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Style: Taisho
Black lacquered box with Japanese botanical design, urushi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique lacquerware box with a lid retains the elegance of the Taisho period. It is characterized by the deep luster of the lacquer and the delicately painted floral pattern, m...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Black lacquered box with Japanese botanical design, urushi
Black lacquered box with Japanese botanical design, urushi

Black lacquered box with Japanese botanical design, urushi

$350
Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period tiered food box from the early 20th century with red lacquer and calligraphy. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this red lacquered...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy
Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy

Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy

$590
Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Bakelite, Hardwood

Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920
Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920

Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920

$2,280
Japanese Taishō Red Lacquered Hokai Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period Hokai box from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, ornate brass accents and original rope. This vibrant Japanese Taisho period...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Taishō Red Lacquered Hokai Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Japanese Taishō Red Lacquered Hokai Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope

Japanese Taishō Red Lacquered Hokai Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope

$1,500
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon

$880
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Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...
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2010s Thai Taisho Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer, Walnut

Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont

$934
H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 8.67 in
Antique Map of the Region of Tokyo and Nagasaki in Japan, 1922
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Japan titled 'Japan - Environs of Tokio & Nagasaki'. Old map of Japan, includes inset maps of Tokyo, Nagasaki and surroundings. This map or...
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20th Century Taisho Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Tokyo and Nagasaki in Japan, 1922
Antique Map of the Region of Tokyo and Nagasaki in Japan, 1922

Antique Map of the Region of Tokyo and Nagasaki in Japan, 1922

$170 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.23 in W 17.72 in D 0 in
Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Mughal dowry chest with carved patterns from India. This chest wooden chest with a slanted top strengthened by metal hardware reinforcements. The front displays lightly carved geometrical friezes. A large carved geometrical medallion adorns the triangular lid. The chest rests on four conical legs. This chest opens thanks to an door on the centre of its top. This unusual item was used as a dowry chest in India. This 19th century, Indian Mughal wood dowry chest...
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19th Century Indian Antique Taisho Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century

Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century

$590
H 14 in W 11 in D 16 in
Indian 19th Century Box with Metal Sheathing and Bracketed Wooden Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique box from the 19th century with metal sheathing and bracketed base. Created in India during the 19th century, this antique box features a linear silhouette made of m...
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19th Century Indian Antique Taisho Boxes

Materials

Metal

Indian 19th Century Box with Metal Sheathing and Bracketed Wooden Base
Indian 19th Century Box with Metal Sheathing and Bracketed Wooden Base

Indian 19th Century Box with Metal Sheathing and Bracketed Wooden Base

$750
H 8 in W 17.25 in D 12.5 in
Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade Chinese money box with metal hardware from the 19th century. This rectangular box is made of two-tone wood. The front displays a ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Taisho Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China
Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China

Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China

$890
H 12 in W 9 in D 16 in
Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game. This box is well-detailed in chased brass appliques and makie. The box is in overall ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century

Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century

$1,175 Sale Price
24% Off
H 16 in Dm 15 in
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The surface of the lid features a Rinpa style maki-e paint depicting ...
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1890s Japanese Antique Taisho Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period

$2,200
H 2 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
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 Taisho Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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

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

$4,800
H 24 in W 14 in D 14 in
Indochinese Box in Wood and Mother of Pearl circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice wooden and mother-of-pearl box from the 1900s. The mother-of-pearl inlays form plant motifs (flowers and foliage), incised to give volume to the different parts. It closes with ...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Taisho Boxes

Materials

Wood

Indochinese Box in Wood and Mother of Pearl circa 1900
Indochinese Box in Wood and Mother of Pearl circa 1900

Indochinese Box in Wood and Mother of Pearl circa 1900

$331
H 4.41 in W 8.15 in D 4.81 in
Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual Japanese black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, Momoyama Period, 16th century, Japan. The large box and cover featu...
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16th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone

Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century
Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century

Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century

$9,800
H 4 in W 11 in D 15 in
Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique damascene styled tobacco case is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Anglo-Japanese style. The case...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case
Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case

Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case

$1,995
H 6.25 in W 3.25 in D 0.5 in
19th Century Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box in Lacquered Teak with Handcrafted
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique South Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box, 19th Century Teak with Brass – Kerala, India A rare and collectible South Indian dowry box from Kerala...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Taisho Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box in Lacquered Teak with Handcrafted
19th Century Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box in Lacquered Teak with Handcrafted

19th Century Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box in Lacquered Teak with Handcrafted

$1,950
H 11 in W 14 in D 11 in
Previously Available Items
Japanese Lidded Box handmade with brass inlaid scene of lady, Taisho Ca 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully handmade hardwood lidded box, with brass inlayed decoration to the lid, which we attribute to being made in Japan during the early 20th century, Taisho period, ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Lidded Box handmade with brass inlaid scene of lady, Taisho Ca 1920
Japanese Lidded Box handmade with brass inlaid scene of lady, Taisho Ca 1920

Japanese Lidded Box handmade with brass inlaid scene of lady, Taisho Ca 1920

H 1.6 in W 4.9 in D 3.9 in
Japanese Crane and Pine Lacquer and Hardwood Box, Tebako, Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese lacquer trinket or accessory box, tebako, featuring a crane and pine design, with fitted hardwood interior and metal rims, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan. The el...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Crane and Pine Lacquer and Hardwood Box, Tebako, Taisho Period, Japan
Japanese Crane and Pine Lacquer and Hardwood Box, Tebako, Taisho Period, Japan

Japanese Crane and Pine Lacquer and Hardwood Box, Tebako, Taisho Period, Japan

H 1.5 in W 5.13 in D 4 in
Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period kiri wood miniature tansu chest from the early 20th century, with sliding doors and drawers. Created in Japan during the Taisho peri...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Japanese Antique Kiri Wood Miniature Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Drawers

H 19 in W 24 in D 11.5 in
Japanese Cloisonne Millefleur Box by Inaba, Taisho Period, Japan
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic small Japanese cloisonne trinket or jewelry box by Inaba, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan. The cloisonne box with a slightly domed and hinged lid, set on raised feet. The box decorated all over in a dense millefleurs (thousand flowers) pattern in an unusually bright rainbow of colored enamels, all against a navy blue enamel ground. The dense pattern of colorful flowers highly reminiscent of Takashi Murakami's flower fields paintings...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Millefleur Box by Inaba, Taisho Period, Japan
Japanese Cloisonne Millefleur Box by Inaba, Taisho Period, Japan

Japanese Cloisonne Millefleur Box by Inaba, Taisho Period, Japan

H 1.63 in W 3.75 in D 3.13 in
Japanese Gilt Hiramaki-e Tabako-Bon, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Ja...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Taisho Boxes

Materials

Copper

Japanese Gilt Hiramaki-e Tabako-Bon, c. 1930
Japanese Gilt Hiramaki-e Tabako-Bon, c. 1930

Japanese Gilt Hiramaki-e Tabako-Bon, c. 1930

H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Japanese Haribako Sewing Box, c. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant box with many drawers is a Japanese haribako, a tabletop chest used for storing sewing supplies, jewelry, or other accessories. The smal...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Haribako Sewing Box, c. 1910
Japanese Haribako Sewing Box, c. 1910

Japanese Haribako Sewing Box, c. 1910

H 9 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Old Japanese Wooden Box with Chrysanthemums / Painting on the Wall / Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Wooden Box with Chrysanthemums / Painting on the Wall / Mingei
Old Japanese Wooden Box with Chrysanthemums / Painting on the Wall / Mingei

Old Japanese Wooden Box with Chrysanthemums / Painting on the Wall / Mingei

H 5.91 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a container for incense made in Japan around the Taisho to mid-Showa period. It is made of mulberry. Mulberry is a high-grade wood that has long been used for fine furniture and furnishings in Japan. The grain of the wood is very beautiful. This was also made as one of the tea ceremony utensils. It is used for cooking incense in a tea room. This simple container can also be used as a jewelry case. This is a beautiful Japanese container...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Other

Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container
Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container

Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container

H 1.19 in Dm 3.55 in
Japanese Taishō Period Black Lacquer Box with Reeded Patterns and Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period black lacquer box from the early 20th century with reeded patterns and lid. Created in Japan during the Taisho period, this black lacquered lidded box featur...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Taishō Period Black Lacquer Box with Reeded Patterns and Lid
Japanese Taishō Period Black Lacquer Box with Reeded Patterns and Lid

Japanese Taishō Period Black Lacquer Box with Reeded Patterns and Lid

H 11 in W 11.5 in D 11.25 in
Japanese Taishō Period Kiri Wood Lidded Box with Cut Brass Foliage Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period kiri wood lidded box from the early 20th century, with cut brass hardware. Crafted in Japan during the first quarter of the 20...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Taishō Period Kiri Wood Lidded Box with Cut Brass Foliage Hardware
Japanese Taishō Period Kiri Wood Lidded Box with Cut Brass Foliage Hardware

Japanese Taishō Period Kiri Wood Lidded Box with Cut Brass Foliage Hardware

H 13 in W 27.5 in D 16 in
Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid and Lock, Taisho Period Circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful papier mâché, lacquered lidded box, which we attribute to being made in Japan during the early 20th century, Taisho period, circa 1920. The box has an oblong sha...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Paper

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid and Lock, Taisho Period Circa 1920
Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid and Lock, Taisho Period Circa 1920

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid and Lock, Taisho Period Circa 1920

H 2.44 in W 11.13 in D 3.5 in
Antique Japanese Yatate Bronze Calligraphy Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Japanese Yatate bronze calligraphy box. Shishi dogs, leaves, vines, and gourds can be found on the long handle that ends with a hook to hang from a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Yatate Bronze Calligraphy Box
Antique Japanese Yatate Bronze Calligraphy Box

Antique Japanese Yatate Bronze Calligraphy Box

H 5 in W 5.5 in D 17.5 in

Taisho boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Taisho boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Taisho boxes made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $590 and tops out at $2,490 while the average work can sell for $1,725.

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