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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
Pair of Large Organic Uchiwa Wall Sconces by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973
Pair of Large Organic Uchiwa Wall Sconces by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973

Pair of Large Organic Uchiwa Wall Sconces by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Pair of Large Organic Uchiwa Wall Sconces by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973 Two pieces of big vintage organic Uchiwa fan lamps with metal holder for wall hanging. Designed from Ingo Mau...

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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bamboo, Paper

Wall Lamp "Uchiwa" by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Germany, 1970s
Wall Lamp "Uchiwa" by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Germany, 1970s

Wall Lamp "Uchiwa" by Ingo Maurer for M-Design, Germany, 1970s

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Vienna, AT

Iconic Uchiwa wall lamp designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s for M-Design, Germany. Crafted from rice paper and bamboo, this sculptural light is inspired by traditional Japanese fan...

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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bamboo, Paper

Rare Large Uchiwa "Yotsuba I" Wall or Ceiling Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M
Rare Large Uchiwa "Yotsuba I" Wall or Ceiling Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M

Rare Large Uchiwa "Yotsuba I" Wall or Ceiling Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Warsaw, PL

An extremely rare, large and iconic “Yotsuba I” lamp by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1973. This sculptural piece is crafted from hand-woven bamboo rice paper fans arranged in an overlapping...

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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Rare Aesthetic Movement Wall-Light Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
Rare Aesthetic Movement Wall-Light Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880

Rare Aesthetic Movement Wall-Light Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in PARIS, FR

A large Japanese style four lights sconce attributed to G. Viardot, in shape of a dragon made in carved tinted wood, holding in its mouth a Japanese blossoming cherry tree branch, fr...

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1880s French Antique Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Raingo Frères, "The Geisha" Wall-Light, France, circa 1860
Raingo Frères, "The Geisha" Wall-Light, France, circa 1860

Raingo Frères, "The Geisha" Wall-Light, France, circa 1860

By Raingo Frères

Located in PARIS, FR

Large "Japonisme" six-light wall-light in patinated bronze with gold and silver highlights attr. to Raingo Frères, representing an elegant young woman in traditional Japanese Geisha ...

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1860s French Antique Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

A Pair of French Japonisme Three-Light Dragon Bronze Wall Appliques, Lievre
A Pair of French Japonisme Three-Light Dragon Bronze Wall Appliques, Lievre

A Pair of French Japonisme Three-Light Dragon Bronze Wall Appliques, Lievre

By Edouard Lievre

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Pair of French Japonisme Three-Light Dragon Bronze Wall Appliques, Sconces Attributed to Edouard Lievre, circa 1870. Exuding the opulent allure of 19th-century Japonisme, this exq...

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19th Century French Antique Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Uchiwa Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Uchiwa Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

Uchiwa Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Milano, IT

The Uchiwa wall lamp by Ingo Maurer is an elegant example of 1970s design, featuring a structure that combines natural materials with modernity. The metal and bamboo are harmoniously...

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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pr. French Ormolu Japonisme Sconces/Wall Light, att Barbedienne, style of Lievre
Pr. French Ormolu Japonisme Sconces/Wall Light, att Barbedienne, style of Lievre

Pr. French Ormolu Japonisme Sconces/Wall Light, att Barbedienne, style of Lievre

By Edouard Lievre, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in New York, NY

An Unusual Pair of French 19th Century Japonisme Ormolu/Gilt Bronze Wall Appliques/ Sconces with Crystal Bobeches, att. F. Barbedienne and att. to the French Designer: Edouard Lievre...

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1880s French Antique Japonisme Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Bronze

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Japonisme wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Japonisme wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bamboo, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Japonisme wall lights and sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Ingo Maurer, and M Design. 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,176 and tops out at $19,341 while the average work can sell for $11,769.