Shiko Munakata Furniture

Japanese, 1903-1975

Shiko Munakata is by many regarded as one of the most significant modern Japanese artists of the twentieth century. His art work consists of paintings, prints, ceramics and calligraphy. Looking at his art work, the way he produced it and his fame, one could be tempted to call him the Japanese Picasso of the twentieth century - in every aspect. Born in Aomori Shiko Munakata was born as the son of a blacksmith in Aomori Prefecture, located in the North of Japan's main island. He first began to paint in oil as a self-taught artist. Later in 1924 he went to Tokyo to study art. Three years after the artist's death, the city of Aomori opened the Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art. The museum web site has one page with a summary of the career of the artist in English. At the age of 23 Munakata Shiko saw a woodblock print by Sumio Kawakami and decided to try woodblocks himself. Under the guidance of Unichi Hiratuka he learned the art of making moku-hanga - woodblock prints. Three years later he exhibited four woodblocks at the Shunyokai exhibition. From then on Munakata Shiko was a hanga artist - a print artist. He continued to exhibit and by and by his reputation grew. After World War II had ended, the artist became famous outside Japan. His works were shown at the Lugano Print Exhibition in 1952, the Sao Paulo Biennal in 1955, the Venice Biennal in 1956. In each of these exhibitions he was awarded with first prizes. After these successful exhibition, Munakata went to the U.S., where he lectured at different universities and had numerous solo exhibitions. Munakata Shiko preferred to call his prints banga, which could be translated like picture made from a wooden panel. Munakata was a practicing Buddhist. Many of his prints and paintings show religious subjects. Other subjects are taken from Japanese legends or from nature. Munakata's prints are larger than the traditional Japanese oban (10x15 inches = 25.4x38 cm) size. With his larger-sized prints he followed Western contemporary artist's and the buying habits of Western clients. Japanese homes are usually small and have little wall space to hang art work and therefore Japanese art buyers tend to buy smaller sizes. A Munakata print is usually in black and white. The techniques he used are woodblocks, woodcuts and lithographs. Like Pablo Picasso, Shiko Munakata worked spontaneously, fast and was extremely prolific. Shiko Munakata died in Tokyo in 1975 at the age of 72.

Creator: Shiko Munakata

Shiko 'Shikou' Munakata Signed Japanese Mingei Woodblock Print Hirosaki Castle

$2,495

Shiko 'Shikou' Munakata Signed Japanese Mingei Woodblock Print Hirosaki Castle

By Shiko Munakata

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Mingei woodblock print titled "Hirosaki Castle (sometimes just "Castle")" by famed Japanese master Showa era printmaker/ artist Shiko Munakata (棟方志功 ) who was widely considered to have been the Pablo Picasso of Japan. Munakata was associated with the Sosaku-hanga movement and the mingei (folk art) movement. His awards and recognitions include the "Prize of Excellence" at the Second International Print Exhibition in Lugano, Switzerland in 1952, the first prize at the São Paulo Bienal Exhibition in Brazil in 1955, and the Grand Prix at the Venice Biennale in 1956. In 1959 he spent a year touring and exhibiting in the United States. Upon his return, the Horinji Temple in Kyoto bestowed him with the honorary rank of “Hokkyo”. In 1962, he received the rank of “Hogan” from Nisseki Temple in Toyama prefecture. other awards include the Medal of Honor in 1963 and the Asahi Shimbun Culture Prize in 1965. In 1970, Munakata received the Order of Culture, the highest honor in the arts by the Japanese government. Munakata's work can be found in numerous international collections and museums including: The Britsih Museum, UK The Chicago Art Institute Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), NY The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), NY The Philadelphia Museum of Art The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), Washington DC Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis The Munakata Shiko...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Shiko Shikou Munakata Rare Signed Japanese Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl & Signed Box

$5,500

Shiko Shikou Munakata Rare Signed Japanese Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl & Signed Box

By Shiko Munakata

Located in Studio City, CA

An exceptionally rare, wonderfully designed Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master woodblock printmaker/ artist Shiko Munakata (1903-1975) who is widely considered to be the most important Japanese visual artist of the 20th century and the Pablo Picasso of Japan. This hand-painted work clearly illustrates Munakata's whimsical side as it is of a Koma - a child's spinning top toy. Very few examples of Munakata's work in ceramics exist still today. The work is signed by Munakata on the base as well as the original wood protective storage box (his seal can also be seen faintly in the lower-left corner). The bowl has a small kintsugi or "golden joinery" repair - the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold - on the inside. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise. Munakata who is often compared to Picasso was primarily associated with and a principal figure in both the Sosaku-Hanga (which stressed the artist as the sole creator ) and the Mingei (folk art) movements. His many accolades and awards include the "Prize of Excellence" at the Second International Print Exhibition in Lugano, Switzerland in 1952, and first prize at the São Paulo Bienal Exhibition in Brazil in 1955, followed by the Grand Prix Award at the Venice Biennale in 1956, and the Order of Cultural Merit, the highest honor in the arts by the Japanese government in 1970. In 1960 after returning from a year abroad exhibiting his work in the United States, the Horinji Temple in Kyoto bestowed upon him the honorary rank of “Hokkyo”. In 1962, he received the rank of “Hogan” from Nisseki Temple in Toyama prefecture. He also received a Medal of Honor in 1963 and the Asahi Shimbun culture prize in 1965. Munakata's work can be found in numerous international collections and museums including: The Britsih Museum, UK The Chicago Art Institute Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), NY The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), NY The Philadelphia Museum of Art The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), Washington DC Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis And his own museum The Munakata Shiko...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Ceramic

Shiko Munakata Sealed Japanese Woodblock Print of Female Deity Goddess Joshin

$1,595

Shiko Munakata Sealed Japanese Woodblock Print of Female Deity Goddess Joshin

By Shiko Munakata

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Mingei woodblock print titled "Joshin" (Goddess) by famed Japanese master Showa era printmaker/ artist Shiko (Shikou) Munakata (棟方志功 )who was widely considered to have be...

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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Shiko Munakata SignedJapanese Woodblock Print of Three Buddhas Shaka No Saku

$2,950

Shiko Munakata SignedJapanese Woodblock Print of Three Buddhas Shaka No Saku

By Shiko Munakata

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Mingei woodblock print titled "Shaka No Saku (Sakyamuni)" is by famed Japanese master Showa era printmaker/ artist Shiko (Shikou) Munakata (棟方志功 ) who was widely consider...

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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Shiko Shikou Munakata Signed Japanese Woodblock Buddha Bodhisattva Print

$9,500

Shiko Shikou Munakata Signed Japanese Woodblock Buddha Bodhisattva Print

By Shiko Munakata

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Mingei woodblock print featuring the Buddha or Bodhisattva by famed Japanese master Showa era printmaker/ artist Shiko Munakata (棟方志功 ) who is regarded by many as one of ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Japanese Woodblock Print (1823) by Yanagawa Shigenobu 柳川重信

$1,875

H 9 in W 7.25 in D 0.15 in

Japanese Woodblock Print (1823) by Yanagawa Shigenobu 柳川重信

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese Woodblock Print by Yanagawa Shigenobu 1787-1832, unframed. ABOUT THE ARTIST Born in Yanagawa in 1787, Shigenobu worked as a puppet ma...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Japanese Woodblock Print " Three Geishas" Kikukawa Eizan (菊川英山) #1

$2,745

H 23.5 in W 19 in D 0.5 in

Japanese Woodblock Print " Three Geishas" Kikukawa Eizan (菊川英山) #1

Located in Norton, MA

Original woodblock work by " Three Geishas" Kikukawa Eizan (????) 1787-1867, depicting the traditional Japanese ladies with the traditional beautiful cu...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Ando Hiroshige woodblock print

$880Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.5 in W 10 in D 1 in

Ando Hiroshige woodblock print

By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)

Located in Pasadena, TX

Ando (Utagawa) Hiroshige was the master of the landscape. He thrived in the early part of the 19th century. His works of art are highly sought out. This is a very good addition to co...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Antique Japanese Shino Ware Chawan Tea Bowl

$3,200

H 3 in Dm 5 in

Antique Japanese Shino Ware Chawan Tea Bowl

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a Japanese ceramic tea bowl (chawan) used in the traditional chado ceremony. The bowl was potted in clog form with a ring foot shaved extremely low. Its size and harmonious proportion make it perfect to be held in both hands during chado. Classified as shino ware...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Woodblock Print by Sadanobu Hasegawa III

$985

H 9 in W 13.75 in D 0.15 in

Japanese Woodblock Print by Sadanobu Hasegawa III

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese Woodblock print by Sadanobu Hasegawa III,(1881~1963), unframed. About the artist Born in Osaka, Sadanobu Hasegawa III combines traditi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple Making Love

$1,375

H 13 in W 7 in D 1 in

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple Making Love

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love. Created in Japan, this woodblock print called...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Japanese Edo 19th Century Signed Utagawa Kuniyoshi Diptych Woodblock Print

$2,175

H 20.5 in W 26 in D 1 in

Japanese Edo 19th Century Signed Utagawa Kuniyoshi Diptych Woodblock Print

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Edo period diptych woodblock print from the early to mid 19th century, signed by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Immerse yourself in the Japanese Edo period artistry with this antique 19th-century diptych woodblock print. Signed by the artist, this captivating piece is a striking depiction of a tranquil interior scene, rendered in a soothing color palette of blue, pink, and black tones. This print comprises two panels, assembled under glass in a custom frame to form a cohesive narrative. The scene captures a specific moment in time, presenting a man surrounded by four women and a child, beautifully adorned in traditional Japanese garments. The intricate details of their clothing are a testament to the artisan's skill, bringing an element of authenticity and depth to the scene. On the left, three women sit in a state of relaxed conversation, while another stands, graciously offering a tray. Adding intrigue, two additional women can be spotted peeking through a slightly open window, one cleverly concealing her face behind a fan. A child, smaller in stature, sits attentively in front of the man, further enhancing the scene's narrative quality. A signature from the artist adds an additional layer of authenticity, making this piece a must-have for collectors of antique Japanese art...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Glass, Paint, Paper

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yoshida Hiroshi Toshogu Shrine

$3,600

H 20 in W 15 in D 0.5 in

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yoshida Hiroshi Toshogu Shrine

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950), entitled "Toshogu Shrine", The vertical oban format print was made in Showa 12th year (1937). On the left margin in grey in...

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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Studio Pottery Tenmoku Tea Bowl / Chawan

$330

H 3 in Dm 5 in

Japanese Studio Pottery Tenmoku Tea Bowl / Chawan

By Shoji Hamada

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Wheel-thrown studio pottery tea bowl featuring a dark brown to charcoal tenmoku-style glaze with subtle olive undertones and visible throwing rings. The bowl has an organic asymmetri...

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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Yoshitora, 一猛齋芳虎

$1,450

H 20.5 in W 15.125 in D 0.5 in

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Yoshitora, 一猛齋芳虎

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora 一猛齋芳虎 (1836~1880) depicting a night scene with a courtesan, Framed with glass. Dimensions: with...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Japanese Minimalistic LAAB Fringe Chawan Bowl Raku Ceramics Crackle White

$201 / item

H 2.76 in Dm 5.91 in

Japanese Minimalistic LAAB Fringe Chawan Bowl Raku Ceramics Crackle White

By LAAB Milano

Located in monza, Monza and Brianza

Fringe chawan bowl Irregular, dramatic gray cracks of bold visual impact embellish the polished ceramic surface of this spectacular chawan bowl, handcrafted following the ancient ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Woodblock Print Misty Evening Shinobazu Pond Shiro Kasamatsu

$1,650

H 15 in W 10 in D 0.1 in

Japanese Woodblock Print Misty Evening Shinobazu Pond Shiro Kasamatsu

By Shiro Kasamatsu

Located in Atlanta, GA

A poetically ambient Japanese woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991). Entitled "Kasumu Yube, Shinobazu Chihan" (Misty Evening at Shinobazu Pond), the print is one of the best-known landscape works by the artist. In an unusual color variation of near monotone "Arizuri" blue, the print depicts a spring evening by the pond when the sunset is receding into the night. The dim light with a soft glow was wonderfully reflected in the image. Composed in a perspective that is more western view, the image of the figures taking the steps under the Torii gate plays hide and seek through the branches of the weeping willows by the pond. The nearly all blue color, facilitated only with the dark silhouette of the trunk, renders the imagery a moody emotion. On the left margin there is the Title in Japanese (霞む夕べ不忍池畔)and the artist's name Kasamatsu Shiro...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Previously Available Items

Shiko Munakata "Three Buddhas" Woodblock 1957, Japan

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H 20 in W 19.25 in D 1.5 in

Shiko Munakata "Three Buddhas" Woodblock 1957, Japan

By Shiko Munakata

Located in Oakland, CA

Amazing woodblock by one of the masters, Shiko Munakata, circa 1957. This one titled, "Three Buddhas". Just professionally framed with a beautiful bleached oak frame. Hand signed in ...

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1950s Japanese Modern Vintage Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Shiko Munakata Woodblock "Marriage" Japan, circa 1960s

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H 20.25 in W 15 in D 1 in

Shiko Munakata Woodblock "Marriage" Japan, circa 1960s

By Shiko Munakata

Located in Oakland, CA

Amazing woodblock by one of the masters, Shiko Munakata circa 1960s. This one titled, "Marriage". In original frame, with linen mat. Hand signed in pencil with a matte glass. Shi...

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1960s Japanese Modern Vintage Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Shiko Munakata Woodblock "Greenwich Village" Japan, circa 1960s

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H 18.25 in W 16.75 in D 1 in

Shiko Munakata Woodblock "Greenwich Village" Japan, circa 1960s

By Shiko Munakata

Located in Oakland, CA

Amazing woodblock by one of the masters, Shiko Munakata, circa 1960s. This one titled, "Greenwich Village". In original frame, with linen mat. Hand signed in pencil. Shiko Munaka...

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1960s Japanese Modern Vintage Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Shiko Shikou Munakata Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Mountain Lanscape Village

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H 18.75 in W 14.75 in D 1 in

Shiko Shikou Munakata Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Mountain Lanscape Village

By Shiko Munakata

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Mingei woodblock print by famed Japanese master Showa era printer/ artist Shiko Munakata who was widely considered to have been the Pablo Picasso of Japan. Munakata was associated with the Sosaku-hanga movement and the mingei (Folk Art) movement. His awards and recognitions include the "Prize of Excellence" at the Second International Print Exhibition in Lugano, Switzerland in 1952, the first prize at the São Paulo Bienal Exhibition in Brazil in 1955, and the Grand Prix at the Venice Biennale in 1956. In 1959 he spent a year touring and exhibiting in the United States. Upon his return, the Horinji Temple in Kyoto bestowed him with the honorary rank of “Hokkyo”. In 1962, he received the rank of “Hogan” from Nisseki Temple in Toyama prefecture. Other awards include the Medal of Honor...

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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Shiko Munakata Furniture

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Paper

Shikou Munakata, "Toledo Greco's House Fence", 1965

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H 13.78 in W 12.6 in D 1.19 in

Shikou Munakata, "Toledo Greco's House Fence", 1965

By Shiko Munakata

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

"Toledo Greco's house fence" by woodblock print technique from Shikou Munakata. Signed with "Munakata" in Japanese and Western characters in left bottom side and stamped with the...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Shiko Munakata Furniture

Shiko Munakata furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Shiko Munakata furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Shiko Munakata furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Shiko Munakata were created in the modern style in japan during the 20th century. Prices for Shiko Munakata furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,495 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,150.