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Japanese Lacquered Candlesticks

Early 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Lacquered Candlestick (Condition 'as is')
Located in Chicago, IL
appreciation for nature and life's transient beauty. The warm hues and glossy finish reflect the Japanese
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Candlesticks

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Wood

Black Tulip Form Candlesticks in Japanese Style
Located in New York, NY
A pair of tall and elegant Japanese style black lacquered candlesticks from the late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Candlesticks

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Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Hinamatsuri Gold Lacquered Candleholders with Lotus Bobèches
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Japanese vintage gold lacquered candleholders from the mid 20th century with lotus
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Candlesticks

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Wood

Pair of Modernist Black Lacquer Wood Midcentury Candleholders
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of Japanese Mid-Century Modern, black lacquer wood candleholders circa 1950s in a
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Lacquer

Recent Sales

3 Japanese Red Lacquer Candlesticks
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
3 Japanese red Lacquer candlesticks Many coats of persimmon/red lacquer applied to wood Brass cap
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Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Brass

3 Japanese Red Lacquer Candlesticks
3 Japanese Red Lacquer Candlesticks
H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Pair Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks Sold
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Black Lacquer Bronze Shokudai Candlestick, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
spectacular example of traditional Japanese metalwork. The well-proportioned shokudai stands quite tall
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Candlesticks

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Bronze

Japanese Altar Candlesticks, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of black lacquered Japanese altar candlesticks with brass fittings on a round scalloped base.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Candlesticks

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Brass

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Lacquer Temple Candlesticks
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Taga. Japanese, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Candlesticks

Pair of Japanese Black Lacquer Candlesticks.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Japanese Black Lacquer Candlesticks.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Candle Holders

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Lacquer

Pair of Brass, Japanese Candlestick Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair solid brass Asian style candle sticks converted to table lamps resting on black lacquered wood
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Large Japanese Candlesticks with Glass Globes.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of large Japanese 19th century black lacquer candlesticks with glass globes.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Candle Holders

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Lacquer

Pair Brass James Mont Japanese Candlestick Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
lacquered wood bases. Newly wired with new French style rayon covered cords and new brass double cluster
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Japanese Black Lacquer Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Japanese black lacquer candlesticks, Kiku, or chrysanthemum, shape bases and sconces with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Bronze

Japan Glistening Pair of Antique Red Lacquer Candleholders
Located in South Burlington, VT
A handsome near matching pair (2) beautiful antique red and black lacquer candleholders found from
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Candlesticks

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Lacquer

Pair of Japanese lacquered wood altar sticks, 1850-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Japanese wood altar sticks with black urushi lacquer, melon carved bases, rods with
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Antique Late 18th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Postmodern 1980's Memphis Milano Lacquer Candle Holders
By George Sowden
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic post-modern lacquered candle holders. Produced in Japan by Taste Setter Sigma. 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Candlesticks

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Plastic, Wood

Pair Japanese Bronze Frog Warrior Candlesticks, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and fabulous pair of Japanese cast bronze candlesticks in the form of armored frog
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Pair Antique Japanese Lacquered Candlesticks
Located in Culver City, CA
This tall pair of red lacquered candlesticks are thought to be Japanese, circa 1910. They are most
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Early 20th Century Japanese Candle Holders

Pair of Japanese Lacquer & Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Seattle, WA
A pair of Japanese lacquer over wood candlesticks (shokudai). The candlesticks with domed
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Candle Holders

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Bronze

Japanese Carved Wood Lotus Candlesticks
Located in Seattle, WA
An unusual pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood shokudai (candlesticks). The bases of keyaki
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Candle Holders

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Wood, Lacquer

Large Pair of Japanese Candlestick Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large pair of 19th Century Japanese candlesticks later mounted as lamps (rn) 2455/10
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Table Lamps

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Wood, Lacquer, Wax

Pair of Japanese Lacquer and Brass Candlesticks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of tall Japanese lacquered candlesticks, having Chrysanthemum form bases and candle cups, with
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20th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Candlesticks
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of mid-late 19th century. Japanese Meiji period candlesticks.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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Pair of Antique Shokudai Candle Stand from Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two antique Shokudai candle stands. Made in bronze.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Temple Candleholders Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall pair of Japanese carved wood candle holders circa early 19th century (late Edo Period). The pair is carved in the typical form with a block base in the shape of stylized chrys...
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Gold Leaf

Near Pair of Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Japanese Style Lotus Candlesticks
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of vintage lost wax cast bronze "Japanese style" lotus candlesticks with gadroon motifs. We currently have two pairs available, priced and sold $750 each pair. Created wi...
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Mid-20th Century Candlesticks

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Candlesticks, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Two tall candlesticks, hand-crafted in bronze, circa 1880. Japan, Meiji Period. The base measures 10.25 inches, the height is 29 inches. The top circle plate measures 5 inches, wit...
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

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Bronze

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Japanese Lacquered Candlesticks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japanese lacquered candlesticks available for sale. Each of these unique Japanese lacquered candlesticks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lacquer, metal and wood. Japanese lacquered candlesticks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of Japanese lacquered candlesticks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern Japanese lacquered candlesticks are of considerable interest.

How Much are Japanese Lacquered Candlesticks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $12,388 highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Lacquered Candlesticks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there is a type of varnish called Japanese lacquer. It is made from the sap of an urushi tree, which grows in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and modern Japanese lacquered pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.