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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
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White Dish, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White Dish, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White Dish, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent plate from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue scene Marked at the base. Additional information...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a green base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Yellow Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Yellow Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Yellow Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese Contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted In vivid green, yellow and blue on a stunning bottle shaped body with an elegant long ne...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted showcasing a dramatic dragon set against a dimpled black background, a signed piece from the signature dragon collection by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold, Platinum

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Magnificent tall Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in blue, red, green and pink on a beautifully shaped body in pure white, a signed masterpiece by widely...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant bottle shape porcelain body, a stunning signed piece by wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Antique Arita Japanese Porcelain Charger Edo Meiji Period Plate, 19th C
Large Antique Arita Japanese Porcelain Charger Edo Meiji Period Plate, 19th C

Large Antique Arita Japanese Porcelain Charger Edo Meiji Period Plate, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful Chinese porcelain plate with a stunning colour. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Age: Pre-1800 Original/Reproduction: Original...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Vase In Ivory Glaze In Meiji Period Style
Japanese Satsuma Vase In Ivory Glaze In Meiji Period Style

Japanese Satsuma Vase In Ivory Glaze In Meiji Period Style

Located in Lejre, DK

Large Japanese Satsuma vase made in the style of the Meiji period. The vase is decorated with ivory-colored glaze with a characteristic crackle finish and hand-painted figure scenes ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Porcelain Lidded Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Porcelain Lidded Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Three-Piece Blue Porcelain Lidded Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary large three-piece decorative porcelain lidded vase/jar, intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze on an elegantly shaped body with two beau...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Purple Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Purple Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Purple Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary dimpled gilded signed decorative porcelain vase, an exquisite masterpiece hand painted by widely acclaimed master porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary Imari signed porcelain vase, hand painted in deep blue and green on a beautiful bottle shape body, the work of highly acclaimed award-winning third generation m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Elegant gilded contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase hand painted in red, blue, purple and green on an elegant bottle shape body, a signed work by widely acclaimed Japanese...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Red Gold Blue Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2
Japanese Red Gold Blue Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2

Japanese Red Gold Blue Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing large Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid red, blue, green and gold on a strikingly shaped porcelain body is a signed masterpiece by hi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Blue Red White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese Contemporary museum quality decorative porcelain vase in a striking shape, intricately hand painted in blue, white and red to create a signature geometric patt...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese White Red Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Japanese White Red Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Japanese White Red Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase hand painted in red, white and green on a beautifully shaped body, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcela...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue by Contemporary Master Artist, 5
Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue by Contemporary Master Artist, 5

Japanese Porcelain Vase Blue by Contemporary Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of underglaze blue on an elegantly shaped porcelain body, a signed masterpiece...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Red Lacquer Ribbed Candle Holder Pair, Meji Period c. 1900
Japanese Red Lacquer Ribbed Candle Holder Pair, Meji Period c. 1900

Japanese Red Lacquer Ribbed Candle Holder Pair, Meji Period c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This stunning pair of Japanese red lacquered candle holders are exceptionally rare. They feature an elegant circular design with full height ribbed patterning. They are crafted from ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Green Orange Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Artist
Green Orange Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Artist

Green Orange Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing large contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in green, orange and gold, a breathtaking masterpiece by highly acclaimed master...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Japanese Green Blue White Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2
Japanese Green Blue White Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2

Japanese Green Blue White Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite hand painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase created by acclaimed award-winning master artist from the Imari- Arita region of Japan, featuring a stunning arabesque pat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Grey Ground Vase with Flowers and Prunus Cloisonné Enamel Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Period: M...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in hues of red, blue and green on a striking ovoid body, a signed work by highly acclai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Gold

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Plate in Imari Style Ajour Flowers, 19th C.
Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Plate in Imari Style Ajour Flowers, 19th C.

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Plate in Imari Style Ajour Flowers, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rare piece, with high quality potting and ajour rim. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Japanese Style: Imari Region of Origin: Ja...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Ko-Kutani 17th c Edo Period Japanese Dish Japan ca 1640-1660
Antique Ko-Kutani 17th c Edo Period Japanese Dish Japan ca 1640-1660

Antique Ko-Kutani 17th c 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. Condition Perfect. Size 14.9x2.3CM Diam...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.
Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Antique Lovely Millefiori Japanese Wall Dish Bronze Flowers Cloisonne, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of flowers and birds on a Pink base. Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to t...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Imari Polychrome dish
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Imari Polychrome dish

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Imari Polychrome dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent plate from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely imari scene Unmarked at the base. Condition Perfect. ...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A small Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with a floral roundel by Tabako
A small Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with a floral roundel by Tabako

A small Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with a floral roundel by Tabako

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A small Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with a floral roundel by Tabako, worked in silver wire and coloured (musen) wireless enamels with a central white flowerhead medallion, w...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912
Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Blackground Vase with Flowers Bird Dragon Cloisonné Style Meiji Era, 1868-1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Highly interesting vase. We all know the cloisonne vases in this style but this one is from earthenware like satsuma vases. Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Additional informatio...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Polychrome Bowl Ship 19th Century
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Polychrome Bowl Ship 19th Century

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Polychrome Bowl Ship 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue, red and gold scene Unmarked at the base. Addition...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Important Japanese Ikebana basket of an Oblong form
Important Japanese Ikebana basket of an Oblong form

Important Japanese Ikebana basket of an Oblong form

Located in PARIS, FR

Hanakago basket for ikebana in rattan and bamboo. Oblong, rounded on the sides, it features a lacquered bamboo vase. Rattan braiding scattered over the body, tightly woven over the ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Wicker

Meiji Japanese Yamashita Fish Figure Bird Mountain Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
Meiji Japanese Yamashita Fish Figure Bird Mountain Porcelain Plate, 19th Century

Meiji Japanese Yamashita Fish Figure Bird Mountain Porcelain Plate, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful Japanese porcelain plate with a high quality scene of a landscape with figures, birds and fish. Details are amazing. 22-2-19-21-6 Additional information: Material: Porcel...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays
Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays

Fine Miniature Japanese Kodansu with Lacquer Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Japanese miniature kodansu constructed from Kaki wood (Persimmon) circa 19th century, late Meiji period. With its expressive exotic wood grains and exposed tenon construction,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Brass Candle Holder with Scrolls and Medallions
Japanese Meiji Period Brass Candle Holder with Scrolls and Medallions

Japanese Meiji Period Brass Candle Holder with Scrolls and Medallions

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period antique brass square top candle holder from the early 20th century, with intricate carved medallion, calligraphic inscription and ornate base. Created in Japan during the Meiji period in the early years of the 20th century, this elegant brass candle holder features a square top with recessed accent, supported by four elegant scrolling motifs in the corners. The sinuous body, alternating convex and concave lines, swells up in the center to receive a medallion, showcasing various motifs on each side. The ornate base flares up with motifs echoed from the top, but displayed in an inverted manner and on a larger scale. The stand presents a calligraphic inscription at the bottom signifying the maker's mark. With its golden hue, elegant lines and ornate décor...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Polychrome Dish 19th Century
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Polychrome Dish 19th Century

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Polychrome Dish 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue and gold scene Unmarked at the base. Additional in...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of Vintage Japanese Famille Rose Style Saucer, 20th Century
Set of Vintage Japanese Famille Rose Style Saucer, 20th Century

Set of Vintage Japanese Famille Rose Style Saucer, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Vintage Japanese Famille Rose Style Saucer, 20th Century Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th century Japan Dynasty Period: Mei...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Woodblock Print Meiji Period, 19th Century
Antique Woodblock Print Meiji Period, 19th Century

Antique Woodblock Print Meiji Period, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique 19th c Woodblock Print - Meiji Period 19th century, The painter is unknown so far. Additional information: Material: Paper Decoration Type / Colour: Polychrome Region of Ori...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Paper

Antique Japanese Meiji Landscape Plate with Fine Details Pekinese Dogs, 19th C.
Antique Japanese Meiji Landscape Plate with Fine Details Pekinese Dogs, 19th C.

Antique Japanese Meiji Landscape Plate with Fine Details Pekinese Dogs, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This magnificent Lovely plate from the late 19th century or early 20th has a very detailed scene of two dogs. Great fun. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japane...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Trio Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl fishes
Trio Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl fishes

Trio Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl fishes

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowls from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue and polychrome scene Unmarked at the base. Condi...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Arita Japanese Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of Powel, 19th C.
Antique Arita Japanese Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of Powel, 19th C.

Antique Arita Japanese Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of Powel, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this magnificent lovely plate from the late 19th century, with high quality painting. It’s a Fukagawa mark armorial dish with the arms of Powell. The text says; Pro patria se...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome Imari Dish, 19th C
Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome Imari Dish, 19th C

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome Imari Dish, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent plate from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely imari scene Unmarked at the base. Additional informat...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Tree Prunus, 19th/20th C.
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Tree Prunus, 19th/20th C.

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Large Dish Tree Prunus, 19th/20th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this very nice Meij period dish with Prunus tree design on black ground. Marked at base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Perio...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Lovely Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Gold Fish Fishes, 19 Century
Lovely Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Gold Fish Fishes, 19 Century

Lovely Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Gold Fish Fishes, 19 Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece. With a stunning gold fish scene. Originally of the Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partl...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Settwo Kutani Plates Porcelain Eggshell, 19th/20th C.
Set of 2 Antique Japanese Settwo Kutani Plates Porcelain Eggshell, 19th/20th C.

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Settwo Kutani Plates Porcelain Eggshell, 19th/20th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 12 bowls with saucers. Very nicely decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Japan Dyn...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of 7 Antique Japanese Porcelain Sweetmeat with Flowers & Base Mark
Set of 7 Antique Japanese Porcelain Sweetmeat with Flowers & Base Mark

Set of 7 Antique Japanese Porcelain Sweetmeat with Flowers & Base Mark

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this very nice edo or Meiji period, set of sweetmeat bowls in box. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Arita Decoration Type / Colour: Kaki...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Arita Japanese 19C Meiji Armorial plate with fine details ARMS OF POWEL
Antique Arita Japanese 19C Meiji Armorial plate with fine details ARMS OF POWEL

Antique Arita Japanese 19C Meiji Armorial plate with fine details ARMS OF POWEL

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this magnificent lovely plate from the late 19th century, with high quality painting. It's an armorial dish with the arms of Powell. The text says; Pro patria semper...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Pair of Meiji period Japanese Hichozan Vases 19th century Turqoise
Antique Pair of Meiji period Japanese Hichozan Vases 19th century Turqoise

Antique Pair of Meiji period Japanese Hichozan Vases 19th century Turqoise

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Quality painting work Condition Vase 1 with 3 chips to rim, 1 to underside. Vase 2 with chip and small restored part to rim. Size 31.5CM high Period 19th century

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period
Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period

Large 19th Century Hand Painted Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji Period

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A remarkable hand painted Japanese porcelain Imari vase. Classic iron red and cobalt blue on a white porcelain background. Elegant Japanese figures painted all around the center port...

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1880s Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container
Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Iga-ware Earthenware Flower Container

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) vase with characteristic Iga-ware ears and rough, sandy clay. Comes in original storage box with silk jacket and drawstring.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Large Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl
Large Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl

Large Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely polychrome scene Unmarked at the base. Condition Perf...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases
Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases

Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique Japanese Bronze Vases clearly illustrate the mastery of the metalsmiths of Japan! Cast and sculpted in bronze and given a rich oil-rubbed antique finish, each features ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Meiji Vase with Fishes and Mark Shobun Jyuhachi, 19th Century
Antique Bronze Meiji Vase with Fishes and Mark Shobun Jyuhachi, 19th Century

Antique Bronze Meiji Vase with Fishes and Mark Shobun Jyuhachi, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely made vase with a great color shading. Marked on the side: Shobun jyuhachi Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century E...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase

By Popular Style

Located in Mérida, YU

This is a Japanese Meiji period enamel vase made under the cloisonné technique, featuring foliage and floral panels. This vase is a great example of the extraordinary Meiji era cloi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Early Porcelain Underglaze Dragon Ewer by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Early Porcelain Underglaze Dragon Ewer by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Early Porcelain Underglaze Dragon Ewer by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A porcelain ewer with fine underglaze iron red, brown and blue decoration made by the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this relatively rare piece is dated to circa Meiji 23rd to 26th year (1890-1893) based on the mark used on the base. This is the starting period when the artists departed from his high-relief and gold gilt period and started focusing on making porcelain pieces with underglaze paint and experimented new colors. The ewer form is also relatively rare in the artist's survived repertoire compared to other forms. The piece takes its shape from the prototype Chinese...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Very Large Pair Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Japanese Vases Stands
Very Large Pair Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Japanese Vases Stands

Very Large Pair Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Japanese Vases Stands

Located in London, GB

Very Large Pair Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Japanese Vases Stands Japanese, Late 19th Century Height 162cm, diameter 59cm This striking pair of Imari porcelain vases, produced in...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Japanese Bronze Hibachi with Silver and Copper Inlay, Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Bronze Hibachi with Silver and Copper Inlay, Meiji Period

Pair of Japanese Bronze Hibachi with Silver and Copper Inlay, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite pair of Japanese mixed metal bronze hibachi with idyllic landscape scenes, Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th or early 20th century, Japan. The hibachi of generous proportions, with a high, slightly splayed foot, a short, narrow waist, and a large and wide cylindrical body. The body decorated in the mixed metal technique. The bronze carved and set with inlays of copper and silver to create wonderful landscape scenes. A pair of animal mask handles to the sides. Each hibachi with a cast signature reading ?? (Toyomi?) to the underside. One side of each hibachi depicting an evening scene, with scholars walking about a mountain retreat, replete with a waterfall, pavilions, pagodas, and pine trees, all shimmering under a full moon. The other side of the hibachi depicting a daytime scene, with a view of similar pavilions, pagoda, and pine, though with boats also visible in the distance. Copper inlay has been used for the roofs and the trunks of the pine trees. Silver inlay has been used for the pine needles, scholars, building supports, water, boats, moon, as well as the distant mountains. Originally used as a simple and elegant space heater...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver, Bronze, Copper

Japanese Tsuiki-Jippo Cloisonné Vase Atrributed to Ogasawara Shuzo
Japanese Tsuiki-Jippo Cloisonné Vase Atrributed to Ogasawara Shuzo

Japanese Tsuiki-Jippo Cloisonné Vase Atrributed to Ogasawara Shuzo

By Ogasawara Shuzo

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

A Japanese tsuiki-jippo cloisonné vase attributed to Ogasawara Shuzo. This stunning vase dates to the Meiji period, the body finely hammered, incised with sparse weed and decorated w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Large Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Floor Vase
Large Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Floor Vase

Large Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Floor Vase

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Meiji period Satsuma earthenware floor vase, the of baluster form, painted in pastel overglaze enamels and gilding with two large sprays of flowers including prunus blossom, ...

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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered Sake Drinking set circa late 19th century (end of Meiji period), The assemble consists of a red lacquer stand open frame support and a lid that encloses a storage space with black lacquered interior. The lid features a and a cup holder in the center and four heart shape cutouts on the corners. There are three maki-e decorated sake cups with gradual sizes. The cups showcase on the red background elaborate gold hiramaki-e paintings...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Meiji decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Meiji 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 metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji 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 Satsuma, Ando Jubei, Kinkozan, and Inaba Cloisonne Co.. 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 $83 and tops out at $98,000 while the average work can sell for $2,518.