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.

Style: Meiji

Antique Ikebana Basket , Bamboo, Early 20th Century, Japanese

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Ikebana basket for the art of flower arrangement. This ikebana basket features a weave pattern which creates a hexagon shape and a twisted handle. It has a rounded body with handle a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Antique Ikebana Basket , Bamboo, Early 20th Century, Japanese

$850

Japanese Porcelain Studio Art Vase

Located in Hudson, NY

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

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Studio Art Vase

$4,750

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cloud Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass brush pot. The surface of the rounded bowl is enameled with a polychrome images of blossoming flowers on a white and blue ground surro...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cloud Vase

$325 Sale Price

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Japanese Handwoven Bamboo Ikebana Basket — Early 20th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Dimensions: 20 × 30 × 44 cm Origin: Japan A beautifully handwoven Japanese bamboo basket from the early 20th century, traditionally used for ikebana flower arrangements. Meticulousl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo

Japanese Handwoven Bamboo Ikebana Basket — Early 20th Century

$1,110

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Landscape and Red Patina

Located in Hudson, NY

Antique Japanese bronze vase with landscape and red patina, Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze vase with wild grasses under a silver moon. Re...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Silver, Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Landscape and Red Patina

$5,500

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Tennin

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era, 1868 to 1912, cloisonne enamel vase decorated with an image of tennin, a beautiful winged woman dressed in ornate kimono with a flowing scarf that...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Tennin

$7,500

Japanese Meiji Period Light Blue Porcelain Dish with Cranes

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This exquisite handpainted porcelain dish hails from Japan, dating back to the Meiji period (1868-1912). The dish features a petite design with wavy, contoured edges against a light ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Light Blue Porcelain Dish with Cranes

$152 Sale Price

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Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary large Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain charger in blue underglaze, extremely intricately hand painted, a stunning masterpiece by widely acclaim...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3

$12,000

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Floor Vases, Meiji Period

Located in Miami, FL

A monumental pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelain floor vases, Meiji Period (circa 1880–1900). These exquisite floriform trumpet-shaped vases are masterfully hand-painted in ric...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Floor Vases, Meiji Period

$5,240 Sale Price / set

20% Off

A Rare Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vases with Dandelions

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese copper vases of flattened round shape with figurative rims. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The pieces are decorated w...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

A Rare Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Vases with Dandelions

$8,000 / set

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, 1868 to 1913. Miniature dark cobalt blue vase with a round body and long neck. The neck is decorated ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Vase Signed

$500 Sale Price

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Antique Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Namikawa School

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel early Meiji translucent enamel vases . Each vase has an urn shaped body, a wide neck, and a fluted base. The vases are adorned with polychrome ena...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Pair Of Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Namikawa School

$3,600 Sale Price / set

50% Off

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive Japanese bronze and cloisonne enamel vase having raised decoration depicting a carp in the river, with a deer under a tree.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

$3,807

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a sparrow bird...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Miniature Vase Bird on Bambo

$680 Sale Price

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High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. with silver wire The unusual shaped vase has a long fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image o...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Iris Flowers

$2,800

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of matching Japanese cast metal and cloisonne enamel vases richly decorated with polychrome floral ornaments on a black ground. Unmarked. Dated circa the late 19th century, Me...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases

$9,000 / set

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a tall narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of wisteria b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Blossoming Wisteria Tree

$1,800

Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Hand-Painted Polychrome, Japan, Set of 2

Located in Grythyttan, SE

These charming round vases are crafted from yellowish earthenware and feature a polychrome, hand-painted design with ornate designs and figurative pieces with rich, raised gold embel...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Hand-Painted Polychrome, Japan, Set of 2

$768 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Metal, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis

$600 Sale Price

45% Off

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed t

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed to Hayashi high quality work An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji p...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Golden Age Wisteria and Birds Vase Attributed t

$4,800

Pair Japanese Export Vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon'

Located in London, GB

A pair Japanese export vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon' A beautiful pair of delicately designed earthenware vases of Western taste depicting a hand-painted botanical patter...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Pair Japanese Export Vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon'

$3,127 / set

Japanese Satsuma Bowl Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma bowl with nice decoration of a landscape with figures. Meiji period, 19th c. Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pott...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Bowl Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

$99

Large Chinese Floral Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Stand

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large rare Chinese enamel over brass vase. The unusual shaped vase is adorned with polychrome images of flowers surrounded by floral and wavy motifs against a bright turquoise back...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Large Chinese Floral Cloisonne Enamel Vase W Stand

$1,200 Sale Price

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Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze of a boy carrying twigs, they are strapped onto his back on a carrying frame and he carries a gourd water bottle in his right hand, signed in a seal. Japanese, ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs

$3,773

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase Floral Clouds

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase. Baluster shaped vase decorated with a band of orange with swirling and floral elements at the top, followed by a broader band ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Translucent Vase Floral Clouds

$2,250 Sale Price

50% Off

Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze jardinière, depicting herding elephants.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

$6,527

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Cloud Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase with floral motifs and butterflies on a white and dark blue ground featuring a fine and collectible piece of Japanese artistry....

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Cloud Vase

$1,500

Large Meiji Period Brass and Cloisonné Enamel Casket

Located in London, GB

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

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Large Meiji Period Brass and Cloisonné Enamel Casket

$7,139 Sale Price

30% Off

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome ginbari cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape with pronounced neck. White and green body...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari Cloisonne Vase

$2,000

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise Shibata

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of symmetrical antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. Each ware is enameled with polychro...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Brass

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds of Paradise Shibata

$900 Sale Price / set

50% Off

Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon

Located in Long Island City, NY

A highly decorative antique Japanese Meiji period bowl decorated with cloisonne enamel patterns. The interior of the bowl is adorned with several panels with traditional benevolent s...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon

$900 Sale Price

50% Off

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel vase attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa 1900s. The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of butterflies made in the Cloisonne technique on a black ground. The base and the neck of the ware are adorned with a geometrical motif on a green ground made in the same technique. Unmarked. Hayashi Kodenji was a pivotal figure in the history of Cloisonne enamel manufacturer. He was instrumental in the formation and leadership of the Shippo cho enamellers guild, and it is probable that he worked for the Nagoya-based Shippo Kaisha. He exhibited and won prizes at many international exhibitions: Nuremberg 1885 Silver, Paris 1889...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

$5,000

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Birds in Bamboo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, silver wire enamel vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a pair of a sp...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Silver Wire Enamel Vases Birds in Bamboo

$3,000

Japanese Cloisonne Rainbow Meiji Era Ginbari Vase Signed

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome ginbari cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period Ovoid bottle shape. Purple and blue body with grapevine motif. High quality. Kanji...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Rainbow Meiji Era Ginbari Vase Signed

$1,500

Antique Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Jars

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Early Meiji period vases, characterized by their oval shape tapering downward, mounted on stems, and adorned with matching covers. The surfaces of these va...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon and Phoenix Bird Jars

$1,500 Sale Price / set

50% Off

Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of high quality symmetrical Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a tall narrow neck. The ware is enameled with polychrome pan...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho

$8,000 / set

Large Pair of 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel copper vases. The urn shaped vases are adorned with polychrome images of birds in blossoming flowers against a bright turquoi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Copper

Large Pair of 20th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Birds

$8,000 / set

Small Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Monkey Sculpture

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small Japanese bronze sculpture in the form of a monkey with intricate details Finely crafted in dark-patinated bronze with a rich patina. Dating from the Meiji period (1868-1912) o...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Small Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Monkey Sculpture

$730

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper sake set with cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. A total of 8 cups, 8 saucers, and a sake pot. Floral design against the cobalt blue b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set

$840 Sale Price / set

30% Off

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Crane Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with silver wire cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, Elongated vase of faceted hexagonal shape. The pie...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Crane Vase

$960 Sale Price

20% Off

Heart Shaped Rattan and Bamboo Tray

Located in Hudson, NY

Heart shaped rattan and bamboo tray. Meiji period (1868-1912) woven tray in a highly unusual shape for a tray. Beautiful patina.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Rattan

Heart Shaped Rattan and Bamboo Tray

$5,500

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar /1868-1920/Charcoal Bowl / Vase / Brazier

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way tha...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar /1868-1920/Charcoal Bowl / Vase / Brazier

$800

Kinkozan Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Scholars Satsuma Signed Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large pair of antique Japanese Totai Shippo cloisonne enamel and Satsuma porcelain vases, Meiji era, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form, on the b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Kinkozan Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Totai Scholars Satsuma Signed Vases

$9,000 / set

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the master artisan Namikawa Yasuyuki. Fashioned in a ball-shaped design, this vase is adorned with intricate flor...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Vase in the Style of Namikawa

$1,950 Sale Price

35% Off

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Meiji bronze Takaoka vase with waterfowl and moon design Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vase from Takaoka, in Toyama prefecture, is a city historically known for its metal work. Vase has silver inlay moon and waterfowl, signature on the bottom: Yoshihiko, full name of artist...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

$6,500

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel vase. The vases has a baluster shaped body. Features blue medallions adorned with enameled floral and bird motifs. Medallions are on a ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Floral Vase

$12,000

Antique pair of Japanese meiji style vases 20th century

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Antique pair of Japanese meiji style vases 20th century

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique pair of Japanese meiji style vases 20th century

$2,140

Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese Wooden candlestick. It seems to be around the Meiji period. The expression of the pile of soot is powerful, and the traces of wax dripping remain intact. It...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Iron

Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi

$450

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo, the rectangular box worked in gold and silver wire and coloured enamels with birds amongst a blossoming tree ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo

$3,288

Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Early 20th Century, Japanese

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This ikebana basket features two weave patterns with a twisted handle in a square shape. It has a deep brown color with a slight contrast to highlight the weaving. It is constructed ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Early 20th Century, Japanese

$850

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Hydrangea's Hayas

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality antique Japanese late Meiji period enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a fluted neck. The ware is enam...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase With Hydrangea's Hayas

$4,000

Japanese Satsuma Vase Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma bowl with nice decoration of a landscape with figures. Meiji period, 19th c. Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pott...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Vase Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

$145

High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A high quality Japanese, Meiji era, Cloisonné enamel and silver wire vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of blos...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Silver

High Quality Japan Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase

$6,500

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"

$600 Sale Price

50% Off

Antique Pair Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Vases Urns Centerpieces Pink Roses

By Noritake

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Elegant Fine Pair Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Porcelain Vases of outstanding quality. First quarter of the Twentieth Century, late Meiji pe...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Pair Japanese Noritake Hand Painted Vases Urns Centerpieces Pink Roses

$588 / set

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with polychrome fan shaped medallions featuring floral, foliage and butterfly motifs surro...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Motif Vase

$1,300 Sale Price

35% Off

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

$145 / set

Antique Japanese bronze statue of Buddha in ascetic practice / late 19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This bronze statue of Shakyamuni undergoing ascetic practices is thought to have been made between the Meiji period and the early Showa period. Shakyamuni ascetic statues are Buddhis...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese bronze statue of Buddha in ascetic practice / late 19th century

$1,200

A Pair of Early Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Censors Attributed to Honda Yasaburo

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of high quality Japanese early Meiji period bronze and cloisonne enamel planter pots or koro incense burners, each of a globular form w...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

A Pair of Early Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Censors Attributed to Honda Yasaburo

$800 Sale Price / set

73% Off

Japanese Pair Meiji Cloisonne Bottle Vases with Scattered Floral Designs

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine pair Japanese Meiji period cloisonne bottle shaped vases decorated with scattered floral patterns and dating between 1868 and 1912. The vases are lightly made standing on a fl...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Japanese Pair Meiji Cloisonne Bottle Vases with Scattered Floral Designs

$598 / set

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.