Japanese Decorative Objects

An exhibition quality dry lacquered ikebana flower vase by Masayo Koiwa. This highly unusual organically shaped vase has a sculptural feel, it sensual curves are hand-carved and lacq...

A Japanese Wakasa lacquer folder to carry poems and paintings. It has a silver raised Togidashi maki-e design of cherry blossom, created by lay...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

Large Japanese vase in Satsuma, 19th century, height 88 cm. For a diameter of 36 cm. Usual restoration. Additional information: Material: Earth...

An impressive stoneware bottle form vase by contemporary Japanese studio potter Ken Matsuzaki (1950-) circa 2010s. The solid form takes its cue from Chinese traditional plum vase (Meiping) with raised and swelled shoulder and a small opening, yet it rises from a non-conventional pentagonal faceted base. The extraordinary surface was covered with Yohen Shino glaze in a deep iron hue. Thick white slips were applied in bold strokes to the lower portion of the vase. The abstract pattern calls to mind of the imagery of the iconic ocean waves found in traditional Japanese art. The presence of the vase is strong and none-compromising, reaching back to the past yet appearing utterly modern. It is marked by the artist underneath and comes with the original tomobako with title and author inscriptions and a wrapping cloth with the artist's seal. "Ken Matsuzaki’s haptic ceramics bring a contemporary approach to traditional Japanese ceramicware, most notably 16th-century Oribe pottery...

18th Century Japanese hand-carved fully blossomed chrysanthemum flower figurine made of white bone with branch and leaves painted. The flower is placed inside its original glass and ...

Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infinite Compassion," Kannon is the embodiment of mercy and makes himself available to all who call upon him with all their mind. Kannon is depicted here seated in diamond position upon a double lotus plinth, set above a stepped base. He is dressed in gracefully draped robes and wears a tall crown bearing a minuscule figure of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light. He has a serene expression of calm and holds his right hand in the abhaya mudra, a gesture of comfort, blessing, and protection. Backed by a magnificent leaf-form nimbus, this Kannon figure...

Pair of Potiche Vases with Lids 1920s hand-painted with beautiful floral decorations and Geisha scenes on both sides and gold decorations as pictured. Measurements are: Height 50 cm ...

A Pair of Art Deco Chinese Cloisonné Horses Incense Holders, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS (each) Height: 10.75 inches Length: 9 inches Depth: 5 inches

Regeneration 01 Bronze Sculpture by Kodai Suga Dimensions: W 50 x D 9 x H 45 cm Materials: Bronze Kodai Suga’s work features an evocative modernistic silhouette that has been imbued...

Taisho period bronze with butterfly design and handles with wheat design. Signature on base reads: Akijo.

Japanese antique porcelain vases, Meiji period, oriental art in porcelain 19th century, set of 2 DESCRIPTION Small vase dimensions: H22 x D20 - Kg3 Large vase dimensions:...

18th century Japanese Gennai Ware vase, known for its bright coloring, Gennai Ware was produced by Hiraga Gennai (1728-1780), a scientist and intellectual who lived in what is now Shido, Kagawa Prefecture. Gennai Ware is stylistically similar to Kochi Ware which is an early Chinese pottery...

A large Meiji period brass and cloisonné enamel casket Japanese, Late 19th Century Height 20cm, width 35.5cm, depth 22cm This beautiful piece is a Japanese casket...

Exquisite pair of Japanese sterling silver vases, by Sanju Saku, with exquisite, applied metal motifs showing birds on branches and flowers, from the late 19th or early 20th century....

A four-case lacquered inro by Koma Koryu circa 19th century late Edo period. The inro features a pair of Chinese mandarin duck resting under a bundle of blooming irises on the pond. ...

Japanese Emperor Shōwa Mashiko-Ware White Glazed Porcelain Vase, Ca. 1980 Emperor Shōwa Period - from 1926 to 1989 Signed box DIMENSIONS Height: 10 inches Width: 5.5 inches ABO...

An elegant Japanese vase from the Meiji period, crafted in polished brass with embossed copper applications (repoussé), depicting a delicate plant motif with open flowers, sinuous le...

Introducing a splendid set of solid porcelain candlestick holders. Featuring an acid-etched surface and sporting lovely tulip-shaped tops this artfully crafted Danish-styled set is t...

This is a large vintage Japanese baluster vase, a decorative, oriental ceramic urn dating to the mid-late 20th century. Of Classic form and i...

Beautiful African tribal vase with a face; the piece is very well done. Very cool unique piece. Measures: Height 52 cm. Diameter 14 cm. Weight ...

Coppia di raffinati portacandele con soggetti evocativi in porcellana montati su sedili da giardino in bronzo brunito e dorato. I due fratelli "Erxian" di origine cinese ma replicati...

A pair of Japanese bronze toads. Age: Japan, Contemporary Size: Height 10.5 C.M. / Width 16.5 C.M. / Length 20.3 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.

A pair of circa 1950s yellow-glazed Japanese porcelain candlesticks. Measurements: Height: 8.75? Diameter of base: 4?

A very impressive and decorative pair of 19th century (Meiji period 1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma flared neck vases. Each with wonderful gilded and hand-painted decoration. Depicting out door scenes of people on horse...

Japanese Kutani vase, ceramic, late 20th century.  12 x 7 cm. Very good conditions!

Set of 2 Maruni Japan ceramic black and Mother of pearl design Mid-Century Modern. Marked at the base, Maruni Patented Lacquerware metal base, made by Hand...

This 19th century Japanese sculpture likely portrays an accomplished teacher of Japanese Zen Buddhism. Developed from wood with a polychrome finish, this monk is expertly carved with...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century DETAILS Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) DIMENSIONS: Width: 10 inches Wid...

With molded auspicious symbols.

An attractive Japanese Art Nouveau silver overlaid bronze vase, late Meiji period, early 20th century, Japan. A tall and elegant bronze vase of q...

A cylindrical iron Ikebana vase with silver and gold spiral design depicting stream. The vase was made by Ueda Hiroshi and is signed Hiroshi. The box come...

A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand crafted piece that encapsulates the splendour of each animal from the lush lions mane and muscular body to the scales and ridges of the toughened skin of the crocodile. The expressions of both the lion and the crocodile are clear and crisp, caught in the midst of a battle for life and death. The lions eyes...

A beautiful and well executed modernist off white multi hole glazed ceramic vase from the 1960s. Japan

Japanese cloisonné akasuke (pigeon blood) style vase decorated with roses and ginbari foil basse-taile bamboo designs and patterning and silver trim.  

A fantastic Japanese Aote type Kutani incense burner, koro, in the form a phoenix, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan. The censer, koro, gracefull...

A tall ceramic vase made in the tradition of Shigaraki ware by Japanese potter Takahashi Shunsai (1927-2011), the fourth heir of the famed Rakusai lineage of potters. The vase is heavily potted in the reddish sandy Shigaraki clay. It has a Classic vase form made for Ikebana display. The surface is thickly draped with natural ash glaze that deposited onto the body during the firing process in the kiln. It also features decoration of carved lines. Nuggets of feldspar were incorporated in the clay and exposed onto the surface as crystal like jewels. Substantial and archaic looking, the vase also has a strong modern appeal due to its Mingei styling. It was signed on the base with a pressed seal Shunsai as shown. The vase comes with its original wood storage box (tomobako) with bears the title and signature in Kanji and a seal. It also retains a paperwork noting the artist's biography and practice philosophy in Japanese. Born in Shigaraki, Shunsai was the second son of renowned potter Takahashi Rakusai...

Exceptionally fine Japanese porcelain blue and turquoise striped Studio Vase by Atsushi Miyanishi. This stunning contemporary bowl is a statemen...

Antique Japanese Meiji period wood vase or vessel with striking aged yellow paint and decorated with carved wood elephant heads having hammered brass...

Set of 2 Mikasa Japan ceramic black and white vases with wave design Mid-Century Modern. Original label at the base. A-794-335

A large circular plate with a short stem base in Vermillion lacquer color from Late Meiji Period circa end of 19th century to early 20th century. ...

Large Meiji period bronze tiger by Genryusai Seiya, striding forward with teeth bared, the bronze patinated to imitate tiger stripes, with in...

A good quality pair of late 19th Century Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vases / lamps. Each with a bold green and orange ground. Classical motif and scrolling foliate decoration.Inset hand painted panels depicting birds perched in blossom trees. We can convert the vases to lamps...

An Early 20th century Japanese hand carved Bamboo Vessel in great vintage condition.

This elegant water jar for tea ceremony (Mizusashi), from the Okayama prefecture of Japan features striking mottled tones of grey and rust which are the result of charcoal ash staini...

A Japanese bamboo Ikebana hanging basket circa 1920s-1940s, made with "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This bamboo material was collected from traditional thatched-roof houses...

Japanese Emperor Shōwa Period Kiyomizu-Ware Vase, 18th Century Emperor Shōwa Period - from 1926 to 1989/1990 DIMENSIONS Height: 9 inches diame...

Two small nearly identical ceramic vases by Japanese Meiji imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa 1890-1900s. The vases were made in the form of jarlet with swelled shoulder...

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Champlevé Enamel Incense Burner w/ Geisha & Ryu/Shishi Presenting a splendid masterpiece from the revered Meiji Period, behold an exquisite Japanese bronze incense burner adorned with Champlevé enamel. This remarkable piece showcases captivating hand-carved bronze mounts depicting a geisha on the main bowl and a Ryu/Shishi atop its lid. The geisha, meticulously crafted with utmost precision, graces the central bowl. Flowing robes adorned with elegant spirals serenely encircle the vessel. In a harmonious tableau, the geisha delicately engages with a Sheng pipe. The crowning glory of this masterpiece lies in its magnificent bronze Ryu/Shishi, majestically positioned atop the burner's lid. The vibrant bronze scrolls enveloping the Ryu/Shishi visually capture the enchanting sounds emanating from the Geisha's Sheng performance below. Delicate scrolling cutouts beneath the feet of the mythical creature add an irresistible allure while acting as conduits for the graceful diffusion of incense smoke. Enhancing the regal charm of the burner, three patinated bronze jeweled elephant...

Pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze Miyao style gold and silver overlay two handled vases, each with twin handles, classical motif decoration with...

With lovely magnolia tree in bloom and finch on blue background. Signed: Fukugawa.   

Antique Japanese woven boat shape (funagata) Ikebana flower basket, with lacquer,975 rattan, root and smoked bamboo. Fine quality weaving with wonderful patina.

Tottori Japan, c.1950s Turned Oak Tea Caddy with Ceramic Inlay by ceramicist Kenji Fujita.

Introducing a breathtaking contemporary Japanese vase crafted by the renowned porcelain artist Yasushi, who worked in Arita during the mid t...

This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the tradition...

Name: Runner Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. You can probably use it as like basket, Magazine holder or plant pot cover. Material: Konara oak This work is carved from log with so...

A stunning and opulent Japanese gilt bronze moon flask vase with champleve enamel decoration, late Showa era, late 20th century, Japan. The richly gilt bronze vase of moon flask form, with a circular body supported by a splayed pedestal foot. A pair handles formed as fantastic makara, mythical protective beings with dragon-like bodies and elephant trunk noses, decorate the shoulders. The neck and mouth mirroring...

Japanese Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket), Signed by Teijo Sai (the artist) on the bottom. Meiji Period (1868-1912) ikebana made of smoked bamboo, polished with ash. Very nice weav...

Cardinal #8 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...

Cardinal #7 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cypress This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...