An O-natsume lacquered in the nashiji style with bamboo leaves and vine tendrils
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant O-natsume (tea caddy) decorated in nashiji lacquer with gold maki-e, featuring bamboo leaves and graceful vine tendrils.
Lacquer
Japanese suzuribako lacquered box peony river
Located in PARIS, FR
Suzuribako box (empty) in black lacquer. Gold maki-e decoration of a river bordered by peonies, one with red highlights.
Gold
Rare and Exceptional Sugilite Makume Pearl 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
Maki-e are two Japanese words which mean sprinkle (maki) picture (e) and that more or less explains the concept.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century, Meiji period.
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Altar Table, Japan, Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese table with inlaid mother-of-pearl (Raden) and gold maki-e over brown lacquer. Japan, late Edo period, possibly earlier.
Gold
Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite small Japanese maki-e lacquer stacking box for incense and accessories, ju-kobako, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.
Silver
Tappeto rotondo pattern floreale Japan resistente by Deanna Comellini ø 200cm
By Deanna Comellini
Located in Bologna, IT
“Maki” è un tappeto contemporaneo estremamente performante e versatile.
Nylon
Large Japanese Lacquer Pedestal Bowl and Cover with Mon, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large Japanese black lacquer and maki-e lacquer decorated footed pedestal bowl and cover featuring the Fujiwara mon, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
Lacquer
Japanese Namban Chest adorned with cylindrical motives and mother of pearl inlay
Located in PARIS, FR
Namban lacquerware is characterized by a decoration in gold maki-e lacquer and inlaid mother-of-pearl (raden).
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl
Lacquer Hibachi with Seasonal Motifs — Late Meiji Period (c.1900)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Executed in deep black lacquer and adorned with delicate maki-e (gold and silver sprinkled designs), the surface is encircled by plants representing the four seasons—each rendered wi...
Copper, Gold Leaf
Japanese lacquered Cherry Tree Kobako
Located in PARIS, FR
Kobako in nashiji lacquer of square shape with a hira maki-e décor of a blossoming cherry tree. Both of the four sides are adorned with golden lacquer cherry flowers, represented i...
Lacquer
Japanese Rinpa Lacquer Box, "Irises at Yatsuhashi", by Santo Kyosui, Edo Period
Located in Austin, TX
The support posts, crafted in rough high relief taka-maki-e, are in stark contrast to the polished planks and irises.
Copper, Pewter
Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
The other side and top surface are only highlighted with a pair and a single golden dragonfly respectively. The gold and silver maki-e designs are slightly raised and contrast beauti...
Wood
Imaoka Gd LTD Made in Japan Japanese Decorative Lacquer Dish Charger Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
The artist's distinctive signature is visible in gold maki-e on the lower-right quadrant of the surface.
Bentwood, Lacquer
Meiji Period Japanese Picnic Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese picnic container (jubako, food carrier) from the Meiji period (1868–1912), crafted in black lacquered wood and finely decorated in gold using the traditional maki-e techniqu...
Wood
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese writing box with ink stone (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration circa late Meiji to early Taisho period (1890s-1930s).
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Ewer Lacquer with Bronze Edo to Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
The piece was made of lacquered wood in a deep brown color with surface Maki-e decoration that mostly consists of several family crests (mon): Ichizyou-huzi (one string wisteria).
Bronze
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
The interior of the dome decorated in maki-e lacquer with a large spray of chrysanthemum.
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
Japanese Export Lacquer and Abalone Inlaid Tilt-Top Stand, Nagasaki, circa 1840
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite circa 1840 Japanese export tilt-top table or stand of Nagasaki manufacture having allover abalone inlay in black lacquer, the top with with male and female 'Japanese gre...
Brass
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs
Located in Hudson, NY
He studied lacquer work under Tsuruta Wasaburo, maki-e lacquer under Matsuoka Kippei, and painting under Kishinami Ryukei.
Lacquer
$39,886
Momoyama Namban Chest
Located in PARIS, FR
Namban chest with a semi-cylindrical lid made of black lacquered wood (urushi) with gold lacquer (maki-e) and inlaid with mother-of-pearl (raden).
Lacquer
Japanese Namban Lacquer and Inlay Coffer Momoyama Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
The interior surface of the coffer was covered in Nashiji maki-e. Some spotted restoration is visible. The blue lash appears to be a later replacement.
Wood, Lacquer
A set of three nesting Japanese boxes in black lacquer, from the period Showa
Located in Paris, FR
The decoration evokes the traditional maki-e technique, with fine metallic particles applied to the lacquer.
Wood, Lacquer
Inro in black and gold lacquer with a proeminent chrysantemum flower motive
Located in PARIS, FR
Two compartments inrô in black lacquer, hira maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay on a hirameiji background, decorated with a bouquet of chrysanthemums in a small purse, a hoe on the oth...
Gold
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Japanese Wakasa Lacquer Folder for Poems and Paintings
Located in Prahran, Victoria
It has a silver raised Togidashi maki-e design of cherry blossom, created by layering multiple coats of lacquer to build up the design.
Silk, Wood
Fine Japanese Kushi & Kogai Hair Ornament Set c.1870
Located in Worcester, GB
The shallowly curved kushi is formed in a translucent amber-brown material with darker mottling, decorated in gold and coloured maki-e lacquer with stylised floral and foliate motifs.
Tortoise Shell
Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century).
Wood, Lacquer
A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with Maki-e (gold lacquered) foliate wreaths and stylized flower heads and incised brass mo...
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Natsume, Tea Caddy, Meiji to Taisho, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese maki-e lacquer natsume, tea caddy for matcha powder, with phoenix design, Meiji or Taisho period, circa 1910's, Japan.
Gold Leaf
Important Early Edo Period 17th Century Miniature Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The exquisitely decorated cabinet depicts fine floral raised scenes to each side. lacquered wood (Urushi), decorated with gold lacquer (Maki-e) and gilt mounts. Raised on an intricat...
Lacquer
“Flower and Flower” Lacquer Serving Dish by Kobayashi Miyako
Located in Taichung, TW
Kobayashi passed the First-Class Maki-e Artisan Certification in both 1993 and 2010, demonstrating exceptional technical mastery.
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Smoking Box, Tabako Bon, Edo Period, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine Japanese maki-e lacquer decorated tabako bon, or smoking box, late Edo Period, mid-19th century, Japan.
Lacquer
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A resplendent Japanese gold maki-e lacquer ryoshibako, document box, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan.
Gold, Silver
Meiji Era Japanese Lacquer Hibachi/Brazier with Intricate Gilded Details
Located in New York, NY
Detailed decoration features gold maki-e (sprinkled gold powder technique). The design depicts sprawling autumn foliage, ivy vines, and stylized leaves (karakusa patterns).
Metal
Rare Dunhill Salaam Namiki Cigarette Lighter With Arc de Triomphe Motif
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
The company introduced a series of Salaam lighters featuring maki-e images of Paris landmarks - the Eiffel Tower, L’Opera, Notre Dame and even the Paris coat of arms.
Brass
$19,800
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silver borders the intricately laid design, which features a maki-e motif of a cart before a towering mountain, executed in mother-of-pearl, gold and other precious materials.
Silver
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Cards
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gold lacquer borders the intricately laid design, which features a charming maki-e motif of scattered cards executed in mother-of-pearl, gold and other natural materials.
Gold
Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gold lacquer borders the intricately laid design, which features romantic maki-e floral motifs executed in gold and other natural materials.
Gold
Japanese inro box in black and gold lacquer with a decor of snowy landscape
Located in PARIS, FR
Inrō with four boxes in black and gold lacquer, representing a person in a pavilion in a snowy landscape with mountain on the background. Realised in maki-e on black lacquer with sma...
Gold
Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
The lid features a and a cup holder in the center and four heart shape cutouts on the corners. There are three maki-e decorated sake cups with gradual sizes. The cups showcase on the...
Wood, Lacquer
19th century Japanese Lacquer Zataku (low table) with Scattered fan Motif
Located in New York, NY
The decorative technique used on this table, which involves sprinkling metal powder onto wet lacquer, is known as maki-e. This technique is one of the most common for high-quality Ja...
Gold Leaf
Exceptional Japanese Lacquered Hibachi with Poppy Flowers in Gold and Silver Mak
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Carved from solid wood with a rich natural grain, the surface is adorned with an exquisite maki-e (蒔絵) decoration depicting large blooming poppies, their petals rendered in brilliant...
Copper
Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Crafted of a light and thin softwood and decorated all over in the maki-e lacquer technique, with areas of takamaki-e (raised lacquer) and nashiji (pear skin).
Softwood, Lacquer
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
The sides and top of the cabinet of black lacquer with maki-e lacquer painted designs of flowers and grasses.
Metal, Brass, Copper
Japanese Lacquer Incense Burner, Koro, Edo period, mid 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
The exterior of the koro decorated in maki-e lacquer with three bands of geometric brocade designs.
Copper
Suzuribak or writting box decorated with a moonrise landscape
Located in PARIS, FR
The grasses are depicted with great delicacy using hira maki-e gold lacquer, which time has barely worn away.
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$9,850
Gold Lacquer Incense Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
These inner boxes are meticulously decorated in gold, silver and red togidashi-maki-e, showcasing intricate floral and foliate motifs.
Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
The two upper doors are adorned with hand-applied lacquer panels featuring birds perched on flowering branches, with shimmering mother-of-pearl inlay and delicate gold maki-e work ad...
Wood
$39,850
Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Meiji-period lacquer document box known as a ryoshibako showcases the meticulous artistry of maki-e, a technique of raised lacquer decoration.
Gold
Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Fundame background, furoshiki in takamaki-e with floral pattern, inside the folds of the fabric with black and gold sayagata pattern with togidashi maki-e technique.
Lacquer
$2,000 / set
Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
The shadow cups on an elevated stem were used by the nobles during to drink sake at feast. Each with individual Maki-e design; some with high relief takamaki-e elements in combinatio...
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi with Imperial Chrysanthemum, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
The black lacquer decorated with offset sixteen petal chrysanthemums in gold maki-e lacquer. The sixteen petal chrysanthemum is the symbol for the Imperial Seal of Japan, and the per...
Copper
1990s Christian Dior Houndstooth Yamanaka Shikki Japan Lacquer Box
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This lacquerware technique dates back nearly 400 years to the Azuchi-Momoyama period, prized for its precise woodworking and the way it blends the natural grain of the wood with deli...
Japanese Maki Style Black Lacquer Effect Resin Two Trays Gold Painted Cranes
Located in Prato, Tuscany
The painting was executed using the Maki-e technique, an ancient Japanese lacquer art form.
Resin
Japanese Kobako box in the form of a furoshiki present in gold and black lacquer
Located in PARIS, FR
Fundame background, furoshiki in takamaki-e with floral pattern, inside the folds of the fabric with black and gold sayagata pattern with togidashi maki-e technique.
Gold
Japanese Rinpa School Lacquer Box with Autumn Flowers, Tebako, Edo Period
Located in Austin, TX
The tebako, a small box for personal accessories, is exquisitely decorated in fine togidashi maki-e lacquer of sprinkled gold and silver upon a mirror black roiro ground.
Silver, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
The flush fitting lid, inrobuta, of tapered shape and stunningly decorated in faux bois maki-e lacquer expertly painted to simulate an attractive contrasting wood grain, and topped w...
Gold, Silver, Copper
Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Here, the shide are crafted from silver maki-e, with the handle of the natural boxwood.
Boxwood, Lacquer
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays.
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
XIX Century Japanese Lacquered Wooden Box, Chinoiserie Style, 1880
Located in Roma, IT
The technique is reminiscent of Japanese maki-e (‘sprinkled painting’), where metallic powders and pigments are applied to the lacquer whilst it is still wet.
Wood
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.
With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.
“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.