech
$4,805
H 57.09 in W 70.48 in D 16.15 in
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