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Asian Art and Furniture For Sale
19th Century Anglo Indian Solid Silver small Bowl hand made with chased Dieties
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a solid silver Anglo-Indian bowl decorated with seated Dieties and made in India in the late 19th century, circa 1880.
The small circular bowl is made of solid silver and has a low foot.
The bowl has been beautifully hand chased with seated Dieties in different poses within circular panels which form a continuous pattern around the bowl set between a flower and leaf motif, with a lower border below the figures.
The bowl weighs 79 gram.
Overall, a beautiful antique solid silver bowl.
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Embroidered Landscape Scene, Japanese Needlepoint Panel, Victorian Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming antique Victorian period embroidered artwork, showcasing delicate Japanese craftsmanship, circa 1870. This delightful silk cotton panel captures a serene landscape...
Category
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Glass
Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer and Gilt Six Fold Screen
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Export Coromandel lacquer and gilt six fold screen.
Exceptional and rare six panel intaglio lacquer carving from the mid-20th century. It depi...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
"Full Moon" Chinese Bi Disc
Located in Chicago, IL
Found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, bi discs have a mysterious and spiritual history, and their function and significance remain uncertain. Thought to pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Asian Art Deco Cabinet with Diamond Glass
Located in Somis, CA
A rare Art Deco style cabinet from the China's republic era. The two tiered cabinet comprises of a lower chest with 2 drawers and 2 shelves, and a top chest with 2 shelves. The top d...
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Peacock & Bamboo
Located in Kyoto, JP
Birds & Flowers of the Seasons
Pheasants & Plum in Snow
Unframed painting. Ink, pigment and gofun on silk
Kano Chikanobu 1819-1888
Signature...
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Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Master Crafted Full Size Red Torii Garden Gate
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here’s what one of our customer says:
“Your workmanship is superb.”
Japanese Torii gate - Custom Made for your garden.
Master crafted design wit...
Category
2010s American Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Pine
Japanese Earthenware Meiji Period Satsuma Iris Vase by Ryuzan
Located in Newark, England
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Iris Vase Painted by Ryuzan. The Japanese Satsuma vase of tall tapered form features a circular rolled foot rim, slightly pinched base with a tapered body and slightly bulbous opening. The vase is decorated with a central continuous band of bright iris flowers with various shades of green to the stems and beautiful violet petals. The central band is framed by greek key borders and honeycomb geometric patterns to the top and bottom. The vase is signed to the base Ryuzan 龍山 and dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) and the late 19th century circa 1895.
Satsuma ware is a type of earthenware pottery originating from the Satsuma province in Southern Kyushu, Japan’s third largest island.
Meiji Period was an era of Japanese history that spanned from 1868 to 1912. It was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people began to build a paradigm of a modern, industrialised nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western countries and aesthetics. As a result of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound and it affected the social structure, politics, economy, military, and foreign relations across the board. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji and was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era.
Cultural Art during the Meiji Period was of particular interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s fairs, beginning in Vienna at the world fair in 1873. The government heavily funded the fairs and took an active role organising how Japan’s culture was presented to the world including creating a semi-public company named Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha (First Industrial Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art and established the Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created a Centennial Office and sent a special envoy to secure space for the 30,000 items that would be displayed. The Imperial Household also took an active interest in arts and crafts, commissioning works by select artists to be given as gifts for foreign dignitaries further emphasising the high quality and importance of Japanese art. Just before the end of the 19th century in 1890, the Teishitsu Gigeiin (Artist to the Imperial Household) system was created to recognise distinguished artists. These artists were selected for their exceptionally high quality wares and talent in their own industry. Over a period of 54 years Seventy artists were appointed, amongst these were ceramicist Makuzu Kozan and cloisonné enamel artist...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality pair of antique 18th century Indian erotic Kamasutra paintings, circa 1750.
The paintings most likely North-East India or possibly Nepal, are very finely painted with ...
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Mid-18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paint
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer chest with landscape gilt motif with pair of open door and shelf inside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Imperial Chinese Guangxu Yellow Glazed Incised Porcelain Dragon Bowl
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Imperial Chinese Qing dynasty, Guangxu period yellow glazed and incised decorated dragon bowl, mark & period, circa 1875.
The bowl...
Category
1870s Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Chinese Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits
Located in Delray Beach, FL
multi dimensional hand carved and hand painted wall hanging Depicting a Chinese Dynasty Emperor and Empress. Vivid detailed stone carving of the two looking forward in grace
Except...
Category
20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
19"x19" Square Authentic Central Asian Silk Embroidered Suzani Cushion Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
Chinese Rare Large Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare handsome Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of mutton fat yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Ming Style Chinese Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, Ming dynasty style scholar's cabinet. The doors and side panels are all solid single boards set with mitered, tenon and mortise construction. Two exterior and interior d...
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Ryokuzan
Located in Newark, England
From our Japanese Satsuma Collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Ryokuzan 緑山. The Satsuma vase of ovoid shape with a tapered body, circular foot rim, wai...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
7.9x8.4 Ft Silk Embroidery Bed Cover. Home Decor Tablecloth. Vintage Uzbek Throw
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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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Black Hardstone Qing Dynasty
Located in Canterbury, GB
Antique mid Qing hand carved black hardstone snuff bottle.
Produced in China towards the end of the 19th century.
Beautiful shape with strong body and shoulders.
Very well hollow...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Agate
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax. Signed by the artist on its underneath. In good condition with charming patina. A classic traditional doll with a simple but lovely design, a decorative piece. In Japan these dolls symbolize love, friendship and believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Persian Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Fish Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Persian ceramic vase hand-painted and glazed with colourful fish motif surrounding on yellow color background.
Great object of art for display.
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antiques 2panels, Silver back, Banana? Plants, Rofuu folding Screen
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Silver paper, wooden frame
One sheet: W870×H1740mm, unfolded size: W1740mm, 5kg
Folded size: W870×H1740×D35mm
Estimated packaging (sandwiched with 5mm plywood): 10cm x 100c...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese Antique small Stone Buddha/Jizo Bodhisattva/ Edo /1750-1868/ Wabi sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Japanese Edo-period gosho’ningyô 御所人形 (palace doll) of plump, seated child
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A charming gosho’ningyô (palace doll) of plump, seated child with a brilliant white skin and a small delicately elegant face, reminiscent of a young noble. The doll is playfully rais...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paste, Silk, Paint
Large Japanese Dragon Design Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in New York, NY
A large Japanese enamel plate charger. The plate is enameled with a polychrome design representing a pair of dragons surrounded by fire and cloud...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Antique High Quality Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate With Owl Cranes Fan
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass charger plate. The plate is superbly enameled with polychrome patterns, including three fans showing flowers and birds, the background...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Brass
18th Century Chinese porcelain Famille Rose Teapot with Cover
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Chinese porcelain Famille Rose Teapot with Cover
An early Qianlong enameled porcelain teapot with a scene of birds and Peonies in a g...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Blue Doorway Curtain Noren for Happiness And Longevity
Located in South Burlington, VT
Symbolizing Happiness And Longevity
Japan, a rare antique hemp noren (doorway curtain) with auspicious congratulatory crane and turtle figures symbolic for happiness and longevity....
Category
1920s Japanese Showa Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Textile, Hemp
19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Elephant Bell with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze elephant bell with stand.
Age: Burma, 19th Century
Size: Height 12.5 C.M. / Width 9 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 23.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese round wooden cha'dansu 茶箪笥 (tea cabinet)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A remarkable round chadansu (tea cabinet) crafted from a hollowed tree trunk, resting on an organically shaped three-root base.
The exterior showcases a striking natural texture, en...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Porcelain Platter 13.5"
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique Chinese Famille Rose Medallion platter, measuring 13.5 inches in diameter, showcases the intricate artistry and vibrant palette synonymous with Qing Dynasty ex...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Large SanCai Glazed Pottery Horse Statue Chinese Tang Dynasty Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Chinese Tang Sancai-glazed pottery statue of a horse standing on all four legs atop a rectangular base. The horse is decorated with bells and flowers. A traditional green saddle comp...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Japanese Arita Blue and White Kraak Dish - Edo Period, late 17th
Located in DELFT, NL
A 17th Century Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Dish in the Kraak Style, Arita Kilns 1670 – 1700.
The central design shows three pheasant, one perched on a rock amongst flowering p...
Category
Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Dragon, Framed Silk Textile Surcoat Embroidery
Located in Soquel, CA
Late 19th century Chinese silk embroidery rank badge textile, with a finely detailed dragon along with other various symbols embro...
Category
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Silver Inlaid Bronze Incense Burner, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a wonderful Japanese, silver inlaid, solid Bronze incense burner from the late 19th century or early 20th century.
The removable lid features beautiful modelling of a small ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Chinese Coffee Table Side Table with Antique Longevity Screen
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful natural finish square table made of solid elmwood. The tabletop inset with an antique screen has rounded corners and carved surrounds creating a double illusion. The tabl...
Category
20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Circa 1925. Taisho era Japanese Nihonga Screen. Camellia & Bamboo.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Anonymous
Camellia & Bamboo
Taisho era
Two-panel Japanese Screen. Mineral pigment, gofun and ink on silk.
A small Japanese Nihonga screen capturing...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
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...
Category
20th Century Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find: Ancient Japanese design gilt censer of a good luck elephant- signed Japan
This model elephant sculptural LED candle holder and censer was crafted in a handsome gilt finish iron of an effigy of an ancient elephant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japan Pair Big Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planters Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
Great Pair (2) Of Large Round Stone Bowls/Planters
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual pair of large round garden stone vessels with inset carved handl...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Blue and White, 18thC or earlier
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese Export porcelain bowl, hand painted in a blue and white pattern, which we date to the 18th Century or earlier, back to late Ming dynasty in the early 17th century. ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Framed Japanese Silk Fans
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 19th century Framed Japanese Silk Fans comprising two attractively framed Japanese silk fans, one group with 3 Geishas, the other scenic with...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen with Koi, Iris, & Turtles
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen, Mint Condition
Japan, a superb four-panel silk screen byobu depicting a panoramic garden replete with koi, turtles, Iris nestled near a walking bridge and wooden roofed shelter. This attractive screen dates to the early Taisho period.
It is signed Tae.
It is beautifully hand painted with a handsome gold natural light background by a skillful artist painter and is signed with inscription and seal in lower right corner:
Dimensions: 69 inches high and 113 inches wide extended.
Enticing and rare subject matter, this simple rendition of a serene nature setting and size of painting is skillfully and tastefully rendered in mineral paint pigments on silk and with muted soft green and off-white tones depicting a serene nature walk. Perhaps this is someone's dream tea garden. A red lacquered wood perfectly frames this serene and tasteful composition.
Photographed in natural light.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japan Big Brilliant Color Red Bronze Vase Signed Hasegawa
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful blazing red bronze color from Japan
From Japan comes this gorgeous big heavily hand cast bronze vase with a special brilliant blazing red "murashido" finish. This eye ap...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Toko Shinoda Signed Limited Edition Japanese Lithograph Print Stream
By Toko Shinoda
Located in Studio City, CA
Exquisite in design and execution. This work, titled "Stream", is by Japanese master artist/printmaker Toko Shinoda (1913-2021) who is universally recognized for her merging of tradi...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Chinese Sancai Glazed Tang Horse
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Sancai Glazed Tang Horse, funerary ceramic in the shape of a Fereghana stallion, standing four-square on a flat unglazed base, arched neck, well-defined head, ears pricked fo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/ritua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Slatted Back Bench, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming bench from the early 20th century comfortably seats three and combines the proportions of Western furniture with the decorative opulence of Qing-dynasty designs. Crafte...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Vintage Set of 4 Tall Filipino Capiz Window/Door Panels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Vintage Set of 4 Tall Filipino Capiz Window/Door Panels, reclaimed from a Spanish-Filipino Colonial House. A traditional design resistant to storms usi...
Category
20th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Shell, Hardwood
Oriental Ceramic Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite Oriental ceramic vase is a true work of art, boasting a rich history and unique features that are sure to captivate any collector or lover of fine art.
While the exa...
Category
20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Antique Screens, Doors, Orchids and Pomegranates
Located in Somis, CA
This is a pair of beautiful, early 20th century Chinese antique door screens. The top section is formed by a Chinese longevity pattern, which are c...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Japanese Satsuma 'Moriage' Porcelain Gilt Vases
By Satsuma
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This handsome pair of 20th century glazed and gilded Japanese Satsuma vases, with their vivid, jewel-like colours and elegant baluster-shaped forms, feature the traditional Japanese ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Large Antique "Spirit Mountain" Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare treasure from Japan.
From an old Japanese Nagoya garden comes...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Flower Vases on Silk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming Japanese four-panel Showa period byobu screen depicting colorful floral arrangements in various vases and baskets. The hand-painted screen features vibrant natural color pig...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Yellow Floral Beijing Enamel Round Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Yellow Floral Beijing Enamel Round Box
China, 20th Century
A stunning example of 20th-century Beijing Enamel, this domed circular box ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
797 - Tapestry of the 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Mechanical Tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation.
Negotiable price and free delivery.
Dimension: 150 x 7...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Turtle Shell Sign "Ventas al Contado" (1960)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Turtle Shell Sign "Ventas al Contado" (1960)
Description:
This unique "Ventas al Contado" sign, crafted from turtle shell, is a rare vintage piece from 1960. The sign features an i...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Shell
Japanese Tallest Antique Stone Sun And Moon Lantern Beautiful Details 43 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio,
or deck ?
Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathwa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good conditi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
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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