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Meiji Porcelain

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
Antique Pair 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Black Vases Landscape Uchida
Antique Pair 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Black Vases Landscape Uchida

Antique Pair 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Black Vases Landscape Uchida

$2,270 / set

Antique Pair 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Black Vases Landscape Uchida

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A pair of Japanese Satsuma black-ground vases, Uchida marks, Meiji/Taisho period Of ovoid form with everted rims, painted in gilt with scenes of Mount Fuji against a bl...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Late 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Plate
Late 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Plate

Late 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Plate

$135

Late 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Imari Plate

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century Meiji period Japanese Imari Plate. Extravagantly decorated with butterflies, floral and geometric motifs surrounding elegant Phoenix birds in flight. Blue underglaz...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Charger Plate, 12\" Diameter
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Charger Plate, 12\" Diameter

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Charger Plate, 12\" Diameter

$1,180

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Charger Plate, 12\" Diameter

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger Plate A fine Japanese Meiji style charger, plate or dish. Hand crafted, this charger plate is adorned with a polychrome scene with a beautiful yellow bird and a rose. There is also a blossoming flower and trees on the turquoise base made in the Cloisonne technique. The border features traditional foliage, and floral motifs made in the same technique. The backside is decorated with a swirl motif also made in the Cloisonne technique. Unmarked. Circa: Late 19th to the Early 20th Century. Antique and Vintage Asian Collectibles, Oriental Enamel Plates, Home Decor And Collectibles. This wonderfully hand crafted decorative Japanese Meiji Cloisonne charger...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Copper, Enamel

Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Shallow Bowls
Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Shallow Bowls

Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Shallow Bowls

$500

Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Shallow Bowls

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Set of Ten Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Shallow Bowls. This set of fine porcelain china is decorated in three firings. The first firing in light and dark under glaze cobalt bl...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

4 Old or Antique Signed Kakufuku Japanese Kaikemon Imari Porcelain Rice Bowls
4 Old or Antique Signed Kakufuku Japanese Kaikemon Imari Porcelain Rice Bowls

4 Old or Antique Signed Kakufuku Japanese Kaikemon Imari Porcelain Rice Bowls

$595 / set

4 Old or Antique Signed Kakufuku Japanese Kaikemon Imari Porcelain Rice Bowls

By Sakaida Kakiemon Xii

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 4 Japanese Imari porcelain bowls Each decorated throughout with kaikemon blue, red, and green natural scenes and extensive gilding. Marked to the base with a blue underglaze maker's mark for Kakufuku. Simply a fine set of Japanese rice bowls...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar
19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar

$760Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar A fine 19th century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded temple jar, hand-painted with exquisite detail in rich natural pigment g...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of Six Japanese Contemporary Gilded Blue Red Porcelain Cup and Saucers
Set of Six Japanese Contemporary Gilded Blue Red Porcelain Cup and Saucers

Set of Six Japanese Contemporary Gilded Blue Red Porcelain Cup and Saucers

$1,250 / set

Set of Six Japanese Contemporary Gilded Blue Red Porcelain Cup and Saucers

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite set of six Japanese contemporary gilded hand-painted porcelain cups and saucers in vivid red, blue and green generously decorated with gold. The pattern of this stunning set, scalloped around the rim of the cup and saucer, is inspired by a beloved pattern by Meissen in Germany. Imari-Arita region of Japan has a history of more than 400 years of exporting the finest porcelain produced in that region. There was a fascination for Arita ware...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Gold

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover
Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

$8,200 / set

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Temple Jars with Cover

Located in El Monte, CA

An exceptional pair of large scale late 19th century Japanese Imari temple jars from the Meiji period with covers, also can be referred to as ginger jars. Rare octagonal facet cuts a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Art Deco Japanese Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair
Art Deco Japanese Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair

Art Deco Japanese Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair

$2,450 / set

Art Deco Japanese Porcelain Vases Meiji Period, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful pair of polychromed Kutani porcelain Japanese vases, circa early 20th century, Meiji period, Japan. Vases are hand painted and designed with two different sides; one...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Gold Red Blue Porcelain Long Stem Cup, 2
Contemporary Japanese Gold Red Blue Porcelain Long Stem Cup, 2

Contemporary Japanese Gold Red Blue Porcelain Long Stem Cup, 2

$265

Contemporary Japanese Gold Red Blue Porcelain Long Stem Cup, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain long stem cup, in bright red, blue and green colors and generous gold application that are char...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Gold

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Water Well Bucket, Wishing Well Vase
19th Century Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Water Well Bucket, Wishing Well Vase

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Water Well Bucket, Wishing Well Vase

$600Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Water Well Bucket, Wishing Well Vase

By Satsuma

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This Japanese porcelain vase is barrel shaped with a yolk handle. It is both finely and intricately hand painted. It pictures groups of scholars with scrolls dressed in elaborate brocade kimonos...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Monumental Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Charger Plate 1880
Monumental Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Charger Plate 1880

Monumental Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Charger Plate 1880

$895

Monumental Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Charger Plate 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & monumetal Japanese Meiji period Porcelain charger/plate, circa 1890. The charger is very finely decorated with underglaze blue, red iron oxide glazes and heightened with gil...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Picture Frame Japan Flowers
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Picture Frame Japan Flowers

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Picture Frame Japan Flowers

$4,782

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Picture Frame Japan Flowers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A Japanese Satsuma photograph frame, Kinkozan, Meiji/Taisho period Of gourd outline and painted with the 'three abundances' of peaches, pomegranate and finger citron wi...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese Imari Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowl, Meiji Style, Early 1900s
Japanese Imari Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowl, Meiji Style, Early 1900s

Japanese Imari Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowl, Meiji Style, Early 1900s

$240Sale Price|56% Off

Japanese Imari Hand-Painted Porcelain Bowl, Meiji Style, Early 1900s

Located in Miami, FL

A Japanese Imari hand painted porcelain bowl possibly for presenting cooked rice at a celebration. It appears to be styled after a sushi oke, a wooden tub u...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Gilded Contemporary Japanese Red White Porcelain Cup, 5
Gilded Contemporary Japanese Red White Porcelain Cup, 5

Gilded Contemporary Japanese Red White Porcelain Cup, 5

$135

Gilded Contemporary Japanese Red White Porcelain Cup, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain short stem cup, in bright red, blue and green colors and generous gold application that are characteristics of Ko-Imari po...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Gold

Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Vase in Pipe Shape with Flowers
Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Vase in Pipe Shape with Flowers

Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Vase in Pipe Shape with Flowers

$697

Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Vase in Pipe Shape with Flowers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A Faboulas Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Co...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meiji Period Kutani Bowl
Meiji Period Kutani Bowl

Meiji Period Kutani Bowl

$418

Meiji Period Kutani Bowl

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A decorative Japanese porcelain bowl decorated in iron red and gilt, late Meiji period.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of 5 Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowls, Hand Painted
Set of 5 Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowls, Hand Painted

Set of 5 Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowls, Hand Painted

$280Sale Price / set|46% Off

Set of 5 Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowls, Hand Painted

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 5 Japanese Imari porcelain bowls, hand painted with delicate traditional Japanese details. A beautiful matching 20th century set of Japanese, collectable Imari porcelain that...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain, Ceramic, Stoneware

Contemporary Gold Blue Red Porcelain Dessert Plate
Contemporary Gold Blue Red Porcelain Dessert Plate

Contemporary Gold Blue Red Porcelain Dessert Plate

$65

Contemporary Gold Blue Red Porcelain Dessert Plate

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japnese gilded hand painted Porcelain dessert plate in vivid red, blue and green generously decorated with gold, with an intricate flower and gold pattern. The...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Gold

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Hirado'?' Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked
Antique ca 1900 Japanese Hirado'?' Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Hirado'?' Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked

$2,327

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Hirado'?' Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Sharing with you is this nice piece of Japanese porcelain. A sauce boat with crabs and an octopus. Could be hirado ware, not found a similar p...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Great 19C Japanese Porcelain Vase Relief Grapes Leaves Flowers and Bird
Great 19C Japanese Porcelain Vase Relief Grapes Leaves Flowers and Bird

Great 19C Japanese Porcelain Vase Relief Grapes Leaves Flowers and Bird

$852

Great 19C Japanese Porcelain Vase Relief Grapes Leaves Flowers and Bird

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese porcelain vase, unusual in shape and with beautiful relief application of grapes and leaves. Painted scene all over of flowers and a bird in flight. Swirled top in the sh...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Kyotoware Monkey Vase
Japanese Satsuma Kyotoware Monkey Vase

Japanese Satsuma Kyotoware Monkey Vase

$22,500

Japanese Satsuma Kyotoware Monkey Vase

Located in New York, NY

Japanese satsuma Kyotoware monkey vase. Antique Japanese satsuma monkey vase beautifully modeled with raised monkey porcelain figures. Signed. Satsuma-Kyot...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Orange and Gold Porcelain Kutani Bowl
Japanese Meiji Orange and Gold Porcelain Kutani Bowl

Japanese Meiji Orange and Gold Porcelain Kutani Bowl

$4,800

Japanese Meiji Orange and Gold Porcelain Kutani Bowl

Located in Long Island City, NY

This delicately hand-painted Meiji-period Kutani-ware bowl is ornamented with lion-shaped handles on the bowl and lid, and is decorated in orange and gold with panels depicting floral arrangements, surrounded by scrolling borders. On the base is the "Dai Nippon...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

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19th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate with Painted Blue and White Décor
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$57,420

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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Located in Kastrup, DK

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H 13 in Dm 8 in

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H 9.4 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in

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Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous pair of antique 19th-Century Japanese Imari vases made in the Meiji period, circa 1870. These fine vases have a lovely lobed shape and hand painted floral design in the tr...

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Meiji porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Meiji porcelain 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 porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji porcelain 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 porcelain, popular names associated with this style include Nagoya Craftsmen, and Satsuma. 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 porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $18,800 while the average work can sell for $1,200.

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