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Asian Art and Furniture For Sale
Antique Early 17th Century Ming Chinese Porcelain Dish Fishnet Plum Pattern
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish. With design of plum blossoms against an overall fishnet pattern, also dots in repeat. Executed in underglaze blue and overglaze green and red. Tianqi or Cho...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

Korean Medicine Chest with Drawers Yakchang
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean medicine or apothecary chest with curved leg support circa the first quarter of the 20th century. Known as Yakchang in Korea, the chest was used to sort and store herb medicines in its many small drawers. The prototype was originated in China, but this piece is distinctively Korean because of the classic style of the brass hardware. the configuration of the storage space in the lower part, the shape of the leg support and the wood paneling details. The upper part features thirty-six drawers with divided in six rows, each with a brass pull ring and two herb names in Hanja, carved and gilt. The lower part has a bi-door panels open to a storage compartment, which is flanked by four more drawers. Closer examination of the construction reveals that the frame and the drawers were made from Paulownia wood, which has an insect-repelling quality. The frame was painted and lacquered dark while the drawers remained natural. The front panels of the drawers and the doors were all made from Zelkova wood, showcasing its lovely linear dark grains. The interiors of the drawers are very clean and free of odor (have not been extensively used to store medicine). To compare with another Medicine Chest, see illustration on page 47 in "Korean Antique Furniture...
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Asian Art and Furniture

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Brass

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Elm Side Cabinet with Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood side cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors, bronze hardware, inner shelves and hidden drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19th century, this elm wood side cabinet features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a brown patina. The cabinet showcases a rectangular top sitting above two doors fitted with a large bronze medallion...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Silver Screen Pair, Meiji Period, Herons & Plovers, Shijo School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Heron & Plovers Ink and silver leaf on paper Maekawa Bunrei (1837-1917) A pair of low six-panel Japanese screens by Maekawa Bunrei, a later master of the Kyoto based Shijo school of painting. On the right screen a solitary white heron stands motionless in a stream. On the left screen plovers play along a shoreline. The elegant forms are executed employing fluid, minimalistic ink brushstrokes. The soft brushstrokes and the sharp light of the silver leaf lend the scenes a sense of translucence. The sophisticated composition superbly exploits the long, horizontal pictorial surface of the pair of folding screens...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Silver Leaf

An Enameled Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle, Qianlong Mark 1795~
Located in Norton, MA
An Enameled Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle. Imperial, Jingdezhen kilns, Qianlong four-character mark in iron red.  
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Late 18th Century Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking vintage Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style st...
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1950s Balinese Folk Art Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Cotton, Paint

Antique Chinese Relief/Carved Screen in Solid Wood & Jade, 135w x 105h
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Chinese screen having 5 heavily carved panels depicting mythical creatures like Dragons. Some of the dragons are made out of carved ja...
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Jade

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

Materials

Wood

Pichhavai Hindu Painting of Radha and Krishna with Female Gopis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Pichhavai Hindu Painting of Radha and Krishna with Female Gopis. Pichhwai Hindu Painting of Krishna and Radha framed under glass. Kris...
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

Meiji Japanese Porcelain Imari Charger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 Inch Japanese Imari Charger - very large and decorative. The mixed illustrative painted scenes are with great pattern and texture, and mixed with floral and organic images of blos...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Andrianna Shamaris temple doors in teak wood. We added the shell inlay by hand for that special finish. Great as a headboard or accent piece. Can also be used as a tabletop. We curre...
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20th Century Primitive Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Catalan Wood Chest with Drawers, Spain, circa 1930 – Original Condition
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Catalan Wood Chest with Drawers, Spain, circa 1930 – Original Condition Add a touch of rustic elegance to your home with this charming Catalan wood chest with drawers, manuf...
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1780s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Antique Jar with Mustard Glaze, Bird and Floral Motifs, circa 1900
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese antique jar from the turn of the century, with mustard glaze and floral and bird motifs. Born in China in the early years of the 20...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Important Chinese Ancient Bronze Money Tree, 25BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, Ancient Bronze “Money Tree” Yaoqian Shu with original pottery base, Han dynasty (25 BCE – 220 CE) Dimensions: 155cm, 62 inches high A sculpted terracotta pottery base in the form of a tortoise with attendants and inserted with five individual bronze pole segments with twenty four individual hanging bronze open work money “branches” attached in tiers, four per tier and topped with a figure of a bronze phoenix as apex most bearing varying degrees of malachite and azurite encrustation from ancient burial. Important Description Details: Pottery "tortoise" base: 14.5" high and 11" wide Bronze sections: 7pcs pole bronze sections approximately 8" length each 1pc top "phoenix" bronze section approximately 7" high and 6" wide 20 pcs long bronze hanging wings approximately 10" long and 5" wide each 4 pcs short bronze hanging wings (near top) approximately 7" long and 4" wide each Total 32 pcs with ancient green and blue azurite patina. Catalog reference: Schneible Fine arts catalog - 35 Years Collecting Treasures- Number 11p. 28 (see photos) Provenance: Provenance: Private family collection formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Zabriskie Gallery, 2008. History of money trees: In the late Han Dynasty tombs...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Chinese Export Twelve Panel Coromandel Style Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese export coromandel style lacquered screen featuring twelve panels with incised relief scenes of ladies in a courtyard among pavilions....
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Simple Cabinet, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A storage shelf with a dignified yet gentle feel. You can sense the elegance of its fine construction even from a distance. The overall design is decorated with a traditional Japane...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese old wabi-sabi appreciation stones/water stones/scholar stones
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Suiseki is a traditional Japanese viewing stone, admired for its beautiful natural shape. The name "Suiseki" combines the words "water" and "stone," reflecting the tradition of pouri...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stone

Monumental Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain "Peacock" Palace Vase
Located in New York, NY
A monumental Chinese famille rose porcelain "Peacock" palace vase, Republic period. Magnificent quality and palace sized Chinese hu-form vase with side h...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Qingbai Yuhuchunping Vase Porcelain, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Covered with a fine bluish glaze, the body entirely decorated with an incised decoration of elegant leafy scrolls and blooming lotuses. "Yuhuchunping" translates to 'spring wine bott...
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair Antique Chinese Blue Cloisonne Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair Chinese cloisonne enamel vases with floral designs on blue ground and gilt mounts representing stylized dorsal fins of a dragon.
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1960s Chinese Qing Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Jade, Silver

19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask
Located in London, GB
Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask, Meiji Period Noh Mask, Japanese Noh Mask, Antique Japanese Mask, Antique Noh Mask, Noh Theatre Mask, Samurai, Japanese Antique. Beautifully carved and hand...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood, Cypress, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This highly decorative cabinet is beautiflly decorated with multible children in various s...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Bronze Censer in Beast Form
Located in Somis, CA
A unique beast form incense burner in an ancient design. The beast's head makes the lid while its 4 legs and paws stabilize the pot. Romantic, exotic scrolls decorate the body. Open ...
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20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
Antique unique Qing dynasty very large 20” pair of shell inlaid black lacquer big Chinese book boxes with bail handles two sides, with keys, each with hinged lid reversing to a mothe...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Large 20th Century Chinese Incense Burner Bronze or Copper Straits SE Asia
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very finely made piece for the SE Asian market. Condition Overall condition, 1 leg seems restored. Further in Good condition, some minimal age signs which are all pictured. Size ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Cabinets , Low board Storage , Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique lowboard made in Japan. In Japan, it was used as a flooring. A flooring is a platform that can be moved, like the floorboards of a tokonoma, which is indispensabl...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian gothic gilt decorated walnut Cassone-chest
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
17th Century Italian Cassone Gilt and polychrome decorated standing on a high molded plinth with Gothic architectural elements, such as a pointed arc, flanked by rose windows. The ...
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17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Four Leaf Lacquered Screen 19th C.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Four Leaf Lacquered Screen from the mid-19th Century Paris. Beautiful large hard stone design and unique linking system never before seen in a screen like this. It’s beautiful, origi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stone

19th Century Carved Wood Panel Fragment of Lotus
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood panel with deep relief carvings of lotus in various stages of blooming. A pair of birds with one in motion of landing and the other on the ground echoing each other. On ...
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19th Century Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Edo Period Seasonal Transition Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Edo Period Seasonal Transition Screen Period: Edo Size: 368 x 153 cm SKU: PTA148 This exquisite six-panel screen, adorned with golden flakes, beautifully portrays the seamles...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Antique Drawer storage shelf black chest Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese drawer storage shelf. The shelves are painted black. This paint remains as it was at the time. It has a nice atmosphere with a faded feel in some places. The ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Ceramic Tea Bowl with Mottled Yellow Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The hand-built bowl is covered with a striking matte glaze in mustard yellow w...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Architect's Desk, English, Adjustable, Draughtsman, Pedestal, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique architect's desk. An English, mahogany and leather adjustable draughtsman's pedestal desk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 18...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Large Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Futon Tansu Cabinet with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Japanese Meiji period two-piece futon tansu cabinet from the late 19th century, with original iron hardware. Created in Japan during the second hal...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Unusual Indian Khond Attributed Stylized Patinated Metal Seated Dog Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual antique/vintage Indian Khond tribe attributed stylized patinated metal, possibly bronze, seated dog figure sculpture believed to date to the late 19th or early 20th centur...
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Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Asian Small Carved Green Fluorite Lamp with Custom Red Pagoda Shade
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful small Antique Asian carved fluorite lamp on a bronze base with a custom "Pagoda" shade in red silk and vintage metallic trim. Newly re-wired with a gold silk cord. A bala...
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Early 20th Century Asian Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli Chinese Plate Rare Decoration
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate with a rare size 14-11-18-1-1 Condition Overall condition a (Good) lots of rimfrits as to be expected from this type of kraak porcelain. ...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Brown Earth E4 Tone
Located in Somis, CA
An unique antique Japanese singing bowl with beautiful brown earth colored exterior. Crafted in solid bronze with hand hammered divots, the bowl embodies the classic Japanese aesthe...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase, 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, antique Chinese Rose Mandarin porcelain vase. With rich polychrome enamel decoration on a light celadon ground. An excel...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Spill Vase
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally hand-carved antique Chinese soapstone spill vase - spill holder (see below), profusely decorated and intricately detailed naturalistic sc...
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20th Century Asian Art and Furniture

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Soapstone

19th Century Japanese Paintings. Zenga Tiger and Dragon by Inoue Kanshu.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Inoue Kanshu (1807-1880) Zenga Tiger and Dragon 19th century Pair of framed Japanese paintings. Ink on silk. Dimensions (each): W. 114 cm x H. 115 cm (45” x 45”) Presented here ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk

19th Century Pair Early Biedermeier Chairs Vienna Finest Ink Painting
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare pair of early Biedermeier chairs, Vienna around 1815, ebonized wood. Depicting the Greek goddess Demeter with the finest ink painting. ...
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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Satsuma Vase
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese Satsuma hand decorated vase.
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1920s Japanese Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic

19th century Large antique bronze Thai Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Large antique bronze Thai Buddha statue Material : bronze 178 cm high 44 cm wide and 43 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Rattanakosin style Abhaya mudra 19th century The Buddha is r...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Kioku Small Ceramic Urn, Full Copper Matte, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Kioku - Remembrance The Kioku urn is a small palm sized urn that is formed with an organic spherical shape. This urn is very suitable for the remains of pets, or for shared remem...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper

7x8.3 Ft Silk Embroidery Bed Cover. Vintage Wall Hanging. 1980s Red Tablecloth
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...
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1980s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Silk

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

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Wood, Elm

Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually striking antique Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period 1910s-1930s. This bridal outer garment is of a bright red color ...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Brocade, Silk

Japanese Antique Wall-Hanging Wooden Flower Vessel 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old wall-mounted wooden vase made in Japan. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). It looks like a work of sculpture that makes the most of the natural wood....
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Pair of Small Chinese Garden Seat / Stools / Drinks Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual pair of brown and white Chinese garden stools. Wonderful contemporary design. Perfect little drinks table.
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20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Mongolia Cabinet/Buffet Table, Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 33in H x 47in W x 16.5in D Drawer: 3in H x 10.5in W x 10.5in D Door opening: 17.5in H x 39in W Origin: Mongolia, China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Original finished, solid wood construction, hand carved, antique hardware, heavy, sturdy, normal age wear. Look at this Chinese Antique Hand Painted Buffet Table. It has about 150 years history with Black lacquer on front and yellow lacquer on the top. It is made of solid wood with beautiful hand painted Chinese forks...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Elm

Famille rose porcelain vase, Late Qing Period-Republic Period
Located in seoul, KR
This porcelain vase, likely from the late Qing dynasty or early Republic period (late 19th to early 20th century), is a fine example of Famille-Rose (fencai) decoration. The body is ...
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Late 19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Fine Carved Chinese Hong Mu or Mahogany three Drawer Qing Altar Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This elegant Altar table was made in the Chinese Shanxi period and dates approximately 1850. It is well constructed using mortise and tenon joinery techniques as was common on thes...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Mahogany

Rare Japanese Red Birds Cloisonne Enamel Censer Koro
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Japanese late Meiji Era tripod and covered enamel copper censer. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form censer koro is enameled with polychrom...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Chinese Ming Porcelain Early 17th Century Blue White Plate Charger Kraak Dish
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Chinese porcelain blue and white Ming charger Blue and white ceramic deep dish. Material: Chinese porcelain, Ceramic Style: Chinese, Ming, Anti...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Palm Tree Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpaper on EDO Silk /Panel
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs and any base ground (silk, tea paper, metallic, fabric and etc.) Price There are 5 panels in the listed photo, price is for 1 panel of 36" wide x 108" high, background is on EDO silk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk

Vintage Indian White Marble Lotus Bowl Asian Art home décor - Antiques
Located in London, GB
Fine Vintage Indian carved white marble Lotus bowl Asian Art Interior design Fine Antique Vintage Indian Carved White Marble Lotus Bowl Exquisite Asian Art for Timeless Interior Elegance Add a touch of historic charm and spiritual symbolism to your space with this fine antique Indian carved white marble lotus bowl. Skilfully hand-carved from solid marble, this vintage piece embodies the intricate craftsmanship and cultural richness of traditional Indian artistry. Key Features: Material: Authentic white marble, cool to the touch and naturally veined Design: Carved in the shape of a lotus flower – a sacred symbol of purity and enlightenment in Indian Buddhist and Asian cultures Origin: India, early-to-mid 20th century Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear Size: W 26 H 8 cm 10 x 3.5 inches Weight 5 KG approx. Why You'll Love It: A unique statement piece for minimalist, bohemian, or eclectic interiors Perfect as a decorative bowl or centrepiece, Ideal for lovers of Asian art or zen-inspired décor Adds texture, symbolism, and serenity to any room Whether placed on a console, shelf, or as part of a curated vignette, this antique lotus...
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19th Century Indian Antique Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble

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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