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Japonisme 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
Japanese Shop Keepers Stool Late 19th Century Wabi - Sabi
Japanese Shop Keepers Stool Late 19th Century Wabi - Sabi

Japanese Shop Keepers Stool Late 19th Century Wabi - Sabi

Located in Oakland, CA

Vintage Japanese shop keepers stool late 19th to early 20th Century. The stool has developed a rich patina from over the years of use. This stool has a storage compartment for holdin...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Large - Bronze Glass
KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Large - Bronze Glass

KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Large - Bronze Glass

By Gökhan Eryaman, İsmail Dağlı

Located in Bomonti, TR

The triangular Flow Coffee Table Large with rounded edges, contours its form by curved three legs. With the interlocking linear laths, the sculptural skeleton joins into the legs to ...

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2010s Asian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak, Plywood

Rare Uchiwa II Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
Rare Uchiwa II Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s

Rare Uchiwa II Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s

By Ingo Maurer, M Design

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Pair of rare table lamps by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo, rice paper fan and black lacquered iron. Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bul...

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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1870s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of Two Satsuma Vases, Japan, 1920
Set of Two Satsuma Vases, Japan, 1920

Set of Two Satsuma Vases, Japan, 1920

By Satsuma

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of two beautiful Satsuma designed in Japan vases from the beginning of the 20th century , 1920s. Meiji-period. Hand-painted ceramic vases depicting men surrounding a geisha, fram...

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1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1870s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Sculptural Mechanical Fragment ① / wabi-sabi object
Japanese Antique Sculptural Mechanical Fragment ① / wabi-sabi object

Japanese Antique Sculptural Mechanical Fragment ① / wabi-sabi object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Antique Wooden Mechanical Component (Possibly Watermill / Agricultural Machinery Part) Japan, Late Meiji to Early Showa Period (circa 1900–1930) A cylindrical wooden structure reinf...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal

"Hana I" and " Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
"Hana I" and " Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s

"Hana I" and " Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s

By Ingo Maurer, M Design

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Pair of rare "Hana I" and "Hana II" chandeliers from then Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans. The chandeliers can ...

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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo, Paper

Rare "Ju-Yon" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
Rare "Ju-Yon" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s

Rare "Ju-Yon" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s

By M Design, Ingo Maurer

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Ju-Yon" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 14 rice paper fans. Can be vertically extended and dismantled. Diameter: ...

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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

KITA LIVING Frame Table  Elliptical - Charcoal Black
KITA LIVING Frame Table  Elliptical - Charcoal Black

KITA LIVING Frame Table Elliptical - Charcoal Black

By Gökhan Eryaman, İsmail Dağlı

Located in Bomonti, TR

Defined by the sculptural woodwork, Frame Table Elliptical is an expression of gentle geometry. With the idea of creating a versatile table, it has a utilitarian perspective by offe...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

KITA LIVING Wa Table
KITA LIVING Wa Table

KITA LIVING Wa Table

Contoured by a delicate structure, Wa Table takes its name from the Japanese word “harmony”. It characterizes its presence in the balance of soulful forms and refined details. Craf...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Oak

KITA LIVING Hikari Oil Burner
KITA LIVING Hikari Oil Burner

KITA LIVING Hikari Oil Burner

By Gökhan Eryaman, İsmail Dağlı

Located in Bomonti, TR

Dedicated to moments of tranquillity and serenity, Hikari Oil Burner is a living object that embodies a form within the balance of the Japandi style and the 1980s deconstructivism movement. It defines a sculptural volume of conic pieces that complete each other distinctively. Crafted with softly brushed aluminium, Hikari Oil Burner is designed by Gökhan Eryaman and İsmail Dağlı...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Japanese Edo Period Two-Panel Byōbu Screen w/ Red Sun & Stylized Waves, Ca. 1750
Japanese Edo Period Two-Panel Byōbu Screen w/ Red Sun & Stylized Waves, Ca. 1750

Japanese Edo Period Two-Panel Byōbu Screen w/ Red Sun & Stylized Waves, Ca. 1750

Located in New York, NY

Edo Period Two-Panel Byōbu Screen with Red Sun and Stylized Waves Japan Circa 1750 DIMENSIONS: Height: 59.5 in (151 cm) Width: 55 in (139.7 cm) PROVENANCE From The Estate of Richar...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Paper

Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

By Ingo Maurer, M Design

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

An ultra rare Uchiwa "Shichi" pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and rice paper in original red color! Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 or standard s...

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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

KITA LIVING Flow Desk  Charcoal Black
KITA LIVING Flow Desk  Charcoal Black

KITA LIVING Flow Desk Charcoal Black

Flow Desk is an organic shaped table with a two-piece skeleton and curved legs. The linear pieces of the skeleton join into the legs to create a well-proportioned base for the table ...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak, Plywood

Turned Wood Chinoiserie Floor Lamp
Turned Wood Chinoiserie Floor Lamp

Turned Wood Chinoiserie Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Charming antique floor lamp, constructed of solid turned wood, with a hand painted Chinoiserie, Japonisme style, made in the US, circa 1900/30's. This example is in overall good, or...

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Early 20th Century American Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chess Game Set with Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard Black Lacquered
Chess Game Set with Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard Black Lacquered

Chess Game Set with Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard Black Lacquered

Located in Bochum, NRW

Chess Game Set with Handmade Board Made of Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid An early 1920s Chinese or Vietnamese Export black lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard. The Chessboard measures 38x38cm overall with 4 cm squares. Each square chessboard has an inlaid decor of birds and trees. Included are 32 bakelite chess...

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1920s Asian Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite, Wood

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and cha...

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1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Iron

French Japonisme Bamboo Side Table
French Japonisme Bamboo Side Table

French Japonisme Bamboo Side Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 20th century French Japonisme Aesthetic Movement side table. Sturdy bamboo frame with Japanese lacquered tray top and lower shelf. Circa 1900-1920 Dimensions: 14.5" x 14.5" ...

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Early 20th Century French Japonisme Furniture

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"
Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"

Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Elegant and at the same time soft and indirect light for a unique and personal home. This Japanese style white paper pendant lighting called Siphonia is hand-folded from almost 70 s...

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2010s Danish Japonisme Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Sommerso Cobalt Blue with Black Spiral Vase
Mid-Century Sommerso Cobalt Blue with Black Spiral Vase

Mid-Century Sommerso Cobalt Blue with Black Spiral Vase

By Soichiro Sasakura

Located in Soquel, CA

Stunning, rare heavy handblown vase with cobalt blue and black spiral in clear glass by Soichiro Sasakura of Sasaki glass. Very contemporary aesthetic that would be perfect in reside...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi

Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese stone object. This stone object has a beautiful black and beige gradation. An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-s...

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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Stone

Extra-Large Japanese Mingei Shigaraki Dobin Pottery Tea Pot
Extra-Large Japanese Mingei Shigaraki Dobin Pottery Tea Pot

Extra-Large Japanese Mingei Shigaraki Dobin Pottery Tea Pot

Located in Chiba, JP

Extra-large high-fired unglazed Shigaraki stoneware dobin tea-pot with such a wild vine handle, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. H 44 x 35 x 19cm (17.32 x 13.77 x 7.48in)

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase Dragonfly & Cobwebs
Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase Dragonfly & Cobwebs

Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase Dragonfly & Cobwebs

By Dominick & Haff

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase—Dragonfly & Cobwebs This exquisite Dominic & Haff sterling silver cabinet vase is a rare and finely detailed example of Ja...

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19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Hall clock Zen
Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Hall clock Zen

Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Hall clock Zen

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Amahare Hall clock created with antique Japanese clock and steel. This piece is a modern transformation of an antique clock.Black painted steel frame with small yellow glass ta...

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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Steel

KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Chocolate - Brown
KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Chocolate - Brown

KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Chocolate - Brown

Located in Bomonti, TR

Inspired by the sculptural forms, Frame Lounge Chair is a seating piece with a wider and lower design that presents a cocoon feeling to the person who sinks into it. With the idea of...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Oak, Plywood

Coffee Table by "Inui Saburo" for Tendo Mokko,  1970's
Coffee Table by "Inui Saburo" for Tendo Mokko,  1970's

Coffee Table by "Inui Saburo" for Tendo Mokko, 1970's

By Saburo Inui, Tendo Mokko

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional coffee table, crafted from zelkova wood (keyaki), features an elegant curved design by Saburo Inui and was manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan during the 1970s. R...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Japanese Wood Soroban Abacus, 1940s
Japanese Wood Soroban Abacus, 1940s

Japanese Wood Soroban Abacus, 1940s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A hand-made wooden Soroban or Abacus, Japan, circa 1945-1952. A student abacus, made of wood, with wooden beads on metal spokes. Hand painted Japanese numbers. An abacus is a calc...

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1940s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Sculptural Mechanical Fragment ② / wabi-sabi object
Japanese Antique Sculptural Mechanical Fragment ② / wabi-sabi object

Japanese Antique Sculptural Mechanical Fragment ② / wabi-sabi object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Antique Wooden Mechanical Component (Possibly Watermill / Agricultural Machinery Part) Japan, Late Meiji to Early Showa Period (circa 1900–1930) A cylindrical wooden structure reinf...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Early 1900s Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Chest
Antique Early 1900s Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Chest

Antique Early 1900s Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Centennial, CO

A stunning antique Meiji period early 1900s Japanese Tansu chest with original hardware and working keys. Lacquered dark stained pine comprises the outside casework while oxblood lac...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Compotes
Pair of Antique Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Compotes

Pair of Antique Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Compotes

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of sterling silver compotes in historic Japonesque Chrysanthemum pattern. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Lobed and shallow bowl with turned-down scalloped rim applied ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko Stacking  Vintage Stool
Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko Stacking  Vintage Stool

Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko Stacking Vintage Stool

By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Designed by Isamu Kenmochi and produced by Akita Mokko, this stool is considered one of the icons of Japanese modern design. Kenmochi is known for his works that blend traditional J...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case
Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case

Located in Plainview, NY

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case : This exquisite antique Japanese Geisha doll is a beautifully preserved example of traditional craftsmanship, elegantly presented in its original glass display case. The doll is depicted in a graceful reclining pose on a woven tatami mat, dressed in an opulent ivory kimono...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Glass, Wood

Gabriel Viardot (attributed To) - Orientalist Showcase / cabinet
Gabriel Viardot (attributed To) - Orientalist Showcase / cabinet

Gabriel Viardot (attributed To) - Orientalist Showcase / cabinet

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in BARSAC, FR

Magnificent carved wood display case with rich Asian-inspired with different levels of shelves and niches, as well as a door decorated and a door with plant decoration in mother-of-p...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

1980s Japanese Large Retro Golden Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Coin Bank
1980s Japanese Large Retro Golden Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Coin Bank

1980s Japanese Large Retro Golden Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Coin Bank

Located in Chiba, JP

Large type retro ceramic ‘Maneki-neko’ coin bank, 1980s, Japan, approx. H 40 x W 24 x D 20 cm (15.74 x 9.44 x 7.87in). in rare very fine storage condition with just some expected sli...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Stunning Antique Bronze & Brass Chandelier w. Unique Lotus Flower Shades ca 1910
Stunning Antique Bronze & Brass Chandelier w. Unique Lotus Flower Shades ca 1910

Stunning Antique Bronze & Brass Chandelier w. Unique Lotus Flower Shades ca 1910

Located in Lisse, NL

Six-light chandelier with stylish lotus flower shades. If you are looking for a one of a kind and truly amazing hand-crafted antique pendant to light up both your days and evenings ...

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Early 20th Century European Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Wire

Japanese engraving, Japan, 19th century
Japanese engraving, Japan, 19th century

Japanese engraving, Japan, 19th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e), Japan, 19th century, depicting an elegant female figure in an intimate moment. This delicate work illustrates a courtesan or geisha, recognizable by her sophisticated hairstyle adorned with pins, in a scene imbued with refinement and poetry. Created using the traditional woodblock printing technique, it is distinguished by the fineness of the lines, the softness of the colors, and the balance of the composition. Presented in an antique red and gold frame, this antique print bears the marks of time, attesting to its authenticity and history. Style : Ukiyo-e Traditional Japanese Art 19th Century Asian Aesthetic Main Characteristics : Original Japanese Print Japan, 19th Century Woodblock printing technique Depicts a female figure (geisha/courtesan) Soft, patinated colors Antique frame Signs of wear consistent with age Keywords : antique Japanese print, original ukiyo-e, 19th-century Japanese art, Japanese woodblock print, geisha print, vintage Asian decor, antique Japanese art, antique Japanese painting

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

By Imari Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase lamps. Meiji period (1868-1913) Japanese porcelain vases decorated in bright enamels in Imari colours. The body is decorated wi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese panels XIX e century Utagawa Toyokuni
Pair of Japanese panels XIX e century Utagawa Toyokuni

Pair of Japanese panels XIX e century Utagawa Toyokuni

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Japanese pieces XIX century Utagawa Toyokuni Two bijin-ga prints Kakémono sized Nishiki-e ink and colors on paper Circa 1840 Framed .

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Paper

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1870s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Iron

Théodore Deck (1823-1891), A 19th French Japonisme Cache-Pot, circa 1875
Théodore Deck (1823-1891), A 19th French Japonisme Cache-Pot, circa 1875

Théodore Deck (1823-1891), A 19th French Japonisme Cache-Pot, circa 1875

By Theodore Deck

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Théodore Deck (1823-1891) A 19th French Japonisme Cache-Pot, circa 1875 A Polychrome Enameled Faience Round-Shaped Cachepot and Jardinière Hand-painted design in the Japonisme Aesthe...

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1870s French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Faience

Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Sculpture Vase
Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Sculpture Vase

Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Sculpture Vase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Bronze Koi Fish. The beautiful fish can be used as a decorative piece, a vase, and if you're really ambitious, could make a lovely fountain. A compliment to any space - living ro...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Cast Stone Garden Pagodas A Pair
Cast Stone Garden Pagodas A Pair

Cast Stone Garden Pagodas A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful large pair of Japanese cast concrete Pagoda Garden Statues. These statues are made of durable, weather resistant concrete and have a muted stone-gray appearance with subtle...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Japanese wooden box, 19th century, Japan
Japanese wooden box, 19th century, Japan

Japanese wooden box, 19th century, Japan

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A 19th-century Japanese wooden box with an elegant geometric shape, crafted using traditional Japanese decorative arts techniques. The black lacquered surface is adorned with delicate painted and inlaid motifs, blending stylized floral elements, graphic symbols, and decorative characters. The composition is structured by a play of diagonal lines and ornamental bands, lending the piece a remarkable visual restraint while revealing refined and meticulous craftsmanship. The contrasts between the deep black, the golden tones, and the light accents attest to masterful craftsmanship. The antique patina, with subtle signs of age, enhances the authenticity and charm of this piece. Serving as both a storage object and a decorative element, this box embodies the aesthetics of 19th-century Japan, where functionality and symbolism harmoniously converge. It will find its place naturally in a wabi-sabi, minimalist, or eclectic interior, or within a collection of antique Asian objects. Main features: Antique wooden box Japan, 19th century Black lacquered wood Painted and inlaid decoration Stylized symbolic and floral motifs Original patina Storage and collectible item Keywords: antique Japanese box...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Gabriel VIARDOT – Japonist carved wooden fireplace, circa 1880
Gabriel VIARDOT – Japonist carved wooden fireplace, circa 1880

Gabriel VIARDOT – Japonist carved wooden fireplace, circa 1880

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

A talented wood sculptor, Gabriel Viardot opened a furniture factory and store in Paris in 1853. In the 1870s, he decided to dedicate himself to Japanese-style furniture. Participati...

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Late 19th Century Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze Vase Early 20th Century
Japanese Bronze Vase Early 20th Century

Japanese Bronze Vase Early 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Tall Bronze Vase, Japan, Early 20th Century. This is a very beautiful eared vase / urn in bronze from Japan. Probably early 20th century. From a hig...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1920
Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1920

Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1920

By Edmund Dulac

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image by Edmund Dulac Tipped in plate onto paper Lithograph. Published C.1930 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual coloured printed image. Free ship...

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1920s British Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Paper

Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Americana Patriotic Panel
Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Americana Patriotic Panel

Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Americana Patriotic Panel

Located in Buffalo, NY

A silk embroidery panel that depicts an American eagle perched on the liberty shield, with laurel branches and shooting arrows under the feet and flanked by four American flags and b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wood

3 Vintage Botanical Pictures, Japanese, Woodblock Print, After Hasegawa, Art
3 Vintage Botanical Pictures, Japanese, Woodblock Print, After Hasegawa, Art

3 Vintage Botanical Pictures, Japanese, Woodblock Print, After Hasegawa, Art

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a trio of vintage botanical pictures. A Japanese, framed woodblock print in the manner of Keika Hasegawa, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Hasegawa published woo...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Glass, Paper

Vintage Kimono Red Silk Brocade Japanese Ceremonial Wedding Dress
Vintage Kimono Red Silk Brocade Japanese Ceremonial Wedding Dress

Vintage Kimono Red Silk Brocade Japanese Ceremonial Wedding Dress

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A vintage midcentury red color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One of a kind handcrafted . Fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with ...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Silk

Japonisme furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Japonisme 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Japonisme 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Tiffany & Co., Gökhan Eryaman, İsmail Dağlı, 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $29 and tops out at $185,360 while the average work can sell for $2,527.