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Mirto Flower Vase a Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model
By Marutomi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Mirto flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Marutomi. This model is limited Japanese urushi
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Plastic

Mirto Flower Vase a Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model
Mirto Flower Vase a Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model

Mirto Flower Vase a Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model

H 8.08 in Dm 5.12 in
Japanese Wall Light / Reproduction of Japanese Antique Lighting Wabi Sabi
By Japanese Studio
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
hardware craftsmen in Toyama Prefecture. The finish is made of traditional Japanese urushi lacquer, and the
Category

2010s Japanese Meiji Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Japanese Wall Light / Reproduction of Japanese Antique Lighting Wabi Sabi
Japanese Wall Light / Reproduction of Japanese Antique Lighting Wabi Sabi

Japanese Wall Light / Reproduction of Japanese Antique Lighting Wabi Sabi

H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 9.85 in
A Mid Eighteenth Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Using Japanese “Urushi” lacquer in a beautifully untouched and sleepy condition, on later stand
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A Mid Eighteenth Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
A Mid Eighteenth Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

A Mid Eighteenth Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet

H 54.53 in W 39.77 in D 22.05 in
Japanese Black Cabinet “Chrysanthemums”, urushi-e lacquer, Showa period
Located in Valladolid, ES
Japanese urushi lacquer, actually arose far from Japan. It has its origin, like many other Japanese
Category

Vintage 1940s Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Black Cabinet “Chrysanthemums”, urushi-e lacquer, Showa period
Japanese Black Cabinet “Chrysanthemums”, urushi-e lacquer, Showa period

Japanese Black Cabinet “Chrysanthemums”, urushi-e lacquer, Showa period

H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 12.21 in
One of a kind coffee table, hand crafted
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
15th century method that lends itself well to modern design. Inspired by the Japanese Urushi craft, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Center Tables

Materials

Steel

One of a kind coffee table, hand crafted
One of a kind coffee table, hand crafted

One of a kind coffee table, hand crafted

H 20.48 in W 34.26 in D 3.94 in
Old Round Plate with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wooden vessel used from the Meiji era to the Taisho era. Probably a beech tree. It is made by hollowing out. It's very cool, isn't it? It is a lacquered tall foot round tray made ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Old Round Plate with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi
Old Round Plate with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi

Old Round Plate with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi

H 3.55 in Dm 8.86 in
Cocktail Urushi Japanese Red Lacquered Set from England, circa 1910
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning cocktail set manufactured in England, circa 1910. All is Urushi lacquered in Japanese red
Category

Vintage 1910s English Anglo-Japanese Barware

Materials

Metal

Cocktail Urushi Japanese Red Lacquered Set from England, circa 1910
Cocktail Urushi Japanese Red Lacquered Set from England, circa 1910

Cocktail Urushi Japanese Red Lacquered Set from England, circa 1910

H 9.06 in W 17.72 in D 6.7 in
Black lacquered box with Japanese botanical design, urushi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
that evokes traditional Japanese beauty. It was once used as a candy container. It is perfect for
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Black lacquered box with Japanese botanical design, urushi
Black lacquered box with Japanese botanical design, urushi

Black lacquered box with Japanese botanical design, urushi

H 3.08 in Dm 6.5 in
Japanese antique drawer 1860s-1920s / Black urushi finished wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with black urushi lacquer
Category

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

Materials

Cedar, Wood

Japanese antique drawer 1860s-1920s / Black urushi finished wabi sabi tansu
Japanese antique drawer 1860s-1920s / Black urushi finished wabi sabi tansu

Japanese antique drawer 1860s-1920s / Black urushi finished wabi sabi tansu

H 12.8 in W 29.72 in D 11.42 in
Black Urushi Lacquer Japanese Antique Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account is operated by four different companies. As for me, I specialize in Japanese antiques
Category

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

Materials

Copper

Black Urushi Lacquer Japanese Antique Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Black Urushi Lacquer Japanese Antique Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Black Urushi Lacquer Japanese Antique Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

H 24.02 in W 36.23 in D 21.26 in
Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese vintage small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, fully made of Kiri (Paulownia
Category

20th Century Japanese Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei
Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei

Japanese vintage urushi small Kiri tansu box chest of drawers, wabi sabi mingei

H 11.74 in W 10.63 in D 12.21 in
Vintage Urushi Red & Gilt Lacquer Tray & Six Cups with Box - Japan - Mid 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Urushi red lacquer tray with six stemmed cups - each cup gilt decorated with a different
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Urushi Red & Gilt Lacquer Tray & Six Cups with Box - Japan - Mid 20th C.
Vintage Urushi Red & Gilt Lacquer Tray & Six Cups with Box - Japan - Mid 20th C.

Vintage Urushi Red & Gilt Lacquer Tray & Six Cups with Box - Japan - Mid 20th C.

H 2.75 in W 15.5 in D 4.13 in
Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Network Blue'
By Hands On Design
Located in Milan, IT
Japanese workshop specializing in Urushi lacquer—a precious natural finish traditionally used in Japan
Category

2010s Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Network Blue'
Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Network Blue'

Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Network Blue'

H 0.79 in Dm 11.03 in
Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Network Red'
By Hands On Design
Located in Milan, IT
Japanese workshop specializing in Urushi lacquer—a precious natural finish traditionally used in Japan
Category

2010s Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Network Red'
Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Network Red'

Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Network Red'

H 0.79 in Dm 11.03 in
Japanese antique small box chest of drawers, 1916. Taisho wabi sabi urushi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Urushi lacquer. The original laquer remains well & gives a good wabi sabi touch. Each handles are partly
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese antique small box chest of drawers, 1916. Taisho wabi sabi urushi tansu
Japanese antique small box chest of drawers, 1916. Taisho wabi sabi urushi tansu

Japanese antique small box chest of drawers, 1916. Taisho wabi sabi urushi tansu

H 11.89 in W 7.2 in D 13.78 in
1850s-60s Japanese antique box chest of drawers, Edo era. wabi sabi urushi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
of drawers) with 5 drawers. Finished with traditional Urushi lacquer remains well, and some old paper
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1850s-60s Japanese antique box chest of drawers, Edo era. wabi sabi urushi tansu
1850s-60s Japanese antique box chest of drawers, Edo era. wabi sabi urushi tansu

1850s-60s Japanese antique box chest of drawers, Edo era. wabi sabi urushi tansu

H 21.46 in W 22.83 in D 12.99 in
Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 3'
By Hands On Design, Kazuyo Kamada
Located in Milan, IT
workshop in Japan specialized in Urushi laquer, a fine natural lacquer, traditionally used in the country
Category

2010s Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 3'
Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 3'

Urushi Lacquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 3'

H 0.99 in Dm 8.27 in
Urushi Laquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 1'
By Hands On Design, Kazuyo Kamada
Located in Milan, IT
workshop in Japan specialized in Urushi laquer, a fine natural laquer, traditionally used in the country
Category

2010s Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Urushi Laquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 1'
Urushi Laquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 1'

Urushi Laquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 1'

H 0.99 in Dm 8.27 in
Urushi Laquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 2'
By Hands On Design, Kazuyo Kamada
Located in Milan, IT
workshop in Japan specialized in Urushi laquer, a fine natural laquer, traditionally used in the country
Category

2010s Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Urushi Laquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 2'
Urushi Laquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 2'

Urushi Laquered Glass Plate 'Tsukroi Blue 2'

H 0.99 in Dm 8.27 in
Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. A beautiful example of Japanese lacquer (urushi), this elegant hibachi makes an ideal jardinière for
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900

Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900

H 12.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era'1868-'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
finish, along with its beautifully weathered urushi (Japanese lacquer), reveals the passage of time
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era'1868-'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era'1868-'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era'1868-'Wabi Sabi

H 23.31 in W 32.13 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
of the cedar wood gives this chest a sense of depth and warmth. The black urushi (Japanese lacquer
Category

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

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi

H 25.12 in W 35.79 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844). The aged urushi
Category

Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi

H 17.01 in W 18.9 in D 14.02 in
Japanese Red Lacquer Negoro Hibachi with Rabbits, Edo Period, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
patina that calls to be touched. A beautiful example of Japanese lacquer (urushi), this classic hibachi
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Japanese Red Lacquer Negoro Hibachi with Rabbits, Edo Period, c. 1850
Japanese Red Lacquer Negoro Hibachi with Rabbits, Edo Period, c. 1850

Japanese Red Lacquer Negoro Hibachi with Rabbits, Edo Period, c. 1850

H 11.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Senape Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model A
By Ettore Sottsass, Marutomi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Senape flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Marutomi. This model is limited Japanese urushi
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Plastic

Senape Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model A
Senape Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model A

Senape Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model A

H 5.52 in Dm 6.7 in
Senape Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model B
By Ettore Sottsass, Marutomi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Senape flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Marutomi. This model is limited Japanese urushi
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Plastic

Senape Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model B
Senape Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model B

Senape Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Laquer Model B

H 5.52 in Dm 6.7 in
Calico Clothing tray Ryosuke Harashima Urushi Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tray made by Ryosuke Harashima. This work is made of antique tray painted by urushi and fabric
Category

2010s Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Calico Clothing tray Ryosuke Harashima Urushi Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei
Calico Clothing tray Ryosuke Harashima Urushi Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei

Calico Clothing tray Ryosuke Harashima Urushi Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei

H 3.08 in W 22.84 in D 14.97 in
Japanese Urushi serving tray
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Mid 19th century Japanese serving tray. Beautifull decorated with high quality parquetry. Looking
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Paint

Japanese Urushi serving tray
Japanese Urushi serving tray

Japanese Urushi serving tray

H 1.58 in W 23.43 in D 13.98 in
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
.” - Natsuki KURIMOTO --- The sculpture is made with urushi lacquer, Japanese paper, styrofoam. --- What is
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
: - Materials: urushi lacquer, Japanese paper, hemp cloth
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

H 25.99 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
certainly worth checking out to say the least. -- The sculpture is made with urushi lacquer, Japanese paper
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Hemp, Paper, Lacquer

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

H 10.24 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
urushi lacquer, Japanese paper, polystyrene foam. The artwork is signed by the artist on the bottom
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Foam, Paper, Lacquer

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
.” - Natsuki KURIMOTO The sculpture is made with urushi lacquer, Japanese paper and styrofoam. What is
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Foam, Lacquer, Paper

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
.” - Natsuki KURIMOTO The sculpture is made with urushi lacquer, Japanese paper and styrofoam. What is
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Foam, Lacquer, Paper

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

H 6.7 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
.” - Natsuki KURIMOTO. --- - The sculptures are made with: urushi lacquer, Japanese paper, hemp cloth - The
Category

2010s Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Hemp, Lacquer, Paper

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Sculpture

H 25.99 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Vase
Located in Milan, IT
born in 1980 in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. In 2006 M.F.A., Urushi Craft Dept., Kyoto City University
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Vase
Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Vase

Contemporary Japanese Urushi Lacquer Vase

H 14.18 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Urushi Lacquer Work Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Craftmans wookshop table with one drawer, years of accumulated lacquer creating a very deep and interesting finish
Category

20th Century Japanese Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Urushi Lacquer Work Table
Urushi Lacquer Work Table

Urushi Lacquer Work Table

H 6 in W 21.75 in D 11 in
Contemporary Black Japanese Lacquer Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
Shingo Muramoto is a Japanese urushi lacquer artist born in 1971. Normally works of lacquer seem to
Category

2010s Japanese Minimalist Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Hemp, Bamboo

Contemporary Black Japanese Lacquer Sculpture
Contemporary Black Japanese Lacquer Sculpture

Contemporary Black Japanese Lacquer Sculpture

H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Handcrafted Bamboo Flower Vase with Urushi Tin Powder Finish
By FOAM
Located in Mexico City, MX
contemplation of nature. they have an urushi and tin powder finish produced only by the expert craftsmen from
Category

2010s Japanese Vases

Materials

Bamboo

Handcrafted Bamboo Flower Vase with Urushi Tin Powder Finish
Handcrafted Bamboo Flower Vase with Urushi Tin Powder Finish

Handcrafted Bamboo Flower Vase with Urushi Tin Powder Finish

H 11.82 in Dm 3.55 in
Tomizo Saratani '1949', Natural Stone with Squid and Shrimps
Located in Milano, IT
Kyoto and has spent his life working on traditional japanese lacquer (urushi). After his studies under
Category

2010s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Stone

Tomizo Saratani '1949', Natural Stone with Squid and Shrimps
Tomizo Saratani '1949', Natural Stone with Squid and Shrimps

Tomizo Saratani '1949', Natural Stone with Squid and Shrimps

H 2.72 in W 3.75 in D 4.85 in
Pair of Japanese urushi lacquer hibachi.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Japanese urushi lacquer hibachi. Circa 1920. (copper liners, 5 1/2" deep)
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese urushi lacquer hibachi.
Pair of Japanese urushi lacquer hibachi.

Pair of Japanese urushi lacquer hibachi.

H 10 in Dm 12.5 in
Mirto Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Lacquer Model
By Ettore Sottsass, Marutomi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Mirto flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Marutomi. This model is limited Japanese urushi
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Plastic

Mirto Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Lacquer Model
Mirto Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Lacquer Model

Mirto Flower Vase Ettore Sottsass Japanese Urushi Lacquer Model

H 8.08 in Dm 5.12 in
Showa Period Japanese Lacquered Board Urushi Crafts
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We Japanese introduce unique items with unique aesthetics, purchasing routes, and ways that no one
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Showa Period Japanese Lacquered Board Urushi Crafts
Showa Period Japanese Lacquered Board Urushi Crafts

Showa Period Japanese Lacquered Board Urushi Crafts

H 35.44 in W 36.62 in D 1.38 in
Urushi Layered Box Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Urushi tray object made by Ryosuke Harashima. This work has made through combining old nesting
Category

2010s Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Urushi Layered Box Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei
Urushi Layered Box Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei

Urushi Layered Box Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei

H 18.12 in W 15.75 in L 18.12 in
Urushi Layered Box2 Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Urushi tray object made by Ryosuke Harashima. This work has made through combining old nesting
Category

2010s Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Urushi Layered Box2 Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei
Urushi Layered Box2 Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei

Urushi Layered Box2 Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei

H 7.09 in W 15.75 in L 7.09 in
Sunrising Lamp Satoshi Itasaka Urushi Object Contemporary Zen Japanese
By Satoshi Itasaka
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Table lamp designed by Satoshi Itasaka. This work is made of Urushi lacquered base and light bulb
Category

2010s Japanese Japonisme Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Sunrising Lamp Satoshi Itasaka Urushi Object Contemporary Zen Japanese
Sunrising Lamp Satoshi Itasaka Urushi Object Contemporary Zen Japanese

Sunrising Lamp Satoshi Itasaka Urushi Object Contemporary Zen Japanese

H 3.35 in W 5.12 in L 3.35 in
Japanese Old Lacquer Ware Craftsman's Workbench / "Urushi" Drawer / 1937
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This drawer was actually used by Japanese lacquer ware craftsmen. When applying lacquer ware
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Old Lacquer Ware Craftsman's Workbench / "Urushi" Drawer / 1937
Japanese Old Lacquer Ware Craftsman's Workbench / "Urushi" Drawer / 1937

Japanese Old Lacquer Ware Craftsman's Workbench / "Urushi" Drawer / 1937

H 10.4 in W 15.75 in D 10.44 in
Antique Tools for Japanese Lacquer Work (Urushi) / Wabi Sabi Mingei Object
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique tools for Japanese lacquer work (urushi). Japanese lacquer (It's called 'urushi' in Japan
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Antique Tools for Japanese Lacquer Work (Urushi) / Wabi Sabi Mingei Object
Antique Tools for Japanese Lacquer Work (Urushi) / Wabi Sabi Mingei Object

Antique Tools for Japanese Lacquer Work (Urushi) / Wabi Sabi Mingei Object

H 3.94 in Dm 5.32 in
Old Work Bowl Used by Japanese Lacquer Ware Craftsmen / 1912-1960/Urushi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
prefecture. Aizu is a production center of lacquer ware. It is very famous in Japan. However, there are
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Old Work Bowl Used by Japanese Lacquer Ware Craftsmen / 1912-1960/Urushi
Old Work Bowl Used by Japanese Lacquer Ware Craftsmen / 1912-1960/Urushi

Old Work Bowl Used by Japanese Lacquer Ware Craftsmen / 1912-1960/Urushi

H 6.3 in Dm 22.64 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / Taisho Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
Japanese dye "black Urushi". The top and bottom are layered, so you can use it separately. An old iron
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / Taisho Period WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / Taisho Period WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Storage Cabinet / Taisho Period WabiSabi

H 44.89 in W 27.17 in D 12.6 in
Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite keepsake box is a charming example of Japanese lacquer art, or urushi. The box began
Category

20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box
Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box

Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box

H 3 in Dm 3.25 in
Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite keepsake box is a charming example of Japanese lacquer art, or urushi. Layered atop a
Category

20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box
Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box

Petite Japanese Gilt Lacquer Box

H 2.5 in Dm 3 in
Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
. Over the years, the traditional Japanese lacquer (urushi) has weathered gracefully, developing a unique
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Five-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi

H 10.71 in W 10.99 in D 7.09 in
Ceramic and Kintsugi Vase by Karen Swami
By Karen Swami
Located in London, GB
Karen Swami, 2018. A unique wheelthrown stoneware, smoke fired, waxed and reworked with Japanese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Ceramic and Kintsugi Vase by Karen Swami
Ceramic and Kintsugi Vase by Karen Swami

Ceramic and Kintsugi Vase by Karen Swami

H 8.47 in Dm 7.09 in
Ceramic and Kintsugi Vase by Karen Swami
By Karen Swami
Located in London, GB
Karen Swami, 2018. A unique wheelthrown stoneware, smoke fired, waxed and reworked with Japanese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Ceramic and Kintsugi Vase by Karen Swami
Ceramic and Kintsugi Vase by Karen Swami

Ceramic and Kintsugi Vase by Karen Swami

H 9.06 in Dm 6.11 in
Kintsugi Ceramic Vase by Karen Swami
By Karen Swami
Located in London, GB
Japanese vegetal 'Urushi' lacquer and pure gold, in the Kintsugi technique. Pièce unique / one of a kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Kintsugi Ceramic Vase by Karen Swami
Kintsugi Ceramic Vase by Karen Swami

Kintsugi Ceramic Vase by Karen Swami

H 10.63 in Dm 7.09 in
Kintsugi Ceramic Vase by Karen Swami
By Karen Swami
Located in London, GB
Japanese vegetal 'Urushi' lacquer and pure gold, in the Kintsugi technique. Pièce unique / one of a kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Materials

Gold

Kintsugi Ceramic Vase by Karen Swami
Kintsugi Ceramic Vase by Karen Swami

Kintsugi Ceramic Vase by Karen Swami

H 7.49 in Dm 6.3 in
Kintsugi Ceramic Vase by Karen Swami
By Karen Swami
Located in London, GB
Japanese vegetal 'Urushi' lacquer and pure gold, in the Kintsugi technique. Pièce unique / one of a kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Materials

Gold

Kintsugi Ceramic Vase by Karen Swami
Kintsugi Ceramic Vase by Karen Swami

Kintsugi Ceramic Vase by Karen Swami

H 7.88 in Dm 7.09 in
Unique Vase by Karen Swami, 2021
By Karen Swami
Located in London, GB
reworked with Japanese vegetal 'Urushi' lacquer and pure gold, in the Kintsugi technique. Pièce unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Vase by Karen Swami, 2021
Unique Vase by Karen Swami, 2021

Unique Vase by Karen Swami, 2021

H 8.27 in Dm 6.7 in
Unique Vase by Karen Swami, 2021
By Karen Swami
Located in London, GB
reworked with Japanese vegetal 'Urushi' lacquer and pure gold, in the Kintsugi technique. Pièce unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Materials

Gold

Unique Vase by Karen Swami, 2021
Unique Vase by Karen Swami, 2021

Unique Vase by Karen Swami, 2021

H 10.08 in Dm 7.96 in
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Japanese Urushi For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese urushi available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every Japanese urushi was constructed with great care. Find 84 options for an antique or vintage Japanese urushi now, or shop our selection of 50 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese urushi — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese urushi is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Marutomi, Ettore Sottsass and Karen Swami each produced at least one beautiful Japanese urushi that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Urushi?

Prices for a Japanese urushi can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $110 and can go as high as $72,592, while the average can fetch as much as $1,900.