Edo furniture was created during a flourishing time for the decorative arts owing to the stability of the Tokugawa shogunate rule in Japan. Spanning from 1603 to 1867, this era of peace and economic growth supported artistic advancements in lacquer, woodblock printing, porcelain and other artisanal trades. Because the country was largely isolated, there was little outside influence, leading to centuries of exceptional attention to the design of its furnishings and the quality of its traditional arts.
Unlike during the Meiji period that followed, with an increase in domestic and international markets, furniture during the Edo period was predominately commissioned by the ruling class, although people from across social groups benefited from the burgeoning metropolitan hubs for artisanal trades. For instance, Kyoto became a major center for lacquer art. Most furniture pieces were made from wood such as cedar or ash, including the era’s sashimono cabinets, which involved fine joinery and were rooted in the Heian period.
Sashimono cabinets, which were built by master craftsmen in a range of different wood types owing to the various trees that populate Japan, occasionally featured a stack of slender drawers as well as sliding doors. They were popular with everyone from samurai to kabuki actors. Tansu storage chests crafted from wood with metal fittings were also common in Edo-period homes. Some were designed to be easily portable while others were made to double as staircases.
Painted folding screens, called byōbu, were also fashionable, with Japanese artists inspired by nature, literature and scenes of history and daily life to create vivid works. In Buddhist temples and the palatial homes of the aristocratic class, fusuma, or large sliding panels, would sometimes be adorned with gold or silver leaf. These dividers allowed interiors to change throughout the day, closing in small spaces for personal use or reflecting candlelight to illuminate communal spaces after dark.
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Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Charger Figures Landscape Mountain, Ca 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This magnificent Japanese plate dates to around 1800. Whether you’re a collector of Japanese art or simply appreciate the beauty of fine craftsmanship, this plate is a must-have for...
Porcelain
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Jizō Bosatsu, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The simple exterior of black lacquer encasing this 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi) belies the splendor within. The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior...
Wood
A great bowl dating to most probably the second last quarter of the 17th century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice & Beautiful Arita Japanese Porcelain Kendi. Floral and figural scene. This 17th Century Japanese Export Porcelain Jug or Ewer, Arita Kilns c.1670-1690 is painted in lovely blue...
Porcelain
Antique Ko-Imari Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Box Arita PEACOCK
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice blue and white vase. Unusual painting. Early Edo period. Dating to 1660-1680 Similar objects in the book Porcelain fro Palaces and Fine and Curious Condition Both lid...
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small square-form table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent is...
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Pink Porcelain Charger by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Chrysanthemum, peony, bamboo, plum, phoenix, crane, arabesque pattern Extraordinary contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style large decorative porcelain charger, hand painted in gold, ...
Porcelain
Antique ca 1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy with this new arrival. Arita/Kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and design. Besides the very nice floral decoration there is superior overglaze blue Period unknown. ca 1700 ...
Porcelain
$3,650 / set
Pair of Bronze Geese
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Important pair of Japanese bronze birds in the form of geese masterfully crafted. One with a closed beak the other open, both with quirky expressi...
Bronze
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered with a ...
Wood
$1,955Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Decorative Bowl, Japanese, Bronze Censer, Edo Period, Georgian, C.1750
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative bowl. A Japanese, bronze censer from the Edo period, dating to the 18th century, circa 1750. Pleasingly decorative dish with animal and scroll detail D...
Bronze
Book (9) - Porcelain - Shibata Collection part 1 - 8 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A rare set of Shibata colelction books. Containing over 2000 pieces of Japanese porcelain from 1630 untill 1900. Back and front pictures. This is an absolute must for all collectors...
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain Blue White Edo Period Arita Jug Ewer Figural, 17th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare & Beautiful Arita Japanese Porcelain Jug . Scene with figures and birds in a landscape. This 17th Century Japanese Export Porcelain Jug or Ewer, Arita Kilns c.1670-1690 is pain...
Porcelain
Exceptional Antique 19th c Japanese or Chinese Porcelain Vase with figures
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of motiffs, dragons, flaming pearl Condition some usual ware and traces of use. Could do with a cleaning. Size: 38x24.5CM Diame...
Porcelain
A Lovely shaped 17C Edo period Rare Porcelain Dish Fisherman Enamel
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting of a fisherman walking the bridge of a river. Condition Good condition, chip to rim, tha...
Porcelain
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish, Ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a flowers. The rim beautifully painted, quite unusual. Unmarked at base Arita ware, also known as Ar...
Porcelain
Antique 17C Japanese Porcelain Blue White Edo Period Arita Vase Flowers Lion
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice & Beautiful Arita Japanese Porcelain Vase, beaker shape. This is a beautiful 17th-century Japanese Arita porcelain vase, likely dating to the second half of the 1600s during the...
Porcelain
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Kakiemon Style, ca 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice edo period, early 19th c, example. The rim beautifully painted, quite unusual. Unmarked at base Arita ware, also known as Arita-yaki, has its origin...
Porcelain
Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary decorative Porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in green on an attractive shape body, a signed work by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist of the Imari-Arita re...
Porcelain
Antique Large Nanban Edo Period Japanese Plate Charger, Japan, Ca 1800-1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice shaped polychrome dish. Unusual shape and painting. With overglaze blue. Absolute top quality. Marked with Ju character (felicitation or longevity) at base. late Edo peri...
Porcelain
Fine Japanese Split Bamboo Flower Gathering Basket for Ikebana
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well crafted and elegant Japanese Flower Gathering Basket crafted from split and wound Bamboo in a fine deep stain. With a joined double ring handle and upturned oval basket. Signe...
Bamboo
Set of 3 Antique Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blood & Milk, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this amazing set for decorating your home. Interesting and beautifully made. 3 porcelain Arita baluster vases with covers. All decorated with with a nice floral decoration i...
Porcelain
Japanese Statue Bizen Pottery Monkey by Koyama Isso, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
1932- bizen pottery of a sitting Monkey. Marked at the back. Real name is Mitsuo. Eldest son of Koyama Gengo, pen name is Koyama Isso. Worked for a local brickmaking company but lat...
Porcelain
Edo Period Arita Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita Kanzan & Jittoku, ca 1700-1730
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Edo Period Arita Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita Kanzan & Jittoku, ca 1700-1730. Oliver Impey - Porcelain for Palaces 403. Plate Blue-and-white, Arita c. 1700-30 Reitlinger gift 1978...
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Arita 18/19th c Edo Period Unusual Landscape Lidded Bowls
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy with this new arrival. Two lidded bowls with calligraphy and landscape scene. Marked at the top of the lid. Arita Condition 1 lid with a chip to the upper rim only. Siz...
Porcelain
34.5CM Antique Arita Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Dish Ming Kraak Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice blue and white dish, in the style of similar Ming period Late 17th century pieces. Decorated in underglaze blue. On the plate are two birds on a rock on the ground lookin...
Porcelain
Antique Edo Period Early 18th Century Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Teapot. Round teapot with curved spout and round side handle. Also a round lid with gilded knob. Beautiful scene of flowers and Birds in Red and filt enamel. See picture...
Porcelain
Unique Antique Chinese Vase in Imperial Style in Dragons Hirado, ca 1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this very rare Japanese Edo vase. Damaged and ground down. A very rare Edo period copy of a Chinese Imperial vase. Dating to around 1830. Possibly Hi...
Porcelain
A very rare 17C Edo period Kakiemon Dish Porcelain Fuku Mark Dish Blue and White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. With landscape scene with trees, birds, rocks and flowers. W...
Porcelain
Small Antique early 18C Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Teapot Imari enamel
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Rare & Beautiful Japanese Porcelain teapot. Unusual size and shape, especially with the very large handle. Beautiful enamel scene with flowers. Condition Restored handl...
Porcelain
Antique 1670-1700 Japanese Arita Kakiemon Unusual shaped Bowl Flowers Shibata
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Very happy with this new arrival. Octagonal Arita kakiemon bowl of unusual shape and design. Period; 1670- 1680 Condition 1 small chip a...
Porcelain
Japanese old man statue, Tenmei Era, dated 1781
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Japanese old man statue, Tenmei Era, dated 1781 represented seated, wearing a long dress, decorated with flowers and foliage, slightly smiling face, glass eyes, wearing a cap, remov...
Wood
A very rare 17C Edo period Kakiemon Dish Porcelain Fuku Mark Dish Blue and White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. With landscape scene with trees, birds, rocks and flowers. W...
Porcelain
Antique Ko-Kutani Style Bakumatsu Edo Period Japanese Dish Arita, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice shaped polychrome dish of moulded shape. Unusual shape and painting. With overglaze blue and underglaze blue. Molded heightened decoration with relief. Absolute top quali...
Porcelain
Japanese Blue Gold Cream Porcelain Charger by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style large decorative porcelain charger, hand painted in gold, blue, cream and red, a signed masterpiece by widely acclaimed award-winning m...
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Bowl with landscape, Japan, ca 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Edo Period Bowl With landscape Japan ca 1800 Japanese Porcelain. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan...
Porcelain
Unusual 17/18th Century Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Incense Container Ox celadon
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain incense container from the Edo or late Ming period or Qing period, described on ...
Porcelain
Mid Century Glazed Studio Pottery Vase, Asian Style, Edo Design, Clay, 5.85"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well crafted globular form glazed pottery Vase in Asian style. Reminiscent of Green Tea Ceremony vessels, the vase has a pleasing ridged body, irregular Olive Grey and Celadon...
Clay
$8,500
Edo Period Bizen Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Edo period Bizen vase, late Edo period (mid-19th century) ceramic vase from Bizen, one of the six ancient kilns in Japan. Unusual undulating rim, with tradi...
Ceramic
Antique Edo Period Early 18th Century Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Teapot. Sharing with you this unusual shaped and small teapot from the edo period. Beautiful floral decoration in imari palette. Condition small restoration to 1 of the...
Porcelain
Antique Okimono Japanese Sumo Wrestling Frogs Sculpture, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unigned. Japan 19th or early 20th century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 18th century Japan D...
Porcelain
43.5CM Antique Arita Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Dish Ming Kraak Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice blue and white dish, in the style of similar Ming period Late 17th century pieces. Decorated in underglaze blue. On the plate are two birds on a rock on the ground lookin...
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. This is a marriage, a combination between 2 sets. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Materia...
Porcelain
Antique Ko-Imari Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita, 17th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice blue and white dish of moulded shape. Unusual shape and painting and mark. Early Edo period. Dating to 1680-1700 Similar object in Shibata collectie Part II - nr 261 ...
Porcelain
Antique Edo Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Imari Flower Basket, Ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice and large edo period, 1680-1710, example. Richly decorated scene. Unmarked Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Ja...
Porcelain
Antique Ko-Imari Edo Period 17C Japanese Porcelain Lid rest Arita FLOWERS
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice blue and white vase. Unusual painting. Early Edo period. Dating to 1660-1680
Porcelain
Large Antique Japanese Arita Kakiemon Style Plate Edo period, circa 1660-1680
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Edo period, kakiemon style landscape scene. Rare type of plate of large size. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Arita Region of Origin: Japan Per...
Porcelain
Miniature Antique Edo Period Ca 1700 Japanese Porcelain pot Imari Red
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you this very sweet and small teapot in imari palette. Flower scene. On 3 feet. Condition: Lid perfect. restoration to spout. Size: 9x6CM LengthxHeight C...
Porcelain
A very rare 17C Edo period Ko-Kutani / Ko-Imari Porcelain Leaf Dish Blue and
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great dish dating the middle of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. We have found a similar Japanese dish in the shibata collection Condition Perfec...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Vase Late Qing Dynasty or Republic Porcelain Made into a Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Interesting article about Japanese Cloisonne can be found here; https://www.sothebys .com/en/articles/japanese-cloisonne-enamels...
Porcelain
Antique Ko-Kutani Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice leaf shaped polychrome dish of moulded shape. Unusual shape and painting. Early Edo period. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani...
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Top Level Kakiemon Style Plate with Flowers, 1660-1680
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Kakiemon dish Edo Period ( 17th century) Decorated in typical coloured enamels on underglaze blue, flowers and foliage and birds among rocks Color bursting from it Period; 1660- 1...
Porcelain
Antique Ko-Kutani Edo Period 1650-1670 Century Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice leaf shaped Celadon dish of moulded shape. with nice blue color also in one corner. Unusual shape and painting. Early Edo period. Condition crackle lines all over, som...
Porcelain
Antique Arita Edo Period 17th C Japanese Porcelain Dish Ming Kraak Style Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice blue and white dish, in the style of similar Ming period early 17th century pieces. Beautiful decoration. Edo period. Condition Perfect condition. Size: 36CM Diameter ...
Porcelain
Antique 1670-1680 Japanese Nangawara Kakiemon Dish with Pine and rock Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy with this new arrival. Lobed Arita kakiemon deep dish of unusual shape and design. Possibly a base of a tureen? Period; ca 1680 Condition ...
Porcelain
6# Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Edo period tea set with imari floral and butterfly decoration Condition 4 bowls crackled all over, 1 bowl with glaze line inside, 1 bowl perfect. Dishes 5 perfect, 1 with small...
Porcelain
Miniature Antique Edo Period Ca 1700 Japanese Porcelain Ewer Blue White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you this very sweet and small ewer from the edo period. We have never owned a piece like this before and think it's really sweet and delicate. With a lovely...
Porcelain
Very rare Antique Ca 1700 Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated teapot. Unique decoration. Hard to find. We have an example in our private collection and this is the third one we have seen in 10 years. Condition chip to s...
Porcelain
Japanese Ko-Imari Porcelain Edo Period Dish Antique Japan, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you a very nice example of the Edo period. A scene of a deer in a landscape under an overhanging pine tree. Objects and flowers in the rim and moulded outer rim. Additi...
Porcelain
Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Tea Bowl Floral Imari Ducks, 17th/18th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a marriage, combination between 2 sets. Edo/Kangxi 17/18C Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material:...
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. This is a marriage, a combination between 2 sets. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Materia...
Porcelain