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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.

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Style: Edo
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 224mm x 156 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photo...

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1840s Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Paper

Huge Wabi Sabi Early 19th Japanese Charred Cedar Door Wall Art
Huge Wabi Sabi Early 19th Japanese Charred Cedar Door Wall Art

Huge Wabi Sabi Early 19th Japanese Charred Cedar Door Wall Art

Located in London, GB

A huge early 19th century Edo period Japanese door in charred cedar. Sliding panel in place to see who is knocking.. Exquisite Japanese joinery. ...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Wooden Sculpture"JIzo Buddha Statues" Early Edo period Wabisabi Mingei
Japanese Wooden Sculpture"JIzo Buddha Statues" Early Edo period Wabisabi Mingei

Japanese Wooden Sculpture"JIzo Buddha Statues" Early Edo period Wabisabi Mingei

Located in 足利市, JP

This profoundly moving, hand-carved wooden sculpture of Jizzo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva) is an exceptional masterpiece dating from the late Muromachi to early Edo period (16th...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Cypress

Antique 17C Japanese Porcelain Blue White Edo Period Arita Vase Flowers
Antique 17C Japanese Porcelain Blue White Edo Period Arita Vase Flowers

Antique 17C Japanese Porcelain Blue White Edo Period Arita Vase Flowers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice & Beautiful Arita Japanese Porcelain Vase, beaker shape. Landscape scene with figures. Thanks to Pater Gratia Oriental Art Beaker vase Japan 1680-1700 A large cylindrical t...

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17th Century Antique Edo Furniture

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Porcelain

Paravents -A pair of six-fold screens depicting maritime routes in Seto sea, Edo
Paravents -A pair of six-fold screens depicting maritime routes in Seto sea, Edo

Paravents -A pair of six-fold screens depicting maritime routes in Seto sea, Edo

Located in Brussels, BE

A pair of Japanese six-fold screens depicting the maritime routes of the Seto Inland Sea and of the north of Kyushu Island, detailing the coastline and shipping routes from Osaka to ...

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1660s Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Antique Edo Period 19th C Japanese Lacquered vase of superior quality Japan
Antique Edo Period 19th C Japanese Lacquered vase of superior quality Japan

Antique Edo Period 19th C Japanese Lacquered vase of superior quality Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and well made Vase. The shape and color are truly beautiful. Country of origin: Japan Period: 19th century Condition Condition. 1 Large hairline. Size: ...

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19th Century Asian Antique Edo Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese antique stone Buddha /Kannon Bodhisattva / late 19th-early 20th century
Japanese antique stone Buddha /Kannon Bodhisattva / late 19th-early 20th century

Japanese antique stone Buddha /Kannon Bodhisattva / late 19th-early 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This stone statue of Nyoirin Kannon was created between the end of the Edo period and the Taisho period (late 19th century to early 20th century). The Nyoirin Kannon is a Buddha imag...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Stone

Japan Elegant Antique Rich Black Lacquer Table, 1852 With Signed Box
Japan Elegant Antique Rich Black Lacquer Table, 1852 With Signed Box

Japan Elegant Antique Rich Black Lacquer Table, 1852 With Signed Box

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japan acquisitions An important black lacquer treasure dated 1852 with its original box tomobako Superb antique Ohibachi (over sized hibachi) from late Edo era use...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Ogata Kenzan Signed Japanese Edo Pottery Hand Painted Tea Plate Tray With Box
Ogata Kenzan Signed Japanese Edo Pottery Hand Painted Tea Plate Tray With Box

Ogata Kenzan Signed Japanese Edo Pottery Hand Painted Tea Plate Tray With Box

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully designed and beautifully hand painted tea ceremony tray/plate by esteemed Japanese artist and master potter Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743). Kenzan is widely considered to be...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'
Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'

Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'

Located in Hudson, NY

17th to 18th century Iga ware from Fushinan, Kyoto. Iga embodies the essence of tea ceremony's requirements for wabi-sabi, which appreciates the beauty in imp...

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Early 18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Ceramic

Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Zen Washi Japanese Paper Shade
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Zen Washi Japanese Paper Shade

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 Furniture

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Brass

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Japanese Lobed Arita Plate
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Japanese Lobed Arita Plate

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Japanese Lobed Arita Plate

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 18th-early 19th century lobed Arita plate, Japan. Decorated with grape clusters, vines & a butterfly. 8.25" dia. x 1 1/8". We are a family business that has been a major source...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Porcelain

Small Edo period stone Buddha from Japan/Jizo Bodhisattva/1800s/Amulet
Small Edo period stone Buddha from Japan/Jizo Bodhisattva/1800s/Amulet

Small Edo period stone Buddha from Japan/Jizo Bodhisattva/1800s/Amulet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a small stone statue believed to have been made in Japan during the Edo period. It was placed at crossroads, village entrances, or along mountain paths to pray for the safety...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Stone

Japanese Chawan Tea Bowl by Tannyu 10th Raku Edo Period
Japanese Chawan Tea Bowl by Tannyu 10th Raku Edo Period

Japanese Chawan Tea Bowl by Tannyu 10th Raku Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Aka-Raku Chawan (red-glazed tea bowl) by Raku Tannyu (1795-1854), the tenth-generation head of the Raku kiln. The Raku family established one of the lon...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Edo Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Six Panel Screen with Hotei, Edo Period, Early 19th Century
Japanese Six Panel Screen with Hotei, Edo Period, Early 19th Century

Japanese Six Panel Screen with Hotei, Edo Period, Early 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful Japanese six panel painted paper screen featuring the beloved figure Hotei, Edo Period, early 19th century. Hotei, called Budai in China, and known as the Laughing Buddha or Fat Buddha in the West, is considered to be an emanation of Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future. In Japan, he also holds a special place as one of the Seven Lucky Gods, being the god of fortune, and protector of children. He is always portrayed as a mirthful and corpulent man, dressed in loose robes that show off his round belly. He carries a sack with him, said to be filled with treasure. As the protector of children, he is often portrayed with them playing on or around him, as he is here. The children portrayed in this screen are dressed in Chinese style clothing...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Silk, Paper

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Sitting Boy" Edo 1800s
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Sitting Boy" Edo 1800s

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Sitting Boy" Edo 1800s

Located in Norton, MA

Antique A heavy Japanese Gosho Ningyo (Palace Doll) stand on a lacquer stand, finely painted features, featuring white gofun finish, glass eyes and embroidered clothing, right foot ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Clay, Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Boy Holding Fan" Edo 1800s
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Boy Holding Fan" Edo 1800s

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Boy Holding Fan" Edo 1800s

Located in Norton, MA

Antique A Japanese Gosho Ningyo (Palace Doll) stand on a red lacquer stand holding a long fan, finely painted features, featuring white gofun finish, glass eyes and traditional cloth...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Clay, Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Standing Boy" Edo 1800s
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Standing Boy" Edo 1800s

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Standing Boy" Edo 1800s

Located in Norton, MA

Antique A heavy Japanese Gosho Ningyo (Palace Doll) stand on a lacquer stand, finely painted features, featuring white gofun finish, glass eyes and embroidered clothing. There are s...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

Materials

Clay, Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Boy & Lion Head" Edo 1800s
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Boy & Lion Head" Edo 1800s

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll, "The Boy & Lion Head" Edo 1800s

Located in Norton, MA

Antique A heavy Japanese Gosho Ningyo (Palace Doll) stand on a lacquer stand holding a wooden gilt lion head on his left hand finely painted features, featuring white gofun finish, g...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Clay, Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Giltwood

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax. Signed by the artist on its underneath. In good condition with charming patina. A classic traditional doll with a simple but lovely design, a decorative piece. In Japan these dolls symbolize love, friendship and believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Edo Two Panel Screen Birds of Prey Hawks
Japanese Edo Two Panel Screen Birds of Prey Hawks

Japanese Edo Two Panel Screen Birds of Prey Hawks

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating Japanese 19th century Edo period two-panel screen depicting two perched birds of prey. Painted in the manner of Chokuan Soga (17th century). Large size byobu screen with ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa late 18th century of Edo period. The rectangular box features a deep lid with rounded corners and recessed mid-edge and a lower box with two bronze medallion rings and tasseled silk ties. The surface of the fubako was elaborately decorated with hiramaki-e and a low takamaki-e on a mottled Mura-nashiji background. The motifs on the lid depict branches of Japanese pine with finely rendered needles on the lower part; on the upper part, it showcases fruited persimmon branches. Two different shades of gold fundame were used to contrast the design and augmented by scattered gold kirigane to highlight some of the leaves. The design continues and cascades down to all sides of the lid as well as the walls of the box. The two bronze medallions appear original to the box and the silk ties show significant fading from the age. This Fine fubako is signed on the lower wall "Kanshosai" in Kanji with a kao mark. All the trims were finished in gold fundame and the interiors a dense nashiji in gold. Kanshosai is the mark of the distinguished lacquer artist Lizuka Toyo I who also signed his work "Toyosai". He was active in the second half of the 18th century during Edo period, employed by Hachisuka Shigeyoshi (1738-1801), daimyo of Awa on Shikoku Island. Although most survived work bearing his marks are inros, he was also known to decorated trays and other larger objects...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Chrysanthemum Design
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Chrysanthemum Design

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard With Chrysanthemum Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged sukashi (openwork) Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmansh...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Snail, Wasp & Hollyhock.
Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Snail, Wasp & Hollyhock.

Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Snail, Wasp & Hollyhock.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Obata Tosho (1812-1886) Snail, Wasp & Hollyhock Late Edo period, mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Ink and color on paper. Individually framed 19th century bird and ...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Paper

Japanese Screen: Animals and Flowers in a Landscape with Rising Sun
Japanese Screen: Animals and Flowers in a Landscape with Rising Sun

Japanese Screen: Animals and Flowers in a Landscape with Rising Sun

Located in Hudson, NY

Edo period (c. 1800) screen, beautifully painted with excellent details. Kano School painting at its best. An exuberant Audobon landscape being observed by a cat and her kitten. A...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Edo Screen Portraits of the Thirty Six Immortal Poets
Japanese Edo Screen Portraits of the Thirty Six Immortal Poets

Japanese Edo Screen Portraits of the Thirty Six Immortal Poets

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Interesting 19th century Japanese Edo period six-panel byobu screen depicting the thirty six immortals of poetry (Sanjurokkasen). Each portrait is accompanied by their poems. The poe...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Six-Panel Screen Women of the Court in the Garden
Japanese Six-Panel Screen Women of the Court in the Garden

Japanese Six-Panel Screen Women of the Court in the Garden

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese six-panel screen: Women of the Court in the Garden. Edo period (circa 1700) painting of an early Kano school subject matter: nobility socializing in a coutryard garden. Deta...

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Early 1700s Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Painted Chawan Tea Bowl by Tannyu 10th Raku Edo Period
Japanese Painted Chawan Tea Bowl by Tannyu 10th Raku Edo Period

Japanese Painted Chawan Tea Bowl by Tannyu 10th Raku Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Aka-Raku Chawan (Red-Raku tea bowl) by Raku Tannyu (1795-1854), the tenth-generation head of the Raku kiln. The Raku family established one of the longe...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Edo Furniture

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Ceramic

Paravents - A pair of six-fold screens with fans in flowing water, Rimpa School
Paravents - A pair of six-fold screens with fans in flowing water, Rimpa School

Paravents - A pair of six-fold screens with fans in flowing water, Rimpa School

Located in Brussels, BE

A pair of six-fold Japanese screens with scattered fans, a waterwheel and jakago (rock-filled baskets) in flowing water beside a riverbank with a subtle golden mist in the distance. ...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Floral Flower Design
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Floral Flower Design

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Floral Flower Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged, relatively large Mokko Gata shaped Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese s...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Iron

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako
Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan. Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A rare pair of antique Japanese Karashishi paintings in a landscape of rocks and peony flowers on gold leaf ground in fine handmade frames, Edo period, early 18th century. The Karash...

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Early 18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Edo-Meiji Period Lacquered Palanquin
Japanese Edo-Meiji Period Lacquered Palanquin

Japanese Edo-Meiji Period Lacquered Palanquin

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese Edo-Meiji period Palanquin chair for the childrens festival. The form with sliding and hinged doors, decorated in gold hiramaki-e with peonies ...

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1890s Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Lacquer

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit
Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

Located in New Orleans, LA

For samurai warriors, the functionality of their armor was as vital as its striking beauty—both elements held equal importance. This orange-laced armor is one of the rarest and most stunning complete Edo-period samurai suits ever crafted, designed for a military leader to convey the gravity of his power and warrior spirit at a single glance. This particularly rare armor...

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18th Century Asian Antique Edo Furniture

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Copper, Iron

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Floral Flower Design
Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Floral Flower Design

Japanese Edo Antique Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Floral Flower Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese antique vertical striped tea bowl/19th to early 20th century/Seto ware
Japanese antique vertical striped tea bowl/19th to early 20th century/Seto ware

Japanese antique vertical striped tea bowl/19th to early 20th century/Seto ware

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a Seto ware tea bowl made in Japan from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century). Seto is a kiln with a long history in Aichi Prefecture, Jap...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Pottery

Studio Art Ceramic Vase Turquoise & Brush Stroke Bird, likely Japan, 1980s
Studio Art Ceramic Vase Turquoise & Brush Stroke Bird, likely Japan, 1980s

Studio Art Ceramic Vase Turquoise & Brush Stroke Bird, likely Japan, 1980s

Located in Andernach, DE

Beautiful, most likely originates in Japan: large round ceramic vase in an eggshell blue to turquoise glaze. The general style is inspired by the marvellous brush painting style of t...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Ceramic

Edo-Meiji Phoenix Birds Silk Screen, 19th Century Japanese Art
Edo-Meiji Phoenix Birds Silk Screen, 19th Century Japanese Art

Edo-Meiji Phoenix Birds Silk Screen, 19th Century Japanese Art

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Edo-Meiji Phoenix Birds Screen Period: Edo-Meiji Size: 360 x 152 cm (141.73 x 60 inches) This gorgeous silk screen from the Edo-Meiji period showcases mythical phoenix birds, a des...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Silk, Paper

Japanese Big Antique Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower Temple Find, Edo Period 19thc
Japanese Big Antique Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower Temple Find, Edo Period 19thc

Japanese Big Antique Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower Temple Find, Edo Period 19thc

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find Antique Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stem including its original red lacquer display base. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is carved separately then joined in an arrangement and inserted in altar vessels. Also called "Jyôka" , it is placed on or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple. Made with meticulous techniques. In Buddhism, the lotus is an important symbol of divine enlightenment because it blooms into beautiful flowers while growing in mud. Tsunehana means "a flower that continues to bloom forever" and "a flower that does not wither." For this reason, the flowers represented are in different stages of their life, unfolded lotus leaves, buds and full flowers, thus symbolizing the journey towards Buddhist enlightenment. This lovely Japanese antique gilt Lotus flower is an early survivor, circa 1840, and a hard to find treasure that was originally placed on or around a temple altar. This ensemble consists of a single stem, the top most flower, and the bottom leaf- all mounted in the original square red lacquer display base. A gold gilt 3.5 inch long tortoise "minogame" is affixed to the base as seen in the photo. Its attractive original old patina coupled with much of the original gilding remaining present is just the way we like to find them. Dimensions: With original red lacquer display stand Height, 17 inches height and 9 inches in width. The lotus flower stem alone measures 16 inches in height. Provenance: acquired from a Kyoto Japanse monk and collector History of the Japanese turtle "minogame" One of the most famous is the mythological giant turtle...

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1840s Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Wood, Pine

Antique Edo Period Japanese Aoki Mokubei Jar Japan Figures Trees
Antique Edo Period Japanese Aoki Mokubei Jar Japan Figures Trees

Antique Edo Period Japanese Aoki Mokubei Jar Japan Figures Trees

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A Japanese Aoki Mokubei Jar. Edo Period. The inside base has a fish between the figures with gilt. A very powerfull piece and in our opinion most likely authentic by Aoki Mokubei (????) Mokubei AOKI (1767- July 2, 1833) was a painter and Kyo ware potter during the Edo Period . He was born in Kyoto . His childhood name was Yasoya. His Azana (alias) was Sahei. His pseudonyms included Seibei, Hyakurokusanjin, Kokikan, Teiunro, Kukurin, and Shubei. Biography Mokubei was born in 1767, in Kyoto . He studied calligraphy under Fuyo KO at a young age, showing great talent; however, when he found pottery, he opened a studio in Awataguchi, Kyoto at the age of 30 and won fame for his pottery. Five years later, he was invited by the Maeda Family of the Kaga clan, and he made efforts to revive Kaga Kutani ware. As a potter, he mainly produced green-tea sets. His pottery work is varied, including white porcelain, celadon, Akae ware (ceramic with red paintings) and dyed ceramics. As a result of his commitment to Chinese ceramics, he created a world of his own in making copies of Chinese ware...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period
Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period

Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique desk drawer. A Japanese, ebonised pine desktop folio, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Attractive desk tidy with appealing hand-finished charm Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Ebonised pine frame presents dark tonality Accentuated to the top with a saffron yellow hatched border Hand-painted Japanese motif adds a flourish to the front and sides Useful drawer dressed with a small brass pull for ease of opening Light crimson interior with remnants of a decorative lining Later faux crocodile dressing to the top surface and base This is a charming antique desk...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Pine

Edo Period Rimpa School Golden Screen - Summer Florals
Edo Period Rimpa School Golden Screen - Summer Florals

Edo Period Rimpa School Golden Screen - Summer Florals

By Rimpa School

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Edo Period Golden Screen - Summer Florals Period: Edo Size: 285 x 92.5 cm (112.2 x 36.4 inches) SKU: PTA141 This Edo period screen is a golden-framed window into the summer gardens...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period
Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period

Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese "Kobo Daishi" wooden figure. "Kobo Daishi" means "Kukai". "Kukai" was a monk from the early Heian period. His posthumous name was "Kobo Daishi". He is the fou...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

Materials

Cypress

Samson Porcelain Imari 'Temple Jar' on Ormolu Bronze Base, circa 1850
Samson Porcelain Imari 'Temple Jar' on Ormolu Bronze Base, circa 1850

Samson Porcelain Imari 'Temple Jar' on Ormolu Bronze Base, circa 1850

By Edmé Samson

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A large and impressive early Samson porcelain covered baluster vase in late 17th, early 18th century Japanese Edo Genroku Imari style on finely cast Louis XVI style ormolu bronze bas...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Edo Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Edo Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Ko-Omote Koomote Mask, 1700s
Japanese Antique Edo Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Ko-Omote Koomote Mask, 1700s

Japanese Antique Edo Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Ko-Omote Koomote Mask, 1700s

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately. The mask is hand...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Wood

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Landscape by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century.
Antique Japanese Suibokuga Landscape by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century.

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Landscape by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Landscape by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century. A sumi-e ink on paper painting illustrating a rocky seaside landscape containing buildings, vegetation and ship masts. The painting with 3 vermillion seals of the artist in the lower left corner. Japanese dry mount paper on a wood frame with thin brocade border silver leafed surround and lacquered wood outer frame. Condition: Lighter discoloration near the bottom of the painting, various paper restorations, other minor signs of age, wear, stains, otherwise fine condition. Age: Painting Edo Period, circa 1670. Mounting circa 1985. Image: 51-1/2 in. x 20-1/2 in. (131cm x 52cm) Frame: 59-1/4 in. x 25-1/4 in. (150cm x 64cm) Weight: 6 lbs. Provenance: with Honeychurch Antiques...

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1670s Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Paper

Antique Japanese Fireman's Water Bucket and Tools, Edo Period, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Fireman's Water Bucket and Tools, Edo Period, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Fireman's Water Bucket and Tools, Edo Period, 19th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

In ancient Japan fires are a constant occurrence and the Japanese built their furniture and houses with this in mind. Firemen were essential and revered, and their equipment was care...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Wood

Rare Antique Edo period Japan Japanese Porcelain Celadon Plate Arita Dish
Rare Antique Edo period Japan Japanese Porcelain Celadon Plate Arita Dish

Rare Antique Edo period Japan Japanese Porcelain Celadon Plate Arita Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nice edo period example with carved fish design. Storage Box included Unmarked at base Arita ware, also known as Arita-yaki, has its origins in 1616, whe...

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17th Century Antique Edo Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Wooden Sculpture Komainu(Guardian Lion-Dog)1600s~1680s Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Sculpture Komainu(Guardian Lion-Dog)1600s~1680s Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Sculpture Komainu(Guardian Lion-Dog)1600s~1680s Wabisabi

Located in 足利市, JP

This exceptionally rare Japanese guardian lion (Komainu), depicting the closed-mouth "Un" form, dates back to the early Edo period (17th century). Carved from a single block of wood...

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Early 17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good conditi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Wood

Antique Edo Period Early 18th Century Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold
Antique Edo Period Early 18th Century Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold

Antique Edo Period Early 18th Century Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Teapot. Sharing with you this unusual shaped and small teapot from the edo period. Beautiful floral decoration in imari palette. Condition small restoration to 1 of the...

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17th Century Antique Edo Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen with Peacock, Peonies and Pine
Large Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen with Peacock, Peonies and Pine

Large Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen with Peacock, Peonies and Pine

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A large and richly detailed Japanese six-panel folding screen (byōbu) depicting a magnificent peacock surrounded by flowering peonies, pine, blossoming branches, ornamental rocks, an...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Pair of Japanese Edo Screens Minogame Turtles in Spring Landscape
Pair of Japanese Edo Screens Minogame Turtles in Spring Landscape

Pair of Japanese Edo Screens Minogame Turtles in Spring Landscape

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Colorful pair of 19th century Japanese Edo period six-panel byobu table screens depicting pairs of Minogame turtles in spring landscapes. Made in the Kano school style one screen...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Brass

Antique Japanese Arita/Chinese Jingdezhen Saucer Dish and Cup Kakiemon
Antique Japanese Arita/Chinese Jingdezhen Saucer Dish and Cup Kakiemon

Antique Japanese Arita/Chinese Jingdezhen Saucer Dish and Cup Kakiemon

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very combination of two porcelain pieces; Edo period, kakiemon figural garden scene Qing period, Kangxi, Couple with a parasol in garden. Additional information: Material: Porcela...

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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Furniture

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Porcelain

Edo furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Edo furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Edo furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige), Arita, Ryosuke Harashima, and Kitagawa Utamaro. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $1,386,932 while the average work can sell for $2,989.