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.
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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Japonisme
Large 19th Century French Blue & White Japon Platter Creil Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century French Blue & White Japon Platter signed Creil Montereau.
13 inches diameter.
This service is exposed in Giverny Claude Monet's house.
Category
1880s French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Turned Wood Chinoiserie Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Charming antique floor lamp, constructed of solid turned wood, with a hand painted Chinoiserie, Japonisme style, made in the US, circa 1900/30's. This example is in overall good, or...
Category
Early 20th Century American Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Ikebana Iron Vase, Japan, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Japanese Ikebana Iron Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Iron
Cast Stone Garden Pagodas A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful large pair of Japanese cast concrete Pagoda Garden Statues. These statues are made of durable, weather resistant concrete and have a muted stone-gray appearance with subtle...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Sculpture Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Bronze Koi Fish. The beautiful fish can be used as a decorative piece, a vase, and if you're really ambitious, could make a lovely fountain.
A compliment to any space - living ro...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bronze
2 Japanese Meiji Period Turquoise Cloisonne Vases
Located in Norwood, NJ
Near pair of late Meji period turquoise ground cloisonne vases with birds and foliage motif. Bright colors with good enameling, cranes, butterflies and sparrow birds surrounded by fl...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Vase
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Sculpture or Vase of a Koi Fish. Overall good condition, Few spots of patina visible from age and use. Late 20th Century. Felt on bottom
Category
Late 20th Century Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Asian Modern Faux Bamboo Canopy Queen Bed Frame
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty mid century Japonisme faux bamboo and bamboo canopy bed handcrafted in dramatic form featuring hand decorated chinoiserie lacquer panels on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Faux Bamboo
Art Deco Asian Style Black and Red Lacquered Jewelry Box 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Asian Japonisme style black and red lacquered jewelry box storage with 1980s.
Black wooden box lacquered with removable red tray with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Located in New York, NY
Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair with fantastic detailed hand carvings. Victorian era cabriole legs fini...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Champleve Bronze Flower Vase Urn Pegasus Butterfly Cloisonné
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Japanese Bronze Champleve Flower Vase or Urn. Features a colorful champleve design of Pegasus's and butterflies between engraved bronze motifs. Marked Made in Japa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Ware Porcelain Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large scale and very good quality late 19th century Japanese Imari vase with exotic birds, trees and flowers. Wonderful coloring in vibrant hues of blue, red and rust.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning antique Meiji period early 1900s Japanese Tansu chest with original hardware and working keys. Lacquered dark stained pine comprises the outside casework while oxblood lac...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meiji Period Four-Panel Screen w Flying Cranes and Landscape, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Four-Panel Screen with Flying Cranes and Landscape, Ca. 1900
DIMENSIONS
Wid...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Japan
Ca. 1400-1600s
Length: 24.25” Blade
Total Length: 27.25
Nagasa: 18.5”
Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?) hamon, including wild boshi. Hada indeterminate, with Shakudo & gold dragon menuki, beehive design fuchi kashira...
Category
16th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Steel
Emile Galle, A Rare & Important Ormolu-Mounted Double Carp Fish Pink-Glass Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important French "Japonsime" Emile Galle Ormolu-Mounted Double Carp Fish Pink-Glass vase, circa 1879, retailed by L'Escalier De Cristal, Paris
...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Enamel
Toyo Iron Kan'ei Tsūhō Coin Sculpture / Trivet, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Toyo Iron Kan'ei Tsūhō Coin Sculpture / Trivet, Japan, 20th Century. Retains the original Toyo label.
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Large Cloisonné Vase, Ca. 1900/1910
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Large Cloisonné Vase in Midnight Blue w/ Flowers and Birds, Ca. 1900/1910
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 46 inches
Diameter: 51.5 inches
ABOUT
This exquisite vase is a remarkable te...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Metal
Japanese 6 Panel Gold Screen With Cranes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exceptional Vintage Japanese wall 6 panel acreen gold with cranes in a landscape. Made in 3 d relief dimensions style. Great condition.
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern 1940's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese iron pagoda garden candle lantern.
Hand cast iron Japanese candle lantern with hearts on top.
Can rest on table or hanged by loop
Meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Bamboo Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Japonisme Aesthetic Movement side table with bamboo frame and mother-of-pearl marquetry inlaid rosewood top and bottom shelf. Luminous iridescent inlay of flowe...
Category
19th Century English Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Bamboo
Pair of Japanese Signed Woodblock Prints C. 1910
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of Japanese Signed Woodblock Prints C. 1910
Pair of rare and large Japanese woodblock prints from the early 20th century. Each of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Solid Wood Hand -Carved Koi Fish
Located in Denton, TX
Carved solid mahogany pair of Koi fish with lightly painted accents
Massive fish 5" deep by 24" high by 24" long
Little fish is 2.5 deep x 11 wide x 9 high
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Showa Period Karasu Tengu Mask, ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Showa Period Karasu Tengu Mask, ca. 1920
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 12 inches
Width: 8 inches
Depth: 7 inches
ABOUT
A Japanese...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Japonisme / Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Wooden Floor Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Illuminate your space with this Antique Turned Wooden Floor Lamp, a unique piece of lighting that marries functionality with artistic beauty. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Royal Crown Derby Imari and Gilded Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Located in Morristown, NJ
1940's Set of Six Royal Crown Derby Imari and Gilded Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers
A stunning collection of six Royal Crown Derby demitasse cups and saucers, each showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and elegant gilded Imari patterns. This set is a luxurious example of fine English bone china, featuring intricate floral and geometric motifs in rich cobalt blue, deep red, and lavish gold accents. Dates are from 1943-1946.
Details:
Maker: Royal Crown Derby
Material: Bone China with Gold Gilding
Patterns Included: Imari designs and a gilded "Derby Border" pattern
Markings: Each piece is stamped with the Royal Crown Derby mark, pattern numbers, and date codes
Estimated Date: Primarily early to mid-20th Century
This set is perfect for collectors of fine porcelain or for those who appreciate elegant tableware with a timeless aesthetic. A wonderful addition to any tea or coffee service, bringing a touch of refined luxury to any occasion.
Identified Patterns:
Traditional Imari 2451...
Category
1940s English Vintage Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Gold
Vintage Japanese Tansu Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage Japanese tansu cabinet features wood construction (possibly balsa), black painted finish with silver and mother of Pearl inlay, modular 3 box design each with hinged doo...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Tiffany & Co. Ormulu Bronze Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock Garniture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Tiffany's clock case with enamel roman numbers and bronze snake dials. At the top, the clock is adorned with an Indian palace gallery and dome that has a crane finial over it and dragon head legs. The rectangular clock...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Painting of a Tale of Genji Scene, Tosa School
By Tosa School
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Japanese 17th century school "Tale of Genji Scene" painting on paper, mounted to board. Nicely framed and boxed.
Professor Melissa McCormick at Harvard b...
Category
17th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase Dragonfly & Cobwebs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase—Dragonfly & Cobwebs
This exquisite Dominic & Haff sterling silver cabinet vase is a rare and finely detailed example of Ja...
Category
19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Two-Panel Screen with Snow Cranes on a Willow Tree, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
This great masterpiece is one of the most amazing screen paintings we have seen, each snow crane is painted with its own personality and attitude, using the finest pigments and Gofun...
Category
1860s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Brocade, Wood
Vintage Japanese Thousand Flower Satsuma Porcelain Demitasse Tea Coffee Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese Satsuma porcelain demitasse tea or coffee set featuring the thousand flower design with gold accents. Includes tea pot with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Art Deco Famille-Rose Vase with Flower and Dragon Motif, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco Famille-Rose Vase with Flower and Dragon Motif, Ca. 1920
DIMENSIONS
Height: 24 inches
Diameter: 10 inches
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Vase, ca. 1910
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite work of art made during the Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911/12) which was known for its artistic achievements and craftsmanship. The octagon shaped vase is adorned with i...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase
Located in Pearland, TX
19th-Century Japanese Imari porcelain vase. This fine vase have a lovely shape and hand painted floral designs in the traditional Imari colors.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
2 Japanese Red Oak Dragon Carved Hexagonal Pagoda Vitrine Curio Display Cabinets
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive pair of oriental chinoiserie hexagonal vitrine cabinets made in Okinawa Japan, circa 1970s. Made from red oak with three adjustable glass shelves, a pagoda form dragon ...
Category
1970s Vintage Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
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
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Vase with Samurai and Floral Motif, Ca. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Vase w/ Samurai, Attendant, and Floral Motif, Ca. 1890
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 12 inches
Diameter: 5.5 inches
ABOUT
An elegant cloisonné enamel vase fr...
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Round Tray
Located in New York, NY
Chrysanthemum sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round serpentine well engraved with coat of arms. Cast rim in form of dense overlapping leaves interspersed wit...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabienne Jouvin Imari Japanese Asian Porcelain Wall Plates 1990s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Fabienne Jouvin French designer decorative Imari Asian wall plates.
from the French Parisian designer Fabienne Jouvin the plates with irregular shapes and quite shallow with a beautiful Oriental Asian Japanese style depicting a man and woman portrait on each plate.
The portrait are period Imperial style, with Japanese kimono and hair style, vivid colors on each panel of the plate depicting different Asian traditional design motifs.
Colorful modern Asian motif decorative plates or shallow bowls made by Fabienne Jouvin Paris...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
5 Mid Century Tin Japanese Nesting Tea Caddy Coffee Canisters Kanji Jars 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of five vintage nesting Japanese tea caddy / canisters. Made of tin, cylindrical form painted black and embellished with a word in gold. Two sti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Tin
18th Century, Japanese Edo Period Lacquer & Chain Mail Suit of Samurai Armor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese, Edo Period (1603-1868), likely late 18th century.
Step into the rich tapestry of Japanese history with this exquisite 18th-century Edo Period Lacquer & Chain Mail Suit of Armor, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends martial craftsmanship with artistic elegance. Crafted during a period of unparalleled cultural refinement, this armor is a testament to the meticulous skill and dedication of Japanese artisans.
The Gosuko armor, at the heart of this ensemble, embodies the traditional armor design of the Edo Period. Each meticulously lacquered plate, carefully adorned with ornate motifs, reflects not only the functional sophistication required for battle but also the aesthetic sensibilities intrinsic to Japanese art. The incorporation of chain mail adds a layer of flexibility and mobility, harmonizing the demands of protection with the fluidity required in combat.
A crowning glory to this armor is the Kabuto Helmet, an iconic symbol of samurai identity and resilience. Its design not only provides formidable protection but also serves as a canvas for artistic expression. The helmet's form, combined with lacquer embellishments and a crest, creates a striking visual statement, a representation of the wearer's identity and lineage.
To complete the ensemble, the armor comes with a brocade fabric, adding a touch of regality to this already magnificent piece. The interplay of textures and colors in the brocade further elevates the visual impact, turning the act of donning this armor into a ceremonial experience.
For the discerning collector, this piece is presented in a lacquer armor box, meticulously crafted to safeguard and showcase the historical significance of the armor. The accompanying wood armor display stand serves as a stage, allowing this masterpiece to command attention in any setting, whether it be a private collection, museum exhibit, or a distinguished living space.
Owning this 18th-century Japanese Edo Period Lacquer...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Japanese Shop Stool Meiji Period
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 20th Century Meiji period Japanese shop keepers stool, crafted with a cut out for storage. A very nice architectural form that blends in with any interior. The wood has a soft ...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Polychromed Life-Size Figure of a Geisha, Charles Massé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Polychromed Japonisme life-size cast-metal figure of a standing Geisha, cast after a model by Charles Massé (French, 1855-1913). The standing Japanese beau...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare 20th Century Japanese Antique Bronze Samurai Statue Shijo Kingo
Located in Pomona, CA
This rare find antique Japanese Samurai Warrior Statue was dated around 1920s. With supper detailed metal works, it shows Japanese intricate handcraft metal arts. It is all hand made and hand crafted Shijo Kingo sitting statue...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Original Japanese Ouchi Doll Hina Set in Box Kawaii Couple Doll
Located in San Diego, CA
Original Japanese Ouchi Doll Hina Set in Box Kawaii Couple Doll like new condition never out of the box very collectible piece.
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sarreguemines Majolica Jardiniere in the Japonisme Style, 1880-1890
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A gorgeous turquoise blue Majolica jardiniere made by the French manufactory Sarreguemines circa 1880-1890. The jardiniere is decorated in the eclectic Japonisme-style with beautifully hand-painted birds among pine branches, faux cloisonne...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Noritake Okura Porcelain Flower Vase
By Noritake
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Noritake, Okura porcelain flower vase hand painted white in the background with a large gold and silver etching rose in the front and rose bud b...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Imari Porcelain Lidded Bowl Jewelry Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine and rare lidded and hinged Imari bowl with ormolu fittings, set atop three ornamented feet. Perfect for jewelry, trinkets, or sweets.
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Wood Doll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kokeshi or Kokashi doll handmade by Japanese artisans from wood.
The dolls have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head.
One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms and legs.
signed underneath as follow.
Kokashi Doll Kegon Waterfall Japan 1987.
Kokeshi (???, ???), are simple wooden Japanese dolls with no arms or legs that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Japonisme Bamboo Plant Stand
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Japonisme style plant stand, or side table, with sturdy bamboo frame and slightly curved root end feet and decorative bamboo shoot trim around top perimeter. Bottom shelf made of rosewood marquetry created using a traditional Japanese wood inlay...
Category
19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rosewood
Signed Japanese Imari Scalloped Plate with Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Imari fluted porcelain plate hand decorated with floral design and
gilt painted rim. Hand signed Japanese signature on bottom.
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique fall-front box with scarce Medieval period bronze lockplate and hasp attributed to Jacopo and Lodovico del Duca.
Featuring an important Lockplate and Hasp designed circa 1570, exact date of manufacture unknown, attributed to the late 16th century Roman foundry of Jacopo 1520-1604) and Ludovico (1551-1601) del Duca, with no apparent signatures or hallmarks which is typical of the era, but we did not remove it and inspect the back.
Boxes such as this hand various uses but were frequently used by merchants as a writing box - slope during travel and trade, as a small coffer - strong box for storing important documents, money and valuables, as well as a jewelry casket.
This hand-crafted European drop-front box dates to the late 19th century, signed L'PUPLET, adorned with a significantly older Italian fine quality cast bronze lockplate with intricate Renaissance era reliefs, including figures, coat-of-arms, and elongated hasp, mounted on a chest of drawers form solid wooden case, wrapped in exotic Japanesque embossed and gilded metallic paper, having a locking fall-front panel with original key included, opening to reveal three interior drawers, all lined in red velvet. circa 1875
The visually striking textured wallpaper covering the box's exterior displays bamboo, birds, and flowers in the oriental Japanesque taste popular in Europe in the 1860s and 1870s following the forced reopening of foreign trade with Japan in 1858 and the ensuing Japonisme craze.
To the interior of the fall front panel is a gilt circular stamp with the somewhat obscured name of the workshop or store (likely) "L'PUPLET" and the city "Burxelles" which is in Brussels, indicating the box was likely made or retailed there.
Marks to box:
L'PUPLET, BRUXELLES
Inscription:
13, 14, 15 (Interior drawers inscribed on the verso of their backboards in script from top to bottom, respectively)
Provenance / Acquisition:
The origin of the elaborate lockplate with hasp on the front of the piece is more intriguing. At least 76 lockplates of this design have been recorded in major museums, private collections, and in the antiques trade across the Western World. For example, lockplates of this pattern are in the collections of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the State Museum of Prussian Cultural Heritage in Berlin, the Museum Cicico in Bologna, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Dallas Museum of Art in Texas, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Museo di Palazzo Venezia in Rome, the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.[1]
Specialists in Renaissance bronzes, especially Charles Avery...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Pair of Japanese Pink Ceramic Table Lamps, Cherry Blossoms Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of tall table lamp is decorated with traditional motifs of Japanese cherry trees in bloom on pink glaze background. Abstract traditional designs in green are used to fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually striking antique Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period 1910s-1930s. This bridal outer garment is of a bright red color ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Large Ashworth Imari Ironstone Platter, Circa 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Ashworth Imari Ironstone Platter, Circa 1860
A magnificent large Ashworth Imari ironstone platter, circa 1860. Measuring 21.5 inches wide by 16.5 inches high, this substantial example highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and artistry for which Ashworth Bros...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Painted Metal Life Size Figure of a Geisha by Charles Mass'e
Located in Essex, MA
Figure standing wearing kimono with arms out front. On an iron base. Signed Ch Masse , Sculp, Paris. Provenance , Estate Of William Hodgins. Interior d...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940.
Martres Tolosane.
Japonisme style.
Category
1940s French Vintage Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Faience
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.