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
Utagawa Hiroshige Japanese Woodblock on Paper
Located in Astoria, NY
After Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858), "Shima Province: Mount Hiyori and Toba Harbor", Woodblock on Paper, 1853, from the "Famous Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces" series, wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Eugène Cornu, Pair of French Japonisme/Chinoiserie Ormolu Mtd Enameled Onyx Urns
By Eugène Cornu
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Quite Unusual Pair of Signed 19th Century French Japonisme/Chinoiserie/Orientalist Ormolu Mounted Champleve Enameled Onyx Urns by Eugène Cornu. Each is made from champlev...
Category
1880s French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Organic Modern Skagen Moroccan Rug, Japandi Simplicity Meets Cozy Cohesiveness
Located in Dallas, TX
81077 Organic Modern Skagen Moroccan Rug, 09'01 x 12'06. Step into a realm of understated elegance and tranquil comfort with our hand-knotted wool Organic Modern Skagen Moroccan area...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wool
$6,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Duhme American Japonesque Sterling Silver Fish Serving Fork & Slice
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque sterling silver fish serving fork and slice. Made by The Duhme Company in Cincinnati, ca 1885. Handles shaped and tapering with fish and crabs in scrolled current; stipple...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegantly woven bamboo basket with handle as an ikenana container by Suzuki Gengensai (1891-1950) circa 1923-50. 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 this later variation, which helps to date the piece to post 1923.
The basket is woven entirely in a free style irregular plating on the body and with a twisted bundled handle. The surface is lacquered in a deep reddish color. The seemingly less rigid technique renders the piece a more rustic and natural aesthetic that is more suitable for certain occasions. It is singed on the base with artist's signature in the variation post 1923.
A very similar basket of the irregular weaving but without the handle is illustrated in plate 72 in "Baskets Masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Modern Kintsugi Style Frosted Glass Vase, a Set of 3
Located in Plainview, NY
A trio of Modern Kintsugi-style skinny vases, each a unique embodiment of artistry and contemporary design. Crafted in three dimensions—tall, medium, and s...
Category
Late 20th Century Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Glass
$780 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique coppered Japonais Revival inkstand with two ink pots and a stamp holder. The border of the base is in relief and abounds with flowers and birds while the pen rest has a quain...
Category
1890s English Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
$550 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair Japanese Woodblock, Matted, Custom Ebony Frames
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Japanese Woodblocks each in a fine custom matted frame with fine ebony and gilt decorations. Each signed and dated on the reverse. Listed below.
-A courtyard lady in a comm...
Category
1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Organic Modern Moroccan Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Enigmatic Japandi
Located in Dallas, TX
30990 Organic Modern Biophilic Moroccan Rug, 12'01 x 13'11. In the mystical realm of design, where shadows sway and secrets linger, Biophilia and the enigmatic charm of Japandi style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wool
$9,480 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Vintage Japanese Decorative Porcelain Toyo Plate
By Toyo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Japanese decorative porcelain plate beautifully decorated with gorgeous colors and peony design typical of Toyo of Japan, circa 1950s.
It is absolut...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Japanese Lacquer Plate with Elaborate Maki-e Design by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large circular plate with a short stem base in Vermillion lacquer color. The surface was decorated with a stunning maki-e picture that depicts a...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Earth-Tone Japandi Kilim Area Rug, Coastal Serenity Meets Simplistic Hygge
Located in Dallas, TX
81099 Modern Blue Earth-Tone Diamond Kilim Rug, 08'08 x 11'06. Dive into coastal elegance with our handwoven modern blue earth-tone diamond kilim rug. Crafted with precision and care...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wool, Jute, Cotton
$2,858 Sale Price
20% Off
Earth-Tone Japandi Kilim Area Rug, Coastal Serenity Meets Simplistic Hygge
Located in Dallas, TX
81098 Modern Blue Earth-Tone Kilim Rug, 08'07 x 12'00. Welcome to coastal elegance meets Southern Living charm with our handwoven modern blue earth-ton...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wool, Jute, Cotton
$2,923 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Japanese Lacquer And Giltwood Zushi Shrine
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique Japanese Lacquer And Giltwood Zushi Shrine, or traveling altar, with hand-carved wooden standing Japanese figure. Intricately bronzed...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
1945 Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Vegetable Dish
Located in Morristown, NJ
Royal Crown Derby Old Imari 1128 oval vegetable dish. A timeless example of English bone china craftsmanship. Featuring the brand’s iconic Old Im...
Category
1940s English Vintage Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Two Japanese Mother of Pearl Wood Dishes
Located in Brea, CA
Two Japanese mother of pearl wood dishes, very beautiful pieces. Measures: Large one H 2” x L 13.5” x W 10”.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
$880 / set
Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Charger Featuring Cockerel
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century Meiji period charger/plate with cockerel beautifully realistic in layers of carved shell, mother of pearl and bone to stand in high r...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Shell, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
French Majolica Aesthetic /Japonisme Vase, Attributed to Theodore Deck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Majolica Japonisme vase, attributed to Theodore Deck
France, Late 19th Century
This exquisite late 19th-century French Majolica vase, attributed to the renowned ceramist Th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Majolica
Memoirs of a Geisha A Portrait of the Film By Peggy Mulloy 2005 Hardcover Book
By David James
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Memoirs of a Geisha A Portrait of the film by Peggy Mulloy · 2005 hardcover book.
By David James (Photographs by), Peggy Mulloy (Text by), Rob Marshall (Introduction by), Arthur Gol...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Portable Sagejubako Theme of Three Winter Friends
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sagejubako is a portable lunch or 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 han...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Tanabe Chikuunsai II
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
Pair Japanese Imari Gourd Shaped Porcelain Vases
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the captivating charm of Japan with this pair of Imari gourd-shaped porcelain vases. These vases beautifully showcase the renowned Imari style, which has captured hearts a...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Gold
$2,375 / item
Japanese Porcelain Vase with Relief Surface Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare porcelain vase by Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1870-81 (late Meiji period). The vase is dated to the earlier work from Kozan's studio during his early period (Takauki-ware p...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Imari Jars with Covers Made into Lamps
Located in Carmel, CA
Pair of Arita porcelain jars with covers and insert cup with silkworm cocoon figure. Chrysanthemum, birds, orange blossoms are the predominating painted characters in shades of blue...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,600 / set
Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century
DETAILS
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
DIMENSIONS:
Width: 10 inches
Wid...
Category
17th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Bronze Footed Planter
Located in Bellport, NY
A large antique bronze two handled decorated planter.
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$900 Sale Price
21% Off
Imari Ovoid Japanese Design Vessel with Ebonized Base and Brass Finial
Located in Lomita, CA
A Japanese parcel gilt and brass mounted porcelain vessel with an ebonized wood base with a distinctive Imari motif of flowers, medallions and touches of gold.
The stylized Imari pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$659 Sale Price
25% Off
Japanese Meiji Period Ukyoi Cloisonné Plate with Bijin Holding Irises, Ca. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Ukyoi-style Cloisonné Plate Depicting a Bijin with Irises, Ca. 1890
PERIOD
Meiji Period: 1868-1912
DIMENSIONS
Diameter: 9.75 inches
Depth: 0.5 inches
ABOUT
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Category
1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Porcelain Bowl with Plique-a-Jour Design by Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extremely fine and delicate porcelain bowl from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected cer...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Japonisme Bronze and Onyx Centerpiece with Figural Peacocks
By Eugène Cornu
Located in New York, NY
Antique French sculptural centerpiece crafted from onyx stone is mounted with pierced bronze base and peacocks from the Japonisme period, attributed to G. Viot et Cie of Paris, after...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Moss Green Floral Trompe L’Oeil Handprinted Linen, Schumacher, Kent Garden, 1971
By Schumacher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moss green floral Trompe L’Oeil hand printed Linen, Schumacher, Kent Gardens, 1971. English country through the lens of Japonisme chic and an intriguing 1970s moss green color way. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Textile, Linen
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th century. The minimal refined designed box includes the brush and other required wr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
A 19th C.French Japanism Style Dragon Design Hardwood Sofa, by Gabriel Viardot
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century French Hardwood Japanism Sofa, by Gabriel Viardot. The backrest of this exceptional sofa is adorned with a stunning display of carved open fret-work design...
Category
1890s French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Stunning Midcentury Japanese Inspired French Decorative Object, Signed Forestier
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning French ceramic decorative object inspired by Japanese pottery designs with wonderful prominent blue and green hues. The shape and colors makes this piece exceptionally inter...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$1,000 Sale Price
31% Off
Japanese Late Edo Period Life-Size Imperial Bunraku by Nagoshi Kenji, ca. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Late Edo Period Life-Size Imperial Bunraku
Head, Hands and Legs by Nagoshi Kenji, Ca. 1850
DIMENSIONS
Head: 13” High
Hands: 11” High
Legs: 9” High
...
Category
1850s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Japanese Sterling Silver Centerpiece Pedestal Bowl by Hattori Kintaro
By Hattori Kintaro
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Japanese presentation bowl in sterling silver by Hattori Kintaro (1860 - 1934), circa 1910-1920s, late Meiji era to early Taisho era. This rare and rather large piece wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Vintage Japanese Brass Champleve Vase With Dragon Enamel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing early 20th century Japanese brass champleve vases features a vibrant colorful enamel design depicting dragons.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Rare Large Vase with White Slip Inlay Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A impressively large and unusual stoneware vase in an urn shape from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama circa 1870s and later became one of the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes.
This vase is dated to the end of Makuzu's life circa 1910-1916 based on similar work created around that time. After achieving domestic and international fame, Makuzu retired and handed the business to his son Hanzan in 1912. He dedicated his time to other selected projects that were more in tune with Japanese sensibility than export aesthetic. He made a group of stoneware pottery pieces inspired by Edo master like Ninsei and Kenzan as well as his own poetic creation. This piece is attributed to that period.
Standing of an impressive size, this vase is more like an urn, made with stoneware instead of porcelain. It was coated with a brown iron glaze with a slight translucent quality. Underglaze whit slips were used to draw low relief decoration of bamboo leaves that sparsely scatter on the surface. Slightly more elaborate scrolling vines and autumn flowers circles under the mouth rim. Same white slip inlay was used to sign the vase under the base. The whole effect of the piece is unusual. With its dark glaze in contrast with the sparse white decoration that is more abstract and geometric than realistic, it appears almost modern with an Art Deco flavor.
For stoneware urn and vase in the similar genre by Makuzu Kozan: see figure 113 on page 182 of "Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono" MIYAGAWA KOZAN MAKUZU...
Category
1910s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Porcelain Glazed Vase with Dragon Design Mazuku Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A porcelain vase with dragon design by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa 1900s. The vase is made in what is considered early phase of his underglaze period during late Meiji era. In a classic baluster form, the surface of the vase was decorated with a slithering dragon in underglaze iron red circulating the exterior among pink clouds. The animated rendering of the dragon is fine and detailed, with five claws, scales, long tails and highlighted eyes. The pink cloud is misty and called Morotai or the hazy style, created with a unique technique developed in Kozan's studio called fuki-e by blowing the pigment powders onto the surface. Kozan Studio experimented with newly available colors from the west starting in the 1880s, which resulted in the expansion of the palette and style that bridged the east and west aesthetic tradition. Marked in underglaze blue on the base.
Known also as Miyagawa Kozan...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Satsuma Urn Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Satsuma urn table Lamp features hand-painted artistry protected by a proprietary glaze that made such artifacts all the rage in 18th & ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bamboo Hall Tree or Coat Rack
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French bamboo hall tree, or coat rack, of Japonisme design, with a circular beveled mirror and decorative elements attached to a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Bamboo
Moriage Figural Porcelain Teacup and Saucer in in Maroon and Gold, Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fine porcelain teacup and saucer set. This pair would be fabulous if mixed in with a current collection, or on its own. On a maroon backg...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Gold
$80 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Traditional Japanese Young Woman Ceramic Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese lady sculpture wood fired handmade ceramic pottery.
Traditional Japanese young woman small sculpture.
Unusual shape beautiful collectib...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Iron Stirrups with Silver Inlay Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of antique Japanese Abumis, stirrup for horse-riding, in cast iron with elaborate silver inlay, circa 16th century Muramachi to Momoyama period. The prototype of Japanese abum...
Category
16th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Silver, Iron
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...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
Group of 6 Franco/Dutch 19th/20th Century Japonisme Style Komodo Dragon Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Group of Six Franco/Dutch 19th/20th Century Japonisme Style Gilt and Ebonized Bronze and Gilt-Bronze Figural Chenets (Andirons), Gilt-Bronze Figural Fire-Tools and Metal Fire-Screen. The tall orientalist flavor chenets, each surmounted with a figure of a Komodo dragon, the fire-tools comprising of tongs, a poker and a shovel, the large spark screen with decorative elements. The chenets stamped 'Belgium'. Circa: 1900.
Japonisme[a] is a French term that refers to the popularity and influence of Japanese art and design among a number of Western European artists in the nineteenth century following the forced reopening of foreign trade with Japan in 1858. Japonisme was first described by French art critic and collector Philippe Burty in 1872.
While the effects of the trend were likely most pronounced in the visual arts, they extended to architecture, landscaping and gardening, and clothing. Even the performing arts were affected; Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado is perhaps the best example.
From the 1860s, ukiyo-e, Japanese woodblock prints, became a source of inspiration for many Western artists.These prints were created for the commercial market in Japan. Although a percentage of prints were brought to the West through Dutch trade merchants, it was not until the 1860s that ukiyo-e prints gained popularity in Europe. Western artists were intrigued by the original use of color and composition. Ukiyo-e prints featured dramatic foreshortening and asymmetrical compositions.
Japanese decorative arts...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$8,715 Sale Price / set
30% Off
20th Century Lladro Porcelain Gourd Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Lladro soft glow porcelain flower gourd vase. It is hand painted white in the background with a repousse of long light green branches with light blue leaves and flowers plus r...
Category
20th Century Spanish Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
A Highly Unusual Pair of English Japanism Motif Porcelain Vases Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Unusual Pair of 19th Century English Japanism Motif Porcelain Vases Turned to Lamps. Each with a waisted neck and wide-angled body, these lamps are very unusual in form. T...
Category
1880s English Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Tiffany Seahorse Centerpiece Trophy Bowl for New York Yacht Club
Located in New York, NY
Japonesque sterling silver trophy bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round and curved. Five seahorses applied to spot-hammered ground. On underside, engraved presentation: “Ann...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1875 Antique French Longwy Style Centerpiece Flower Vase of Asian Decor by Gien
By Gien
Located in New York, NY
Dated 1875, French rare centerpiece / bowl in majolica by Gien renowned for its exquisite Faience fine. This piece of unusual fan shape is decorated with ...
Category
1870s French Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woven bamboo basket in the shape of crescent with open top and a wrapped handle circa 1920s-1940s. The basket was woven with "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This b...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Late Meiji Period Woven Bamboo Tea Ceremony Basket, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Late Meiji Period Woven Bamboo Tea Ceremony Basket, Early 20th Century
PERIOD
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
DIMENSIONS
Height: 11.5 INCHES
Diameter: 5 inches
ABOU...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
A Pair of Japanese Edo Period Stone Female Buddha Sattva Sculptures, c. 1750
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Japanese Mid Edo Period Carved Stone Sculptures of Female Buddha Sattva, ca. 1750
PERIOD
Mid Edo Period (1603-1868)
DIMENSIONS
Height: 10.5 ...
Category
1750s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Stone
Japanese Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Dragon God Ningyô, Ca. 1820
DIMENSIONS
Height: 26 inches over all
Minor wear in textiles.
Fine antique condition
ABOUT
Musha-Ningyô (warr...
Category
1820s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Chinoiserie Plate Mason Ironstone
Located in Austin, TX
English Plate signed Mason's Patent Ironstone China 'Japan' Pattern 2150.
8.8 inches.
Category
1890s English Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Japanese Woven Bamboo Morikago Basket by Maeda Chikubosai I
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive Japanese basket in the form of a morikago by Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950) circa first half of the 20th century. Chikubosai I was from the Kansai Region and active in Sakai, Osaka prefecture. He was instructed by Wada Waichisai I, (1851-1901).
Morikago is a shallow open basket with handle. It was traditionally used to display fruits, sometimes flowers, during Sencha tea ceremony. In contrast to Chanoyu, Sencha ceremony uses loose green tea leaves instead of tea powder. The placement of loose fruits in the basket meant that the pattern of the bottom, which is often elaborate, was meant to be visible.
This morikago was beautifully constructed with bent bamboo frame and twill plaits for the body. The bottom of the basket features a double diamond pattern achieved with a variation of plover plait. The bifurcated handles was bundle-plated with a rather free spirit approach. They show a poetic suggestion of movement, as if the bamboos were still swaying in the wind. The basket has a copper insert that fits perfectly and it is quite possibly the original. The basket is signed on the base "Chikubosai". The style of the signature shows that it was made by Maeda Chikubosai I.
For another Morikago basket by Maeda Chikubosai I, see page 79 of "Masters of Bamboo" by Rinne.
For the study of the signature of Chikubosai I "Baskets Master Pieces of Japanese Bamboo Art...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair Antique Japanese Artia Ceramic Cabinet Plates
By Arita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Japanese decorative ceramic plates, made in Arita for export market circa 17-18th century. The cabinet-display dishes feature lotus-petal gilt rim and a lavish tricolor ene...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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