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Japanese Antique Wsbi Sabi Partition 1900s-1920s / Screen Object Mingei
Japanese Antique Wsbi Sabi Partition 1900s-1920s / Screen Object Mingei

Japanese Antique Wsbi Sabi Partition 1900s-1920s / Screen Object Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese partition. It is an item from the early Showa period. The material is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cedar

Kiriko Candleholder Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese craft Mingei
Kiriko Candleholder Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese craft Mingei

Kiriko Candleholder Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese craft Mingei

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Candleholder designed by Ryosuke Harashima. This work is made of antique Kiriko glass plate and brass. Artist create new style candleholder by combining old kiriko glass and Indust...

Category

2010s Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese coffee table. It is designed with a wooden board on top of a stump

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tables

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese coffee table. It is designed with a wooden board on top of a stump

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Mingei Primitive
Japanese Antique Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Mingei Primitive

Japanese Antique Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Mingei Primitive

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese coffee table. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It was

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Coffee Table 1860s-1900s /Primitive Mingei Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Coffee Table 1860s-1900s /Primitive Mingei Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Coffee Table 1860s-1900s /Primitive Mingei Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese coffee table. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese coffee table. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It was

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Modern Bench "JINDAISUGI" 1960s-1980s / Chair Mingei
Japanese Old Modern Bench "JINDAISUGI" 1960s-1980s / Chair Mingei

Japanese Old Modern Bench "JINDAISUGI" 1960s-1980s / Chair Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old modern bench made in Japan. It was manufactured between 1960s-1980s. It is made by

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Benches

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Carp Streamer 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabisabi Art
Japanese Antique Carp Streamer 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabisabi Art

Japanese Antique Carp Streamer 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabisabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese Carp Streamer.("Koinobori") This item is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese wooden carving of a bear, created in the mid‑Showa period (1950s–1970s

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei
Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei

Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wood carving of a chimpanzee. It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1500-1572 / Folk Art / Mingei
Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1500-1572 / Folk Art / Mingei

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1500-1572 / Folk Art / Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a very old jar in Japan. This is a pottery called Tokoname ware. Tokoname is a kiln located

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Buddha Shrine 'Zushi' 1800s-1860s / Object mingei  Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Buddha Shrine 'Zushi' 1800s-1860s / Object mingei  Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Buddha Shrine 'Zushi' 1800s-1860s / Object mingei Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a very old Buddhist shrine in Japan. It is called "ZUSHI" in Japanese. "God's house, place

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Mingei Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old primitive chair made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Paper Boro / Wall Decoration /Wabi-sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Large Paper Boro / Wall Decoration /Wabi-sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Large Paper Boro / Wall Decoration /Wabi-sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

It is speculated that this is a large old Japanese paper that was used for sericulture. One side

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1860s-1920s/sculpture Mingei Object
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1860s-1920s/sculpture Mingei Object

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1860s-1920s/sculpture Mingei Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wood carving of a frog. This item is from the Meiji era. (1860s to 1920s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Paper Boro / Wall Decoration /Wabi-sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Large Paper Boro / Wall Decoration /Wabi-sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Large Paper Boro / Wall Decoration /Wabi-sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a large old Japanese paper, and it is speculated that it may have been used for sericulture

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Large Paper Boro / Wall Decoration /Wabi-sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Large Paper Boro / Wall Decoration /Wabi-sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Large Paper Boro / Wall Decoration /Wabi-sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a large old Japanese paper, and it is speculated that it may have been used for sericulture

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Edo Daruma 1850s-1860s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Edo Daruma 1850s-1860s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Edo Daruma 1850s-1860s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

, powerful, and unique carefully selected antique objects from Japan. This is a very old wooden Daruma doll

Category

Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Primitive Chair 1860s-1900s / Seating Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old primitive style chair made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji era. (1860s to

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabisabi Art
Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabisabi Art

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabisabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese coffee table. This item is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). The material

Category

2010s Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Wooden Bowl 1860s-1900s/Mingei Wabisabi Primitive
Japanese Antique Large Wooden Bowl 1860s-1900s/Mingei Wabisabi Primitive

Japanese Antique Large Wooden Bowl 1860s-1900s/Mingei Wabisabi Primitive

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old large Japanese wooden bowl. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It was

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Straw Basket 1860s-1900s/Flower Vase Wabisabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Straw Basket 1860s-1900s/Flower Vase Wabisabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Straw Basket 1860s-1900s/Flower Vase Wabisabi Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese straw basket. It appears to be from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Baskets

Materials

Straw

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wood carving of a bear. It is a wood carving from the mid-Showa period

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Armchair 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Armchair 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Armchair 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old black armchair made in Japan. Crafted in the early Shōwa period (1900s–1940s), it is

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Coffee Table 1860s-1900s/Primitive Mingei Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Coffee Table 1860s-1900s/Primitive Mingei Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Coffee Table 1860s-1900s/Primitive Mingei Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese black coffee table. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Bamboo Lattice Table Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Basket Mingei
Bamboo Lattice Table Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Basket Mingei

Bamboo Lattice Table Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Basket Mingei

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Table designed by Ryosuke Harashima. This work is made of antique Japanese bamboo basket and steel

Category

2010s Japanese Japonisme Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabisabi Art
Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabisabi Art

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabisabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese coffee table. This item is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s). The material

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese primitive style coffee table. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet / Tansu Drawer / 1894s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a small old Japanese cabinet. It is a type with a drawer at the bottom and a sliding door

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Bar-loc Table Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Basket Mingei
Bar-loc Table Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Basket Mingei

Bar-loc Table Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Basket Mingei

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Table designed by Ryosuke Harashima. This work is made of antique Japanese safety box and steel

Category

2010s Japanese Japonisme Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet  Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet  Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese drawer. It seems to be around the Meiji period (1868-1912s). It was

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Old Japanese Wooden Barrel Containing Miso / Table Base / Planter/ Mingei
Old Japanese Wooden Barrel Containing Miso / Table Base / Planter/ Mingei

Old Japanese Wooden Barrel Containing Miso / Table Base / Planter/ Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Interesting things have arrived. This is a wooden tub for storing miso, which was made in Japan

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bamboo, Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / Edo Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / Edo Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / Edo Period / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese black drawer. It was used in shops in the Tohoku region. It is estimated

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese drawer. It has been used in stores since the Edo period in the Tohoku

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Introducing our exquisite low table, a stunning example of the beauty found in wabi-sabi and traditional craftsmanship. Originally used as a sewing workbench, this piece carries a ri...

Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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Japanese Mingei For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese mingei for your home. Each Japanese mingei for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage Japanese mingei now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese mingei — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Japanese mingei made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese mingei over the years, but those crafted by Ryosuke Harashima, Shoji Hamada and Tatsuzo Shimaoka are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Mingei?

Prices for a Japanese mingei can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $420 and can go as high as $11,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.