What are wall pockets?

Wall pockets are decorative wall décor made out of porcelain, pottery or glass. The decorations feature hollow interiors and flat backs, allowing you to hang them on the wall and use them as a planter or storage container. Shop a variety of wall pockets on 1stDibs.

What is a pottery wall pocket?

A pottery wall pocket is a hanging piece of pottery meant to hold anything, from papers to flowers. The most collectable are vintage pockets meant for housing plants, usually ceramic to keep the water in. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pottery wall pockets from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is Japanese wall art called?

What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.

Japanese Wall Pockets

1970s Japan Furniture

Japanese Gourd Vase

Old Watchs

Vintage Japanese Brass Pocket Watch Wall Barometer, 1970s

$300

H 25.6 in Dm 9.06 in

Vintage Japanese Brass Pocket Watch Wall Barometer, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

An unusual Japanese suspended wall weather station - barometer in the shape of an old school pocket

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Japanese Porcelain Figural Owl Wall Pocket Vase Meiji Period

$300Sale Price|20% Off

H 7 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in

Antique Japanese Porcelain Figural Owl Wall Pocket Vase Meiji Period

Located in San Diego, CA

We are offering a beautiful Japanese porcelain figural owl wall pocket vase dating from the Meiji

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Elegant Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Wall Pockets 1910- 1920

$890

H 8.75 in W 3.25 in D 3 in

Elegant Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Wall Pockets 1910- 1920

Located in Red Lion, PA

This exceptional pair of Japanese hand-painted porcelain wall pockets dates to the early 20th

Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Pockets with Harlequin Mask Alien Faces

$599 / set

H 6 in W 4 in D 1 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Pockets with Harlequin Mask Alien Faces

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of wall pockets are sculptures are marked by an unknown maker, but originated from Japan

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Recent Sales

Pocket Wall Vase in Koi Carp Fish SHape Antique ca 1900 Japanese Kutani

Sold

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Pocket Wall Vase in Koi Carp Fish SHape Antique ca 1900 Japanese Kutani

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice wall pocket vase in the shape of a Koi Carp. The wall vase has been manufactured

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 'Pocket Watch' Wall Clock by Landex Royal Craft, Japan 1970s

Sold

H 24.81 in Dm 9.06 in

Vintage 'Pocket Watch' Wall Clock by Landex Royal Craft, Japan 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Japanese novelty wall clock in the shape of an old school pocket watch. Made by Landex Royal Craft

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage Japanese Porcelain Geisha Wall Pockets

Sold

H 9.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Vintage Japanese Porcelain Geisha Wall Pockets

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous pair of vintage Japanese porcelain geisha wall pockets. Mid-20th century

Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Bronze Tengu Mask Wall Pocket with Gilded gold Eyes

Sold

H 5 in W 3.75 in D 5.25 in

Japanese Bronze Tengu Mask Wall Pocket with Gilded gold Eyes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Japanese Bronze Tengu Mask Wall Pocket Gilded gold and copper vermeil over bronze. High

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Bronze

Pair of Pocket Wall Vases in Koi Carp Fish Shape Antique ca 1900 Japanese Kutani

Sold

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Pair of Pocket Wall Vases in Koi Carp Fish Shape Antique ca 1900 Japanese Kutani

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice pair of wall pocket vases in the shape of Koi Carps with figures lying on their backs

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Awaji Pottery Gourd Squash Form Wall Pocket Planter Vases

Sold

H 13 in W 5 in D 4 in

Pair of Antique Awaji Pottery Gourd Squash Form Wall Pocket Planter Vases

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Bring nature inside, or at least to the porch or terrace, with these Awaji wall pocket vases

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Arts and Crafts Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

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Questions About Japanese Wall Pockets

What are wall pockets?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Wall pockets are decorative wall décor made out of porcelain, pottery or glass. The decorations feature hollow interiors and flat backs, allowing you to hang them on the wall and use them as a planter or storage container. Shop a variety of wall pockets on 1stDibs.
What is a pottery wall pocket?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A pottery wall pocket is a hanging piece of pottery meant to hold anything, from papers to flowers. The most collectable are vintage pockets meant for housing plants, usually ceramic to keep the water in. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pottery wall pockets from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is Japanese wall art called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.