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Edo Vases and Vessels

EDO STYLE

Edo furniture was created during a flourishing time for the decorative arts owing to the stability of the Tokugawa shogunate rule in Japan. Spanning from 1603 to 1867, this era of peace and economic growth supported artistic advancements in lacquer, woodblock printing, porcelain and other artisanal trades. Because the country was largely isolated, there was little outside influence, leading to centuries of exceptional attention to the design of its furnishings and the quality of its traditional arts.

Unlike during the Meiji period that followed, with an increase in domestic and international markets, furniture during the Edo period was predominately commissioned by the ruling class, although people from across social groups benefited from the burgeoning metropolitan hubs for artisanal trades. For instance, Kyoto became a major center for lacquer art. Most furniture pieces were made from wood such as cedar or ash, including the era’s sashimono cabinets, which involved fine joinery and were rooted in the Heian period.

Sashimono cabinets, which were built by master craftsmen in a range of different wood types owing to the various trees that populate Japan, occasionally featured a stack of slender drawers as well as sliding doors. They were popular with everyone from samurai to kabuki actors. Tansu storage chests crafted from wood with metal fittings were also common in Edo-period homes. Some were designed to be easily portable while others were made to double as staircases.

Painted folding screens, called byōbu, were also fashionable, with Japanese artists inspired by nature, literature and scenes of history and daily life to create vivid works. In Buddhist temples and the palatial homes of the aristocratic class, fusuma, or large sliding panels, would sometimes be adorned with gold or silver leaf. These dividers allowed interiors to change throughout the day, closing in small spaces for personal use or reflecting candlelight to illuminate communal spaces after dark.

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

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Style: Edo
Antique 17th Century Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blood and Milk Edo Pe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this amazing set for decorating your home. Interesting and beautifully made. 3 porcelain Arita baluster vases with covers. All decorated with with a nice floral dec...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Edo Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Antique 1670-1680 Japanese Nangawara Kakiemon Dish with Pine and rock Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy with this new arrival. Lobed Arita kakiemon deep dish of unusual shape and design. Possibly a base of a tureen? Period; ca 1680 Condition ...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Edo Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Dish c.1700 Silver
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this saucer dish or pattipan of lobed shape on a lobed footring. On the base some spur-marks. Decorated in underglaze blue with a European landscape with trees, hous...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Edo Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Very rare Antique Ca 1700 Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated teapot. Unique decoration. Hard to find. We have an example in our private collection and this is the third one we have seen in 10 years. Condition chip to s...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Exceptional Antique 19th c Japanese or Chinese Porcelain Vase with figures
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece with different kind of motiffs, dragons, flaming pearl Condition some usual ware and traces of use. Could do with a cleaning. Size: 38x24.5CM Diame...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary decorative Porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in green on an attractive shape body, a signed work by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist of the Imari-Arita re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Edo Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

19th Century Superior Quality Japanese Bronze Vase with Grape Vine Handles
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century superior quality Japanese bronze vase with grape vine handles. Beautifully shaped Edo period (first half of the 19th century) vase with c...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Edo Period Bizen Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Edo period Bizen vase, late Edo period (mid-19th century) ceramic vase from Bizen, one of the six ancient kilns in Japan. Unusual undulating rim, with tradi...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Edo vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Edo vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Edo vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Imari Porcelain, and Shigaraki Valley Potters. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $520 and tops out at $19,500 while the average work can sell for $1,150.

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