Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji period.
Wood, Lacquer
8th C. Tenpyo Edo/Meiji Inscribed Kanzeonji Temple Tile InkstoneーZen Calligraphy
Located in 足利市, JP
It effortlessly bridges archaeological sacred antiquity, Japanese calligraphy heritage, and minimalist modern sculpture.
Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta
Fine Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 'Inkstone Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Black and gold maki-e and hirame-ji lacquer box representing a branch of plum tree in bloom which is entangled in a low wall, highlighted by mother-of-pearl inlay (raden). Inner cov...
Lacquer
Sold
H 2 in W 8 in D 10.5 in
Fine Japanese Lacquer Fujiyama Makie Suzuribako with Complete Writing Implements
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Japanese Maki-e Suzuribako (inkstone box) with a complete set of seven writing implement circa early to mid-19th century (late Edo period).
Stone, Metal
Sold
H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai
Located in Niiza, JP
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Lacquer
Beautiful Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako with Raden Inlay
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A refined Japanese lacquer suzuribako (inkstone box), elegantly decorated with delicate raden (mother-of-pearl) inlay.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 1.88 in W 2.88 in D 2 in
Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Used to apply small amounts of water to an inkstone in Japanese calligraphy and ink painting.
Pottery
Sold
H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 9.85 in
19th Meiji Japanese Lacquered Suzuribako with Bush Warbler, Writing Box
Located in Paris, FR
Urushi in fan shaped, inkstone, Japan, Meiji (1868-1912). Measures: Hauteur 5 cm – longueur 24.5 cm – largeur 23 cm.
Silver
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/"Suiseki"/Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old vermilion suiseki from Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan, rocks from mountains have been quarried and shaped for appreciation since ancient times. These deco...
Stone
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The surface of the lid features a Rinpa style maki-e paint depicting ...
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall Chinese scholar stone (also known as Gong Shi in Chinese; meditation stone and spirit rock in the West) of significant weight and volume is gracefully balanced on the wood dis...
Stone
Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'
Located in Hudson, NY
17th to 18th century Iga ware from Fushinan, Kyoto. Iga embodies the essence of tea ceremony's requirements for wabi-sabi, which appreciates the beauty in imperfections of kiln firin...
Ceramic
$560
H 5.9 in W 4.3 in D 2.4 in
Japanese Antique Sacred Sugata-ishi Jizo Stone with Shrine・wabisabi mingei
Located in 足利市, JP
A deeply poetic and spiritually resonant artifact of Japanese folk religion and natural art (Suiseki): an authentic Meiji-period Sugata-ishi (figure-shaped natural stone) naturally r...
Stone
Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
SUISEKI, KAMUY KOTAN STONE – Kamuy kotan stone from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Jap...
Stone
$1,200
H 16.73 in W 6.69 in D 1.97 in
18th C. Japanese Temple Architectural Fragment Figural / Wabi-Sabi Zen Sculpture
Located in 足利市, JP
An arresting 18th-century mid-Edo-period Japanese architectural carving salvaged from a historic Buddhist temple. Originally crafted as an exterior gable finial ornament (Gegyo-hire...
Wood, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 18th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer, there are 7 gaming boxes and 12 trays, size: 15inch x 12 x 4.5.
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer with 4 pair of two dragons playing a ball, there are 7 gaming boxes and 12 t...
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Soap Stone Carving #1
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Soap Stone Carving depicting a large vase and flowers, good condition
Stone
Antique Chinese Lacquer Game Box, Qing Dynasty, Handpainted Wood
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese lacquer game box from the 19th century, likely from the Qing Dynasty. It is made of lacquered wood , decorated on the exterior in black, red and gold with design of pavili...
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Gray Lingbi Scholar Stone, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese scholar's stone, called gongshi, of gray lingbi limestone, mounted on a hardwood stand, late Qing or early Republic, early 20th century, circa 1910, China . The ...
Limestone
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finish...
Wood, Lacquer
$800
H 5.24 in W 8.67 in D 2.29 in
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone / Beautiful Appreciation Stone/Natural Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Measure: w 22cm. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been qua...
Stone
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
A truly beautiful and amazing piece. From the late 19th century of the Qing Dynasty in China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs hand paint and gilt on black la...
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box with Engraved Metal Interior
Located in Madrid, ES
Description : Élégante boîte laquée chinoise du XIXe siècle, richement décorée et pleine de caractère. Son extérieur est finement laqué et son intérieur, doublé de métal gravé, est d...
Fruitwood
$3,062Sale Price|30% Off
H 43 in W 46.6 in D 19.5 in
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The Korean name bandaji (literally meaning "half closing") derives from the hinged door in the f...
Brass
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...
Copper, Enamel
$1,313Sale Price|24% Off
H 5.25 in Dm 12.25 in
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl, Qing Dynasty, Copper & Gilt, Circa 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together...
Wood, Lacquer
$385,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
Bronze
$3,400
H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty from Gyeonggi Do. Bandaji is known as drop front half opening chest and was traditionally used to stor...
Brass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
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...
Glass, Mahogany
$2,880
H 1.5 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...
Lacquer
$3,200 / set
H 21.5 in W 22 in D 1 in
Pair of Framed Fine Chinese Antique Embroidery Panels with Forbidden Knots
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of framed antique Chinese embroidery textile panels circa 19th century of Qing Dynasty. Each piece features two mirror-matching panels (likely designated to be the sleeves), f...
Brocade, Silk, Giltwood
$10,925
H 95.5 in W 43 in D 19.75 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer compound cabinet from the 19th century, with gilded Chinoiserie décor, drawers and carved apron. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, t...
Wood
Antique 19th Century Small Chinese Lacquer Sewing Table
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century small Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt export black lacquer all-over the table.
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Chest, Edo Period
Located in Greding, DE
Small rectangular Japanese chest with gold lacquer decoration in the form of leaf tendrils. The chest is decorated with cut-out and ornamentally engraved fittings on the corners and ...
Brass
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in Dm 13 in
French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors. This floral motif Galle lamp is made i...
Crystal, Bronze
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.
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.