Edo Lighting

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

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Washi

$4,800 / item

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Washi

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: OBAKE A Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings. Base is made of brass. Limited pattern painted model. Edition of 3+1AP E26,27 light bulb. Available to work with 100-250V. Artist statement In Japan, there is an animist belief that the soul dwells in old tools that have passed a long time and turns into spirits such as "Youkai" or "OBAKE." Its existence lurks in the darkness of everyday life, sometimes causing fear and sometimes entertaining. This lantern is not an old tool, but it is made by the historic "Kojima Shoten", where the 10th generation are craftsmen in Kyoto. It's rare nowadays, and it's a style in which lanterns are made from bamboo bones to assembling papers and painting in one workshop and go. So, I decided to transform the polite crafted Japanese lanterns, which have been run through a traditional history, into a modern and pop style. It's not just OBAKE lurking in the darkness, but an existence who snuggles up to us as a more sophisticated being. These one-eyed OBAKE have a meaningful look that originated in ancient Sanskrit culture. The red-eye "A [a]" is the facial expression that is the first pronunciation to make a sound in Sanskrit, which means "truth" and "spirit of inquiry" at the same time. The blue-eyed "UN [hu?]" expresses the pronunciation to close the sound, and at the same time means "wisdom" and "nirvana." There is also the idea that describing the beginning and end of the universe is represented by considering the "A" and "UN" as a pair. In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues...

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2010s Japanese Edo Lighting

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Zen Washi Japanese Paper Shade

$2,600Sale Price / item|31% Off

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Zen Washi Japanese Paper Shade

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Under the Hazy Moon Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings. Base is made of brass...

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2010s Japanese Edo Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large c. 19th Century Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp

$4,000

Large c. 19th Century Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp

Located in Louisville, KY

This mid 19th century Japanese Meiji Period Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp is a truly phenomenal piece of art. With multiple scenes that include Japanese figures in ceremonial costumes in var...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Washi

$4,800 / item

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Washi

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: OBAKE UN Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings. Base is made of brass. Limited pattern painted model. Edition of 3+1AP E26,27 light bulb. Available to work with 100-250V. Artist statement In Japan, there is an animist belief that the soul dwells in old tools that have passed a long time and turns into spirits such as "Youkai" or "OBAKE." Its existence lurks in the darkness of everyday life, sometimes causing fear and sometimes entertaining. This lantern is not an old tool, but it is made by the historic "Kojima Shoten", where the 10th generation are craftsmen in Kyoto. It's rare nowadays, and it's a style in which lanterns are made from bamboo bones to assembling papers and painting in one workshop and go. So, I decided to transform the polite crafted Japanese lanterns, which have been run through a traditional history, into a modern and pop style. It's not just OBAKE lurking in the darkness, but an existence who snuggles up to us as a more sophisticated being. These one-eyed OBAKE have a meaningful look that originated in ancient Sanskrit culture. The red-eye "A [a]" is the facial expression that is the first pronunciation to make a sound in Sanskrit, which means "truth" and "spirit of inquiry" at the same time. The blue-eyed "UN [hu?]" expresses the pronunciation to close the sound, and at the same time means "wisdom" and "nirvana." There is also the idea that describing the beginning and end of the universe is represented by considering the "A" and "UN" as a pair. In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues...

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2010s Japanese Edo Lighting

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #3 Zen Pop art

$4,600 / item

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #3 Zen Pop art

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Hatto Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings. Base is made of black painted stee...

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2010s Japanese Edo Lighting

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Pop art

$5,400 / item

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Pop art

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Nubo Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings. Base is made of black painted steel...

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2010s Japanese Edo Lighting

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Pop art

$4,800 / item

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Pop art

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Akke Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings. Base is made of black painted steel...

Category

2010s Japanese Edo Lighting

Materials

Steel

Bamboo Lattice Light Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Craft Mingei

$3,500

Bamboo Lattice Light Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Craft Mingei

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Lamp designed by Ryosuke Harashima. This work is made of antique Japanese bamboo basket and brass. Artist creates new style lamp by comb...

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2010s Japanese Edo Lighting

Materials

Brass

18th Century Japanese Bronze Tōrō Lantern

$12,500

18th Century Japanese Bronze Tōrō Lantern

Located in Houston, TX

18th-Century Japanese bronze tōrō lantern with recently updated wiring.

Category

18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Closionne Vase Mounted As A Lamp

$450

Vintage Closionne Vase Mounted As A Lamp

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Vintage cloisonné vase mounted as a lamp with dual pull chain operation, mounted on a conforming wooden base. The vase decorated with arched for...

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20th Century Edo Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vases / Lamps

$2,191

H 14.97 in Dm 7.88 in

Pair 19th Century Japanese Kutani Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Kutani vases / lamps. Each with classical motif decoration, exotic flowers and bird decoration and handles either side. ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Helix Floor Lamp, Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

$4,200 / item

H 62.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Helix Floor Lamp, Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Helix floor lamp Black copper Hand repoussé Linen shade Limited edition Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief on...

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21st Century and Contemporary Edo Lighting

Materials

Copper

19th Century Satsuma Vase or Lamp

$2,465

H 16.93 in Dm 8.67 in

19th Century Satsuma Vase or Lamp

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century (Meiji period 1868-1912) Japanese satsuma vase or lamp. Having classical gilded decoration of flowers, birds and scholars. Mounted on a fretted ormol...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art

$1,077

H 37.01 in W 36.23 in D 2.76 in

Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wall art made using some of the material from an old Japanese door. This is a wooden door reinforced with galvanized iron sheets. It's a convenient size that doesn't take...

Category

2010s Japanese Edo Lighting

Materials

Tin

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Antique Wooden Display Stand / Late Edo to Meiji Period

$700

H 5.79 in W 10.44 in D 10.36 in

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Antique Wooden Display Stand / Late Edo to Meiji Period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a tokyo, a traditional architectural bracket block, made of zelkova wood and thought to have come from an old Japanese temple building. It is believed to date from around the...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Wood

Japanese temple building materials from the Edo period/antique display stand

$800

H 6.11 in W 11.34 in D 9.69 in

Japanese temple building materials from the Edo period/antique display stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a part of a structural building material that was used in an old Japanese temple. It is said to be reclaimed wood that was used in the lecture hall of Yakushiji, a famous tem...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Cedar

Antique Wooden Zushi Shrine Cabinet Japan, Edo period (18th–19th century)

$580

H 9.45 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in

Antique Wooden Zushi Shrine Cabinet Japan, Edo period (18th–19th century)

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A small shrine with a gentle, natural wood grain. Its simple yet well-proportioned form reveals traces of its use as a place of daily prayer. The doors open like double hinges, and...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Exhibition Stand / Sword Case / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi

$1,000

H 41.74 in W 5.91 in D 5.52 in

Japanese Antique Exhibition Stand / Sword Case / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old drawer for storing Japanese swords originally called "Katanatansu". It is thought to be from around the Edo period. Cedar is used for the material, and a large numbe...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Wood, Paper, Cedar

GIRAFFE Limited Edition Floor Lamp in Natural Mahogany by Rispal

$4,164 / item

H 66.15 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in

GIRAFFE Limited Edition Floor Lamp in Natural Mahogany by Rispal

By Rispal

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 1952, with its slender silhouette, both elegant and avant-garde, the Giraffe Tablet floor lamp perfectly embodies the spirit of innovation of the Rispal house. Finish: N...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Edo Lighting

Materials

Mahogany

'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi Paper & Stainless Steel Floor Lamp for Ingo Maurer

$2,855 / item

H 62.9 in Dm 19.6 in

'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi Paper & Stainless Steel Floor Lamp for Ingo Maurer

By Dagmar, Ingo Maurer

Located in Glendale, CA

'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi paper & stainless steel floor lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed by Dagmar Mombach and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the mos...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Edo Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps

$12,500 / set

H 18 in W 6 in D 6 in

Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lamps

By Satsuma

Located in Long Island City, NY

A beautiful pair of late 19th century gilt bronze and Japanese Satsuma porcelain lamps Each side with painted panels, the front and back depicting samurai warriors, the sides with...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan

$500

H 20.28 in W 28.15 in D 13 in

Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A beautifully crafted antique tansu, piece of functional furniture with deep Japanese roots. This larger tansu features six compartments, making it both a practical storage solution...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Lighting

Materials

Wood

Previously Available Items

Early Nineteenth Century Imari Lamp

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H 43.5 in W 25 in D 25 in

Early Nineteenth Century Imari Lamp

Located in London, England

A large scale Imari vase now converted to a lamp of very good quality , decorated with bucolic scenes. Early Nineteenth Century, Imari H 43.5 cms x W 25cms

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Japanese Temple Lantern

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H 35 in Dm 28 in

Japanese Temple Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Japanese lantern is rare and spectacular in its size and ornamental design. A true one of a kind piece. It can be used as a hanging fixture, as seen in the photos or a magnifice...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair Of Large Edo Period Japanese Bronze Candlesticks Wabi Sabi

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H 23.82 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Pair Of Large Edo Period Japanese Bronze Candlesticks Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A pair of large early 19th C. Japanese bronze candlesticks. Heavily patinated with remnants of wax due to hundreds of years of use. Simple shapely design.

Category

1820s Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique Vintage Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamp Blue Gilt Edo

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H 16.74 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Antique Vintage Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamp Blue Gilt Edo

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An imposing and stunning single traditional Japanese Imari waisted form hand painted porcelain vase of tall slender proportions. First half of the Eighteenth century, Edo Period. T...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Japanese Huge 1850 Antique Signed "Lotus Flower" Temple Lighting Lantern

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H 21 in Dm 15.5 in

Japanese Huge 1850 Antique Signed "Lotus Flower" Temple Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

A Rare Signed Treasure Lighting Lantern ?? "Jyumotsu" from Japan's Western Shining Temple ??? Saikoji, Japan, a huge and handsome antique large scale bronze temple lighting lantern hand wrought in an attractive "Lotus Flower Purity" motif , Edo period circa 1850. Caste's a lovely night light through its prolific hand pierced roof and six beautiful master crafted hand pierced side panels. The portable six sided lantern with a pair of ornate doors and four panels around the sides are ornately pierced and etched with designs of clouds and vines. The top of the lantern is in the form of a blossoming lotus -signature of purity- with 12 etched petals, and with a small, heavy flame finial. You will notice the fine etching on the lantern's top piece is underneath the lotus pettles, since the lantern was hung and meant to be viewed from below. The solid etched base has six (6) large solid feet for stabile display.. Signed. The bottom of the base has an identifying inscription that reads " ??? Saikoji, also read Seikoji, (Western Shining Temple) and kanji ?? "Jyumotsu" (treasured fixture). Superbly crafted with attractive surface engravings of waves, clouds, flowers and vines. May be suspended from loop or installed on any surface on its six sturdy feet. Quality: Displays a fine natural aged warm golden brown patina from over 150 years of loving use. Dimensions: 21 inches tall to top of loop handle and 15.5 inches wide Huge 21 inch garden work of art with awesome visual impact - this is an ideal installation and significant accent for your special outdoor garden or favorite indoor space. Provenance: Japanese collection Many of our customers place LED or oil candles inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. It's a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Japanese works...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Edo Period Imari Porcelain Vase and Table Lamp, circa 1700

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H 15.75 in Dm 12 in

Japanese Edo Period Imari Porcelain Vase and Table Lamp, circa 1700

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A late 17th, early 18th century Japanese Edo period Imari porcelain vase or jar of hexagonal baluster form having underglaze blue and overgla...

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Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Brass

Japanese Edo Period Imari Porcelain Vase and Table Lamp, circa 1700

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H 16.13 in Dm 12 in

Japanese Edo Period Imari Porcelain Vase and Table Lamp, circa 1700

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A late 17th, early 18th century Japanese Edo period Imari porcelain vase or jar of hexagonal baluster form having underglaze blue and overgla...

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Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Classic 1850 "Birds and Waves" Garden Lantern

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H 16 in Dm 13 in

Japanese Antique Classic 1850 "Birds and Waves" Garden Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Early 1850 Japanese Garden Lantern Classic - Hard To Find Japan, unusual large antique lantern design with an attractive "birds & waves" craftsmen perforated patterns incised into each of the six panels of the firebox and a charming three dimensional "cicada" clinging to the handle loop. The first of this design and style we have seen. A great old classic. Edo period, 1850 Fine original quality appropriate to its good age. Excellent orignal surface patina. Dimensions: 16 inches tall and 13 inches diameter; cicada is 2 inches long An unusual opportunity to own a unique "undiscovered" scarcer style authentic old lantern from early Japan.. This is the first of this early style we have seen in over fifteen years of dealing with fine Japanese garden ornaments...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Copper

Wall Lights Made in Japan / Reproduction of Japanese Antique Lighting Bracket

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H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 9.85 in

Wall Lights Made in Japan / Reproduction of Japanese Antique Lighting Bracket

By Japanese Studio

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a bracket light made in Japan. Made of brass. It is a product that reproduces old Japanese lighting. Since ancient times, it has been used as an outdoor light and an interior ...

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2010s Japanese Edo Lighting

Materials

Brass

Japanese Early Hand Wrought "Leaf" Oil Lamp

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H 8.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Early Hand Wrought "Leaf" Oil Lamp

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions From Japan comes this rare surviving hand cast "Leaf form" oil lamp complete with its original "rat tail" hanger, mid 19th century or earlier...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Forged Iron Suspension Chain, Rare

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H 96 in Dm 2.5 in

Japanese Antique Hand Forged Iron Suspension Chain, Rare

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels For displaying/hanging a special accessory such as flower planter or lantern From Japan comes this hard to find and beautiful handwrought iron "link and rod" hanging flower vase or lantern chain...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Iron

Japan Early Antique "Okigata" Temple Shrine Lantern, 19th Century

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H 30 in Dm 24 in

Japan Early Antique "Okigata" Temple Shrine Lantern, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

An antique Okigata (portable) three-piece stone lantern with thick and heavy dark patina from great age. The firebox engraved with Fine designs of birds, a tiger, and mountainside symbols. Dimensions: 30 inches tall and 24 inches diameter, three pieces Period: Edo period (1750-1850) Quality: Very fine condition, fine details, carved from solid granite The well proportioned carved stone lantern fashioned in three parts with a finial Hohju, light chamber Hibukuro, and well detailed base stone kiso. A rare one. Provenance: acquired from a 50 year old Shiga antique garden lantern...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Lighting

Materials

Granite

Edo lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Edo lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with brass, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Edo lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include and Ryosuke Harashima. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $800 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $4,150.