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Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

JAPONISME STYLE

In the late 19th and early 20th century, France developed an enduring passion for Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship. Not only did this interpretation of Japanese culture — which became known as Japonisme — infuse fresh energy into French art and design, but it also radically transformed how Europeans, and subsequently the world, would come to understand visual culture. 

Until 1853, Japan had been closely guarded against foreign visitors for over two centuries. However, American Commodore Matthew C. Perry sailed into Japan that year and initiated the first of its treaties with the United States and Europe, thereby opening its borders and giving the West its first-ever look at Japanese design. 

For the next few decades, taken with Japonisme, sophisticated collectors in Paris, New York and elsewhere gorged themselves on lacquered screens, celadon ceramics and netsuke ornaments, along with artworks depicting various aspects of Japanese life. The East Asian country’s influence on Europe, particularly France, contributed to one of the most creatively prosperous periods in history, leaving an imprint on the Impressionist, Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, and inspiring artists like Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh as well as luxury houses such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès. Japonisme emerged at the time when the ornate Renaissance Revival style was the most prominent mode of decorating in Europe, and Japanese aesthetics seemed strikingly modern and elegant in comparison. 

In addition to everyday practical objects from Japan, such as vases, tableware and decorative boxes, Japanese art, especially Japanese woodblock prints by masters of the ukiyo-e school, caught the eye of many artists — particularly those in the Art Nouveau poster community in 1880s Paris. The luscious organic colors associated with traditional Japanese design, motifs like cherry blossoms and carp and the vivid patterns found in woodblock prints, silks and more were adopted and appropriated by painters as well as ceramicists and those working in other fields of the decorative arts. Today, demand for Japanese lacquerware — furniture, trays, writing boxes, screens, incense burners — from the Edo period (1615–1868) and the late 19th century continues to be very strong among collectors.

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Style: Japonisme
Throw Tsugi Shogun 160
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The TSUGI collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with a giant patchwork Kintsugi pattern and contrasting short fringes. This black and white throw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Tsugi Shogun 160
Throw Tsugi Shogun 160

Throw Tsugi Shogun 160

Throw Kashimea 481
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a yarn-dyed jacquard throw in a natural cream colour adorned with a stylish tone-on-tone K三 relief monogram and border.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Kashimea 481
Throw Kashimea 481

Throw Kashimea 481

Throw Kami 214
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The KAMI collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with a large golden cloud pattern, metallic threads, and short fringes. This throw is an oneiric cream colour and the clo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Kami 214
Throw Kami 214

Throw Kami 214

Throw Nekoka 148
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a light-printed wool guaze decorated with a collage of animal prints and short fringes. The animalistic theme is reminiscent of the jungle and the natural elements that are c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Nekoka 148
Throw Nekoka 148

Throw Nekoka 148

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Pair of Vases
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese Meiji cloisonne pair of very fine and detailed vases. Maker's mark on the bottom.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Enamel

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Pair of Vases
Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Pair of Vases

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Pair of Vases

Throw Kashimea 612
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a yarn-dyed jacquard throw in a vibrant green colour adorned with a stylish pink K三 relief monogram and border.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Kashimea 612
Throw Kashimea 612

Throw Kashimea 612

Throw Tsugi Maiko 156
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The TSUGI collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with a giant patchwork Kintsugi pattern and contrasting short fringes. This vibrant red throw is delicately deisgned wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Tsugi Maiko 156
Throw Tsugi Maiko 156

Throw Tsugi Maiko 156

Throw Kami 564
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The KAMI collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with a large golden cloud pattern, metallic threads, and short fringes. This throw is a vibrant red colour and the cloud ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Kami 564
Throw Kami 564

Throw Kami 564

Throw Chougembou 160
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a rich black jacquard throw adorned with a precious hawk and a stripe with a geometric motif and finished with short fringes. The hawk is a Japa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Chougembou 160
Throw Chougembou 160

Throw Chougembou 160

Throw Koko 32
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The KOKO collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with tone-on-tone fringes and a K三 monogram pattern. This throw is an elegant gray colour with a bold and modern feel.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Koko 32
Throw Koko 32

Throw Koko 32

Throw Koko 56
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The KOKO collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with tone-on-tone fringes and a K三 monogram pattern. This throw is a vibrant colour with a bold and playful feel.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Koko 56
Throw Koko 56

Throw Koko 56

ANTIQUE JAPANESE CIR 1920's WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH WATERCOLOUR PRINT OF RICE PICKERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Japanese Woodblock Triptych watercolour print of Ri...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE JAPANESE CIR 1920's WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH WATERCOLOUR PRINT OF RICE PICKERS
ANTIQUE JAPANESE CIR 1920's WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH WATERCOLOUR PRINT OF RICE PICKERS

ANTIQUE JAPANESE CIR 1920's WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH WATERCOLOUR PRINT OF RICE PICKERS

Japanese Indigo Antique Boro Futon Cover or Wall Panel
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare perfect antique collection Japanese Indigo Boro Futon cover : also to use. The rare antique boros are now valued as pieces of art, therefore they are...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Japanese Indigo Antique Boro Futon Cover or Wall Panel
Japanese Indigo Antique Boro Futon Cover or Wall Panel

Japanese Indigo Antique Boro Futon Cover or Wall Panel

Japanese round shaped rabbits bronze pair Hiroharu Hiramatsu Showa era
By Hiroharu Hiramatsu
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of bronze rabbits running, their legs forming a round shape. Made by Hiroharu Hiramatsu (1896 Hyôgo prefecture – 1971, Fukushima,平松宏春). Specialized in metal art, he is a counci...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese round shaped rabbits bronze pair Hiroharu Hiramatsu Showa era
Japanese round shaped rabbits bronze pair Hiroharu Hiramatsu Showa era

Japanese round shaped rabbits bronze pair Hiroharu Hiramatsu Showa era

Japanese antic deer sculpture
Located in PAU, FR
Big japanese deer sculpture in lacquered wood. Black, red and gold patina. The ears and wood are removable. Probably Edo period
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1850s Japanese Antique Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese antic deer sculpture
Japanese antic deer sculpture

Japanese antic deer sculpture

Japanese Two-Panel Phoenix Screen, Edo Period, Ca. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Two-Panel Phoenix Screen, Edo Period, Ca. 1850 Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) DIMENSIONS Height: 24 inches Width: 28 inches
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1850s Japanese Antique Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Two-Panel Phoenix Screen, Edo Period, Ca. 1850
Japanese Two-Panel Phoenix Screen, Edo Period, Ca. 1850

Japanese Two-Panel Phoenix Screen, Edo Period, Ca. 1850

Japanese Rosewood Hand Carved Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese rosewood hand carved pedestal. Japan, circa 1920 Measures: Height 24", width 19".
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Japanese Rosewood Hand Carved Pedestal
Japanese Rosewood Hand Carved Pedestal

Japanese Rosewood Hand Carved Pedestal

Throw Koko 60
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The KOKO collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with tone-on-tone fringes and a K三 monogram pattern. This throw is a rich black colour with an elegant and solemn feel.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Koko 60
Throw Koko 60

Throw Koko 60

Throw Kat 160
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This light throw is a rich black colour adorned with a Japanese Kintsugi pattern and a K三 monogram. The Kintsugi process is symbolic of resilience and rejuvenation.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Kat 160
Throw Kat 160

Throw Kat 160

Throw Edeum 211
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The EDEUM collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with plume patterns and short fringes. This throw is a natural cream colour lending an elegance to the piece and reflect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Edeum 211
Throw Edeum 211

Throw Edeum 211

Throw Aodake 160
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard throw in lush grey and green tones decorated with a pattern of leaves and finished with fringes. The foliage is reminiscent of the jungle and the natural elements ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Aodake 160
Throw Aodake 160

Throw Aodake 160

Throw Edeum 481
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The EDEUM collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with plume patterns and short fringes. This throw is a beige colour with a contrasting white pattern that lends an elega...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Edeum 481
Throw Edeum 481

Throw Edeum 481

Throw Koko 21
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The KOKO collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with tone-on-tone fringes and a K三 monogram pattern. This throw is a natural cream colour with a dreamy and sophisticate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Koko 21
Throw Koko 21

Throw Koko 21

Throw Taigaa 604
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard throw decorated with a stunning animal print and fringes. The animalistic theme is reminiscent of the jungle and the natural elements...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Taigaa 604
Throw Taigaa 604

Throw Taigaa 604

Throw Edeum 601
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The EDEUM collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with plume patterns and short fringes. This throw is an intense black colour with a contrasting white pattern, reflectin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Edeum 601
Throw Edeum 601

Throw Edeum 601

Throw Koko 25
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The KOKO collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with tone-on-tone fringes and a K三 monogram pattern. This throw is a pastel pink colour with a dreamy and sophisticated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Koko 25
Throw Koko 25

Throw Koko 25

Throw Kashimea 604
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a yarn-dyed jacquard throw in a rich black colour adorned with a stylish gold K三 relief monogram and border.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Kashimea 604
Throw Kashimea 604

Throw Kashimea 604

Throw Edeum 581
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The EDEUM collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with plume patterns and short fringes. This throw is a vibrant red colour with a contrasting white pattern reminiscent o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Edeum 581
Throw Edeum 581

Throw Edeum 581

Throw Kami 604
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
The KAMI collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with a large golden cloud pattern, metallic threads, and short fringes. This throw is a solemn black colour and the cloud...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Kami 604
Throw Kami 604

Throw Kami 604

Throw Taigaa 481
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard throw decorated with a stunning animal print and fringes. The animalistic theme is reminiscent of the jungle and the natural elements...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Taigaa 481
Throw Taigaa 481

Throw Taigaa 481

Throw Shinlin 160
By Kenzo Takada
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard throw designed with an elegant forestscape and short fringes. The dreamy forest scene is reminiscent of the jungle and the natural el...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Shinlin 160
Throw Shinlin 160

Throw Shinlin 160

Japonisme asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Japonisme asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Japonisme asian art and furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original asian art and furniture, popular names associated with this style include Makuzu Kozan, Ando Jubei, Cordélia Faure, and Dorian Étienne. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $54,000 while the average work can sell for $3,271.

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