Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Hibiscus In Bloom
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Hibiscus in Bloom, Meiji period (1868 - 1912) painting of hibiscus
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Painting Scroll Painter Kenzan Mizuta "Valley Autumn Scenery" Taisho
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
« Kenzan Mizuta » 1902-1988 Taisho-Showa period Japanese painter. Born in Meiji 35. Learn from
Silk
Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Textile Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese silk Fukusa Panel housed in a gilt frame circa late 19th century of Meiji Period. Fukusa
Silk, Wood
$3,500Sale Price|36% Off
Fine Framed Japanese Brush Painting of Bodhisattva, Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
color on silk, 19th century, conservation framed. Conservation framed is the quality of using by museum
Silk
$3,500Sale Price|40% Off
Framed Fine Japanese Brush Painting Cherry Blossom Festival, Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Japanese brush painting of cherry blossom festival, ink and color on silk, 19th century
Silk
Lovely Nihonga Scene Taisho / Showa Period Scroll Japan Artist Prunus Blossom
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
It is a work drawn by Doun as you can see. It is a simple yet calm white plum blossom map, which is very tasty. ¦Paper books and handwriting. ¦ State There is a little discol...
Silk
Lovely Nihonga Scene Taisho / Showa Period Scroll Japan Artist Landscape Figure
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Axis: Vertical 192 cm, horizontal 38.3 cm Inside: Vertical 130 cm, horizontal 35 cm some errors will occur in the dimensions. Please understand. I don't know the details of the aut...
Silk
$45,000Sale Price|47% Off
Monumental and Massive Japanese Sakyamuni with Disciples Buddhist Painting
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese Buddhist painting, painting on silk and mounted on brocade scroll, very rare large size. Wonderful
Silk
Japanese Ceremonial Brocade Jinbaori Vest Jacket
Located in Atlanta, GA
background of pine trees and plum branches. The inside was lined with a fine silk. The two front lapels that
Silk, Brocade
Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered Japanese silk Fukusa panel presented in a beautiful silk-lined giltwood frame
Silk, Wood
Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Textile Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese silk Fukusa Panel housed in a gilt frame circa late 19th century of Meiji Period. Fukusa
Silk, Wood
Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Tree in Ink Waterfall
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hanging scroll "waterfall" silk true work Zaimei (Taishan) Condition is good Size: Axis, vertical
Silk
Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel Takasago Legend
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered Japanese silk Fukusa panel presented in a beautiful silk-lined giltwood frame
Silk, Wood
Lovely 19th-20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Kawagoi Tamado Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Order of Culture. Work "Ayaame" etc. ¦ Silk book. ¦ The condition is beautiful. ¦Shaft size
Silk
Japanese Contemporary Red White Gold Brocade Hand-Crafted Wall Decorative Art
Located in Takarazuka, JP
the ladies of the court and elite women of status to discard the extraordinary silk kimonos and
Brocade, Silk
Early 20th century Japanese Shunga Painting Woman With Baby
Located in Chiba, JP
WOMAN WITH BABY A hand-drawn shunga (erotic art) on highly transparent silk. Early 20th century
Silk
Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Ônishi Chinnen '1792 - 1851' Artist Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ônishi Chinnen (1792 - 1851) Schilpadden en bamboo Rolschildering / scroll op papier, benen rollers. B 125.7 x 48.9 / 179.5 x 59.5 cm 125.7 x 48.9 / 179.5 x 59.5 cm.
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Scroll Kitsuda Eihô (1902 - 1974) Breaking of Dawn in the Mountains Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kitsuda Eihô (1902 - 1974) Aanbreken van de dag in de bergen Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, houten rollers, in houten cassette. Herkomst: Oranda Jin. B 128 x 41.9 / 202 x 56.3 cm...
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Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Fisherman in Landscape Japan Artist Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Vissers in landschap Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, houten rollers. B- 35 x 14.7 / 106 x 23.5 cm 35 x 14.7 / 106 x 23.5 cm
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Ôhara Donshû (1792 - 1857) Edo Period - Smell of Plums in the Night. Scroll
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ôhara Donshû (1792 - 1857) De geur van pruimen in de nacht Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, houten rollers, in houten cassette. Provenance: Oranda Jin. A/B 98.8 x 29.4 / 184 x 41.5 ...
Silk
Japanese Painting Scroll Crane Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Vrouw op brug Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 77.5 x 36.9 / 160 x 49 cm 77.5 x 36.9 / 160 x 49 cm.
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Japanese Four Panel Screen: Early Spring Into Summer
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Four Panel Screen: Early Spring Into Summer, Meiji period (1868 -1912) painting of plum
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Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered Japanese silk Fukusa panel presented in a beautiful brocade-wrapped fame
Silk, Wood
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Japanese Antique Hand Painted Lotus And Blue Waters Screen Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hand Painted six panel byobu screen on silk executed with lovely lotus flowers and vibrant blue waters
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19th Century Japanese Paintings. Zenga Tiger and Dragon by Inoue Kanshu.
Located in Kyoto, JP
. Ink on silk. Dimensions (each): W. 114 cm x H. 115 cm (45” x 45”) Presented here are a pair of tiger
Silk
Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868 - 1912) calligraphy painting. Abstract character reads: Kumo (cloud). Seal on
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Three Jewels of Buddhism
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-panel screen: Three Jewels of Buddhism. Meiji period (1868-1912) painting. The three
Silk, Wood, Paper
19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Shunga Unknown artist Meiji era, circa 1880 Hand-scroll mounted with 12 paintings Ink
Silk
Japanese Six-Panel Screen, Winter Landscape with Flowering Plum
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese six-panel screen: Winter landscape with flowering plum, Meiji period (1868-1912) painting
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Japanese Six-Panel Screen "Wild Grasses and Peonies by Rivers Edge"
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Wild Grasses and Peonies by Rivers Edge. Early Meiji period (1868
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Antique Japanese Noh/Kabuki Shakkyo painting, Torii Kiyotada
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese colors, gofun and metallics on silk painting of Noh/Kabuki Dancers, depicting two figures
Silk
$1,076Sale Price|25% Off
Ichimatsu Ningyo Doll from Japan Around 1890
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ichimatsu Ningyo doll is a Japanese shell limestone doll from the Meiji period. The doll body as
Limestone
Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Geese in a Country Setting
Located in Hudson, NY
feathers. Signature and seal read Keibo Joshi (Ms. Keibo) mineral pigments on silk with a silk brocade
Silk, Wood, Paper
Antique Japanese Mitsuore Ningyo of a Girl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
costuming, a beautiful modeled face with open mouth displaying teeth and tongue, glass inset eyes and silk
Silk, Wood
Japanese Six-Panel Screen, a Garden for All Seasons
Located in Hudson, NY
and small grasshopper details. Mineral pigments on gold leaf with silk brocade border. Signature reads
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Japanese Flower Diamond Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
-filled and backed in soft grey linen, this throw pillow features a panel of mid-century Japanese silk
Linen, Silk
Japanese Two Panel Screen Moon Rising Through Bamboo on Silver Leaf
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two panel screen: Moon rising through bamboo on silver leaf, Meiji period painting (1868
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Japanese Two-Panel Screen Ikebana on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-panel screen: Ikebana on gold. Meiji period (1868-1912) painting of a basket with
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Japanese Two-Panel Screen Peony, Wisteria, Cherry and Bamboo on Soft Silver
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-panel screen: Peony, Wisteria, cherry and bamboo on soft silver, Meiji period (1868
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Japanese Contemporary Framed Green Red Black Gold Decorative Art
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary framed three-dimensional decorative art piece in Japanese silk
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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Antique Kimono Fabric Mounted on Screen
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Late Nineteenth Century Kimono Fabric Mounted on Early Twentieth Century Screen. In the Heian period (eighth century to the twelfth century), noblemen wou...
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Six-Panel Screen, Rimpa School Chrysanthemums on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
pigments, go fun, gold leaf on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border.
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Japanese Embroidered Landscape Embroidery, early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
A finely done embroidered landscape hanging from Japan.
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19th Century Japanese Six Panel Screen: Silver Moon Rising Over Summer Field
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Silver Moon Rising Over Summer Field. Rimpa Style painting of a moon rising over summer flowers and grasses, including cockscomb and blue bellflowers. Pa...
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Large Framed Japanese Buddhist Amida Temple Hall Painting, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
early Meiji period, mid-19th century, Japan. Mounted with silk brocade and framed in a heavy, carved and
Brocade, Silk, Acrylic, Wood, Paint
19th Century Chinese Export Royal Crane Vase Table Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
inches tall. The silk shade measures: 10 inches tall x 16 inches wide.
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Late 19th Century kimono textile art "Plum Blossom ~Resilience~" by ikasu Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
evolving while preserving its cultural spirit. [Period] Antique silk furoshiki textile, Meiji period (late
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Very Decorative Table Lamps, Japanese Style by Tyndale for Frederick Cooper Co.
By Tyndale
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
of bronze kirin and phoenix vases by Japanese artist Izumi Seijo, Meiji period. Hand painted silk
Brass
Unavailable|$2,274
Japanese Silk Fan, Meiji Era Japan
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Precious silk fan painted with ink and embroidered, decorated with cranes in a lake landscape. The
Bone, Silk
Large Meiji Period Silk Embroidery Tapestry, Kirin & Phoenix, Japan, circa 1890
Located in L'Etang, FR
Large tapestry embroidered with silk. Superb craftsmanship. Mythological theme: A Kirin and
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Silk
Unavailable|$1,795
Meiji Hokkai Box, Japan
Located in Brussels, BE
A Meiji period Japanese black lacquer hat box with red rope and chiseled copper decor details
Copper
Unavailable|$675
Japanese Silk Obi
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Silk Obi (Sash) with a background of Dark Brown with Rust and Green wovern through the
Silk
Unavailable|$10,775
19th Century Meiji Japanese Embroidery
Located in Rome, IT
The Meiji era produced some of the highest quality silk textiles. The engravings of oil paintings
Metallic Thread
Unavailable|$675
Japanese Silk Brocade Obi
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Silk Brocade Obi (Sash) that would be used as a sash on a Kimmo. The background is black
Brocade, Silk
Unavailable|$122,610
Huge Japanese Silk Textile Goose In Flight
Located in Christchurch, GB
Meiji Period (1868-1912) signed silk textile, the Kyoto artist has rendered a very large scale textile
Silk
Unavailable|$26,144
Japanese Silk Textile by Iida Takashimaya Company
By Takashimaya
Located in Christchurch, GB
company’s of the Meiji period . Condition report : The silk itself in remarkable condition , the
Silk
Unavailable|$120,668
Monumental Japanese Silk Textile - Peacocks in Landscape.
By Takashimaya
Located in Christchurch, GB
scale Meiji Period 1868-1912 silk textile depicting a pair of peacocks within a landscape setting. These
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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.