Skip to main content

Maki E

to
18
196
127
197
108
72
58
52
35
25
25
23
22
17
15
13
13
12
11
10
9
7
6
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
4
4
3
3
Sort By
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood sake ewer with maki-e design, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style
Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered tea caddy (known as Natsume) with fine Maki-e decoration circa 18-19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Vintage Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Kimono Tray
Large Vintage Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Kimono Tray

Large Vintage Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Kimono Tray

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Elaborately decorated with Maki-e that depicts the prunus blossom, bamboo and needle pine branches on a

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

An Antique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Tray
An Antique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Tray

An Antique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Tray

Located in Atlanta, GA

decorated with a bundle of yomogi blossom in a very fine Maki-e technique using both gold and silver powders

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period
Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

decorated with hiramaki-e (low relief maki-e) and Takamaki-e (high relief) in gold with small silver inlays

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Tray Box with Cutout Design
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Tray Box with Cutout Design

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Tray Box with Cutout Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquer box with lid and an inner tray decorated with Maki-e on a dense nashiji

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer

Located in Atlanta, GA

circa end of 19th century to early 20th century. The surface was decorated with a fine maki-e picture

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Spectacular Large Japanese Lacquer Box with Crane and Turtle Maki-e
Spectacular Large Japanese Lacquer Box with Crane and Turtle Maki-e

Spectacular Large Japanese Lacquer Box with Crane and Turtle Maki-e

Located in Fukuoka, JP

An impressive large Japanese lacquer box exquisitely decorated with refined maki-e imagery of

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Fubako in Kodaiji Style
Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Fubako in Kodaiji Style

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Fubako in Kodaiji Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare Japanese lacquered wood fubako decorated in Kodaiji maki-e style circa early 17th century

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Takasago Story
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Takasago Story

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Takasago Story

Located in Atlanta, GA

circa end of 19th century to early 20th century. The surface was decorated with a very fine maki-e

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The maki-e design was done with extradentary details and mastery. The interior of the box is finished

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

of the fubako was elaborately decorated mostly with gold hiramaki-e (low relief maki-e) and some

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration
Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration

Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration

Located in New York, NY

window in the maki-e technique. The fan at the top right corner, fully opened depicting an idyllic

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Export Lacquer Tray Maki-e & Mnt Fuji Pagoda Decoration Taisho Period
Japanese Export Lacquer Tray Maki-e & Mnt Fuji Pagoda Decoration Taisho Period

Japanese Export Lacquer Tray Maki-e & Mnt Fuji Pagoda Decoration Taisho Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

with a traditional Maki-e gold, black & red surface. Done by an expert craftsman - this round tray

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

Located in New York, NY

chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time period. From the estate of a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Maki-E Lacquered Oval Wood Tray on Stand, c. 1850-1900
Japanese Maki-E Lacquered Oval Wood Tray on Stand, c. 1850-1900

Japanese Maki-E Lacquered Oval Wood Tray on Stand, c. 1850-1900

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Japanese standing rim, Maki-e lacquered oval wood tray of the Meiji Period. The tray features fine

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tray Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Lacquer

Japanese Gold Maki-e Katana Kake (Sword Stand) with Dragon Motif
Japanese Gold Maki-e Katana Kake (Sword Stand) with Dragon Motif

Japanese Gold Maki-e Katana Kake (Sword Stand) with Dragon Motif

Located in Fukuoka, JP

coating. Its surface is adorned with a striking gold maki-e depiction of a dragon — a timeless symbol of

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

showcases a phoenix perched on an old pine tree with tails cascading down the side of the boxes. The maki-e

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period

Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

metal bail handle, their fronts decorated with hand applied gold maki-e lacquer depicting a songbird

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary Maki-e Lacquer Box "Chrysanthemum" by Hsien Min Wang, 2010
Contemporary Maki-e Lacquer Box "Chrysanthemum" by Hsien Min Wang, 2010

Contemporary Maki-e Lacquer Box "Chrysanthemum" by Hsien Min Wang, 2010

Located in Taichung, TW

techniques, the box is a canvas for a complex interplay of Polished Maki-e (Togidashi) and Chinkin (Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929
Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929

Rare Movado Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse Watch, circa 1929

By Movado

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Movado. A Rare and Early Maki-E Ermeto Manual Wind Purse or pocket Watch C1929 Dial: The original

Category

Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Japanese Meiji Han Koto with Maki-e Lacquer Decoration
Japanese Meiji Han Koto with Maki-e Lacquer Decoration

Japanese Meiji Han Koto with Maki-e Lacquer Decoration

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare Japanese Koto made from carved Paulownia wood and lavishly decorated with lacquer Maki-e

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e Carp Design Meiji Period
Large Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e Carp Design Meiji Period

Large Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e Carp Design Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

raised from the surface. The body features beautiful maki-e gold scales done individually with togidashi

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Kiri Hibachi with Momiji Maki-e and Raden Inlay, 17th c
Pair of Japanese Kiri Hibachi with Momiji Maki-e and Raden Inlay, 17th c

Pair of Japanese Kiri Hibachi with Momiji Maki-e and Raden Inlay, 17th c

Located in Fukuoka, JP

bodies are crafted from paulownia wood (kiri) and richly decorated with maki-e lacquer depicting autumn

Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

style for the maki-e decoration on his lacquer work. Their close collaboration led to a revival of the

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover
Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover

Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover

Located in Taichung, TW

is finished in two deep red lacquers arranged in a radiant pattern, accented with elegant gold maki-e

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako

Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako

Located in Atlanta, GA

a splendid Maki-e interior decoration in sharp contrast with the plain exterior. With masterful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Lacquer Maki-E Miniature Hasami-Bako with Copper Mounts
Japanese Antique Lacquer Maki-E Miniature Hasami-Bako with Copper Mounts

Japanese Antique Lacquer Maki-E Miniature Hasami-Bako with Copper Mounts

Located in Atlanta, GA

item, used to store small personal items, with very fine maki-e workmanship. The exterior shows a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Large Japanese Lacquer Plate with Elaborate Maki-e Design by Kajikawa
Large Japanese Lacquer Plate with Elaborate Maki-e Design by Kajikawa

Large Japanese Lacquer Plate with Elaborate Maki-e Design by Kajikawa

Located in Atlanta, GA

decorated with a stunning maki-e picture that depicts an elaborate boat sailing on the waves hosting a

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049
Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049

Located in Norton, MA

Japan, Edo to Meiji period, a long rectangular document box with hinged cover, decorated with a bird and a floral basket, The locker is not functioning.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.051
Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.051

Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.051

Located in Norton, MA

Japan, Edo to Meiji period, decorated with morning glory and a bird in hiramaki-e.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese gourd form Maki-e red lacquered box
Japanese gourd form Maki-e red lacquered box

Japanese gourd form Maki-e red lacquered box

Located in Kenilworth, IL

A hand carved wood & cinnabar red lacquered gourd shaped covered box. The exterior of the box is incised with gilt outlined dark green leafy vines, gilt gourds, flowers, and butterfl...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Fine Japanese Inro with Maki-e and Inlay by Shokasai and Shibayama
Fine Japanese Inro with Maki-e and Inlay by Shokasai and Shibayama

Fine Japanese Inro with Maki-e and Inlay by Shokasai and Shibayama

By Shibayama Factory

Located in Atlanta, GA

inro is signed on the bottom as shown. Maki-e signature Shokasai and an MOP plaque with Shibayama

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

Located in Atlanta, GA

very similar to ink painting except that it was done in hiramaki-e technique. Confident, bold strokes

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Metal

Night Blue Stoneware Vase – Gold Kintsugi and Maki-e
Night Blue Stoneware Vase – Gold Kintsugi and Maki-e

Night Blue Stoneware Vase – Gold Kintsugi and Maki-e

Located in MEAUX, FR

Renewed Elegance: Matte Black Ceramic Vase with 22K Gold Kintsugi and Applied Birds Discover a matte black ceramic vase of subtle sophistication, enhanced by an elegant decoration o...

Category

2010s French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Pedestal Dishes
Set of Four Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Pedestal Dishes

Set of Four Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Pedestal Dishes

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of four Japanese shallow footed bowls or dishes in red lacquer with predominantly gold Makie design circa 1920s-1930s Taisho period. Each was decorated with hiramakie painting ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

China, these animals symbolizes guardians to ward off evil spirits. Hiramaki-e was used in combination

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

elaborately decorated with hiramaki-e and a low takamaki-e on a mottled Mura-nashiji background. The motifs on

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Extremely Rare Tokugawa Clan Kimono Hanger with Maki-e Lacquer. Edo period
Extremely Rare Tokugawa Clan Kimono Hanger with Maki-e Lacquer. Edo period

Extremely Rare Tokugawa Clan Kimono Hanger with Maki-e Lacquer. Edo period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Extremely Rare Tokugawa Clan Kimono Hanger with Makie Lacquer and Gilded Fittings Edo Period, 18th–19th Century Dimensions: H 166 cm × L 187 cm × W 41.5 cm Materials: Wood, Lacquer...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Metal

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Maki E", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Maki E For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the maki e you’re looking for. Each maki e for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lacquer, wood and fabric. If you’re shopping for a maki e, we have 48 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer maki e, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A maki e made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one maki e that is appealing in its simplicity, but Haku Maki, Maki Yamamoto and Foscarini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Maki E?

Prices for a maki e can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $85 and can go as high as $169,877, while the average can fetch as much as $2,350.