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American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Industrial Roll Top Desk or Table by Toledo, Japanned Finish, circa 1920s A rare and sculptural early 20th-century industrial rolltop desk or table by the Toledo Metal Furn...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Bamboo Two-Tier Tray Table, Japanned Finish, England, 1880
Antique Bamboo Two-Tier Tray Table, Japanned Finish, England, 1880

Antique Bamboo Two-Tier Tray Table, Japanned Finish, England, 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare antique two-tiered bamboo tray table. Both trays are removeable. The trays are both finished in a lacquered japanned style. The top has two handles making it very easy to move a...

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Antique 19th Century English Tray Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The box is constructed of paper mache which has been treated with a lacquer finish or Japanned and decorated with flowers with gilt accents.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The box is constructed of paper mache which has been treated with a lacquer finish or Japanned and decorated with a hand-painted scene on the top with inlaid mother of pearl accents.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century English Cabinet With A Black, Red and Gold Japanned Finish
Early 20th Century English Cabinet With A Black, Red and Gold Japanned Finish

Early 20th Century English Cabinet With A Black, Red and Gold Japanned Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

This English Edwardian cabinet with a Japanned or chinoiserie black lacquer finish with raised gold decoration and red interior was probably made as a cupboard for a dining room but ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanned Copper Trash Can Wastebasket Industrial Loft Victorian Factory Office
Japanned Copper Trash Can Wastebasket Industrial Loft Victorian Factory Office

Japanned Copper Trash Can Wastebasket Industrial Loft Victorian Factory Office

By Thomas Edison

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A wonderful and still bright japanned finish. This is one of the larger sizes, just over 14 inches high.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Copper

English Chinoiserie Georgian Style Japanned Scarlet Vermillion Cabinet Secretary
English Chinoiserie Georgian Style Japanned Scarlet Vermillion Cabinet Secretary

English Chinoiserie Georgian Style Japanned Scarlet Vermillion Cabinet Secretary

Located in New York, NY

Vintage bureau cabinet secretary in the English chinoiserie style with elements of Queen Anne and George I design, japanned finish in red vermillion/scarlet with hand-painted and gil...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Victorian ‘A.Kenrick & Sons’ Cast Iron Door Porter
Victorian ‘A.Kenrick & Sons’ Cast Iron Door Porter

Victorian ‘A.Kenrick & Sons’ Cast Iron Door Porter

Located in London, GB

A Victorian ‘A.Kenrick & Sons’ cast iron door porter, No 467, retaining its original 'japanned' finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Floor Lamp
19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Floor Lamp

19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Floor Lamp

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Its beautiful patina is a traditional Japanese finish found on bronze item's from the period.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

George II Style Black and Gilt-Japanned Bureau Bookcase, Early 20th Century
George II Style Black and Gilt-Japanned Bureau Bookcase, Early 20th Century

George II Style Black and Gilt-Japanned Bureau Bookcase, Early 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The exterior is richly adorned with gilded scenes of figures, landscapes, and foliage, exemplifying the enduring appeal of japanned finishes in 18th-century-inspired design.

Category

Early 20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wall Light or Ceiling Light / Wabisabi
Japanese Wall Light or Ceiling Light / Wabisabi

Japanese Wall Light or Ceiling Light / Wabisabi

By Japanese Studio

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

The main body is made of brass, and each piece is carefully finished by skilled hardware craftsmen in Toyama Prefecture. For the finish, traditional Japanese lacquer is used, produci...

Category

2010s Japanese Meiji Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export-Style Chinoiserie Gate-Leg Drop Leaf Tea Table
Chinese Export-Style Chinoiserie Gate-Leg Drop Leaf Tea Table

Chinese Export-Style Chinoiserie Gate-Leg Drop Leaf Tea Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese Export style tea table. Hand detailed japanned finish in unusual deep medium blue with polychrome overlay.

Category

Early 20th Century British Chinese Export Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Four Drawer Painted Mahogany Chests Designed by David Rosen for NK
Pair of Four Drawer Painted Mahogany Chests Designed by David Rosen for NK

Pair of Four Drawer Painted Mahogany Chests Designed by David Rosen for NK

By David Rosén

Located in New York, NY

Painted in Farrow & Ball Downpipe with a special japanning finishing. Can be refinished if desired.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Appealing example of Japanned taste with a striking finish Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order Deep lacquered finish to the case with black hues, with contr...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Articulating Faries Desk Lamp with Singer Shade
Articulating Faries Desk Lamp with Singer Shade

Articulating Faries Desk Lamp with Singer Shade

By Faries Lamp Co.

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an unique Faries table lamp with an original Japanned finish. Of interest is the delicate shade and E12 socket.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Style Lamp by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Co.
Brutalist Style Lamp by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Co.

Brutalist Style Lamp by Richard Barr for the Laurel Lamp Co.

By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This brutalist style lamp was designed by Richard Barr. It has a great japan finish on the ribbon portion that sits on top of the black metal base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Ochre Japanned Faux Bamboo Tole Six-Light Chandelier
Hollywood Regency Ochre Japanned Faux Bamboo Tole Six-Light Chandelier

Hollywood Regency Ochre Japanned Faux Bamboo Tole Six-Light Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The subtle brushwork, individually painted red accents, lightly mottled japanned finish, and carved wooden lotus elements reveal the work of skilled Italian craftsmen rather than fac...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dome Top Box, Oriental, Japanned, Trinket, Jewellery Case, Late Art Deco
Vintage Dome Top Box, Oriental, Japanned, Trinket, Jewellery Case, Late Art Deco

Vintage Dome Top Box, Oriental, Japanned, Trinket, Jewellery Case, Late Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Dome-top hardwood form benefits from a quality Japanned finish with deep black lacquer. Adorned with a hand-painted enamel foliate panel, the pink flower against a bright white grou...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Bamboo Bookshelf
19th Century English Bamboo Bookshelf

19th Century English Bamboo Bookshelf

Located in Nashville, TN

Showing a beautiful hand painted Japanned finish which refers to a decorative technique that originated in Japan and became popular in Europe.

Category

Antique 1880s English Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

Japanned Chinoiserie Chair, Papier-Mâché, Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Regency Taste
Japanned Chinoiserie Chair, Papier-Mâché, Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Regency Taste

Japanned Chinoiserie Chair, Papier-Mâché, Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Regency Taste

Located in Leeds, GB

The shaped back is particularly elegant, with flowing lines and finely worked panels inset with iridescent floral motifs, set against a ground of gilt detailing and traditional japan...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Contemporary Coffee Table from Japan, Wood Stump Base, Cashew Finish
Contemporary Coffee Table from Japan, Wood Stump Base, Cashew Finish

Contemporary Coffee Table from Japan, Wood Stump Base, Cashew Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A one-of-a-kind contemporary table from Japan featuring a natural stump base and a hand-applied cashew finish top with the appearance of stone.

Category

2010s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Gilt Decorated Floor Lamps
Pair of Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Gilt Decorated Floor Lamps

Pair of Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Gilt Decorated Floor Lamps

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome pair of lacquered wood floor lamps featuring a dramatic dark scarlet Japanned finish decorated with gilt Chinoiserie style foliate motifs.

Category

20th Century Chinese Japonisme Floor Lamps

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Antique Japanese Bronze Elephant Incense Censer, Gilt Finish, 1950
Antique Japanese Bronze Elephant Incense Censer, Gilt Finish, 1950

Antique Japanese Bronze Elephant Incense Censer, Gilt Finish, 1950

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Japanese elephant-form incense censer is a finely crafted example of traditional metalwork infused with symbolic meaning. Cast in bronze and finished with remnants of go...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Zen Hinoki Wood Kotatsu Japanese Coffee Table with Natural Finish
Zen Hinoki Wood Kotatsu Japanese Coffee Table with Natural Finish

Zen Hinoki Wood Kotatsu Japanese Coffee Table with Natural Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Japanese hinoki wood Kotatsu coffee table from the mid 20th century with square openwork top, linear silhouette and natural finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Woven Bamboo Chest with Two-Tone Finish, 19th Century
Japanese Woven Bamboo Chest with Two-Tone Finish, 19th Century

Japanese Woven Bamboo Chest with Two-Tone Finish, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese woven bamboo chests in a two-tone finish, showcasing the texture and craftsmanship of traditional weaving techniques.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

1970's Ikebana Japanese Brutalist Ceramic Dish in Glossy Finish
1970's Ikebana Japanese Brutalist Ceramic Dish in Glossy Finish

1970's Ikebana Japanese Brutalist Ceramic Dish in Glossy Finish

Located in San Diego, CA

Very cool unique Japanese ceramic dish , circa1970's great condition glossy finish in brown.

Category

20th Century Japanese Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

B125 Old Japanese 6panels, Wrinkle finish silver Paper, folding Screen, red rem
B125 Old Japanese 6panels, Wrinkle finish silver Paper, folding Screen, red rem

B125 Old Japanese 6panels, Wrinkle finish silver Paper, folding Screen, red rem

Located in Niiza, JP

Silver paper folding screen Material: Paper, wooden frame 1 piece: Width 600 x Height 1750 x Depth 20 mm Expanded size: Width 3640 mm Folded size: Width 620 x Height 1750 x Depth 110...

Category

20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Ethnic Design-Japanese hard Wood Nyoi (Sceptre) with black rock finish.
Ethnic Design-Japanese hard Wood Nyoi (Sceptre) with black rock finish.

Ethnic Design-Japanese hard Wood Nyoi (Sceptre) with black rock finish.

Located in Leuven , BE

This fascinating artifact, a hardwood scepter attributed to a Japanese scholar, is a masterful example of late 19th-century craftsmanship. The scepter is distinguished by a striking ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Hand-Crafted Japanese Brass Vase, Showa Period, 1920s Murashido Finish
Hand-Crafted Japanese Brass Vase, Showa Period, 1920s Murashido Finish

Hand-Crafted Japanese Brass Vase, Showa Period, 1920s Murashido Finish

Located in New York, NY

An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil and smoke it with ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Modernist Bronze Vase with Fluted Neck and Glossy Finish
Japanese Modernist Bronze Vase with Fluted Neck and Glossy Finish

Japanese Modernist Bronze Vase with Fluted Neck and Glossy Finish

Located in San Francisco, CA

A decorative glossy Japanese modernist bronze vase with a fluted neck, with some mild patination. Signed on the base.

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Crafted Japanese Brass Vase, Showa Period, 1920s Murashido Finish
Hand-Crafted Japanese Brass Vase, Showa Period, 1920s Murashido Finish

Hand-Crafted Japanese Brass Vase, Showa Period, 1920s Murashido Finish

Located in New York, NY

An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil and smoke it with ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Bronze

Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF
Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF

Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF

Located in Newark, England

NASHIJI LACQUER (梨地) is a traditional Japanese finishing technique used in lacquerware, characterised by a subtle, shimmering surface that resembles the texture of pear skin.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Matsumoto Tansu Persimmon Tannin Finish 41"H
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Matsumoto Tansu Persimmon Tannin Finish 41"H

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Matsumoto Tansu Persimmon Tannin Finish 41"H

Located in Portland, OR

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese Matsumoto Ishōdansu – Persimmon Tannin & Vermil...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Aluminum Square Shelf in waxed finish designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan
Aluminum Square Shelf in waxed finish designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan

Aluminum Square Shelf in waxed finish designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan

By Gerrit Rietveld, Donald Judd

Located in Kyoto, JP

Designed by Tadashi Murase, this aluminum shelf extends his ongoing investigation into structure, surface, and spatial composition. Fabricated from aluminum honeycomb panels, the pie...

Category

2010s Japanese Minimalist Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

The Square Desk Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
The Square Desk Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese

The Square Desk Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s, featuring straight lines and Indian straw weaving. It's delicate and highly comfort...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Straw, Wood

Japanese Taishō Period Two-Tone Sand Glaze Vase with Textured Finish, circa 1900
Japanese Taishō Period Two-Tone Sand Glaze Vase with Textured Finish, circa 1900

Japanese Taishō Period Two-Tone Sand Glaze Vase with Textured Finish, circa 1900

Located in Yonkers, NY

This captivating Japanese Taishō period vase, dating back to circa 1900, embodies the artistic refinement and understated elegance characteristic of the era. Crafted with a textured,...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Vases

Materials

Pottery

The Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese Technique
The Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese Technique

The Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese Technique

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

Charred using the Japanese technique shou sugi ban, it's a light and airy piece with straight lines and angles. Crafted from Freijó wood, it's exceptionally comfortable and durable, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Straw, Foam, Wood

Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish
Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish

Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish

Located in New York, NY

Antique five tier Japanese lacquered wooden stacking box, known as a jubako. It is finished with a traditional technique called Tsugaru-nuri, specifically the kara-nuri pattern, whic...

Category

Early 20th Century Lacquer

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Industrial Round Black Wood Mirror, Italian Minimalist Design, 1970s
Industrial Round Black Wood Mirror, Italian Minimalist Design, 1970s

Industrial Round Black Wood Mirror, Italian Minimalist Design, 1970s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Industrial Round Black Wood Mirror, Italian Minimalist Design Original wood frame from the 1970s, the item has been refinshed by using the Japanese finishing technique "Yakisugi" wh...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Dennis & Leen Chinoiserie Iron Gilt Tray Cocktail Table
Dennis & Leen Chinoiserie Iron Gilt Tray Cocktail Table

Dennis & Leen Chinoiserie Iron Gilt Tray Cocktail Table

By Dennis & Leen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The surface is painted with continuous garlands of florals, ribbons, and scrolling foliage in warm amber gilt tones winding around the perimeter in a richly lacquered and reflective ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Iron

19th C. Hand-Painted Japanned Cabinet on Stand with Grand Tour Inspired Elements
19th C. Hand-Painted Japanned Cabinet on Stand with Grand Tour Inspired Elements

19th C. Hand-Painted Japanned Cabinet on Stand with Grand Tour Inspired Elements

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Morristown, NJ

Stylistic Notes & Attribution This piece likely originated in Austria or southern Germany, where painted cabinetry and japanned finishes were favored in the Biedermeier and later his...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century Period Set of 18 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style
Rare 19th Century Period Set of 18 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style

Rare 19th Century Period Set of 18 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style

By George Hepplewhite

Located in London, GB

Hepplewhite emphasized that this chair should ideally be made from mahogany or adorned with japanned finishing, accompanied by cushions crafted from linen or leather.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Dennis & Leen Chinoiserie Iron Gilt Tall Tray Cocktail Table
Dennis & Leen Chinoiserie Iron Gilt Tall Tray Cocktail Table

Dennis & Leen Chinoiserie Iron Gilt Tall Tray Cocktail Table

By Dennis & Leen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The surface is painted with continuous garlands of florals, ribbons, and scrolling foliage in warm amber gilt tones winding around the perimeter in a richly lacquered and reflective ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century One-Cent Match Vending Machine by Krema
Early 20th Century One-Cent Match Vending Machine by Krema

Early 20th Century One-Cent Match Vending Machine by Krema

Located in Dekalb, IL

The machine retains its original black japanned finish with red-and-yellow stenciling, a stepped base, riveted top panel, and the characteristic forward-projecting lower tray.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Hand-Sculpted Wood Bench, Black & Natural Finish
Mid-20th Century Hand-Sculpted Wood Bench, Black & Natural Finish

Mid-20th Century Hand-Sculpted Wood Bench, Black & Natural Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-sculpted in Japan, this bench highlights the natural beauty of wood through its organic form and contrasting black and natural finishes.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tea Pot - Lusterware
Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tea Pot - Lusterware

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tea Pot - Lusterware

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage Japanese Lusterware Teapot with iridescent finish and hand-painted floral details, perfect for tea service or collectible display.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Kawakami Antique Finish Solid Oak Cabinet with Leather Doors
Kawakami Antique Finish Solid Oak Cabinet with Leather Doors

Kawakami Antique Finish Solid Oak Cabinet with Leather Doors

By Brett Paulin

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This Kawakami cabinet features a faux antique finish on distressed solid oak with beautiful natural leather doors and cabinet handles from Bacman and Berglund. This cabinet is not...

Category

2010s Canadian Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Rare Bigelow St. Louis Mechanical Barber / Medical Chair, Circa 1890–1905
Rare Bigelow St. Louis Mechanical Barber / Medical Chair, Circa 1890–1905

Rare Bigelow St. Louis Mechanical Barber / Medical Chair, Circa 1890–1905

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Retaining its original black japanned finish with traces of hand-applied stencil decoration, the chair exhibits a rich and desirable patina consistent with age and use.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ikebana basket in bamboo and rattan coated with a balck and red lacquer finish
Ikebana basket in bamboo and rattan coated with a balck and red lacquer finish

Ikebana basket in bamboo and rattan coated with a balck and red lacquer finish

Located in PARIS, FR

Ikebana basket (hanakago) in bamboo and rattan basketry, coated with a black-red lacquer varnish, with its otoshi (inner container) in a section of lacquered bamboo. The body weaving...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-century Hawaiian/Polynesian Nude Femaile Ceramic Sculpture, Japan
Mid-century Hawaiian/Polynesian Nude Femaile Ceramic Sculpture, Japan

Mid-century Hawaiian/Polynesian Nude Femaile Ceramic Sculpture, Japan

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Expertly hand-painted, the sculpture depicts a serene woman draped lightly in a flowing yellow fabric, embodying classic Japanese craftsmanship. The matte finish and soft tones highl...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Makoto Kagoshima, Brown Flower bowl, Japan, ceramic studio pottery artist maker
Makoto Kagoshima, Brown Flower bowl, Japan, ceramic studio pottery artist maker

Makoto Kagoshima, Brown Flower bowl, Japan, ceramic studio pottery artist maker

By William Morris (English)

Located in London, GB

Makoto Kagoshima, Japan (artist/maker) ‘Brown Flower’ bowl C. 2016 Produced at the artist’s studio Atelier de la Paix, Fukuoka, Japan Ceramic, patterned glazed finish.

Category

2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Makoto Kagoshima, Yellow Flower bowl, Japan, ceramic studio pottery artist maker
Makoto Kagoshima, Yellow Flower bowl, Japan, ceramic studio pottery artist maker

Makoto Kagoshima, Yellow Flower bowl, Japan, ceramic studio pottery artist maker

By William Morris (English)

Located in London, GB

Makoto Kagoshima, Japan (artist/maker) ‘Yellow Flower’ bowl C. 2016 Produced at the artist’s studio Atelier de la Paix, Fukuoka, Japan Ceramic, patterned glazed finish.

Category

2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian
Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian

Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Delicately crafted box with wonderful colour and detail Displays a desirable aged patina throughout with minimal tarnishing Fine brasswork displays warm golden tones with silvered be...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Horchow Collection Set of 12 Botanical Salad Plates, Porcelain, Japan
Horchow Collection Set of 12 Botanical Salad Plates, Porcelain, Japan

Horchow Collection Set of 12 Botanical Salad Plates, Porcelain, Japan

Located in Coral Gables, FL

The botanical imagery gives the plates a quiet garden-inspired character, while the Japanese porcelain body and glossy finish make them practical and decorative at once.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Rustic Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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Mission Fixture with Japanned Finish
Mission Fixture with Japanned Finish

Mission Fixture with Japanned Finish

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H 40 in Dm 22 in

Mission Fixture with Japanned Finish

Located in Vancouver, BC

Mission Fixture w/ Japanned Finish (4-Light) Circa 1910 Dealer Ref: DF1154 Measurements: 40"Hx22"Dia.

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Early 20th Century American Mission Chandeliers and Pendants

Mission Style Fixture with "Japanned" Finish
Mission Style Fixture with "Japanned" Finish

Mission Style Fixture with "Japanned" Finish

Located in Vancouver, BC

Mission Fixture with 'Japanned' Finish (two available) Circa 1910 - This antique Mission light fixture retains its original copper flashed finish.

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Early 20th Century American Mission Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique 'Japanned' Finish Light Fixture 'Four-Light'
Antique 'Japanned' Finish Light Fixture 'Four-Light'

Antique 'Japanned' Finish Light Fixture 'Four-Light'

Located in Vancouver, BC

Hard to find original 'Japanned' finish fixture, the original term for this finish was called 'oxidized copper,' circa 1905.

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Japanned Finish Four Candle Gas Converted Chandelier
Japanned Finish Four Candle Gas Converted Chandelier

Japanned Finish Four Candle Gas Converted Chandelier

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This gas-converted Japanned finish chandelier features sinewy, curved arms and a vaguely geometric overall shape.

Category

Antique 1890s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Antique Japanned Finish Copper Lock Box Personal Safe With Key
Vintage Antique Japanned Finish Copper Lock Box Personal Safe With Key

Vintage Antique Japanned Finish Copper Lock Box Personal Safe With Key

Located in Torreon, Coahuila

Antique japanned finish lock box Comes with working key Good conditions with some paint losses in the back.  

Category

20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Single Shade Gas Conversion Pendant Gilt and Satin Japan Finish
Single Shade Gas Conversion Pendant Gilt and Satin Japan Finish

Single Shade Gas Conversion Pendant Gilt and Satin Japan Finish

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Electric Gilt and Satin with Japan Finish Single Greek Key Etched Shade Gas Conversion Pendant AA# 47501 Circa: late 1890 to 1910’s Condition: Age Consistent / Gas Conversion M...

Category

Antique 1890s American Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pre-1900 Gas 2 Shade Conversion Pendant Gilt and Satin with Antique Japan Finish
Pre-1900 Gas 2 Shade Conversion Pendant Gilt and Satin with Antique Japan Finish

Pre-1900 Gas 2 Shade Conversion Pendant Gilt and Satin with Antique Japan Finish

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This Converted Electric, original gas 2 light pendant, gilt and satin finish with Japanned Finish & etched Greek Key glass shades.

Category

Antique 1890s American Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanned Lacquer Nest Tables, circa 1890
19th Century Japanned Lacquer Nest Tables, circa 1890

19th Century Japanned Lacquer Nest Tables, circa 1890

Unavailable

H 24 in W 19 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Japanned Lacquer Nest Tables, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

This is a rare antique nest of three occasional tables dating to circa 1890. With a Japanned finish of exquisite yellow tones, each table is beautifully decorated with a different sc...

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Antique Late 19th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Lamps Made from Tea Tins
Lamps Made from Tea Tins

Lamps Made from Tea Tins

Unavailable

H 20 in Dm 11.5 in

Lamps Made from Tea Tins

Located in Seattle, WA

Great scale. Original japanned finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Table Lamps

Modern Industry Hamilton Coffee Table in Charred Hardwood
Modern Industry Hamilton Coffee Table in Charred Hardwood

Modern Industry Hamilton Coffee Table in Charred Hardwood

By Modern Industry

Located in Downers Grove, IL

Loops of oxidized steel frame a free floating pair of bookmatched hackberry slabs that have been charred and wire brushed, similar to the Japanese finishing method of shou sugi ban. ...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Rider on Horse Japanese Cast Metal Bronze Finish
Rider on Horse Japanese Cast Metal Bronze Finish

Rider on Horse Japanese Cast Metal Bronze Finish

Unavailable

H 3.5 in W 4.19 in D 1.25 in

Rider on Horse Japanese Cast Metal Bronze Finish

Located in Cookeville, TN

This is a nice miniature cast metal horse and rider with a bronze finish. It is marked on the underside, made in Japan.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Ian Spencer, Pure Black Dining Table, 2023
Ian Spencer, Pure Black Dining Table, 2023

Ian Spencer, Pure Black Dining Table, 2023

Unavailable

H 228 in W 65 in D 55.5 in

Ian Spencer, Pure Black Dining Table, 2023

Located in New York, NY

The hand-carved nightstands are finished using the shou-sugi-ban method, an ancient Japanese finishing technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire.

Category

2010s British Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Ian Spencer, Pure Black Wavy Console, 2022
Ian Spencer, Pure Black Wavy Console, 2022

Ian Spencer, Pure Black Wavy Console, 2022

Unavailable

H 33 in W 90 in D 30 in

Ian Spencer, Pure Black Wavy Console, 2022

Located in New York, NY

The hand-carved console is finished using the shou-sugi-ban method, an ancient Japanese finishing technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire.

Category

2010s British Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Ian Spencer, Charred Curved Front Dresser, UK
Ian Spencer, Charred Curved Front Dresser, UK

Ian Spencer, Charred Curved Front Dresser, UK

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 42.25 in D 18 in

Ian Spencer, Charred Curved Front Dresser, UK

By Todd Merrill

Located in New York, NY

The hand-formed dresser is finished using the shou-sugi-ban method, an ancient Japanese finishing technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire.

Category

2010s British Dressers

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Ian Spencer, Charred Wavy Front Nightstand Pair, UK
Ian Spencer, Charred Wavy Front Nightstand Pair, UK

Ian Spencer, Charred Wavy Front Nightstand Pair, UK

Unavailable

H 21 in W 23.5 in D 15 in

Ian Spencer, Charred Wavy Front Nightstand Pair, UK

By Todd Merrill

Located in New York, NY

The hand-carved nightstands are finished using the shou-sugi-ban method, an ancient Japanese finishing technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire.

Category

2010s British Night Stands

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Yard Sale Project, Palombaggia Table, UK
Yard Sale Project, Palombaggia Table, UK

Yard Sale Project, Palombaggia Table, UK

Unavailable

H 27 in W 48 in D 36 in

Yard Sale Project, Palombaggia Table, UK

By Yard Sale Project

Located in New York, NY

The table is finished using the shou-sugi-ban method, an ancient Japanese finishing technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire.

Category

2010s English Tables

Materials

Wood

Javo Desk with white oak matte finish & Japanese joints and black coated steel
Javo Desk with white oak matte finish & Japanese joints and black coated steel

Javo Desk with white oak matte finish & Japanese joints and black coated steel

By Studio Bermúdez

Located in Mexico City, MX

Javo is a beautiful light desk that comes with or without drawer as the client specifications. The main characteristic of Javo is the wooden crossbar under, showing the main tribute ...

Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Ian Spencer, Pure Black Console 2017
Ian Spencer, Pure Black Console 2017

Ian Spencer, Pure Black Console 2017

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 96.75 in D 21 in

Ian Spencer, Pure Black Console 2017

Located in New York, NY

The wood is finished using the shou-sugi-ban method, an ancient Japanese finishing technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire.

Category

2010s Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Yard Sale Project, Pure Black Armoire, UK
Yard Sale Project, Pure Black Armoire, UK

Yard Sale Project, Pure Black Armoire, UK

Unavailable

H 81 in W 48 in D 23 in

Yard Sale Project, Pure Black Armoire, UK

By Yard Sale Project

Located in New York, NY

Made from oak encased in a steel frame, the wood is finished using the shou-sugi-ban method, an ancient Japanese finishing technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire.

Category

2010s English Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Bronze Finish Asian Candlesticks as Table Lamps
Bronze Finish Asian Candlesticks as Table Lamps

Bronze Finish Asian Candlesticks as Table Lamps

By Asian Modern

Located in Austin, TX

Bronze finish candlesticks, wired as table lamps, circa 1940s, with new electrical wiring, UL approved. Priced without shades shown. Shades shown are 18" rectangular black ribbed sha...

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Markus Haase, Ash and Marble Aeolian Low Table iii, Usa
Markus Haase, Ash and Marble Aeolian Low Table iii, Usa

Markus Haase, Ash and Marble Aeolian Low Table iii, Usa

By Markus Haase

Located in New York, NY

shou–sugi-ban?method, an ancient Japanese finishing technique that preserves wood by charing it with fire.

Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Markus Haase, Ash and Marble Aeolian Low Table IV, USA
Markus Haase, Ash and Marble Aeolian Low Table IV, USA

Markus Haase, Ash and Marble Aeolian Low Table IV, USA

By Markus Haase

Located in New York, NY

shou–sugi-ban?method, an ancient Japanese finishing technique that preserves wood by charing it with fire.

Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

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

By FOAM

Located in Mexico City, MX

Made in bamboo a material of natural beauty to emphasize simplicity, pass of time and contemplation of nature. they have an urushi and tin powder finish produced only by the expert c...

Category

2010s Japanese Vases

Materials

Bamboo

"Grand Peony" by Kimono-Couture / Japanese Wall Art
"Grand Peony" by Kimono-Couture / Japanese Wall Art

"Grand Peony" by Kimono-Couture / Japanese Wall Art

Unavailable

H 20.87 in W 16.34 in D 0.6 in

"Grand Peony" by Kimono-Couture / Japanese Wall Art

Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo

Moreover, the peonies embellishing this Kimono Art are meticulously embroidered with threads of gold and silver, resulting in a luxurious finish. In Japan, kimonos with Peony patter...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

Materials

Silk, Thread

Antique Japanese Plant Stand, Carved Lacquered Lamp Table, Meiji Period, H132
Antique Japanese Plant Stand, Carved Lacquered Lamp Table, Meiji Period, H132

Antique Japanese Plant Stand, Carved Lacquered Lamp Table, Meiji Period, H132

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Japanese plant stand, carved lacquered lamp table, Meiji period, Japan 1900, H132 Japan, 1900 Hardwood construction Original finish Octagonal in shape Carved floral top with...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Secretaire
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Secretaire

Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Secretaire

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare and early 18th century Queen Anne secretaire in chinoiserie or Japanned black and gold lacquer finish. Bracket feet with four lower drawers and fall front with pull-out supports...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity
Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity

Black Lacquer and Red Contemporary Stiletto Shoe Desk or Dressing Table Vanity

By Splinter Works

Located in Bath, GB

This Stiletto desk has been given a sleek new look with Japanned black lacquer. The process of Japanning uses Fine layers of air dried lacquer that are then polished to achieve the f...

Category

2010s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

"Mush" Lamp Fibreglass Shade and Polished Stainless Steel Frame
"Mush" Lamp Fibreglass Shade and Polished Stainless Steel Frame

"Mush" Lamp Fibreglass Shade and Polished Stainless Steel Frame

By kilzi

Located in BARCELONA, ES

They are always changing during the day and their light is subtle, diffused and very soothing and calming. Their finish resembles Japanese paper fibres and stuns and surprises everyo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Japanned Finish For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanned finish you’re looking for. A Japanned finish — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanned finish, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanned finish, designed in the Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Japanned finish that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adams-Bagnall Electric Co., Faries Lamp Co. and Faries produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanned Finish?

The average selling price for a Japanned finish at 1stDibs is $850, while they’re typically $236 on the low end and $7,850 for the highest priced.