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Edo Decorative Objects

EDO STYLE

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.

Find a collection of Edo tables, lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Edo
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish, Ca 1680
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish, Ca 1680

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish, Ca 1680

$2,923

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish, Ca 1680

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a flowers. The rim beautifully painted. The base is blank. Unmarked at base Arita ware, also...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Arita 18/19th c Edo Period Unusual Landscape Lidded Bowls
Antique Japanese Arita 18/19th c Edo Period Unusual Landscape Lidded Bowls

Antique Japanese Arita 18/19th c Edo Period Unusual Landscape Lidded Bowls

$1,253

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...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique 17th Century Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blood and Milk Edo Pe
Antique 17th Century Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blood and Milk Edo Pe

Antique 17th Century Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blood and Milk Edo Pe

$4,310

Antique 17th Century Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blood and Milk Edo Pe

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you 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 dec...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Charger Figures Landscape Mountain, Ca 1800
Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Charger Figures Landscape Mountain, Ca 1800

Antique Japanese Edo/Meiji Charger Figures Landscape Mountain, Ca 1800

$767

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...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Ko-Kutani Edo Period Japanese Dish, Japan, Ca 1640-1660
Antique Ko-Kutani Edo Period Japanese Dish, Japan, Ca 1640-1660

Antique Ko-Kutani Edo Period Japanese Dish, Japan, Ca 1640-1660

$2,778

Antique Ko-Kutani Edo Period Japanese Dish, Japan, Ca 1640-1660

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice shaped polychrome dish. Unusual shape and painting. With overglaze blue. Absolute top quality. Marked at base. Early Edo period. Additional information: Material: Porcel...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Ko-Imari Porcelain Edo Period Dish Antique Japan, 17th Century
Japanese Ko-Imari Porcelain Edo Period Dish Antique Japan, 17th Century

Japanese Ko-Imari Porcelain Edo Period Dish Antique Japan, 17th Century

$1,419

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...

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17th Century Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Bowl with Deers, 17/18th Century
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Bowl with Deers, 17/18th Century

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Bowl with Deers, 17/18th Century

$3,074

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Bowl with Deers, 17/18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice kakiemon-style bowl with storage box. The bowl has a nice moulded rim, anhua decoration in the wall and a nice scene of Deer in movement. Additional information: Material: Porc...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Edo Period Bizen Vase
Edo Period Bizen Vase

Edo Period Bizen Vase

$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...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850

$2,480

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

$680

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Objects

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Copper

Japanese Ceramic Seto Tea Leaf Tsubo Jar Edo Period
Japanese Ceramic Seto Tea Leaf Tsubo Jar Edo Period

Japanese Ceramic Seto Tea Leaf Tsubo Jar Edo Period

$3,200

Japanese Ceramic Seto Tea Leaf Tsubo Jar Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese glazed ceramic jar with a lacquered wood lid circa 19th century of late Edo to early Meiji Period. The stoneware tsubo was used as a storage vessel for produce such as tea...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900
Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900

Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900

$2,880

Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th century standing figure depicts the sacred form of the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Sho Kannon, or Guze Kannon. ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Wood

18th Century Japanese Gennai Ware Vase
18th Century Japanese Gennai Ware Vase

18th Century Japanese Gennai Ware Vase

$6,800

18th Century Japanese Gennai Ware Vase

Located in Hudson, NY

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...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke Edo period ceramic, celadon
Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke Edo period ceramic, celadon

Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke Edo period ceramic, celadon

$4,000

Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke Edo period ceramic, celadon

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Figurine, Sanda ware, by Kinkodo Kisuke, Edo period, ceramic, celadon glaze This ceramic piece depicts a seated man with a serene expression, dressed in a pale celadon green robe. Th...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Celadon

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Pink Porcelain Charger by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Pink Porcelain Charger by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Pink Porcelain Charger by Master Artist

$3,950

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, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Kabuto Helmet
Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Kabuto Helmet

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Kabuto Helmet

$1,980

Japanese Contemporary Gilded Porcelain Kabuto Helmet

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain "kabuto" or helmet, hand painted in gold, red and blue colors. Kabuto dates back to 6th century. I...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Edo Decorative Objects

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Gold

Porcelain Charger in Gold Red Blue by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist
Porcelain Charger in Gold Red Blue by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist

Porcelain Charger in Gold Red Blue by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist

$2,350

Porcelain Charger in Gold Red Blue by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Gilded and dimpled Japanese decorative porcelain charger intricately hand painted, showcasing a dramatic breathtaking phoenix in deep blue extending its beautiful long wings to cover...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Edo Decorative Objects

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Gold

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, 1700
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, 1700

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, 1700

$229

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...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Ko-Kutani Style Bakumatsu Edo Period Japanese Dish Arita, 19th Century
Antique Ko-Kutani Style Bakumatsu Edo Period Japanese Dish Arita, 19th Century

Antique Ko-Kutani Style Bakumatsu Edo Period Japanese Dish Arita, 19th Century

$3,350

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...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Dishes Floral with Hangers, c. 1700
Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Dishes Floral with Hangers, c. 1700

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Dishes Floral with Hangers, c. 1700

$222 / set

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Dishes Floral with Hangers, c. 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Edo , c. 1700. Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Pe...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Dish c.1700 Silver
Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Dish c.1700 Silver

Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Dish c.1700 Silver

$2,177

Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Dish c.1700 Silver

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this saucer dish or pattipan of lobed shape on a lobed footring. On the base some spur-marks. Decorated in underglaze blue with a European landscape with trees, hous...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Monk Head Bamboo and Glass Sculpture, Japan 19th Century, Edo Period
Monk Head Bamboo and Glass Sculpture, Japan 19th Century, Edo Period

Monk Head Bamboo and Glass Sculpture, Japan 19th Century, Edo Period

$5,745

Monk Head Bamboo and Glass Sculpture, Japan 19th Century, Edo Period

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb bamboo sculpture with glass eyes of a Japanese monk. Japan, 19th century, Edo period. In good condition. Slight wear and small dent seen in photos. Dimensions in cm (H x L x...

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Early 19th Century Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Glass

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask
Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask

$8,500

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask

Located in Hudson, NY

Early 19th century Japanese wood noh mask, This mask comes in its original kiri wood storage box, which is signed and dated: Koran, 1811 (Edo period). The box...

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1810s Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

Materials

Gesso, Wood

A Set of Six Takatori Ware Dishes Now Mounted
A Set of Six Takatori Ware Dishes Now Mounted

A Set of Six Takatori Ware Dishes Now Mounted

$8,500

A Set of Six Takatori Ware Dishes Now Mounted

Located in Stamford, CT

A set of Six Takatori Ware plates. One employing the Japanese Kintsugi technique of using gold to repair cracked ceramics. As a philosophy, kintsugi is similar to the Japanese phi...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Edo decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Edo decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Edo decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Benin People, Imari Porcelain, and Shigaraki Valley Potters. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $42,057 while the average work can sell for $1,800.

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