Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
JAPONISME STYLE
In the late 19th and early 20th century, France developed an enduring passion for Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship. Not only did this interpretation of Japanese culture — which became known as Japonisme — infuse fresh energy into French art and design, but it also radically transformed how Europeans, and subsequently the world, would come to understand visual culture.
Until 1853, Japan had been closely guarded against foreign visitors for over two centuries. However, American Commodore Matthew C. Perry sailed into Japan that year and initiated the first of its treaties with the United States and Europe, thereby opening its borders and giving the West its first-ever look at Japanese design.
For the next few decades, taken with Japonisme, sophisticated collectors in Paris, New York and elsewhere gorged themselves on lacquered screens, celadon ceramics and netsuke ornaments, along with artworks depicting various aspects of Japanese life. The East Asian country’s influence on Europe, particularly France, contributed to one of the most creatively prosperous periods in history, leaving an imprint on the Impressionist, Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, and inspiring artists like Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh as well as luxury houses such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès. Japonisme emerged at the time when the ornate Renaissance Revival style was the most prominent mode of decorating in Europe, and Japanese aesthetics seemed strikingly modern and elegant in comparison.
In addition to everyday practical objects from Japan, such as vases, tableware and decorative boxes, Japanese art, especially Japanese woodblock prints by masters of the ukiyo-e school, caught the eye of many artists — particularly those in the Art Nouveau poster community in 1880s Paris. The luscious organic colors associated with traditional Japanese design, motifs like cherry blossoms and carp and the vivid patterns found in woodblock prints, silks and more were adopted and appropriated by painters as well as ceramicists and those working in other fields of the decorative arts. Today, demand for Japanese lacquerware — furniture, trays, writing boxes, screens, incense burners — from the Edo period (1615–1868) and the late 19th century continues to be very strong among collectors.
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Style: Japonisme
Karl Lindström and Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand, Lidded Porcelain Jar
Located in København, Copenhagen
Karl Lindström and Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand. Lidded porcelain jar decorated with grapevines in gold on the beautiful dark blue base. Japa...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
American Japonesque Applied & Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Perfume
Located in New York, NY
American applied sterling silver perfume vial, ca 1880. Clear glass cylinder with twisted fluting. Sterling silver collar and hinged cover with tendril, f...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Meissen Bowl in Hand Painted Porcelain in Japanese Style, 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen bowl in hand painted porcelain in Japanese style, 19th century.
Measures: 30 x 5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
2nd factory quality.
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19th Century German Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Three "Kakiemon" Meissen Plates Decorated with Japanese Motifs, circa 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Three "Kakiemon" Meissen plates decorated with Japanese motifs, circa 1900.
Measures: 20 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
1st factory quality.
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Early 1900s German Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Dinner plate for L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting the "Grands Oiseaux" plates, an exquisite piece from the renowned Escalier de Cristal, the definitive tableware store of the 19th century.
This hand-painted plate delicat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Dessert plate, Kioto service, Creil et Montereau, 1878 - 1884
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning dessert plate from the "Kioto" collection by the renowned Creil et Montereau manufacturer, dating back to 1878-1884. This fine earthenware piece, typical of the japonisme ...
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19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
14-Piece Japanese Gilt and Painted Tea and Dessert Serving Set with Peacock
Located in Norwood, NJ
14-piece Kutani Japanese gilt and painted tea and dessert serving set with Peacock. Hand painted gilt and painted Peacock tea and serving set. Features floral and peacock design.
Lidded tea and coffee pots, lidded creamer, sugar bowl, and five snack sets...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Rare Tiffany Japanese Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs
Located in New York, NY
Rare Japanese sterling silver asparagus tongs. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1875. U-form; terminals with low-relief stylized ornament: Perched birds, flowers, and cattails. ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Escalier de Cristal" Dinner plate 19th from famous service "Grands Oiseaux"
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting the "Grands Oiseaux" plates, an exquisite piece from the most world world well-knowned Escalier de Cristal, the definitive tableware store of the 19th century.
This hand...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Kakiemon Plate from Arita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A milky white dish with slight scalloped rim and decorated with cobalt blue iron red and green enamel over glaze, this delicate piece in Kakiemon Style was dated at least to the earl...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Charger with Flowers and Bees, ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Charger with Flower and Bees, ca. 1900
DIMENSIONS:
Diameter: 16 inches
DETAILS
Meiji Period: 1868-1912
ABOUT IMARI PORCELAIN
Japanese Imari porcelain refers to a type of porcelain ware that was produced in the town of Arita, in Saga Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island, and exported primarily from the nearby port of Imari—hence the name.
Origins & History:
• Early 17th century (Edo period): Porcelain production began in Arita after Korean potters, brought to Japan during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598), discovered kaolin (porcelain clay) in the area.
• Mid-17th century to 18th century: Imari ware became a major export to Europe via the Dutch East India Company.
• Declined in export after 1750s as Chinese porcelain re-entered European markets.
Characteristics:
• Base: Made from fine white porcelain.
• Decoration: Richly colored and ornate, featuring:
o Underglaze blue painting (Arita blue-and-white style).
o Overglaze enamels, especially in red, gold, green, and blue (the classic “Kinrande” Imari style).
• Designs: Often feature floral motifs, birds, mythical creatures, and geometric patterns in bold symmetrical compositions.
Types of Imari:
1. Early Imari / Shoki...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique Japanese Artia Ceramic Cabinet Plates
By Arita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Japanese decorative ceramic plates, made in Arita for export market circa 17-18th century. The cabinet-display dishes feature lotus-petal gilt rim and a lavish tricolor ene...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Theodor Larsen for Royal Copenhagen, a Pair of Porcelain Vases, Japanism
Located in København, Copenhagen
Theodor Larsen for Royal Copenhagen. A pair of porcelain vases decorated in gold and black. Japanism.
Signed TH.L.
Measures: 20 cm x 10cm
In very good condition. 2nd factory quality.
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
19th Century Antique Japanese Silver Plated Tea Caddy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Antique Japanese Silver Plated Tea Caddy
This very elaborate piece is decorated with Dragons.
it is silver-plated on copper, it is in sound condition but much of the ...
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19th Century Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Vintage Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Kimono Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large square lacquer presentation tray (likely for kimono) predated 1950 of the Showa period. Elaborately decorated with Maki-e that depicts the prunus blossom, bamboo and needle p...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Nippon Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases and Bowl Three Pieces Porcelain Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three Nippon porcelain pieces. Hand-painted in Japan.
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Japonesque Bronze Cache Pot by Berndorf, Austria, (marked) circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japonesque bronze cache pot by Berndorf, Austria, circa 1890. Nouveau with a Japanese decorative motif. Stamped Bergdorf over an E
Decorated with thr...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
K-OVER Champagne, ASIAN LADY, silver 999/°°, Italy
By Mary Yoshida
Located in Firenze, IT
This champagne bottle cover is a true work of art and belongs to the Works of Art collection.
The K-OVER was made entirely by hand by Mary Yoshida, a Japanese artist currently livi...
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2010s Italian Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Large Tiffany Japonesque Applied Sterling Silver Inkwell with Beetle
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque sterling silver inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1882. Drum form with curved shoulder, short neck, and hinged and cork-lined bayonet cover. Leaves and tendri...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
K-OVER Champagne, CHERRY BLOSSOM, silver 999/°°, Italy
By Mary Yoshida
Located in Firenze, IT
This champagne bottle cover is a true work of art and belongs to the Works of Art collection.
The K-OVER was made entirely by hand by Mary Yoshida, a Japanese artist currently livi...
Category
2010s Italian Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Large Flowery Japanese Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large circular Japanese porcelain plate, painted with a basket filled of cherry branches, peonies, dahlias, daisies and three little birds. Blue, re...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Whiting Japonesque Craftsman Hand Hammered Water Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque Craftsman sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Whiting in New York, ca 1885. Drum form neck and globular bowl on short and straight foot ring; c-scroll handle and small ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
L'Escalier de Cristal's Plate, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting the "Grands Oiseaux" plates, an exquisite piece from the renowned Escalier de Cristal, the definitive tableware store of the 19th century.
This hand-painted plate delicat...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Plate L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting the "Grands Oiseaux" plates, an exquisite piece from the renowned Escalier de Cristal, the definitive tableware store of the 19th century.
This hand-painted plate delicat...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Seto Mingei Ceramic Plate Ishizara Edo Peorid
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed stoneware Ishizara (food serving platter) from Seto kilns. The platter features an unusual lobed edge and a slight irregular form from hand made....
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Shreve & Co, San Francisco Sterling Rim Japanese Satsuma Plate, Early 20th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Shreve & Co, San Francisco Sterling Rim Japansese Satsuma Plate. Hand hammered, sterling silver rim. Early 20th century
Finely painted and gilt autumnal...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dessert plate, Kioto service, Creil et Montereau, 1878 - 1884
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning dessert plate from the "Kioto" collection by the renowned Creil et Montereau manufacturer, dating back to 1878-1884. This fine earthenware piece, typical of the japonisme ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Serving Dish Choisy-le-Roi for L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"
Located in Paris, FR
Introducing the "Grands Oiseaux" footed plate, an elegant piece hailing from the iconic Escalier de Cristal, the premier tableware store of the 19th century.
This exquisite plate fe...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Dessert plate, Kioto service, Creil et Montereau, 1878 - 1884
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning dessert plate from the "Kioto" collection by the renowned Creil et Montereau manufacturer, dating back to 1878-1884. This fine earthenware piece, typical of the japonisme ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Dessert plate, Kioto service, Creil et Montereau, 1878 - 1884
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning dessert plate from the "Kioto" collection by the renowned Creil et Montereau manufacturer, dating back to 1878-1884. This fine earthenware piece, typical of the japonisme ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Dessert plate, Kioto service, Creil et Montereau, 1878 - 1884
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning dessert plate from the "Kioto" collection by the renowned Creil et Montereau manufacturer, dating back to 1878-1884. This fine earthenware piece, typical of the japonisme ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Footed bowl Choisy-le-Roi for L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting the "Grands Oiseaux" footed bowl, an exquisite piece from the renowned Escalier de Cristal, the definitive tableware store of the 19th century.
This elegant bowl showcases a delicate hand-painted pheasant...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Japonisme Style Porcelaine Planter Signed L'Escalier de Cristal 19th C
Located in Paris, FR
Exquisite square planter in the Japonisme style. The whole planter is structured on bamboo-style edges.
Each face is decorated with flowers and leaves on a vivid blue background/ Ea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Karl Lindström and Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand, Lidded Porcelain Jar
Located in København, Copenhagen
Karl Lindström and Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand. Lidded porcelain jar decorated with grape vines in gold on a beautiful dark blue base. Japan...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Jules Vieillard & Cie Manufacture, Japanese-style Tea Service
By Amedee de Caranza
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Cups : H. 6,2 cm/2'' 7/16 ; L. 9,5 cm/3'' 3/4 ; D. 7,2 cm/2'' 13/16
Saucers : H. 2 cm/13/16'' ; D. 13,5 cm/5'' 5/16
Teapot : H. 16 cm/6'' 5/16 ; L. 19,7 cm/7'' 3/4 ; P. 7,5 cm/2'' 15...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Antique three-piece Meiji period Japonisme vase clock set
French/Japanese, late 19th century
Measures: Clock height 47cm, diameter 22cm
Candelabra height 55cm, width 25cm, depth 2...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
Japonisme serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Japonisme serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Japonisme serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Tiffany & Co., Bow Porcelain, Gorham Manufacturing Company, and Creil et Montereau. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $68,000 while the average work can sell for $1,978.
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