Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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.
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Style: Meiji
19th Century antique Japanese Meiji period bronze censer
Located in Lomita, CA
There is a beautiful patina that has developed on the finish of this bronze Meiji period censer over the last century. The antique Japanese Meiji period bronze censer is sometimes se...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Pair Vintage Japanese Imari Porcelain Hibachi Planters, late 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fun and colorful pair of vintage Japanese Imari porcelain hibachi or jardinieres, late 20th century, circa 1990's, Japan.
The porcelain hibachi or planters of cylindrical form, wi...
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1990s Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Jardiniere.
This monumental Meiji Period Japanese cloisonne enamel jardiniere is...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over copper brush pot. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome images of butterflies...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Enamel Covered Jar with Dragon and C
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass pot or box. The body of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of cranes, medallions with blossoming flowers and b...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Cache Pots
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel cash pots manufactured in the Totai technique. Each is crafted with a combination of enamel and wirew...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs & Barrels: 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs & Barrels: 1880
This impressive Japanese porcelain jardiniere, hailing from the Meiji perio...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel over brass brush pot. Circa: 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome medallions with butterflies in...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Enamel, Brass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Jardinière by Genryusai Seiya
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Japanese Meiji Period bronze Jardinière by Genryusai Seiya.
Outstanding large 19th century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) high relief bronze jardinière by Genryusai ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era cylindrical shaped enamel brush pot. Circa: 19th century. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome medallions with cranes in blossoming flow...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Enamel
Meiji Japanese Bronze Jardinière Japanese People on a Boat, Genryusai Seiya Zo
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece, rare, 19th Century Japanese bronze Jardinière/centerpiece of a group of Japanese travelers on a boat, signed on the bottom, Genryusai Seiya...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th c Japanese Satsuma Vase WARRIORS decoration marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of a warriors in a landscape. Meiji period, 19th c
Lovely piece.
Condition
Perfect. Size 13CM high
Period
19th century
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Japanese Cloisonne Dragon and Phoenix Jardinieres, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Japanese chakinseki, tea dust, cloisonne jardinieres, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The jardinieres each with a squat globular body, short neck, and wide, everted mouth. The bodies decorated wide lappets of mottled puce featuring alternating dragons and phoenixes...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Large Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Bowl Figures with mark Japan 19c
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Country of origin: Japan
Age: Meiji Period 19th century
Size: 39.5 cm / 40 cm Diameter
Condition
Period
19th century PRoC (1949 - now)
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Bronze Mounted Satsuma Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century bronze mounted satsuma jardiniere is a splendidly preserved artifact from a wonderful period in French history! The porcelain bowls wer...
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1880s French Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
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 Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Flowers Blue White 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 blue scene
Marked at the base.
Condition
Perfect. Siz...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Lacquer Hibachi, Chrysanthemum Form
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning Negoro Lacquer Chrysanthemum-form hibachi that dates to the Late Meiji Period, early 20th century. The hibachi is in remarkable condition, retaining its original liner and side hardware. The lacquer is in very good condition with a couple of minor blemishes that add to the beauty of this utilitarian object. This would make a super orchid display...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Meiji censer rising on three stylized Foo Dogs feet with Frog form handles. Censer having exceptional patination.
Acquired from Michael Goedh...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Cloisonné Vase with Silver Mounted, Japan, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cloisonné vase with silver mounted. Japan, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Brush Pot
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass brush pot. The cylindrical form pot is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers and birds, and a geometrical ornament mad...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Meiji Period Signed Bronze and Mixed Metal Bonsai Planter or Brush Pot
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Meiji period (1868-1912) signed bronze and mixed metal bonsai planter or brush pot, polygon shaped (six sided) decorated with different scenes on each p...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl SHIP
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.
Conditi...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
20th c old Imari Arita Japanese Bowl Landscape Village Garden
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
'Gold' Imari, decorated in gold and iron-red, with landscape scene. It has an interesting dent to the rim which was intentional. Not sure what the purpose is.
Can be used as a Fruit...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Figural Polychrome dish
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.
Condition
1 ...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Brown Hammered Divots C5
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful early 20th century Japanese singing bowl of C5 tone, exhibiting rows of hand hammered divots, deliberate yet free, design with restra...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
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 Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to hold glowing embers, hibachi vessels were used for cooking or as a source of heat in Japanese homes. Placed under a low wood kotatsu table wi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Copper
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 Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Genryusai Seiya Style Stone Jardineiere/Planter - Zoomorphic “Animals” with Lion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Genryusai Seiya Style Cast Stone Jardineiere.
"The original bronze planters were part of Jagenpanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji Period ...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Cast Stone
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...
Category
17th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Boys Figural 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 polychrome scene of different figures in a garden/pond ...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Top Quality large Yellow ground Incense burner with flowers and birds cloisonne
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality incense burner
Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century
Interesting article about Japanese Cloisonne can be found here;
https://www.sothebys. com/en/articles/japanese-cloisonn...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
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 Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
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 Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
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 Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
A Japanese Bronze “Animal” Jardiniere
Located in Savannah, GA
A Japanese Meiji period bronze “animal” jardiniere by the Seiya Company, circa late 19th century.
Depicted in deep relief are a lion, tiger, elephant, b...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
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 Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Copper
Meiji planters, cachepots and jardinières for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Meiji planters, cachepots and jardinières for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage planters, cachepots and jardinières created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, enamel and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji planters, cachepots and jardinières made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 planters, cachepots and jardinières differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $45,000 while the average work can sell for $2,740.