Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Incense Burners
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Incense Burners. Measures 3" in width, 3" in
Bronze
$995
H 7.5 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer Insence Koro Hand Warmer Brazier 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique Meiji period Japanese bronze brazier, koro or handwarmer, circa 1890. The
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Censer
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique 19th century Meiji period Japanese bronze censer. Top lid decorated with finely sculpted
Bronze
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Meiji censer rising on three stylized Foo Dogs feet with Frog form handles. Censer
Bronze
19th Century antique Japanese Meiji period bronze censer
Located in Lomita, CA
There is a beautiful patina that has developed on the finish of this bronze Meiji period censer
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Champlevé Enameled Censer
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Japanese censer incense burner, inspired by Chinese pieces, is of spheroidal form, the bronze
Bronze
$4,500
H 30 in W 20 in D 13 in
Fine quality 19th Century Meiji Japanese Bronze Censer / Incense Burner
Located in New York, NY
Finely modeled and cast antique (19th century) Meiji period Japanese bronze censer (incense burner
Bronze
$810Sale Price|55% Off
H 8.19 in W 11.62 in D 10.24 in
A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century Description: Of circular form
Bronze
$810Sale Price|55% Off
H 8.19 in W 11.62 in D 10.24 in
A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century Description: Of circular form
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Censer
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Bronze Censer, late 19th century, the globular pierced top with hinged door, on integral
Bronze
$3,500
H 10 in W 15.5 in D 9 in
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Patinated Bronze Foo Dog Lion Group Censer
Located in Forney, TX
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1852-1912) patinated bronze guardian lion censer
Bronze
$1,200 / item
H 30 in Dm 6 in
Pair of 19iCentury Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Censers Turned into Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of baluster form patinated Meiji Period Japanese bronze censers with embossed geometric
Bronze
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.25 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs & Birds, 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji censer offers cast bronze construction with foo dog lid over bulbous
Bronze
$1,214Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.62 in Dm 0.04 in
Enamel Bronze Vase Censer in the Shape of a Bell Bird, Japan, Edo or Meiji
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made artifact. Stand not included. Condition: Overall condition perfect. Size: 295mm Period: 18th century 19th century Edo Period (1603–1867).
Bronze
$1,398Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.65 in Dm 4.52 in
JAPAN IMPERIAL 1900 Meiji Period Tripode Koro Censer In Cloisonné Enamel With
Located in Miami, FL
censer, created in the imperial Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1900. It was carefully
Silver, Bronze, Copper, Enamel
$3,553Sale Price|48% Off
H 4.73 in Dm 7.41 in
Lovely 19c Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Censer Birds Flying
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at
Bronze
$1,943Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 0.04 in
Enamel Bronze Mask Censer in the Shape of a Bell Bird, Japan, Edo or Meiji
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Size 270mm high approximate. Period 18th century 19th century Edo Period (1603–1867) Meiji Periode
Bronze
$3,500
H 5.75 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Censer on Stand, Taisho Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine Taisho Period bronze censer of bellied oval form, richly decorated overall with hand
Bronze
Unavailable
H 9 in W 12 in D 19.5 in
Bronze Japanese Censer with Elephant Handles and Ball Relief Cranes
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A late Meiji period bronze baluster urn with two elephant shaped handles and a central cartouche
Bronze
Very Fine Quality Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer with Coy fish
Located in New York, NY
Finely cast and tall (64 inch) antique bronze Japanese censor with Coy Fish motif surmounted by an
Bronze
Monumental Meiji Japanese Bronze Koro / Censer
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Meiji Japanese Bronze Koro / Censer
Bronze
Large 19th Century Meiji Japanese Bronze Censer
Located in New York, NY
Finely sculpted and cast Meiji period bronze censer with dragon form handles, depicting panther and
Bronze
Large Japanese Meiji-Era Bronze Censer with Kirin Figural Top
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusually-large solid bronze Japanese censer or incense burner, the body raised up on a three
Bronze
Sold
H 21.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Meiji Japanese Gilt and Inlaid Patinated Bronze Censer Koro Incense Burner
Located in New York, NY
Meiji period Japanese koro censer (incense burner) exhibiting the finest craftsmanship. Cast in
Bronze
Sold
H 13.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Gilt Bronze Dragon Koro Censer incense Burner 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Japanese gilt bronze Meiji period dragon koro, incense burner, circa 1880. The koro
Bronze
Sold
H 24 in W 12 in D 8 in
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Koro Censer insense Burner Urn Eagle & Snake
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & Large antique Japanese Meiji period bronze Koro or incense burner or urn, circa 1890
Bronze
Sold
H 6.11 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Large Antique Censer, Japanese, Bronze, Serving Bowl, Dish, Victorian, Meiji
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique censer. A Japanese, bronze serving bowl or dish, dating to the late
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Bronze Censer / Koro
Located in New York, NY
This large antique (late 19th century) patinated bronze censer (incense burner) from the Meiji
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Ikebana Footed Floral Vase or Censer, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji bronze Ikebana floral vase or censer features double handle bulbous body
Bronze
Japanese Hand made Hand cast Antique Bronze BIRD Censer, 19th century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautiful example of a handcrafted cast bronze censer in the image of a three dimensional
Bronze
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Censer Modelled as a Crane Qing Dynasty
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The characterful and charming 18th-19th century cloisonné enamel censer, is modelled as a crane
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Bronze Censer
Located in Dallas, TX
A Japanese Meiji period bronze and cloisonné censer, late 19th century. Measures: 17 inches high
Bronze
Sold
H 25.5 in W 19 in D 11.5 in
Large Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Censer with Dragon and Shishi
Located in Austin, TX
A large and attractive Japanese bronze incense burner, Meiji period, late 19th or early 20th
Bronze
Sold
H 9.25 in W 12.5 in D 10.25 in
Pair 19th Century Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Hibachi Censers 1868-1912
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish pair of antique Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze hibachi or censers, circa
Bronze
Sold
H 5.25 in W 5 in D 5 in
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Koro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful antique ten sides fluted koro censer
Jade, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Very large Censer Meiji
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Very large censer in bronze with a nice patina gold splashed
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Censer
Located in Paris, FR
A fine Japanese bronze censer Meiji period 1868/1911— Late 19th century. Signed
Bronze
French Art Deco Sideboard in Oak and Stone
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, oak, stone, France, 1930s This French sideboard from the 1930s showcases refined craftsmanship and a strong geometric appearance. Madr from oak, the three front panels ar...
Stone
Japanese Four Panel Screen
Located in Pomona, CA
Hand-painted on silk Japanese four-panel screen. Decorations of temples, trees, and mountains.
Paint
$2,915
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Side Table, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School side table. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid walnut base on six original black lacquered feet. Original solid walnut top. ...
Walnut
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Dragon Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wucai (five color) glazed bowl painted in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, and yellow upon a pure white ground, and featuring a design...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Cinnabar Covered Ginger Jars
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese cinnabar covered ginger jars decorated with carved figural landscapes Late Qing dynasty Measures: H 8 in. (20.3 cm).
Crystal, Other
$1,250
H 3 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement
Located in Sharon, CT
Arts and Crafts copper and brass candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement. Candleholder retains original patinated surface.
Brass
Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...
Enamel
$2,550
H 19.1 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Venetian Modern Octagonal Small Wall Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency octagonal mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous wall mirrors features a double layered mirror frame made o...
Metal, Brass
$102,454
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
Pair of 'Pate Sur Pate' Porcelain Vases
By Limoges
Located in Basildon, GB
Pair of French 'Pate Sur Pate' Porcelain Vases, in cobalt blue with raised brilliant white flower and birds décor, approx 17" inches high.
Porcelain
$4,312Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.93 in Dm 5.32 in
Art Deco Vase Daum Nancy Acid-Etched Glass Vase, circa 1910-1925 French Glass
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this exquisite Daum Nancy vase, a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless beauty of French glassmaking. Dating back t...
Porcelain
$2,550
H 2.37 in Dm 5.52 in
Rare Find Art Nouveau Daum Cameo Glass Vitrified Monnaies du Pape Round Coupe
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Daum Cameo Glass Bowl, France, circa 1910. A rare Art Nouveau Daum cameo glass vitrified Monnaies du Pape round coupe (Honesty). Very finely acid etched, wheel carved decor of Hones...
Glass
Solid Bronze Abstract Sculpture, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
This work was made by bending a very long 3/4 inch solid bronze rod into a rectangular brick, it weighs a surprising 75 lbs for its size
Bronze
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Autumn Flowers and Grasses
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable Japanese Showa period four-panel byobu screen depicting blossoming autumn flowers and grasses. The screen features a dramatic silver gilt square background that lends a da...
Brass
$37,500Sale Price|50% Off
H 30 in W 20 in D 18 in
Monumental Silvered and Gilt-Bronze Glass Centerpiece of "Poseidon"
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Monumental French Silvered and Gilt-Bronze and Glass Centerpiece of "Poseidon", Paris, circa 1895. A very good quality centerpiece depicting "Poseidon and his seahorses", of mon...
Bronze
From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.
Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.
Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.
The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.
Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.
Find a collection of antique Japanese Meiji period case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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.