Furniture

A striking mid-20th-century Japanese carved wood bear sculpture executed in the iconic Yakumo "Faceted" (Mebori) style from Hokkaido. Rather than relying on traditional realistic fu...

An arresting 18th-century mid-Edo-period Japanese architectural carving salvaged from a historic Buddhist temple. Originally crafted as an exterior gable finial ornament (Gegyo-hire...

A museum-grade, pre-WWII Japanese carved wooden bear sculpture by Toyo Suzuki (鈴木東洋, 1899–1975), one of the founding fathers of the celebrated Yakumo School in Hokkaido. Measuring 4...

An exquisite Japanese oval low table (Chabudai / display stand) originating from the early 20th century, meticulously constructed by a master joiner (Sashimono-shi). The centerpiece ...

A magnificent, monolithic 19th-century Meiji-period Japanese carved architectural panel measuring over 6 feet (188 cm) in length, salvaged from a defunct historic Buddhist temple. C...

Born in 1983 in Fujiidera, Osaka, Japan. Studied design at Kyoto University of the Arts and in Seville, Spain. For over two decades, Hiromi has been devoted to the creation of mand...

Studied design at Kyoto University of the Arts and in Seville, Spain. For over two decades, Hiromi has been devoted to the creation of mandalas—her lifelong theme through which she...

Artist Biography: Born in 1983 in Fujiidera, Osaka, Japan. Studied design at Kyoto University of the Arts and in Seville, Spain. For over two decades, Hiromi has been devoted to t...

An exceptionally fine early 20th-century hand-woven conical hat (Salakot), originating from Luzon Island in the northern Philippines. Measuring an impressive 21.65 inches (55 cm) in...

A monumentally commanding Japanese stone sculpture originating from the Kofu region (ancient Kai Province, modern Yamanashi Prefecture), wher...

A deeply atmospheric 18th-century Mid to Late Edo-period woodblock print (Moku-hanga) illustrating all 34 Sacred Kannon Bodhisattva Manifestations of the historic Chichibu Pilgrimag...

A strikingly imposing 19th-century late Edo-period merchant’s security money chest (Zenibako), originating from the maritime merchant culture of the Niigata and Sado Island region a...

A magnificent 18th-century Mid Edo-period Buddhist hanging silk painting (Butsuga), expertly mounted in a contemporary custom exhibition frame. The painting masterfully portrays Fud...

An extraordinary, museum-caliber 6th to 8th-century Post-Gupta period Indian sandstone architectural relief illustrating the Thousand Buddhas (Sahasrabuddha). Originating from Bodh ...

A dramatically expressive 18th-century Mid Edo period hand-carved architectural timber sculpture, known in Japan as Elephant Kibana ("beam-end nose"). Originally positioned at the s...

A rare and historically profound Gaken (antique roof tile inkstone) created during the late Edo to Meiji period (19th century) from an authentic 8th-century Tenpyo / Nara Period fla...

These are traditional wooden lattice frames (changsal) used in the windows and transoms (ranma) of Joseon Dynasty architecture (hanok). They feature beautiful patterns derived from t...

An evocative and rare Japanese Mingei (folk craft) artifact from the late Meiji to early Taisho period (circa 1890–1910). Originally engineered for precise utilitarian function withi...

A powerful, monumental 19th-century Japanese single-block wood sculpture depicting the standing Zen patriarch, Bodhidharma (Daruma). Masterfully carved from a single massive trunk o...

An extraordinary, museum-grade Dochu-Kappa (traditional Japanese traveler's cape/cloak) dating to the late Edo period (19th century), sourced directly from a historic samurai reside...

An extraordinarily rare and sculptural Donza (heavy winter workwear jacket) dating to the late Edo period (19th century), originating from the coastal Shonai region of Yamagata Pref...

An exceptionally rare and historically important wall mirror, custom-designed in 1983 by Shiro Kuramata for the guest rooms of the Tsukuba Center Hotel (Tsukuba Daiichi Hotel). This...

An authentic and remarkably sculptural forged iron Saru-Menpo (monkey-face half mask / facial armor), dating to the mid-Edo period (18th century), Japan. Unlike conventional samurai...

An exceptional early 20th-century Taisho period Japanese display cabinet (Ishodansu / Cho_ba dansu / sidebord style), showcasing a sophisticated fusion of traditional master woodwork...

An exceptionally rare 19th-century Edo period Japanese folk art sculpture: an authentic Tama-Daruma wooden mold in the rare "Owl" (Fukuro) style, carved from a solid, heavy block of Keyaki (Japanese zelkova) wood from the Tama region of Tokyo. Daruma represents Bodhidharma, the 5th-century Indian monk who founded Zen Buddhism. According to legend, Bodhidharma meditated facing a wall for nine years until his limbs withered away, giving rise to his iconic limbless form—a timeless Japanese symbol of perseverance ("Seven times down, eight times up"). Unlike standard red Daruma dolls, this piece represents a highly coveted regional variant crafted in the Tama region of Tokyo (Edo) known as the Fukuro (Owl) Daruma. The stylized face—featuring large concentric eyes (moku-zan, referencing Bodhidharma's unblinking Zen meditation) and a beak-like nose—closely mirrors an owl, a revered bird in Japanese folklore symbolizing wisdom, protection, and good fortune (Fuku). Carved from dense, heavy Keyaki wood, this master matrix (Ki-gata) served as the mold for artisans to layer damp washi paper for Hariko (papier-mâché) figures. Transcending its functional origin, it stands today as a powerful piece of primitive Zen folk art (Mingei). The face exhibits rhythmic chisel marks (Nomi-ato), while the reverse displays a hollowed base and a dramatic natural age crack along the grain, embodying pure Wabi-sabi aesthetics. Item Details Object: Japanese Fukuro (Owl) Tama-Daruma Mold...

A museum-quality early 20th-century ritual wooden sculpture from West Africa: an authentic, highly collectible Ewe female Venavi (twin figure) from Togo and southern Ghana, dating ba...

A deeply rare and authentic Early 20th-century ritual artifact from West Africa: a Bamana (Bambara) Boli power object from Mali, featuring original sacrificial feathers attached to i...

An extraordinary found-object sculpture and wall art piece from 19th-century Japan: an authentic 19th-century galvanized tin plate (Buriki-ita), originally used as a protective heat liner beneath the ash bed of a traditional Hibachi (charcoal brazier). Over a century of exposure to hot ash, embers, and gradual oxidation has transformed this functional industrial sheet into a captivating piece of abstract art with a profound Wabi-sabi presence. The surface displays a rich tapestry of weathered gray patina, mottling, and organic rust formations. Most notably, a distinct circular burn mark near the upper section mirrors the ethereal form of a full moon emerging through mist—a serendipitous embodiment of the Japanese Mitate philosophy (reinterpreting everyday objects as fine art). Equipped with a discreet wire loop at the top for wall mounting, this piece can be hung vertically as a striking modern wall sculpture or utilized horizontally as a rustic display tray (Shikita) for ceramics, Ikebana, or incense burners. With its raw industrial tactile qualities and rich historical patina, this object bridges antique Japanese utilitarian craft with contemporary minimalist and industrial interior aesthetics. Object: Japanese Antique Hibachi...

A striking minimalist found-object wall panel from 20th-century Japan: an authentic vintage Amado (storm door) sheet metal panel, subtly reinterpreted through the Japanese art of Mit...

A rare, highly spiritual, and visually captivating artifact of Japanese folk Shinto belief: an authentic Maruishi-gami (Sacred Round Stone Deity) originating from the Koshu region (p...

A deeply poetic and spiritually resonant artifact of Japanese folk religion and natural art (Suiseki): an authentic Meiji-period Sugata-ishi (figure-shaped natural stone) naturally r...

A raw, powerful, and historically significant example of Japanese industrial textile art: an authentic Pre-WWII Pre-War Japanese Military / Civilian Canvas Boro Patchwork Blanket, da...

A striking and rare historical artifact of Japanese folk craft: an authentic 19th-century Edo to Meiji period carved wooden mold used for handcrafting Hariko (traditional Japanese pa...

An extraordinarily rare and highly graphic example of early 20th-century Japanese textile art: an authentic 刺し子 (Sashiko) Hand-Stitched Reversible Multi-Purpose Cover / Quilt, dating...

This remarkable piece is a beautiful example of antique Japanese Boro (boro-boro) or Futonji (futon cover textile), heavily featuring traditional indigo-dyed stripe patterns (Shima-m...

An exceptional and deeply expressive piece of African tribal history: an Original 1920s–1940s Congolese Tribal Carved Wood Female Ancestor Figure (Lega Style). Dating back to the mid...

A rare and avant-garde masterpiece of Y2K Japanese minimalism: the Original 2000 "Mapell" Chair by Tsutomu Kurokawa for waazwiz. Designed at the turn of the millennium, this chair pe...

A rare and striking masterpiece of Japanese Mid-Century Modern design: an Original 1960s Mid-Century Rope Lounge Chair by Maruni. Characterized by its dramatic, sculptural "Z-shaped"...

An exceptional and highly rare piece of Japanese modernist design history: an Original 1980s Custom-Ordered Bentwood & Steel-Form Side Chair by Tendo Mokko . Reportedly produced ...

An exceptional, 100% authentic piece of Japanese Mid-Century Modern design history: an Original 1960s FRP Armchair by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki. Designed by the legendary Isamu Ken...

A beautifully preserved, highly graphic example of mid-century Japanese textile art: an authentic 刺し子 (Sashiko) Hand-Stitched Multi-Purpose Cover / Quilt, dating to the Showa 30s per...

An exceptional, deeply spiritual masterpiece of Japanese 水石 (Suiseki / Viewing Stone) art: a naturally formed "Sugata-ishi" (Figure Stone) that reveals the serene silhouette of a med...

An exceptional and visually striking piece of Japanese textile art from the late Edo period (mid-19th century): an authentic, hand-loomed 藍染 (Aizome / Natural Indigo) Furoshiki (wrap...

An extraordinarily rare and evocative piece of 19th-century Japanese design history: an authentic, hand-crafted 柿渋 (Kakishibu / Persimmon Tannin) utilitarian wrapping paper panel, pr...

An exceptionally rare and artistically profound piece of Japanese cultural history: a hand-crafted Yuton (oiled paper) textile panel, meticulously produced in Kyoto circa 1872 (Meiji...

An exceptional Japanese antique cotton textile panel dating from the late Edo (Bakumatsu) to the Meiji period (mid-to-late 19th century). Measuring a substantial 146 x 146 cm, this s...

This exceptional Japanese antique bronze sculptural object—closely resembling a stylized pumpkin or gourd—dates from the Taisho to the early Showa period (1910s–1930s). Displaying a ...

This remarkably unique, hand-carved Japanese Shinto guardian lion (Komainu) dates from the late Edo period (circa 1780–1850) and originates from the mountainous region of Nagano Pref...

This captivating, hand-formed (Tebineri) Japanese ceramic sculpture depicting a seated monkey dressed in garments dates from the late Meiji to the Taisho period (late 19th to early 2...

This extraordinary, large-scale Japanese antique Boro textile—dating from the late Edo (Bakumatsu) to the Meiji period (mid-to-late 19th century)—originated from Yamagata Prefecture ...

This exceptionally rare Japanese guardian lion (Komainu), depicting the closed-mouth "Un" form, dates back to the early Edo period (17th century). Carved from a single block of wood...

An extraordinary, one-of-a-kind ceramic sculpture of a Maneki-Neko (Welcoming Cat) by the acclaimed Kyoto-based contemporary ceramicist Kazuya Yoshida. Renowned for breaking the boun...

This Muromachi period (15th-16th century) wooden Buddhist statue is a deeply spiritual masterpiece that embodies the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi in its purest, most literal form. W...

This Daikokuten statue stands out for its exceptionally expressive and delightfully stout (zunguri) silhouette, which radiates a sense of rustic warmth and humor rarely captured so ...

This profoundly moving, hand-carved wooden sculpture of Jizzo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva) is an exceptional masterpiece dating from the late Muromachi to early Edo period (16th...

This rare and captivating stone sculpture from the late Meiji to early Showa period (early 20th century) is a masterful, minimalist depiction of a Tanuki (Japanese Raccoon Dog). Hand...

This exquisite Meiji-period (late 19th to early 20th century) wooden sculpture of a standing crane is a breathtaking triumph of Japanese minimalist folk art (Mingei). Hand-carved fro...

This monumental, museum-quality low table is a breathtaking masterpiece of Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetic, seamlessly marrying two of Japan’s most revered sacred timbers: Yakushima Ced...

This extraordinary Meiji-period low table (Banshaku-dai / Ko-tsukue) is a masterpiece of Japanese rustic minimalism, hand-carved from a single, massive block of precious Zelkova wood...

This extraordinary, museum-quality textile is a traditional vintage Ainu robe known as a Chijiri, masterfully hand-embroidered by the indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaido, Japan. Dati...