Japonisme Furniture
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.
Find a collection of antique Japonisme furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Style: Japonisme
Color: Brown
Calico Clothing tray Ryosuke Harashima Urushi Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tray made by Ryosuke Harashima.
This work is made of antique tray painted by urushi and fabric.
Artist create renewed tray which is upholstered with fabric. This pattern was reache...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
"the Japanese and the Oriental" Plaques, Attri. to L. Hottot, France, circa 1900
By Louis Hottot
Located in PARIS, FR
Important pair of metal with double patina plaques representing an Oriental woman and a Japanese woman, both dressed in traditional outfits, during the tea ceremony. Each is presente...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Japanese Ink Hanging Scrolls Kano Tanyu
By Kano Tan'yu 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine matching pair of hanging scrolls ink on paper mounted in green brocade borders circa Edo period (17-18th century). The Kano school painting depicts wild geese in the reeds by the margin of water, a popular subject borrowed from the Chinese tradition. Both painting were signed as Tanyu with a red seal of Morinobu, his birth name. The storage box is also present and was inscribed with the title Painting of Geese and Reeds and Kano Tanyu...
Category
Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Fine Pair of Japanese Fukagawa Porcelain Vases, circa 1890
By Fukagawa
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality large pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Fukagawa porcelain vases. Each with wonderful bold Imari colours, the tapering bands of classical motifs from top to bo...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Framed Japanese Ink Painting Hidaka Tetsuo
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ink painting on the fan surface by Japanese Zen artist Hidaka Tetsuo (1791-1871), now framed in a traditional Japanese carved wood frame with silk fabric mat and decorative hangin...
Category
1850s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Japanese Cloisonné Vase Ando Jubei with Storage Box
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully decorated cloisonné vase with silver rims by Ando Jubei (1876-1956), the celebrated Japanese Shippo studio. The piece is dated to late Meiji to early Showa period circa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver, Enamel
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Japanese suzuribako (ink box) of late Meiji Period (circa end of 19th century) is uncommon with its surface covered with woven basketry in che...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Hanging Bamboo Ikebana Basket Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese bamboo Ikebana hanging basket circa 1920s-1940s, made with "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This bamboo material was collected from traditional thatched-roof houses...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Hagi Ikebana Vase by Kyusetsu Miwa X Japanese Studio Pottery
By Kyusetsu Miwa X
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware vase with white dripping glaze from Hagi by Kyusetsu Miwa X (1895-1981), Showa Period. The vase is in the shape of "Double Gourd" with a bulbous ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully stylized Japanned partners pedestal desk, having carved, inlaid and engraved classical decoration, an inset leather top, eleven drawers to one side, each with brass turtle handles, the reverse with engraved mother of Pearl inlaid doors, raised on carved cabriole legs.
Attributed to;
Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906) was a famous Parisian cabinetmaker specializing in the production of “Chinese-Japanese genre” furniture in the last third of the 19th century. He started his career as a wood sculptor in 1849, when he sent some naturalistic décor furniture...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Tanabe Chikuunsai II
By Tanabe Chikuunsai II 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woven bamboo flower Ikebana basket by Tanabe Chikuunsai II (1921-2000) from Showa era (1926-1989), circa 1950-1960s. The ikebana basket takes a vertical square form, the body was e...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sagejubako is a portable picnic set that became popular in the early Edo period when an additional meal was added between breakfast and dinner. It normally consists of a carry case w...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Important Pair of Panels Japan, Meiji Period '1868-1912'
Located in Madrid, ES
Important pair of panels
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912),
in lacquered and gilded wood, with applications in bone and mother-of-pearl, representing b...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Framed Japanese Antique Phoenix Dragon Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually stunning Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s-1900s late Meiji period, presented with a linen matt with gold trim in a gilt wood frame. The design showcases a flying p...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
20th Century Pair of Small Porcelain Satsuma Vases
By Satsuma
Located in Paris, FR
Two porcelain hexagonal Satsuma vases painted in polychrome enamels and gold. The paunch is decorated with intricate Japanese characters in a landscape, the neck and the shoulder wit...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Carlton Ware, England, Large Lidded Vase in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carlton Ware, England.
Large lidded vase in hand-painted porcelain with exotic birds and trees. Japanism, 1930s.
Measures: 22.5 x 18.5 cm.
In exc...
Category
1930s English Vintage Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Elephant Head Center Table with a Japonisme Top
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Square center table with a japanned or ebonized finish featuring a lacquered panel on top with an embossed stylized landscape. The legs have carved elephant heads with bone tusks...
Category
20th Century English Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Philippine Handcrafted Solid Mahogany Carved Screen, Philippines, 1930
Located in Madrid, ES
Traditional Philippine hand carved solid Mahogany 3-panel see-through screen.
Category
1930s Philippine Vintage Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Japanese Sumi-E Lacquer Inro Yamada Jokasai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-case lacquered Inro by Yamada Family circa 18th-19th century Edo period. The inro with slight rounded form is of Kano style and vividly depicts a dragon slithering among the ink clouds on a gold background. Sumi-e togidashi (ink togidashi) technique, in combination with Hiramaki-e, were employed to create the dreamy ambience of this piece. The dragon has a painterly appearance inspired by Chinese ink painting that was often seen on the Japanese folding screens. The back of the Inro was sparsely decorated with the shifting patterns of the darkening clouds with an emphasis on the space intentionally left empty. Jokasai was signed to the base. On the front of the inro there is another miniature signature Hakugyoku Hogen, which is one of names used by Kano Michinobu (1730-1790). The dragon is evidently one of his designs (see reference below).
Established by a member of Yamada family in the 17th century, the clan was one of the most prominent lacquer artisanal family for the next 200 years until the end of Edo period in the 19th century. Most members signed their work simply with Jokasai making the identification of the individual artists somewhat impossible. The current Inro on offer, compared to many other pieces by Jokasai, has an uncommon Kano style done in Sumi-e togidashi.
Another unusual feature of this piece is that the interiors of the inro was decorated with an interesting gold mosaic inlays (kirigane) on a dark lacquer background, giving it a jewel like quality.
For another Inro by Jokasai of a similar style using Sumi-e togidashi but depicts a tiger, see Wrangham collection, no.353, which was offered for sale as lot 256 in Bonham's London Auction: The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part I. 9 Nov 2010.
For an ink scroll...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji period. It was likely to be used to store inkstone or other scholarly items. The piece displays several interesting characteristics that appear puzzling initially. First, the form is not typical Japanese, but more Chinese and Korean, with its scalloped base. Second, the decoration of MOP inlays also suggests a Korean and Chinese affiliation, especially with the linear borders and the scrolling cloud patters on the sides of the box. These two observations suggest that the box may be from Ryukyu Island instead of Japanese mainland. Third, strikingly in the center of the cover, a bold quarterly floral pattern outlined with MOP was filled with a striking mottled red lacquer using tsugaru nuri...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
English Imari Style Porcelain Handled Silver Table Knives, a Cased Set of Eight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight English Staffordshire porcelain Imari pattern handled table knives, circa 1860-1870, in the manner of Royal Crown Derby. In the original fi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Framed Antique Japanese Embroidered Silk Panel Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Japanese embroidery piece circa end of 19th-early 20th century of Meiji period. The silk panel depicts an idyllic water scenery, in which three mandarin ducks swim in th...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Early Japanese Hand Basket with Brocade Interior by Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Atlanta, GA
This small elegant woven bamboo basket was meant to be a hand-hold bag with its brocade interior (which appears original). It was made by Suzuki Gengensai (1891-1950) circa 1910-20s. Suzuki Gengensai was from Kansai region and active in Osaka. He studied bamboo art under Yamashita Kochikusai (1876-1947) and became an independent artist in 1913. He received his artist name Gengensai in 1914 and in 1923 he changed the characters to Gen, a slight written variation of the character. This basket was signed in the former way, which helps to date the piece to the early part of the artist's career circa 1914-1923.
The basket is tightly woven in variation of twill plating that creates contrasting bands on the surface. The base was constructed with short bamboo stripes on the corners and side with ornamental knots.
A closely related piece (Object Number: 2006.3.651) with slight different surface twill patterns is in the collection of Asian Art Museum San Francisco. Comparing the two, they show almost identical form as well as the base construction. Both also have brocade interior and most likely were woven during the same period.
Another documented example can be found on page 180 in "Baskets Masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Brocade, Bamboo
Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A exquisite, fine quality Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese black lacquer cabinet on stand with wonderful scrolling gilded decoration. H...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Japanese lacquer rectangular lacquer tray with a slightly scalloped corner and four L shape supporting feet by one of the most celebrated lacquer artist active in Edo period Hara Yoyusai (1772-1845). Yoyusai lived in Edo (Tokyo) and worked under the patronage of Lord Matsudaira. He operated a large workshop and had a very prolific output of lacquer objects. Most survived pieces being inro...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Life-Size Bronzed Japanese Lady in a Kimono, after Louis Hottot
By Louis Hottot
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful 19th century life-size cold painted bronzed statue of a young Japanese girl dressed in a traditional Kimono, standing on a carved hardwood stand, after 'Louis Hottot'
HO...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Spelter
Japanese Silk Wall Covering JS-11
Located in Staunton, VA
Japanese silk wall coverings by Paul Montgomery Studio are available in a wide variety of colors. Characterized by irregular thickness of weave and ...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Silk Wall Covering JS-08
Located in Staunton, VA
Japanese silk wall coverings by Paul Montgomery Studio are available in a wide variety of colors. Characterized by irregular thickness of weave and ...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Silk Wall Covering RS-12
Located in Staunton, VA
Japanese silk wall coverings by Paul Montgomery Studio are available in a wide variety of colors. Characterized by irregular thickness of weave and ...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Silk
Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vases Figural Scenes
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases. Each with opposing Scenes of figures and raised elephants. The pair in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Silk Wall Covering JS-41
Located in Staunton, VA
Japanese silk wall coverings by Paul Montgomery Studio are available in a wide variety of colors. Characterized by irregular thickness of weave and ...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four-case lacquered inro by Koma Koryu circa 19th century late Edo period. The inro features a pair of Chinese mandarin duck resting under a bundle of blooming irises on the pond. ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Lacquer and Gilt Bronze Cabinet in the Japonisme Style by Rosel
By Rosel
Located in London, GB
Lacquer and gilt bronze cabinet in the Japonisme style by Rosel
Belgian, late 19th century
Measures: Height 185cm, width 94cm, depth 43cm
The ...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
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 Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Monumental Japanese bas relief carving on natural wood slab
Palatial sized Japanese wood carving from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). This stunning sc...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Imari Porcelain Bowl, Meiji Period, Japan, 19th c.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand decorated Japanese Meiji period porcelain bowl. The interior hand painted scene depicts three birds sitting on the limb of a tree. The reverse is hand painted with underglaze bl...
Category
1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The surface of the lid features a Rinpa style maki-e paint depicting ...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Panel of American Union
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rather fascinating silk embroidery panel that depicts an American eagle perched on a shield, with laurel branches and shooting arrows under the...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period, presented with brocade border on linen canvas in a Lucite shadow box. The stunning design features three dragons coiling and flying in the clouds. The high relief technique used to render the dragons using mostly the silver threads gives this piece a tremendous sense of motion. The most auspicious mythological creature in Japan and China, dragons were a very popular motif in textile art. In this particular piece, it is the impressive size, the superb craftsmanship, the profuse use of silver threads and near perfect condition that set it apart. Japanese Meiji textiles were widely exhibited in the west during turn of the 20th century at the international exposition. It was used to showcase the Japanese aesthetics with the techniques at their pinnacle. These expositions solidified the country's images overseas and felled the Japanese craze in the west, which turned out to be a long-lasting influence on the western art. Many pieces were purchased and stayed in the west. It is likely this estate piece was from one of the expositions based on its high quality.
For two similar dragon tapestries...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Textile, Lucite
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner.
Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece.
Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
Set of Five Ceramic Tea Cups by Otagaki Rengetsu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of five stoneware sencha tea cups by Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875). These miniature cups were simply molded in the classic form, glazed in off white and incised with cursive waka poems, a signature decorative style by the artist. Accompanies the cups is a wood storage box and paper slip label inscribed "Rengetsu sencha, tea cups"
Purportedly purchased from Tessai-do Co. Ltd., Japan in 1991.
Otagaki Rengetsu was a famous Buddhist nun in Edo period who is widely regarded to have been one of the greatest Japanese poets...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Antique Japanese Lacquered Wood Wabi-Sabi Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
What can we say about this bowl? Perhaps we can start by describing the unique Japanese aesthetic concept of "Wabi-Sabi". In contrast to the western concept of beauty that is centere...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Kyoto Ware Vase Attributed to Ninsei
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant vase made in Kyoto, Japan, circa 1920s. With a graceful elongated Mei-Ping form, it was likely used as a flower holder during the tea ceremony. The stoneware body has an incised and raised design of Irises in an over glazed indigo blue, an subject matter and composition found in the contemporary paintings and screens, cherished by the literati of the Kyoto society.
The vase has a white glazed background sprinkled with dust for a rustic effect. The blue glaze displays some burst of bubbles upon close inspection, suggesting its age. Under the base, there is a small impressed mark of Ninsei (born Nonomura Seisuke) a famous potter from the 17th century, who was considered the founder the Kyoto ware...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Textile Panel of American Historical Great White Fleet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nicknamed Great White Fleet, the sailing of the United States Navy battleships around the globe from December 16, 1907 to February 22, 1909 by order of Uni...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Low Japanese Stool with Gold Leaf Accents
Located in San Diego, CA
1950s solid black lacquer wood and gold leaf accents low stool/table, stamped made in Japan solid construction with a polished finish that shows natural wear age soft scratches, a co...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Framed Japanese Embroidery Art Portraits
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artistically framed for display in a slight shadow frame with non-reflective pixie glass, these pair of embroidery art panels from Japan are dated circa 1910-1930s, end of Meiji to early Taisho period. This period was the peak of the Japanese oversea expositions, when all things Japonisme took Europe and America by storm and left long-lasting impact on western art and design. The influence, however, was clearly not one-directional; As when Japanese artists, artisans and dealers experienced western art, it in turn inspired and impacted on the aesthetics of the Japanese art made for the western tastes. An interesting crop of art forms quickly emerged with a particular outlook that bridged the east and west, with the fundamental techniques still rooted in Japanese traditions. These rare hyper-realistic embroidered portraits were such an example. They took the essential format of the western portrait that permeated the Victoria and Edwardian Society, but substituted with exotic Japanese subjects and executed in traditional embroidery techniques which had been perfected for centuries by the natives.
The two portraits on offer, one an elder man with long white beards and a pair of round spectacles lighting a pipe, and the other a grinning man with a peasant attire, were both set in black background, stimulating an appearance of Classic western oil painting or perhaps even the photograph. The fine stiches were maneuvered into an impressively hyper-realistic imagery that was far removed from the traditional Japanese embroidery...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of three Japanese netsukes carved out of wood with a reddish stained finish, appear to be circa mid-20th century. One depicts a frog holding a trumpet; one a rooster eating grain...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand-Painted Japanese Porcelain Satsuma & Silver Ladies Belt
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver and porcelain belt was made in Japan in approximately 1900 in the period Satsuma style. The belt is a series of hand painted medallions set in silver portraying J...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Silver
Set of Four Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Pedestal Dishes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Japanese shallow footed bowls or dishes in red lacquer with predominantly gold Makie design circa 1920s-1930s Taisho period. Each was decorated with hiramakie painting of different motifs, mostly gold, black and pewter color. One with a temple drum...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four-case lacquered Japanese inro by Yutokusai (Gyokkei), a lacquer artist active from 1845-1900 (end of Edo to Meiji period). The slightly round inro features a very intricate design with three unfolded fans on the front and two on the back: each reveals a vignette landscape scenery, likely real places in Japan. Using a combination of hiramaki-e and slight takamaki-e, the artist deftly created the pictures with fine details, rendering the inro as a miniature artwork...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Carved Wood and Crystal Mirror, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carved wood and crystal mirror. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Japanese Lacquer Box Early Edo Period Ex-Christie's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large lacquer Ryoshibako (Paper box in Japanese) finely decorated with Maki-e circa 17th century early Edo period. The box is of an impressive size and was used to store paper documents. Both sides of the lid were elaborately decorated with maki-e and the edge was befitted with lead rim, an early practice before the silver rim became common later. The interior and base were finished in Nashiji. The night scene on top surface of the lid depicts flocks of chidoris flying in formation from a sea shore swaying with reeds under a full moon, using hiramaki-e in both gold and silver. Ribbons of clouds were achieved with different densities of gold powder. The underside, in contrast, shows a crescent moon in takamakie-e above the sea with ferns and reeds. Chidoris, the plovers, are symbolic in Japanese culture as "thousands of blessings" and longevity. The Namichidori, the pattern in which the chidori flies in the nami (wave) represents the eternal love and safety of couples and families. For detailed references on the historical background and the use of chidoris on lacquerware, see the reference below.
This very lacquer box was featured for sale as lot 339 in Christie's London Sale Japanese Art...
Category
17th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain vases with slender necks depicting floral and bird motifs in shade of red and cobalt.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Rare Triptych Scroll Paintings by Watanabe Seitei Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three paintings of ink and watercolor on silk mounted within brocade borders as scrolls by Watanabe Seitei (1851-1918). This is a very rare an...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Wood
U Stool Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Contemporary Japanese style chair. Rather sculpture than chair. Made of rusted steel, ceramic, and wood. Base is steel. Seat is ceramic. Arm pane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century). The generous size of the box was reser...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japonisme furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Japonisme 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 decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Japonisme 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 Tiffany & Co., Gökhan Eryaman, İsmail Dağlı, and Makuzu Kozan. 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 $29 and tops out at $185,360 while the average work can sell for $2,527.
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