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Asian Art and Furniture For Sale
Large Japanese 3-section Clothing Chest
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese 3-section Clothing Chest, crafted of chestnut and cedar with the entire facade of a thick rosewood veneer. The storage composition has multiple drawers of varying sizes, hinged double door compartment with interior sliding kimono trays, and two sets of top storage sliding doors highlighted in flat panels of gold leafed cloth paper with an interior shelf and drawer on one side. The facade hardware of copper & brass having bale shaped handles on the drawers, some with clover shaped keyholes and sliding covers. The side handles of iron (one missing on the inside side of the chest having the kimono trays). The top section’s top center drawer has a harmonica imbedded on the backside of the interior of the chest, wherein when the drawer is opened or closed the harmonica is played. The chest is versatile in the configuration of the units. It can be used as a large single piece by using the additional base, crown and joining bar or separately as three individual chests, or two of the chests can be stacked to create a tall unit. Measurements: Overall: 64-7/8”high x 69-1/2”wide x 16-1/4”deep. Each upright chest...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture

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Rosewood

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel White- Baby Blue Butterfly Plate
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper plate. Tray The ware is adorned with a polychrome cloisonne enamel medallion representing a flower and butterflies on the turquoise...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

19th Century Japanese Edo Six Panel Kano School Landscape Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late Edo period 19th century Japanese six-panel landscape screen featuring a cypress tree over a flowering hibiscus with a pair of hototogisu birds. Kano school painted with ink and ...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Depicting A Rider Cherry Blossom
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period copper plate adorned with a polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Has a blue ground color. The plate depicts a man riding a horse, surrounded by flower...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Antique Storage shelves Cupboard Bookshelf Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese glass door storage shelf. The deep colours create a nice atmosphere. The shelves are sturdy and can be used as a cupboard o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

1960s James Mont Style Black Lacquer Asian Modern Chinoiserie Ming Chairs - a Pa
Located in Esperance, NY
1960s James Mont style black lacquer Asian Modern Chinoiserie Ming chairs - a pair.
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Late 19th Century Japanese Kamakura Carved Lacquer & Wood Box
By The Lacquer Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Japanese Kamakura carved lacquer & wood box. A bird perches in a flowering tree on the top surface. Often mistaken for Chinese carved lacquer. Good overall conditio...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Dutch Colonial 1900s Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Slats
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial plantation lounge chair from the early 20th century, with curving seat, wooden slats and horse hoofed ...
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20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Superb 15/16th C Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, 8491
Located in Ukiah, CA
Superb 15/16thC Northern Thai bronze Buddha on custom base. This piece measures 5.5" tall and 6.75" on its custom base. Exquisite face, strong spirit...
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16th Century Thai Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Double Orbit by Ango, Rattan Pendant Light with Handcrafted Design
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double Orbit is a unique sculptural rattan pendant light that is part of the Ango continuity series, where two handcrafted interlocking organic light ring forms reference a double in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene, traditional Asian motif from head to toe. The gold and greens appear as mystical and radiant...
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Indian 1920s Teak Chakki Grinding Table with Hand-Carved Geometric Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Tribal Indian rustic Chakki grinder table from the early 20th century with hand-carved geometric motifs, carved feet and weathered patina. Created in India during the early years of the 20th century, this grinder table is called a Chakki. Traditionally used to grind grains to flour before collecting for cooking, these wheels are richly decorated on their outer edge. Our Chakki table...
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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Asian Art and Furniture

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Teak

19th Century Bronze Temple Bell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 19th C. Japanese Buddhist bronze temple or monastery bell, features a stylized two-headed dragon loop handle at top, four studded panels at shoulde...
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century Decorated Red lacquer Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare cabinet red lacquer with original carvings and well-preserved leaf gold decorations. Black lacquer on the sides of the cabinet. A decorative and beautiful cabinet from Shanxi...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Japanese 6-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with genre painting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Fascinating large six-panel byôbu (folding screen) with a detailed genre painting on goldish silver leaf with different scenes of people at work in a rural mountain village during th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Asian Art and Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Earth, Spirit, Fire: Korean Masterpieces, Choson Dynasty ‘1392-1910’
Located in valatie, NY
Earth, Spirit, Fire: Korean Masterpieces of the Choson Dynasty (1392-1910) by Claire Roberts and Michael Brand. First edition softcover. Powerhouse Muse...
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Early 2000s Australian Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern Wood Stool, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern wood stool. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Mughal Indo Persian Fine Antique Brass Round Tray 17 in
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Mughal Indo Persian fine antique brass round tray hand chased with Islamic calligraphy in Mameluke style in the center. 19th cent...
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Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Lacquered Happiness Box with Birds & Blossoms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely lacquered box was once presented as a gift, filled with popular snacks like roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, and cinnamon-toasted soy beans. Dated to the late 19th centu...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Plum Gateway With Rare Toku Seal
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful woodblock print titled "Plum Gateway" by Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田博, 1876 – 1950) who is widely considered to be one of Japan's finest 20th century artist and one of, if not th...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Quality Figural Plate with a Circles
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this new arrival and very happy with it. Late Ming period Kraak plate of exceptional quality in cobalt blue of larger size. In general the piece is already of high q...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods (however this puppet lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Asian Art and Furniture

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Leather, Wood

19th Century Qing Dynasty Handwoven Rattan and Bamboo Basket with Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese Qing Dynasty period basket from the 19th century hand-woven with rattan on a bamboo armature. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this rustic basket features a ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Gerrit Rietveld Wood Child Armchair 'Crate' by Rietveld by Rietveld, circa 2005
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low drawer chair in natural wood with lacquer for Children by Gerrit Rietveld. Produced by Rietveld family including individual number and chip. Beautiful and fun design. This chair ...
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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage CAB 414 Chair by Mario Bellini ca. 1979
Located in Bantam, CT
Mario Bellini for Cassina 414 Club Chair with patinaed cognac leather. Finish - White oak - Ivory Boucle Fabric Dimensions 26”W x 26.5”D x 30”H Seat Height - 16” Item must be Whit...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Leather

A Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Koro. Meiji period
Located in London, GB
Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonné Koro with a Bird , butterflies and Floral Design Meiji Period (1868-1912) A beautifully executed Meiji-period Japanese cloisonné koro, featuring a...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel

Wisteria Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpaper on Silver Metallic Panel
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 3 ft x 8 ft. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Lacquered Coromandel Eight Panel Folding Screen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This vintage eight panel coromandel screen showcases the timeless artistry of Chinese lacquer work. The screen is richly detailed with hand-carved and painted decoration on a deep bl...
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20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

A Japanese Fluted and Covered Imari Baluster Vase, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Japanese Fluted and Covered Imari Baluster Vase, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The domed co...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

East Asian Extra Wide Folding Low Six Panel Landscape Divider Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
A 95 inches East Asian Extra Wide Folding Low Six Panel Landscape Divider Screen with beautiful landscape scenes. Measures 95" in width, 33" in height and 1" thick.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Metal

Dutch Colonial Javanese Teak Settee with Carved Décor and Inset Woven Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial period Javanese teak wood settee from the early 20th century, with inset woven rattan, carved back, large out-scrolling arms and curving legs. Created on the Island of Java during the early years of the 20th century, this teak wood settee attracts our attention to its generous lines and richly decorated back. Topped with large and graceful carved volutes, the back is connected to two large out-scrolling arms with carved rosettes in their extremities. The back, along with the seat, is made of hand-woven rattan. The settee is raised on four elegant feet, shaped like animal legs. This type of Dutch Colonial settee is derived from the English Grecian sofa...
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Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Antique Hand Carved Wood Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood in a form of an elephant. No tusk
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Early 20th Century East Asian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Elegant Blue and Gilt Horse Hand Cast, Hand-Painted, Mint And Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this special treasure from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy of an elegant horse ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pebble Stool Type 01, Natural Acacia Wood
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning late 19th century Japanese Meiji period six panel byobu screen featuring a deep blue waterscape with pheasants and ducks. Made in the Kano sch...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Chinese Yixing Red Clay Teapot with marbled decoration fully marked, Circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an antique Chinese hand potted Red Clay YIXING Teapot and cover, fully marked and dating to the early 20th Century. The Teapot and lid are hand...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Clay, Stoneware

Chinese Round Leg Courtyard Bench, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century elmwood bench would have originally resided in the courtyard of a Qing-dynasty home to provide much-needed outdoor seating on hot summer days. The bench is de...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

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Elm

Utagawa Toyonobu Shinsen Taikoki Japanese Woodblock Diptych Print, 19th Century
By Toyonobu Utagawa
Located in Studio City, CA
A Classic image by renowned Japanese printmaker Utagawa Toyonobu from his newly selected history of Toyotomi Hideyoshi series. A very good impres...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Soy Sauce Jar, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This glazed Chinese ceramic jar from the turn of the 19th Century was once used for soy sauce production. It features a wonderful green glazed finish and out...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pebble Low Coffee Table By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
An artisanal coffee table that is designed to capture the natural profile of stone pebbles. with a precious caramel onyx from turkey and an organic curling base crafted entirely in s...
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2010s Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Onyx

Iron Red & Gilt Decorated Porcelain Bowl - Guangxu Mark, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique iron red (orange) and gilt decorated porcelain bowl - featuring hand painted bats surrounding a shou character beside peaches and scrolling foliage - gilded border edge - Gua...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Carved Wood Long Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborate and finely carved bench in a pleasing Chestnut tone wood. Scrolled crest rail ends and arm ends. With four carved panels on the back with floral and fruit vines. A reeded skirt rail and with a shaped and carved running band of leafy vines. Innner sides carved with complimentary leafy motifs. The reeded back frame with square supports. The Bench is quite sturdy and surprisingly comfortable. L. 75", Depth 21", H. 33 1/2" Condition: Please see all detail photos. Signs of age include scrapes on the left arm end, repair to right arm end, stable age crack to left-side facing seat...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Chinese Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs. This unusual pair of Chinese export glazed ceramic foo dogs are of cream and black color with illegible...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Medium Hindu Two-Toned Stone Shiva Lingam from the Narmada River
Located in Yonkers, NY
With its smooth surface and warm, multicolored tones, this medium-size polished stone Shiva Lingam brings both visual appeal and symbolic weight to a space. Carved from natural river...
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Late 20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Expandable Sewing Tool Box, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Expandable Sewing Tool Box, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Blue Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Ty...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Hand-Woven Dragon Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite pillow , the front made of vintage hand-woven pillow featuring a captivating dragon motif, a symbol of power and good fortune. The back is...
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20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Japanese Asian Style Signed Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning Japanese Asian-influenced stoneware Studio Pottery Chawan tea bowl that features a beautiful dark rich glaze with wonderful shifts in pattern and texture. This particula...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Maneki Neko with Seven Deities of Happiness 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Era: Showa (around 1980) Material: porcelain The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. ...
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Qing Dynasty Reddish Brown Lacquer Side Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period reddish brown lacquer side cabinet from the early 20th century with two drawers, two doors and brass hardware. Created in China during the Late Qin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top with upturned scroll ends. Eight drawers of various shapes and sizes adorn the exterior of the cabinet. Doors on either side open to reveal interiors fitted with cubby holes over a single drawer. The front of the cabinet is decorated with scattered geometric marquetry patterns of various design utilizing contrasting woods, including hardwood and burl, all in the yosegi zaiku technique. The sides and top of the cabinet of black lacquer with maki-e lacquer painted designs of flowers and grasses. The back of plain black lacquer with two hoops for hanging. The interior of the cabinet doors and the interior drawers decorated in the wakasa lacquer technique, with gold rhomboid accents against a polished black lacquer ground. Overall a striking accent piece and nice example of Japanese yosegi...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Japanese antique small box chest of drawers, 1916. Taisho wabi sabi urushi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers. Finished with traditional Urushi lacquer. The original laquer remains well & gives a good wabi sabi touch. Each handles are partly covered with Boro (hand-woven, indigo dyed cotton cloth) - this is another wabi sabi element of this tansu. Smooth opening & closing operation for all drawers. Product of Taisho 5 (1916), written on the bottom together with maker's address & name. drawer inner w 5.79 in / d 12.6 in / h 1.38 in, 1.69 in, 2.28 in, 2.64 in (from the top) actual item weight 5.95 lb (2.7 kg) *** We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Cedar

Antique Indian Miniature painting of a Maharaja, Jaipur c. 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is an antique painting of an Indian Maharaja in gouache and gold on paper c. early 19th century or 1800. A burly Maharaja stands in profile wearing a white jama or garm...
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage tan, cream and blue foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina; the pair is made of pottery and would make great b...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Large Antique Early 20th Century Vietnamese Blue Martaban Jar with Raised Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Vietnamese large blue Martaban jar from the early 20th century, with raised motifs. Created during the early 20th century, this large bue Marta...
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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" 'Late Edo Period-Meiji Period' /Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the way that no one can imitate. Japanese antique black chest "staircase chest...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Lacquered Writing Table, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan antique handmade, hand carved temple low writing table finished in red and black lacquer - signed. A beautiful simple master work from an old private Japanese collection. Cr...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antiquities from The Collection of the Late Christos G. Bastis, 1st Ed Hardcover
Located in valatie, NY
Antiquities from The Collection of the Late Christos G. Bastis, Sale 7404. Sotheby's (New York). 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. In 1987, 188 antiquities assembled by Christos G....
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1990s Asian Art and Furniture

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Paper

Antique Chinese Rattan Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique rattan two-tiered nested lunch basket from the early 20th century, with calligraphy and carved handle. Born in China during the early years of the 20th century, this charming lunch basket features a circular lid adorned with black calligraphy, sitting above two independent sections. Presenting a lovely lacquered interior, the basket showcases a large handle, delicately carved on the sides and perfect for transport. Used as a picnic basket, a decorative item or to store and organize items, this Chinese antique lunch...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Carved sitting Guan-Yin
Located in Pomona, CA
The image displays a statue of Guanyin, also known as Avalokiteshvara, a widely worshiped bodhisattva of compassion in Buddhism. It was made of camphor wood which has long history in...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Antique and Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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.

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