Delightful Dragonfly Japanese Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare motif and find. A very fine and delicate Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of a
Silk
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Esdoorntak voor waterval Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 106 x
Silk
Mountain Minka Cottages Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll, Meiji
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine and beautifully rendered mountain scape Japanese antique hand painted silk scroll of a
Silk
Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Waterfall Landscape Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Size Axis ... vertical 198cm horizontal 38.5cm picture ... vertical 130.5cm horizontal 27cm.
Silk
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Racoon Tanuki Nihonga Japan Artist Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Tanuki Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 121.7 x 41.5 / 189 x 53.8
Silk
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Racoon Tanuki Nihonga Japan Artist Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Tanuki uit de pot Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 108 x 31.1
Silk
Magnificent Koi Fish Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine and bold Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of a jumping koi, Meiji period. Hand
Silk
Nihonga Landcape Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Eicho Kano
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
As you can see, the Okayama Domain Eicho Kano brush Toya Sansui map / with a box. This work depicts a powerful landscape map by Eicho Kano , one of the representative painters of t...
Silk
Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Suzuki Kason
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Also known as Suzuki Kason (????) primary name: Suzuki Kason Details individual; painter/draughtsman; Japanese; Male Life dates 1860-1919 Biography Painter. Suzu...
Silk
Japanese Antique Bold Hand-Painted "Two Horses" Silk Scroll, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A bold, spectacular Japanese hand-brushed, hand-painted silk scroll of two horses- worthy of your
Silk
Japanese Antique Hand Painted Ancient "Two Horses" Silk Scroll, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
scroll, worthy of your favorite room Hand painting on silk in simple soft pleasing colors, signed
Silk
Lovely 19th-Early 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Meiji Artist Takebe Hakuho
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Set of 3 scrolls by Takebe Hakuho, circa 1900 Size: Axis vertical 202 cm, horizontal 31 cm
Fabric
Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Parrot in Flower Tree Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely painted flower scroll with a parrot. Done on silk. Size: Axis, vertical 212 cm
Silk
Japanese Hard to Find Pair Antique Ceramic & Meiji Coin Fuchin Scroll Weights
Located in South Burlington, VT
First time ever offered A hard to find pair of antique Japanese ceramic & Meiji coin fuchin or
Ceramic
Japanese Moon over Mountains Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll Meiji 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine Japanese antique hand-painted scroll of moon over mountains dating to the early 20th
Silk
Hawk on Pine, Japanese Hanging Scroll Painting by Shunsen, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
paper, mounted as a hanging scroll, kakemono or kakejiku, signed Shunsen, late Meiji Period, early 20th
Brocade, Paper
Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Figures in Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
It is a work drawn by Keigetsu as you can see. It is a simple yet calm atmosphere, and it is a portrait of landscape, and it is a very tasty work. ¦ Silk book/handwriting. ¦ St...
Silk
Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Suzuki Shonen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
from Meiji Japan painter. His real name is Ken and his childhood name is Hyakutaro. The first issue is
Silk
Japanese Hard to Find Pair of Antique Ceramic & Meiji Coin Fuchin Scroll Weights
Located in South Burlington, VT
First time ever offered A hard to find pair of antique Japanese ceramic & Meiji coin fuchin or
Ceramic
Pair of Egrets Bird Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Kinryo Ishi
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
As you can see, it is a work drawn by Kinryo Ishii. In addition to the simple yet calm background, the willow hanging from the top and the flying egret shine well. Nanga styl...
Silk
Lovely Scroll Painting Tayama 1813-1869 Japan, 19th Century 'Edo /Meiji'
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely painting! by ???? 1813-1869 14-1-19-1-19 Overall Perfect: Size scroll... vertical
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Lovely circa 1930 Century Scroll Paintings Japan Meiji Artist Kondo Midoriseki
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
It is a pair of hanging scroll for New Year’s day celebrations Painted Kondo Midoriseki (b. 1870
Fabric
Lovely Early 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Meiji Artist Kazegedo, 1913
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
It is a hanging scroll made in l913 years by Kazegedo "cherry blossoms in the Wind" / with a box
Fabric
Lovely Early 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Meiji Artist Shimazu Racoons
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Autumn Harvest moon, feel the mystical flavor of autumn, harvesting is the work of the raccoon that is illuminated by the moonlight. "Huashan Shimazu" 1894 (1890) born in Kyoto. ...
Fabric
Antique hanging scroll of Japanese cat/Late Edo-Meiji period/Cat painting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
to the beginning of the Meiji period. She is a very simple and cute cat. He is a vassal of the
Paper
Japanese Painting Meiji Period Scroll by Kano Hogai Landscape a Luxury Craft
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
the tradition of the Kano school, was discovered by Fenollosa in the early Meiji period, and became a
Silk
Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Spring Prunus Blossom
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
As you can see, it is a praise of Japanese and old paintings. Shiraume, which is simple yet has a unique presence, is expressed, and it is a very tasty work combined with the sanct...
Silk
Lovely Early 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Meiji Artist Shimazu Koi Carp
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
"Huashan Shimazu" 1894 (1890) born in Kyoto. Real name: Toru. Kawabata picture College. He studied with Eikyu Matsuoka that specializes in flowers and birds, landscape. Con...
Fabric
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Japanese Laborers Scroll
Located in Chicago, IL
During Japan’s Meiji period (1868–1912), artists were exposed to Western art through more open
Paint, Paper
Pair of Japanese Scrolls Mounted as Panels
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful pair of Japanese scrolls mounted as panels each having a border of gold leaf squares. Set
Metal, Gold Leaf
Japanese Antique Tea Ceremony Scroll Peony Flower & Bird
Located in South Burlington, VT
A beautiful Japanese hand-brushed "Tea ceremony" scroll of a peony and bird worthy of your favorite
Silk
Japanese Antique "Two Mandarin Ducks" Hand Painted Silk Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine and bold Japanese antique hand painted silk scroll of two mandarin ducks underneath a
Silk
Japanese Antique Bold Hand Painted Brilliant Cranes Silk Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
A bold and beautiful and compelling Japanese antique hand painted scroll of a serene pair of
Silk
Japanese Fine Antique "Beautiful Bijin" Geisha Hand Painted Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a Japanese " Bijin with Fish Basket", a
Paper
Kano Ansen Takanobu, Flowers and Birds, Japanese Scroll Painting
By Kano Ansen Takanobu 1
Located in Kyoto, JP
Kano Ansen Takanobu (1809-1892) “Flowers and Birds of Spring and Summer” 1888 Hanging scroll
Silk
Japan Antique Samurai Sword Hand Painted Scroll Brilliant Blue Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
painted paper scroll of a detailed samurai sword- an important blade and robustly depicted with highly
Paper
Japan Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Signed Painted Calligraphy
Located in South Burlington, VT
, late Meiji period (early 20th century). Dimensions: 30 inches wide and 69 inches length. Somber but
Paper
Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Naruto Whirlpools
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hanging scroll - Awa Naruto Whirlpools view - silk colored Zaimei The Naruto whirlpools
Silk
Bold Hand-Brushed "Horse" Calligraphy Tea Ceremony Scroll, Japanese Antique
Located in South Burlington, VT
A bold, spectacular Japanese hand-brushed "Tea ceremony" calligraphy scroll worthy of your
Paper
Japan Beautiful Pink Antique Plum Hand-Painted Scroll, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A beautiful and compelling Japanese antique hand-painted scroll of the Ume plum tree dating to the
Paper
Japanese Scroll Painting, 19th Century Nachi Waterfall by Sugitani Sessho
Located in Kyoto, JP
Nachi Waterfall Sugitani Sessho (1827-1895), circa 1885 Japanese scroll painting, ink and
Silk
Lovely Early 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Landscape Pair
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pair of hanging scrolls "Enoshima" silk color Zaimei (Kiyoshi) hanging scroll with box State is
Silk
Japan Important Massive Hand Painting Buddha Temple "Sutras" Silk Scroll, 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important Japanese large hand-painted temple -Sutras- silk scroll of Buddha, Meiji period, 19th
Silk
Japanese Antique Bold Hand-Painted Tiger Silk Ceremony Scroll, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A beautiful and compelling Japanese antique hand-printed scroll of a stealthy tiger scroll worthy
Silk
Antique Japanese Erotic Makimono, Long Hand Scroll, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese erotic (shunga) makimono (long hand scroll). This very unique scroll has a comic
Antler, Paper
Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Figure in Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chikuho Mizuta "Matsutani Kikikori view", first half of the 20th century ???? ??????? ?? ?? ?? ?? Codition one stain: Size Axis ... vertical 210cm horizontal 55.5cm Painting...
Fabric
Japanese Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll "Red Crane" With Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
A beautiful antique free hand rendition of a Japanese hand painted scroll of a Red Headed Crane
Wood, Silk
Japanese Early Scroll "KOI Fish With BABIES" Hand Painting on Silk, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
this auspicious art composition and hand painted early signed silk scroll dating to the Meiji era late
Silk
Lovely Early 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Hawk in Snow
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hawk in the snow. Good condition Axis ... vertical 191cm horizontal 36.5cm In ... vertical 122cm horizontal 26cm? Differs slightly in size. Please consent. I do not know th...
Silk
Antique Bold Hand-Painted Shinto "Suzu Bell" Tea Ceremony Scroll, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A beautiful Japanese antique hand-brushed "Tea ceremony" scroll of a Shinto Suzu bell scroll worthy
Paper
Japan Antique Bird and Plum Scroll, Sumi Ink Hand-Painted and Signed Well Loved
Located in South Burlington, VT
one dating to the Meiji period, 19th century. Dimensions: Scroll 26 inches wide and 37 inches length
Paper
Japanese Framed Antique Buddhist Sutras
Located in South Burlington, VT
chants performed at temples and shrines. It comes from a rare 1878 (Meiji 11) period hand scroll that
Wood, Paper
Large 19th Century Japanese Blue and White Jardiniere.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
to the top and bottom. With hand painted exotic flowers and foliage around. Raised on three scrolling
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Shi-Shi Lion Dog on Later Carved Scroll Stand
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A Japanese Porcelain shi-shi lion dog statue, dating to the Meiji period between 1868-1912. The
Porcelain, Wood
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.