Skip to main content

Meiji Decorative Objects

MEIJI STYLE

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.

to
175
778
222
13
550
215
222
155
8
1
23
6
1
1
1
26,842
14,113
9,604
5,479
4,007
3,137
2,339
1,715
1,506
1,363
1,218
1,202
1,053
917
897
676
657
615
615
449
371
276
157
518
210
973
968
947
21
10
Height
to
Width
to
1,000
987
987
9
8
6
5
5
Style: Meiji
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...

Category

18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite large gilded and intricately hand painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase in an elegant shape, extremely intricately hand-painted in various hues of purple, a signed m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in vivid red and blue, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in platinum, a signed mas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Platinum

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...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary  Blue Pink Gold Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary  Blue Pink Gold Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Gold Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue and pink on a beautifully shaped body, set against a stunning background of intricate tenmoku...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Platinum

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary large decorative porcelain vase in an absolutely stunning dimpled globular shape in gold with a long neck, adorned with hand painted clusters of che...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Platinum

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

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue underglaze in various shades of blue on a stunning ovoid shape body, a signed work by high...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

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-...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Japanese Blue, Green, Red and Brown Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Japanese Blue, Green, Red and Brown Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Japanese Blue, Green, Red and Brown Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted in green, blue, red and brown on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed award-winni...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Japanese Contemporary Green Purple Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted on an elegant cylinder shape body featuring auspicious wisterias and sparrows, in red, blue, purpl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Striking Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in vivid red, platinum and gold on a beautifully shaped dimpled porcelain body in black, a exquisite signed pi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Platinum

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite gilded contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase hand painted in red, pink and blue on an elegant bottle shape body, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japanese master...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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

Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese decorative porcelain vase, platinum-gilded hand painted porcelain vase in a stunning shape and signed by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Platinum

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

Pair Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl

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, red and gold scene Unmarked at the base. Condit...

Category

18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Ko-Kutani - A very nice shaped polychrome dish. Unusual shape and painting. Early Edo period. Storage box included. Condition 1 small chip to rim and crackle lines all over. Size: ...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket, 20th Century
Tall Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket, 20th Century

Tall Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket, 20th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This elegant tall Japanese ikebana basket dates to the 20th century and showcases the refined craftsmanship of traditional bamboo work. The elongated proportions give the basket a sc...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Nippon Moriage Urn Lamp with Gilt Highlights, Meiji Style, Japan
Nippon Moriage Urn Lamp with Gilt Highlights, Meiji Style, Japan

Nippon Moriage Urn Lamp with Gilt Highlights, Meiji Style, Japan

Located in Savannah, GA

Nippon urn featuring raised Moriage decoration, gilt highlights, double handles and gorgeous open garden roses hand painted on either side. It has been conv...

Category

1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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...

Category

1880s Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Green Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Green Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Green Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand-painted in extremely intricate patterns and extensive use of gold on vibrant green and red on a stunning bottle shaped porcelain body. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. This is a signature masterpiece from an exclusive collection of highly collectible pieces by widely acclaimed master porcelain artist and recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional porcelain work and unique gold and platinum work on porcelain. The artist's profile is available upon request. It features the auspicious Mount Fuji and cherry blossom motif. Mount Fuji with its majestic presence is very revered in Japan and is a sacred site in the Shinto religion. It has been designated as a World Heritage site. Since the Edo period (1603-1868) many artists have depicted Mount Fuji in their art, from laquerware and paintings to ukio-e or woodblock print, which was the most popular art form for the middle class in the Edo period. Katsushika Hokusai’s woodblock print...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Green Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Japanese Contemporary Green Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Japanese Contemporary Green Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted in red and green on a stunning double gourd body, a signed m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Purple Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Purple Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Purple Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in shades of puple, blue and pink on an ovoid shape body with an attractive scalloped ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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...

Category

18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.
Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.

Pair of Antique Japanese Porcelain Dishes Unusual Shape Kutani Marked, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Introducing this unusually shaped and beautifully painted pair of Kutani dishes from the Meiji period, dating back to the 19th century. Both marked at the base. Additional informat...

Category

17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain vase in gold leaf decorated -paintings in deep blue and beautiful shades of green on a stunningly shaped body. This piece is by a third gen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Japanese Hand-Glazed Red Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Contemporary Japanese Hand-Glazed Red Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Contemporary Japanese Hand-Glazed Red Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase in opulent signature wine red and stunning signature shape, a masterpiece by highly acclaimed master of the "...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period
Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period

Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

A very fine and detailed Tokyo School cast bronze okimono (decorative sculpture) of a smiling farmer, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The e...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary hand painted decorative porcelain vase, a masterpiece by highly acclaimed award-winning master porcelain artist of the Kutani region of Japan, featu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Yokohama Imura Marked Bottom Crane Plate
Japanese Meiji Yokohama Imura Marked Bottom Crane Plate

Japanese Meiji Yokohama Imura Marked Bottom Crane Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nicely painted set with an unusual rich decorationj of a garden in famille rose. 20th c. – Plate 1: PERFECT, Plate 2: PERFECT. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery ...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 25 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Arita Boys Figural Polychrome 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 polychrome scene of different figures in a garden/pond ...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

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...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of PowelL, 19th C.
Antique Japanese Meiji Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of PowelL, 19th C.

Antique Japanese Meiji Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of PowelL, 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...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase
A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase

A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase

Located in New York, NY

A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase. This stunning piece features a breathtaking pastoral scene, meticulously hand-painted on a shape reminiscent of...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Meiji Ceremony Vase, Japan, Late 19th Century
Ancient Meiji Ceremony Vase, Japan, Late 19th Century

Ancient Meiji Ceremony Vase, Japan, Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This Meiji ceremony vase is a browned bronze plate vase, realized in Japan under the Meiji Empire (1867-1912). Beautifully decorated with a relied decor representing a Japanese re...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome Imari 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 1 edge wi...

Category

18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Double Gourd Satsuma Vase
Double Gourd Satsuma Vase

Double Gourd Satsuma Vase

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisitely detailed, double-gourd Japanese Satsuma vase represents the zenith of Japanese earthenware artistry. Elaborately hand-painted, it features detailed floral motifs, wh...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period 19th century Water Jar with Brown Monochrome Patina
Japanese Meiji Period 19th century Water Jar with Brown Monochrome Patina

Japanese Meiji Period 19th century Water Jar with Brown Monochrome Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period monochrome water jar from the 19th century. This antique Japanese Meiji period monochrome water jar from the 19th century embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of its time. Created during the Meiji dynasty, this water jar draws our attention with its rich brown monochrome patina, offering a warm and inviting presence. The jar is topped with a rounded lip, enhancing its smooth, harmonious lines and understated design. The simplicity of this piece, combined with its beautiful patina, allows it to complement a variety of interior styles, from traditional to contemporary. The jar’s unfinished bottom speaks to its authentic, handcrafted origins, adding a layer of historical depth and intrigue. Perfect for adding a touch of refined elegance to any room, this Meiji period water jar can be placed atop a chest-of-drawers, console table, or side table. Its serene and unobtrusive design ensures it will blend seamlessly with existing decor while providing a subtle focal point. Whether used as a standalone decorative piece or incorporated into a curated collection, this 19th-century Japanese water jar...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Takasago Story
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Takasago Story

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Takasago Story

Located in Atlanta, GA

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. ...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog
Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog

Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze flower arranging basket with a small frog climbing up the side. Excellently rendered details in the basket weaving. Signature on the bottom reads: Eiho.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Silver Chrysanthemum Vase
Antique Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Silver Chrysanthemum Vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Silver Chrysanthemum Vase

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau silver vase, ca 1890. Ovoid with plain and spread foot, scalloped mouth, faceted neck, and shoulder with eddying-water rim. Body stippled with profusion of...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Incense Burner, Japan, 19th Century
Incense Burner, Japan, 19th Century

Incense Burner, Japan, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful incense burner in the shape of a straw basket with a praying mantis sitting on top. Bronze, Japan 19th century. Good condition, oxidation, one leg missing from the prayi...

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900
Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900

Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th century iron vessel is a Meiji-era vase designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. The two-piece vase was cast in the classical usubata (thin rim) form, with a broad, flat top with an upturned lip. Usubata vessels are typically cast of bronze and have been used in ikebana arrangements since the 16th century. The broad rim of this usubata vase...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Japanese Ceramic Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Large Japanese Ceramic Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Large Japanese Ceramic Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Japanese ceramic vase by the celebrated Meiji imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1880-1890s. Dated to his underglaze phase post 1887 after he successfully mastered the new colors available from the west and used them to the best advantage in his work deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics. The vase has an impressive size and was potted in the classic baluster form with an elegant proportion. The surface is decorated using a combination of techniques of low relief sculpturing...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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.