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Meiji 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.

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Style: Meiji
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink & Purple Vases Phoenix Dragon Goldstone
Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink & Purple Vases Phoenix Dragon Goldstone

Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink & Purple Vases Phoenix Dragon Goldstone

Located in Long Island City, NY

A striking pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases featuring bold reserves of phoenix and dragon motifs set against a richly textured ground. The bodies are decorated in contrasting ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Vase Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, likely created during the Meiji period. Adorned with a dragon image made in cloisonne technique. The vase has a deep black background, whic...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique black Japanese Tansu chest, a beautiful piece of traditional furniture that quietly stands with a deep sense of shadow, weight, and presence. Its refined form, str...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Monumental Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Blue And White Dragons Vases
Monumental Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Blue And White Dragons Vases

Monumental Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Blue And White Dragons Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A striking and monumental pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases, each standing approximately 26 inches in height, executed in a refined blue and white palette. The bodies are deco...

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black drawer cabinet. Quietly standing in space, it brings a deep sense of balance and quiet tension without ever appearing overly assertive. It is believed ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Deer Animals Flowers Pink
Pair Of Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Deer Animals Flowers Pink

Pair Of Large Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Deer Animals Flowers Pink

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of large cloisonne enamel vases richly decorated with cranes and floral motifs. Provenance: Beverly Hills Barakat Gallery Collection. 20"

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases
Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Yellow Dragon Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Yelow background Dragon Vases 15" inches

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese mirror. Its calm black frame, accented with delicate ornamentation, quietly emerges from the surface and brings a refined yet substantial presence to any spac...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Cedar

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bat Bamboo Meiji Period
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bat Bamboo Meiji Period

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Bat Bamboo Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large and visually compelling Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dating to the Meiji period, distinguished by its unusual and highly desirable bat motif. The cylindrical form provides ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Legs / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Legs / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Legs / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

A stunning fusion of historical Japanese craftsmanship and modern functional design. This unique cabinet has been masterfully repurposed from an authentic Meiji Period (1868–1912) Ta...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests Cabinet
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests Cabinet

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This piece is a Japanese sliding door cabinet crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. It is constructed from cedar wood, a material deeply rooted in Japanese architectu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Bamboo

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Gold Floral Scrolls
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Gold Floral Scrolls

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Gold Floral Scrolls

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of Chinese cloisonne vases with gilt floral scrollwork, blue and green foliage, and purple blossoms on gold ground; fine hand-enameled pair, 26"

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese antique style wooden panel/wall hanging board / 1868-1920 / MINGEI
Japanese antique style wooden panel/wall hanging board / 1868-1920 / MINGEI

Japanese antique style wooden panel/wall hanging board / 1868-1920 / MINGEI

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a large and highly imposing old work board, thought to have been made in Japan between the Meiji and Taisho periods, roughly from 1868 to 1920. The material appears to be a s...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Slim Black Tansu / Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

A testament to Japanese craftsmanship, this exquisite Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) embodies the serene beauty of the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic. Its deep, rich, darkened patina—cultivated ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Japanese Antique Tansu Drawer Chest Edo Meiji Small Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a Japanese antique drawer chest, believed to date from the late Edo period to early Meiji period circa 1800s to 1900s. Constructed from solid wood and finished in a deep tim...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This piece is a Japanese chest of drawers crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. It is constructed from cedar wood, a material deeply rooted in Japanese architecture a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Tansu made in Japan. It was crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The soft grain characteristic of cedar and the wood surfa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Iron Folding Zaisu Chair 1860s-1920s / Zen Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Iron Folding Zaisu Chair 1860s-1920s / Zen Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Iron Folding Zaisu Chair 1860s-1920s / Zen Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese folding Zaisu chair made entirely of iron. Its form, stripped down to the absolute essentials, possesses a quiet beauty and tension, as though a single li...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"
Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This extraordinary large sliding door was once used in an old warehouse in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). The most striking feature of this piece is the beautiful “tak...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Panel with Layered Washi and Calligraphy, late 19th C
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Panel with Layered Washi and Calligraphy, late 19th C

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Panel with Layered Washi and Calligraphy, late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique Itado, a substantial wooden sliding door crafted from solid Keyaki (Zelkova), dating to the late 19th century, circa 1870s–1900s (Meiji period), based on its constru...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Paper

Japanese Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
Japanese Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case

Japanese Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Japanese silver and enamel cigarette case is decorated with floral enamel work on a hammered ground and dates to th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"

By Kutani Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck. Circa 1930. Extraordinary detail of fur, whiskers, and eye lashes very...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Distorted Shape Pottery Vase 1860s-1920s / Tsubo
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Distorted Shape Pottery Vase 1860s-1920s / Tsubo

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Distorted Shape Pottery Vase 1860s-1920s / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A beautifully aged Japanese storage jar. It embodies the quiet strength of traditional, practical pottery. Its form is distorted. Distorted jars are not usually found on the market,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Pottery

A Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias
A Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias

A Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias on Cream Ground An elegant and highly refined example of Japanese cloisonné from th...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper
1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper

1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to the Meiji–Taishō period (circa 1900s–1920s). It is made entirely from dense, high-grade Sugi wood, which h...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This striking antique chest of drawers, originating in Japan, exudes timeless minimalism and the aesthetics of wabi-sabi. With its two-tiered structure and a total of 20 drawers, it ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Meiji Satsuma Cylindrical Umbrella Stand Vase with Enamel Samurai Decoration
Meiji Satsuma Cylindrical Umbrella Stand Vase with Enamel Samurai Decoration

Meiji Satsuma Cylindrical Umbrella Stand Vase with Enamel Samurai Decoration

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Meiji Satsuma Cylindrical umbrella Stand Vase with All-Over Samurai Decoration characterized of the Meiji period. Measures 8.5" in width x 8.5" in depth at the base x ...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Massive Door Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Massive Door Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Massive Door Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese kura door, an architectural sliding door originally used for a traditional storehouse. With its impressive scale and powerful material presence, it i...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl or Display stand 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl or Display stand 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Bowl or Display stand 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese wooden bowl. Originally used as a practical household vessel, it can also be turned upside down and appreciated as a display stand or pedestal. When inverted,...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron, Tin

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Meiji Period Green Ground Bird Floral
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Meiji Period Green Ground Bird Floral

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Meiji Period Green Ground Bird Floral

Located in Long Island City, NY

A finely decorated Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dating to the Meiji period, distinguished by its elegant proportions and soft green enamel ground. The form is slender and well-bala...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It represents a refined example of traditional Japanese ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Birds Flowers in Autumn Landscape
Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Birds Flowers in Autumn Landscape

Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Birds Flowers in Autumn Landscape

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional 19th century Japanese two-panel late Edo Tokugawa\early Meiji period screen. The painting features clusters of flowering autumnal chrysanthemums and field grasses amid qu...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper, Silk

Japanese Antique Boro Indigo Haori 1860s-1920s / Wall Art Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Boro Indigo Haori 1860s-1920s / Wall Art Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Boro Indigo Haori 1860s-1920s / Wall Art Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese boro indigo haori jacket. Its deeply faded indigo gradations and the countless patches that compose its surface give it a powerful presence that transcends th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Textile

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique Japanese ceramic storage jar covered with paper. Its powerful, substantial form combined with the remaining traces of paper on the surface gives it a sculptur...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Paper

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Lotus Koi Bowl on Custom Steel Mount
19th Century Japanese Satsuma Lotus Koi Bowl on Custom Steel Mount

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Lotus Koi Bowl on Custom Steel Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

This extraordinary 19th-century Japanese Satsuma bowl, created during the luminous years of the Meiji period, unfolds like a flower caught at the precise moment of perfection. Each p...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with slightly lobed shoulders, the body is adorned with a finely detailed shaded cloison...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Daruma Papier-Mâché Mold 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Japanese Antique Daruma Papier-Mâché Mold 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture

Japanese Antique Daruma Papier-Mâché Mold 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a very old Japanese papier-mâché Daruma mold made of wood. It was used as a master form for shaping papier-mâché Daruma dolls and is believed to ha...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique large iron plated Kurado, wabi sabi Storehouse door 1870s-1900s
Japanese Antique large iron plated Kurado, wabi sabi Storehouse door 1870s-1900s

Japanese Antique large iron plated Kurado, wabi sabi Storehouse door 1870s-1900s

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese antique Kurado, a large, thick iron-plated wooden door for the entrance of Kura (a traditional storehouse), made of solid Keyaki Zelkova. It was manufactured in the 1870s–1900s (Meiji period) based on its style and condition. The front panel is fully covered with iron sheets that have been nailed down, and a warm patina has developed on the black rust. The surface is partly rough with red rust. This piece's distinctive feature is its large door lock plate, which is not commonly found on traditional Kurado pieces. This lock plate shares similarities with the decorative lock plates attached to Tansu furniture...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese wooden low table with drawers made of zelkova wood / 1868-1920
Antique Japanese wooden low table with drawers made of zelkova wood / 1868-1920

Antique Japanese wooden low table with drawers made of zelkova wood / 1868-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a low table made in Japan during the Meiji to Taisho period, approximately 1868 to 1920. It is made of zelkova wood, while the inside of the drawer is made of cedar. One of t...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Figure Group Signed , Meiji Period
Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Figure Group Signed , Meiji Period

Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Figure Group Signed , Meiji Period

Located in Norton, MA

Hand-carved free-standing Japanese Working Man Figurine. Okimono is a Japanese term meaning for display as an art or decorative object. Figure rests on an flat irregular oval base. T...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bone

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji with Cranes
Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji with Cranes

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji with Cranes

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A highly refined and important example of Japanese cloisonné enamel from the Meiji period (1868–1912), attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, one of the most influential pioneers in the deve...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era ‘1868–1912’, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Early Meiji Era (1868–1912). The form is simple and unadorned, reflecting its origins as a practical storage piece. A nota...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Low Board 1860s-1900s / Tansu Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black low board with drawers. Crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), it carries the quiet atmosphere of an era moving toward modernization, presenting...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wall Mirror 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique mirror made in Japan. Quietly standing within a space, it exudes a strong and undeniable presence, bringing a sense of depth and subtle shadow into everyday life. ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Japanese Satsuma Vase
Japanese Satsuma Vase

Japanese Satsuma Vase

By Satsuma

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture. Made from solid cedar wood, the piece combines stru...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Satsuma Vase by Ryokuzan Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Japanese Antique Satsuma Vase by Ryokuzan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Japanese Antique Satsuma Vase by Ryokuzan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Japanese Satsuma vase by Ryokuzan is decorated with a continuous figural landscape scene set against a finely crackled ivory ground with gilt and polych...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Meiji Period 2-Panel Silver Leaf Screen: Oxidised Patina
Meiji Period 2-Panel Silver Leaf Screen: Oxidised Patina

Meiji Period 2-Panel Silver Leaf Screen: Oxidised Patina

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A quiet study in texture and tone. This Meiji-period two-panel screen features silver leaf that has naturally oxidised over time, creating a soft, atmospheric surface of shifting gre...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase, Hand-Painted Warrior Scene, Meiji-Era Masterpiece
Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase, Hand-Painted Warrior Scene, Meiji-Era Masterpiece

Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase, Hand-Painted Warrior Scene, Meiji-Era Masterpiece

By Satsuma

Located in Bochum, NRW

Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase – Hand-Painted Warrior Scene, Meiji-Era Masterpiece. Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase with polychrome decorations of Japanese men and soldiers in armor. Go...

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1930s Japanese Vintage Meiji Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The globular shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming Bluebells flowers on the light blue g...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Door "Wall Decoration"  from Japan 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Antique Door "Wall Decoration"  from Japan 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi

Antique Door "Wall Decoration" from Japan 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This was a very old Japanese warehouse (kura) window sliding door. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The frame is made of cedar wood, and the base is hardened with s...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Overview This exceptional 19th-century Japanese Mizuya Tansu (traditional kitchen cabinet) is a striking example of Meiji-era craftsmanship, blending functional storage with a bold, ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"
Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi This extraordinary large sliding door was once used in an old warehouse in Japan. Dating back to the Meiji per...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Ducks and Geese in Flight
Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Ducks and Geese in Flight

Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Ducks and Geese in Flight

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Serene late 19th century Japanese Meiji Period four-panel screen capturing ducks and geese mid-flight across a tranquil, dreamlike landscape with clouds. The large size screen measur...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Keyaki Tenjin Low Table, Meiji Period(1868–1912)
Antique Japanese Keyaki Tenjin Low Table, Meiji Period(1868–1912)

Antique Japanese Keyaki Tenjin Low Table, Meiji Period(1868–1912)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique Tenjin low table was crafted in the Meiji period (1868–1912) from solid keyaki (Japanese zelkova). Originally used as a low writing desk in floor-seated interiors, the ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Iron-Clad Door 1860s-1920s / Sliding Door Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Large Iron-Clad Door 1860s-1920s / Sliding Door Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Large Iron-Clad Door 1860s-1920s / Sliding Door Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique iron-clad sliding door from Japan. Although it has a strong presence, its design is extremely quiet and stripped of decoration, allowing the beauty of the mat...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Meiji furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Meiji 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 asian art and furniture, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji 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 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 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 $2,112.