Edo Platters and Serveware

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.

Style: Edo

18th Century Imari Blue and White Round Scalloped Japanese Oversized Platter

$900Sale Price|50% Off

18th Century Imari Blue and White Round Scalloped Japanese Oversized Platter

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This large, beautiful and bold blue and white platter is Japanese Imari from the Edo period (18th century). This impressive early porcelain Imari ware is saturated in rich cobalt blue underglaze hand painted in an unusual cross pattern. It features four round medallions of lotus flowers and landscape vinettes and finishes in blue rimmed scalloped edges. A hand painted leaf design is repeated on the underside. Condition: Very good condition especially for it's age. One tiny chip is touched up. Nice wear and firing stilt marks on back. Measurements: 16" diameter x 2" depth Weight: 6 lbs. Experience and expertise - Clune Art And Antiques Studio.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Japanese Edo Period Blue and White Charger, c.1800

$3,200

Japanese Edo Period Blue and White Charger, c.1800

Located in Savannah, GA

A Japanese Edo period blue and white charger, circa 1800. 17 ½ inches wide by 3 inches tall

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Early 1800s Japanese Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Large Japanese Blue and White Arita Porcelain Charger, Edo Period, 19th C, Japan

$1,800

Large Japanese Blue and White Arita Porcelain Charger, Edo Period, 19th C, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large Japanese blue and white decorated Arita porcelain charger, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The large and shallow blue and white Arita porcelain charger measures 18 ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Late 18th Century Japanese Celadon Charger

$950

Late 18th Century Japanese Celadon Charger

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 18th century Japanese Celadon charger with good patina. Good wear to the center of the plate and very fine crackle create a multi-layered hues t...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Celadon, Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,150

H 1 in Dm 16.5 in

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white tree, foliage and butterfly décor. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this Imari porce...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Charger Plate

$1,150

H 1 in Dm 16.5 in

19th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Charger Plate

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese porcelain charger plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white blooming tree, rocky formation and bird décor. Created in Japan during the 19th century, th...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Antique Octagonal Serving Plate, Japanese, Ceramic, Decor, Charger, Victorian

$1,507

H 1.78 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

Antique Octagonal Serving Plate, Japanese, Ceramic, Decor, Charger, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique octagonal serving plate. A Japanese, ceramic decorative charger, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Vibrant and charming, with a wonderful decorative appeal Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order White ceramic with an octagonal rim and sash edge Colourfully accentuated with a striking palette of hues Character mark present to the reverse This is a wonderful antique octagonal serving plate, with traditional Japanese decor...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Japanese Antique Earthenware Tea Bowl/Edo Period/1700-1800/'Hagi Ware'

$800

H 3.23 in Dm 5.52 in

Japanese Antique Earthenware Tea Bowl/Edo Period/1700-1800/'Hagi Ware'

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is Hagi ware made in the middle of the Edo period. Hagi ware is a type of pottery that began in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture in the early Edo period...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Pottery

Antique 17/18th C Dutch Kraak Large Plate Charger Delftware Delft Blue Figures

$846Sale Price|53% Off

H 1.78 in Dm 12.21 in

Antique 17/18th C Dutch Kraak Large Plate Charger Delftware Delft Blue Figures

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Very cool 17/18C Delft Porcelain charger with hand painted decoration. Inspired on Chinese pieces from the mid 17th century. Very interest...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

19th Century Oversize Blue & White Faience Platter Sarreguemines

$750

H 1.5 in W 18 in D 14 in

19th Century Oversize Blue & White Faience Platter Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th century oversize blue & white Faience Platter signed Sarreguemines, service Francois. Probably a meat platter. Measures: 18 inches by 14 inches.

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1890s French Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic, Faience

Regency Period, Rippon Yorkshire, Ceramic, Blue and White Platter, Circa 1830s

$477Sale Price|20% Off

W 17 in D 13 in

Regency Period, Rippon Yorkshire, Ceramic, Blue and White Platter, Circa 1830s

Located in Worcester Park, GB

The image shows an antique Staffordshire blue and white transferware platter, from the early 19th century. This specific platter features the "Combe Bank" pattern and was produced by...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Earthenware

Large Kutani Million Faces Porcelain Platter 19th Century

$1,950

H 2.5 in Dm 15 in

Large Kutani Million Faces Porcelain Platter 19th Century

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Large 15" in diameter Kutani Million Faces Porcelain Platter 19th Century. Age appropriate condition with a mark on the foot and some crazing from age.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blue and White Porcelain Peacock Bowl Vintage Collectible Japan

$195

H 2.5 in Dm 10 in

Large Blue and White Porcelain Peacock Bowl Vintage Collectible Japan

By Toyo

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage collectible large blue and white porcelain bowl. This beautiful Japanese bowl is hand painted in blue and white with a beautiful scene of a peacock on a tree. "Blue Peacock Collection". It features blue and white floral design with a peacock in the center, and brown-trimmed scalloped edge. If you are a lover of blue and white porcelain, this bowl is the perfect addition to your collection. Perfect for display or using as a centerpiece. Signed in the back. Measures: 2.5 inches tall, and is 10 inches in diameter. Condition, one small chip, see pictures. Toyo. Andrea by Sadek...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Edo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Platter

$4,800

H 1 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Chinese Export Platter

Located in Miami, FL

Chinese export platter. Mille fleur pattern.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Edo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese 19th Century Porcelain Imari Charger with Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,100

H 1.25 in Dm 16 in

Japanese 19th Century Porcelain Imari Charger with Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Imari porcelain charger plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white décor depicting a man rowing a boat. Created in J...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Six VOC Chinese Export Style Blue and White Porcelain Chargers, 20th Century

$1,200 / item

H 3 in Dm 16.5 in

Six VOC Chinese Export Style Blue and White Porcelain Chargers, 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Six Japanese export style blue and white porcelain chargers, 20th century, China or Japan. The blue and white porcelain chargers decorated in the kraak style, and emblazoned with the VOC logo for the Dutch East India Trade Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie). The brilliant blue and white porcelain painted with a traditional pattern of long tailed birds and flowers, with the addition of a pair of pomegranates. The backs undecorated. Based on the original Japanese Arita ware...

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20th Century Unknown Edo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Previously Available Items

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger

Sold

H 3 in Dm 21.5 in

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger

Located in Savannah, GA

Edo period Japanese oversized Imari charger featuring a center medallion with four alternating figural panels; two depicting boys playing a game and two a garden with birds. The char...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Edo platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Edo platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage platters and serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Edo platters and serveware 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 platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $1,800 while the average work can sell for $1,800.