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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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Style: Japonisme
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Japonisme Furniture

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Wool

Japanese Blacksmith Tongs and Woodcarver Brace Drill, Early 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $225....Antique Japanese Tools, a Blacksmith Tong Pincer and Woodcarver Brace Drill, both early 20th century. Most likely late Meij...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Contemporary Japanese Style Mixed Media Collage Wall Art
Located in Miami, FL
These stylish decorative Japanese style wall art collages have been mounted in black lacquered wood and lucite frames. Each panel is ready to hang. These unique works of art are visibly inspired by both 19th century Chinese carved gold gilt and painted wood wall panel or plaques with scholar and warrior figures. As well as, Japanese Shunga. Shunga is a style that was painted by some of the best ukiyo-e artists of the day. This work features figurative art, daggers, gilding, textiles, natural bamboo and a musical harp...
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20th Century American Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Black Lacquer Box Together with a Blue and White Arita Plate
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
2 drawers. Drop down top. A Japanese black lacquer box Together with a blue and white Arita plate, 20th century Lacquer box of rectangular form with b...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Scalloped Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
Wonderful 19th century antique Imari plate with scalloped edge. Featuring vibrant oranges, blues, and green.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Service Assiettes Rose Garden Atelier d'Art de Showa Japon (Lot de 6)
By Classic
Located in London, England
Ces magnifiques assiettes de service en grès, issues de l'atelier d'art de Showa au Japon, apportent une touche d'élégance à votre table. Chaque assiette, avec un diamètre de 27 cent...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Sandstone

Ceramic and Gilt Bronze Vase by Sarreguemines, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Ceramic and gilt bronze vase by Sarreguemines, France, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rare Tiffany Japanese Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs
Located in New York, NY
Rare Japanese sterling silver asparagus tongs. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1875. U-form; terminals with low-relief stylized ornament: Perched birds, flowers, and cattails. ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
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1940s English Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain vases with slender necks depicting floral and bird motifs in shade of red and cobalt.
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19th Century Asian Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand This Marriage Chest is a bright and colourful piece, the chest is in Fire Red and painted with large stylised chrysanthemum flowers The...
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1920s Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century the Lobster Japanese Bronze Lobster Meiji Period
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century the Lobster Japanese bronze Lobster Meiji Period.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Glass Wearing Ceramic Vase 01 Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Antique broken ceramic vase repaired with glass. Broken chips are welded by glass. This work is study for relationship between object and decoration. Subject is Destruction and coex...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Glass, Ceramic

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Collection of Four Japanese Tamba Tokkuri Sake Bottles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Japanese Ceramic Tokkuri Sake storage bottles circa early 20th century (Meiji to Taisho period). The bottles were made in Tamba (Tanba) kil...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very dramatic late 19th century Japanese carved softwood armchair. Having mythical dragons entwined to the backrest and arms, raised on carved cab...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Softwood

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 ...
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1850s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Schumacher Kobai Wallpaper Mural in Neutral
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by a traditional Japanese ink painting and reminiscent of a landscape or seascape, this panel wallcovering moves from saturated to nuanced colorations. At a whopping 18-foot...
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2010s American Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Paper

Japanese Late Meiji Period (1868-1912) Woven Bamboo Basket, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Late Meiji Period (1868-1912) Woven Bamboo Basket, Early 20th Century DIMENSIONS Height: 14 inches Diameter: 8.5 inches ABOUT A finely hand-woven Japanese bamboo basket fr...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Bamboo

Bamboo Flower Vase by Chikuyu Uematsu
By Uematsu Chikuyu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo vase by Chikuyu Uematsu. With original box. Chikuyu Uematsu (1947-) He was born in Tokyo. He graduated from Beppu Higher Vocational Training School in 1975. From the same yea...
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1990s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Bamboo

Lot Of Six Rare Japanese Kutani Porcelain Ramekins Dessert Dishes & Saucers
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
LOT OF SIX  RARE JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN RAMEKINS DESSERT DISHES & SAUCERS Circa 1910. Two sets of three eggshell richly decorated in polychrome enamels and gold moriage fi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Gorham Imperial Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Soup Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Imperial Chrysanthemum sterling silver soup ladle. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Tapering stem with waisted terminal and lobed round bowl. Dense ornament with flowers and le...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

European Handcarved Boxwood Snuff Tobacco Flacon
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
European hand carved boxwood snuff tobacco box or flacon with silver screw cap lid. This impressive snuff box depicts a scene with people as well as a large tree. Certainly a fantast...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Boxwood

Cup and Saucer, Kakiemon Decoration, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1753
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Low tea cup with clip handle with matching saucer, decorated after the Kakiemon with the two quail pattern. An unusual form with scarce decoration. Prov...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Asian Wood Carved Wall Plaque with Crab and Lobster
Located in Austin, TX
An Asian fine carved wood wall plaque possibly Japonese with a crab, a lobster on bamboo.
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1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese lacquered Black Cabinet , brass handles and woodcuts with orient
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary Japanese Lacquered Sideboard with Antique Brass Handles and Woodcuts with Oriental Calligraphy Exquisite cabinet in precious black lacquered wood with an antique effect...
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Early 2000s Spanish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rare Majolica Pin Tray with Insect and Branches Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare majolica pin tray with insect and branches signed Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Kokeshi with Camellias, by Inosuke Kobayashi, Japan, 1990s
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi with Camellias, made in the 1990 by Usaburo. Elegant kokeshi with a camellia adorned kimono. Camellia is a winter flower. Very good condition, with its sticker. The kokeshi ...
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1990s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bamboo Flower Vase by Suigetsu Buseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo Flower vase by Suigetsu Buseki . Suigetsu Buseki (1930–2013) He is the second generation of "Bamboo Craft Midoriya". He studied under Koka...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Emerald Green and Gold Lame Japanese Obi with Geometric Leaf Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Japanese obi emerald green silk background with gold lame geometric woven design. It is in wonderful vintage condition. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century. ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pair of Antique French Bronze Mounted Gros Relief Barbotine Vases, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1880, these wonderful French barbotine vases have bronze mounts, inspired by the visual stylings of Japonisme. The hand-painted vases ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Hirado Porcelain Koro Censer Meiji Dynasty
Located in Mérida, YU
This is an original Japanese Antique Porcelain Hirado Koro Censer circa 1850-1890 Meiji Dynasty. In perfect condition. Museum
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Excellent Satsuma Charger
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super quality Satsuma bowl, in overall excellent condtion. Satsuma china, or Satsuma ware, originates from the Satsuma Province in southern Kyūshū, Jap...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large English Majolica Japonese Style Pitcher, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant large Victorian Majolica pitcher inspired by the Japon decorated with flowers, a large fan, a flag on pastel tones, end of the 19th century / England.
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1880s British Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Glass Wearing Ceramic Vase 03 Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Antique broken ceramic Japanese sake bup repaired with glass. Broken chips are welded by glass. This work is study for relationship between object and decoration. Subject is Destru...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

"Swallow" a Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Framed Enameled Faïence Plaque
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Swallow A 19th Century French Square Wall Plaque Polychromic Earthenware very finely hand-painted, designed with a flying swallow Impressed mark on the reve...
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1870s French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Faience

Japanese Porcelain Vase with Relief Surface 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...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

UNIVERSE THAT - Contemporary Japanese Calligraphy Painting by Dai Okumura
Located in Chiba, JP
UNIVERSE THAT IS JUST TOO PERFECT TO BE TRUE – Indian ink on old Japanese paper, 69 x 67.5 cm. Some creases and rips.
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Paper

Period Japanese Ink Drawing Gheisha
Located in Roma, IT
Fascinating and important oriental coloured drawing Japanese Gheisha. Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrina Egidi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Paper

Dinner plate for L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting the "Grands Oiseaux" plates, an exquisite piece from the renowned Escalier de Cristal, the definitive tableware store of the 19th century. This hand-painted plate delicat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

A Japanese cloisonné vase decorated with three flying butterflies
Located in Milano, IT
Vase in metal and cloisonné enamel with a yellow monochrome background, decorated with three flying butterflies with the Ando Company brand. Period: Taisho 1920 ca. Dimensions: 21 ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Enamel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wool, Jute, Cotton

Shreve & Co, San Francisco Sterling Rim Japanese Satsuma Plate, Early 20th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Shreve & Co, San Francisco Sterling Rim Japansese Satsuma Plate. Hand hammered, sterling silver rim. Early 20th century Finely painted and gilt autumnal...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Sterling Silver

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...
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20th Century English Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

Japanese Style Red Lacquer Fall-Front Chest, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
20th century red lacquer barqueno with Japanese style design. Fine painted motif in gold gilt, brass fitting, beautiful color form and detail.
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20th Century European Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Japanese Brass Champleve Vase With Ornate Handles
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning early 20th century Japanese brass champleve vase. Features a vibrant enamel design throughout the vase.  
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

"Escalier de Cristal" Dinner plate 19th from famous service "Grands Oiseaux"
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting the "Grands Oiseaux" plates, an exquisite piece from the most world world well-knowned Escalier de Cristal, the definitive tableware store of the 19th century. This hand...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wool

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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1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal

Japanese Style Ceramic Cup Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Japanese style cup made of ceramic and wood. Wood is zelkova and ceramic with zelkova ash glaze.
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Ceramic Table Lamp with Cork Shade in Japan Bamboo Look by Leola, 1970s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp comes with E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder. They are with original wiring, in working condition. Size: Lamp base is 10.2" x 10.2" (26cm x 26cm).
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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Silver

Bamboo Flower Vase with carved picture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo flower vase with signature of Suzuki Gengensai. However, its authenticity is unknown. However, the quality is high and the engraving of Japan...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

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...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Fine and Rare Miniature Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine miniature ceramic vase in satsuma ware by Taizan Yohei IX (1864-1922) circa 1880-1890s of late Meiji period. The vase with a broad flat should...
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1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Tsumikasanattamono by Wataru Hatano
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japan / 2021s Size : W1200 D25 H1600 mm Kuroya Washi artist Hatano Wataru's masterpiece "Stacked Things" series. Japanese paper, soil, pigments, etc. are layered on top of each other to express the beauty of what has been accumulated over the years. [Wataru Hatano...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wool, Jute, Cotton

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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