Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

MEIJI STYLE

From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.

Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.

Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.

The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.

Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.

Find a collection of antique Japanese Meiji period case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.

Style: Meiji

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Figural Figure Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 25 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen,...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Figural Figure Meiji Period

$630 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Two-Panel Kanō Screen -Tale of Genji & Cherry Blossoms

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Kanō school, depicting a scene from the Tale of Genji , with various noble ladies and gentlemen in a landscape of cherry Blossoms - ink, colors and gold ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Kanō Screen -Tale of Genji & Cherry Blossoms

$4,500

Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, with Silver Lid, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic Japanese Satsuma incense burner, koro, with phoenix and brocade designs and a silver lid, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The cens...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silver

Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, with Silver Lid, Meiji Period, Japan

$2,400

Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and elegant Japanese Satsuma tripod incense burner, koro, with pierced metal lid, signed Eizan (?) Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The koro, or censer, features a stoneware body of slightly compressed globular form, supported on three short and squat legs. The wide mouth with a recessed metal rim, and topped by an openwork metal lid topped with overlapping chrysanthemum blossoms of silver repousse. The body of the koro finely painted with fan shaped cartouches. The fans in the foreground with sprays of blossoming chrysanthemum. The fans in the background with intricate geometric brocade designs. The shoulder of the incense burner decorated with cartouches formed as stylized chrysanthemum petals, and intricately decorated with geometric and floral brocade designs. The painting finely done in raised gilt and polychrome enamels, including the highly desirable gosu blue...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silver, Metal

Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan

$3,200

Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. The ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers, butterflies, and dragonflies made in the Cloisonne techniq...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Totai Covered Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Jar

$3,000

Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bud Vase

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Japanese Satsuma pottery vase. In the form of a bud vase with a round base and narrow, tapered neck. Decorated throug...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bud Vase

$595

Japanese Porcelain Vase Meiji Period Makuzu Kozan

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely decorated and glazed Japanese porcelain vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1900s Meiji Period. The vase is of a classic bottle form with baluster body and short neck. It was decorated with underglaze white magnolia blossom on a pleasant celadon background. The stamens of the flower were artistically rendered in a low relief, giving the design a realistic appeal with the dimension. Miyagawa Kozan...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Vase Meiji Period Makuzu Kozan

$6,000

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on an elegantly shaped body, a signed piece by master porcelain artist f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

$2,850

Japanese Antique Wood Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a tasteful antique storage shelf made in the Meiji period. Made from cedar, the dark wood gives it a deep flavor. No nails are used for the joints, but the traditional "mor...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

$1,500

Late 19th century (Meiji period) painting depicting tiger

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Antique Tiger Painting on Paper – Meiji Period A striking depiction of a tiger, painted on paper and signed by the artist. This work was originally part of a Japanese byobu folding ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 19th century (Meiji period) painting depicting tiger

$1,000

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger With Figures 12 Inches

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper serving plate with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Meiji period, ca. 1880s. Round footed piece. Turquoise blue ground color. The plate depicts a samura...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger With Figures 12 Inches

$6,500

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Japanese Kutani Figure: Unveiling Tranquility and Spiritual Power from Meiji Period Japan Unveil a rare gem from Japan's historical Meiji ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japan, A rare Japanese Kutani figure of Kannon on a Foo Lion, Meiji Period, 19th

$1,886

Ichimatsu Ningyo Doll from Japan Around 1890

Located in Hamburg, DE

Ichimatsu Ningyo doll is a Japanese shell limestone doll from the Meiji period. The doll body as well as the head, forearms, hands, legs and feet are made...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Ichimatsu Ningyo Doll from Japan Around 1890

$1,063 Sale Price

25% Off

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Wall Panel, Abstract Art , Wabi Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This wall-hanging carved wooden ornament is made from recycled zelkova wood from a kotatsu table from the Meiji period. The beautiful grain of the wood has been carefully carved by ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Wall Panel, Abstract Art , Wabi Sabi

$950

Set of Two Japanese Cloissoné Vases Meiji Era Dragon and Pheonix

Located in Knivsta, SE

A pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases. Meiji era Japan (1867-1912), a period marked by rapid transformation of Japanese traditional society into a global power. The period of gro...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Set of Two Japanese Cloissoné Vases Meiji Era Dragon and Pheonix

$1,297 / set

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala. Termed as gohonzon in Japanese, it is a venerated object within Nichiren Buddhism (Hokkeshu; lotus sect). The originally concept was developed by the 13th century Buddhist priest Nichiren to guide the energy of the devotional chanting to...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

$1,000

Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique very large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases C1910 Meiji Period. Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design. Overall maximum dimensi...

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1910s Japanese Vintage Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period

$1,712 Sale Price / set

30% Off

Japanese Court Uniform for Imperial Appointee, 19th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Court Uniform for Imperial Appointee, c. 1887. Wool with gold brocade. Court and military uniforms in emulation of European ensembles were officially adopted by the Japanese gover...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wool, Brocade

Japanese Court Uniform for Imperial Appointee, 19th Century

$2,500

Meiji Period Signed Fukagawa Blue & White Fish 'Flounder' Plate

By Fukagawa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Period signed Fukagawa blue & white fish 'Flounder' plate Japan Circa 1900s We are pleased to offer a rare two -headed (flounder) blue and white signed Fukagawa fish plate me...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Period Signed Fukagawa Blue & White Fish 'Flounder' Plate

$556 Sale Price

20% Off

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 Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cypress, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Zō-onna Noh Theatre Mask

$1,871

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set within a flower design, a distinctive characteristic of Japanese decorative arts during the era. The inclusion of three mounts for hanging suggests a functional and versatile design, allowing it to be suspended for ambient lighting. Circa the early 20th century. Antique Japanese Lamps...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp

$8,500

Antique Japanese Meiji Moriage Satsuma Wise Man Baluster Mantel Vase 17"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Meiji period Japanese satsuma style moriage vase featuring a multicolored floral enamel design in bold relief framing two scen...

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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Moriage Satsuma Wise Man Baluster Mantel Vase 17"

$380 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Silk Folding Screen, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Outstanding Japanese contemporary two panel "byobu" or folding screen featuring genryoku style handcrafted raised pure silk kimono in black, red and gold on textured black background...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Silk Folding Screen, 2

$11,500

Carved Japanese Meiji Dragon Table

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Japanese carved dragon table from the Meiji period. The growth of urban centers and spread of wealth during the Meiji Restoration pe...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Carved Japanese Meiji Dragon Table

$1,095

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

$4,800

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Red Lacquer Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period red cabinet from the late 19th century, with sliding doors and drawers. This exquisite Japanese Meiji period cabinet...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Red Lacquer Cabinet with Sliding Doors

$3,900

Antique Japanese Mixed Metals Copper & Silver Usubata Ikebana Flower Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Japanese flower vase. In hand-hammered copper (or possibly a thin-bodied bronze) with applied silver bands to rim, footrim, shaped edge, and with a lotus petal border at the joint of neck and body. Having the usubata form with a wide flared neck and mouth. The 'usubata' vase is a form favored for large scale floral arrangements by the Ikenobo school, the oldest and largest school of Japanese ikebana founded in the 15th century by Buddhist monk Senno Ikenobo. It is believed that the wide and shallow rim of an usubata vase which displays the surface of the water best imitates natural conditions of growth while also contributing to the longevity of an arrangement with the increased surface area of the water better oxygenating the plants. The base retains still retains hand-hammered marks. There is evidence of seams and folds throughout from the construction, and the surface has a cloud-like brown patina throughout. Simply a wonderful Japanese mixed metal vase...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silver, Copper

Antique Japanese Mixed Metals Copper & Silver Usubata Ikebana Flower Vase

$1,350

Pair of Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Cranes Above Cresting Waves

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing 19th century pair of large Japanese Meiji period six panel screens each depicting a sedge of Manchurian red-crowned cranes along the shore. The screens are crafted in the Nihonga school style with intricate details and beautifully depicted cresting waves. Each screen is signed by artist Hakundo Keikan and studio name of Watahiki Tokai (Japanese 1837-1915). Both screens are signed with red seals on the left and right side. Tokai was a Chinese scholar from the late Edo period and served in the Imperial Household...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Cranes Above Cresting Waves

$40,000 / set

Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Baluster Vase Converted Lamp.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Baluster Vase Converted Lamp. Very rare Japanese Meiji period bronze baluster vase. The bronze body is decorated with birds and branches in hi...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Baluster Vase Converted Lamp.

$3,200

Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in London, GB

This stunning Meiji period vase is a wonderful example of the quality of craftsmanship during the late 19th century Japanese Meiji period. The Meiji era was famed for being the perio...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$43,605

Lovely Modern Porcelain Art Japanese or Chinese porcelain PROC Vase 20th/21st

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase of great shape and scene. Taizan Yohei style. Meiji Period It was made into a lamp, there is a hole in the base, a cork in the neck and a b...

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19th Century Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Lovely Modern Porcelain Art Japanese or Chinese porcelain PROC Vase 20th/21st

$1,925

Antique Japanese 19th Century Blockprint in Frame Japan Edo or Meiji

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice blockprint 10-9-18-rof-300 Condition: Overall condition perfect. Size frame: 535 x 362 mm Period: 19th century Edo period (1603-1867) Meiji Periode(1867-1912).

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese 19th Century Blockprint in Frame Japan Edo or Meiji

$849 Sale Price

20% Off

Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1880s-1900s from late Meiji period, presented with an original wood frame with inner gold trim. The tour-de-force embroidered tapestry s...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period

$8,500

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plaque Depicting Birds And Flowers

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese enamel on metal plaque. The plaque represents birds seated on sakura tree branches made in the Cloisonne technique. Unsigned. Antique and Vintage Asian and Oriental Enamel...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plaque Depicting Birds And Flowers

$2,000

Set of Eight Japanese Meiji Era Woodblock Prints

Located in London, GB

A set of eight Japanese Meiji era woodblock prints Japanese, Late 19th century Measures: Frames: small: height 50cm, width 37cm, depth 1.5cm - prints 35 x 24 Large: height 52cm, w...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Paper

Set of Eight Japanese Meiji Era Woodblock Prints

$6,132 / set

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Located in Essex, MA

Darker brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by previous owner.

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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

$7,500

Japanese Meiji Period, Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration

Located in New York, NY

A Palace Size Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration. This vase is absolutely beautiful with an incredible array of hand-painted blue decoratio...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period, Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration

$22,600

Antique Edo/Meiji 19C Fish Incense Burner/Vase Okimono Bronze Japanese

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely made Okimono. Good condition. Size: 20.5CM high Condition No damages, just some very minimal ware. Size: 20.5CM high Period 19th century

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edo/Meiji 19C Fish Incense Burner/Vase Okimono Bronze Japanese

$3,041

Pair Antique 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of very fine quality early Meiji period Japanese Satsuma vases, one with its 19th century paper label added by its retailer.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Antique 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vases

$2,200 / set

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver

Located in Newark, England

INLAID WITH A GOLD AND SILVER DEER From our Japanese collection we are pleased to offer this Japanese Damascene Box by Ashizuki. The Japanese Box of re...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver

$3,061

Japanese Hammered Copper and Mixed Metal Meiji Period Vase.

Located in Sarasota, FL

Japanese hammered copper and mixed metal inlay Meiji period vase. The vase has a motive of a silver and shaudo dragon in the clouds. Precise execution. Bears signatures on the bottom.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silver, Copper

Japanese Hammered Copper and Mixed Metal Meiji Period Vase.

$2,300

An Exquisite Pair Of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Blossoms

Located in Queens, NY

An Exquisite Pair Of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, Attributed to Hayashi, Meiji Period. Experience the exquisite craftsmanship of the Meiji period wit...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Enamel

An Exquisite Pair Of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Blossoms

$18,000

Japanese Antique Tree Bump / Object Flower Stand /1968-1912s Primitive Wabi-Sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese tree bump. You can put it on a sideboard or shelf and decorate it as an object. Also, there is a hole in the middle, so I think you...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Bump / Object Flower Stand /1968-1912s Primitive Wabi-Sabi

$392 Sale Price

60% Off

Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Ceramic Jar Butterflies and Dragonflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century The ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers, butterflies, and dragonflies made in the Cloisonne technique. The cover of the ware is made in the same design. The neck and the base are adorned with polychrome floral, and foliage motifs made in the same technique. Signed with red ink hieroglyphs, on the bottom. Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both on earthenwares and on porcelain. It has a similar appearance to metallic cloisonne ware...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Totai Enamel Ceramic Jar Butterflies and Dragonflies

$3,000

Japanese Scroll Painting, 19th Century Chinese Pheasants by Yoshizawa Setsuan

Located in Kyoto, JP

Chinese Pheasants Yoshizawa Setsuan (1809-1889) Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk. Painting inscription: Setsuan Houyou Upper seal: Y...

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Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk

Japanese Scroll Painting, 19th Century Chinese Pheasants by Yoshizawa Setsuan

$5,200

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attribu

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attributed to Honda An antique Japanese copper trinket box with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attribu

$1,500

Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Brushwood Gate with Chrysanthemums

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous Japanese early 20th century Meiji period six-panel byobu screen featuring a brushwood gate and fence with flowering chrysanthemums. The large screen is crafted with ink and ...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Brushwood Gate with Chrysanthemums

$8,800

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Dragon Phoenix Birds Pink And Red

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase of baluster form, featuring a tiny neck and flared mouth. The vase is adorned with panels set against a red ground, showcasing floral motifs...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Dragon Phoenix Birds Pink And Red

$4,500

Satsuma Incense Burner

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Japanese Satsuma incense burner is a decorative work of art from the Meiji period, distinguished by its exquisite craftsmanship and intricate detailing. Made from fine earthenwa...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Satsuma Incense Burner

$3,450

Meiji Period Large Japanese Imari Bowl Centerpiece

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Meiji period large Japanese Imari bowl centerpiece This large, distinctive, octagonal porcelain Imari bowl is painted in rich, inky blue, co...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Period Large Japanese Imari Bowl Centerpiece

$625 Sale Price

50% Off

Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan. This Japanese sea ch...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan

$3,200

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Inro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Meiji imperial period, circa 1870. It was carefully crafted in carved precious wood with applications of lacquer and decorated with orientalism patterns. All dan trays are attached together with a himo cord. The detailed craftsmanship was a true pleasure to behold. Period: Meiji 1868-1912, Period of Emperor Mutsuhito. Approximate Date: 1870. Motif: Organic design with cascade landscape scene and five flying cranes. Drawers: Five. Shape: Cylinder. Very unusual and rare shape. Technique: Carved wood, Lacquer, hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, Gilding. Ojime: 17mm, round with Ebony wood. Netsuke: Carved dressed...

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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes

$2,388 Sale Price

20% Off

Old or Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Urn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Japanese Imari porcelain lidded jar or urn. Decorated throughout with painted red floral devices with blue underglaze and gilt highlights against a white ground. Simply ...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Old or Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Urn

$1,800

Antique 19th Century Satsuma Pair of Mini Vases Japan Figures Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese Satsuma vases. Marked base Condition Overall condition perfect. Measure: 80mm height Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Antique 19th Century Satsuma Pair of Mini Vases Japan Figures Meiji Period

$1,415 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquois Rainbow Color Butterfly Plate

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese enamel over copper plate. The plate is enameled with a polychrome butterfly design surrounded by floral and foliage patterns made in the Cloisonne technique on a ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquois Rainbow Color Butterfly Plate

$3,150 Sale Price

30% Off

Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus ~ Meiji

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Early 20th Century Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Antler

Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus

$2,900

Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Geese and Reeds

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic Japanese late Meiji period two-panel byobu screen by Hashimoto Koshu. The large screen features two white geese amid brightly colored reeds. The symbolism of geese and reeds was introduced to Japan from China in the 13th century. This was a popular subject for Japanese zen artists of the period. Beautifully crafted with exceptional brush strokes and details. Made with natural pigments in dramatic vivid colors of white, pink, and mint green on a silk background of gilt. Circa 1900 with artist seal on bottom right corner. Koshu studied Western art under...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Geese and Reeds

$20,000

Signed Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (E) Okimono

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Signed Japanese okimono of a realistically modeled crab raised up on its toes and with claws raised. One of 5 designated by (E) in the title.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Signed Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Crab (E) Okimono

$795

Pair Japanese Satsuma Plates with Miniature Decoration by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Satsuma ceramic plates made by Kinkozan studio circa 1880-1900s during the late Meiji Period. Each dish features miniature enamel decoration o...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Japanese Satsuma Plates with Miniature Decoration by Kinkozan

$4,800 / set

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

A large masterpiece of Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase at an exceptional 10" height. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Asian Art and Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase Large 10"

$1,400

Meiji asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Meiji 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 ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji 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 Satsuma, Kinkozan, Ando Jubei, and Makuzu Kozan. 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 $65 and tops out at $190,804 while the average work can sell for $2,196.