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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
"the Japanese and the Oriental" Plaques, Attri. to L. Hottot, France, circa 1900
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...
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Early 1900s French Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Metal

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Malachite, Sterling Silver

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....
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Early 19th Century Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Footrest Kori 160
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard cube pouf, seat in black and gold tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The different patterns on the sides of the pouf are beautifu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Reconstructed Ceramics #7 Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama. He broke ceramic at first, and make it into a lot of fragment. He rasp some of fragmen...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Tiffany Japonesque Open Salts with Early Union Square Mark
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Japonesque sterling silver open salts. Made by John C. Moore for Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with open rectangular bracket handles and straight foot. Engraved overlappin...
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1870s American Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Japanese Chairs attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880, set of 4
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb set of 4 Japanese chairs. Carved and inlaid wood. Backrest pediments decorated with vegetal friezes marquetry. Feet in the shape of animal claw paws, ...
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1880s French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Japan mice treasure bag Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Japanese bronze representing two mice, one of them pulling a treasure bag. The mouse or the rat (both called nezumi in Japanese), one of the zodiac signs, is a symbol of fortune. T...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Lamp in Samson Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baluster-shaped lamp in Samson porcelain and gilt bronze. Shaft in porcelain adorned with two large cartouches in which are represented several Japanese style characters. Red backgro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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1880s English Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain, Wood

Japonisme Style Porcelaine Planter Signed L'Escalier de Cristal 19th C
Located in Paris, FR
Exquisite square planter in the Japonisme style. The whole planter is structured on bamboo-style edges. Each face is decorated with flowers and leaves on a vivid blue background/ Ea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Paco Black Bench
Located in Cadorago, CO
A chic accent piece for modern interiors, this exquisite bench exudes timeless charm, upholstered with the elegant satin Kogo fabric embroidered with golden monograms. Resting on a m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

American Japonesque Applied & Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Perfume
Located in New York, NY
American applied sterling silver perfume vial, ca 1880. Clear glass cylinder with twisted fluting. Sterling silver collar and hinged cover with tendril, f...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Footrest Azami 157
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard cube pouf, seat in vibrant pink and green tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The different patterns on the sides of the pouf are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Large Antique Japanese Shibayama Inlaid Elephant Trainers Hardwood Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Japanese Shibayyama inlaid coffee table depicting Elephant trainers in a compound This table is sublime, absolutely exquisite from every angle, circa 1900-1920, hand made in Japan, the Elephants and trainers have an Indian look...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Hardwood

Carved and Patinated Wood Table, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carved and patinated wood table, France, late 19th century. Attributed to Gabriel Viardot.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Late XIX century - Carpet needle point technique
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Carpet France, end of 19th century Needle point technique 212 x 293 cm
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1890s French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rhino Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Art by Someya Satoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese Lacquer Rhino Sculpture by Someya Satoshi (1983-). A hand-molded lacquer sculpture that depicts a fantasy beast "Rhino". The artist uses century-old traditional techniques and symbols but with an innovative contemporary energy that borders mysticism, shamanism and surrealism. Found objects were equally treated as part of the meticulous designs as the elaborate Maki-e and shell inlays. According to the press of Honolulu Museum of Art: "Someya Satoshi has been described as “one of the most significant contemporary lacquer artists working in Japan today.” (Japan Times, 12 Dec. 2013) His work combines objects of daily use, such as bathing buckets, serving trays, and soup bowls, with a wide array of natural materials, including animal bones, horns and antlers, sand, stones, leaves and branches. In the process, he implements a range of traditional lacquer methods passed down from pre-modern eras, such as the kanshitsu or “dry lacquer” technique, the origins of which date to Japan’s Nara period (710–784). After creating his forms, he embellishes them with designs inspired by calligraphy, traditional Japanese textile patterns, and even contemporary manga or comic books. His work defies ordinary definitions of lacquer art and successfully challenges the perceived limits of this extremely difficult and, in some ways, most conservative of traditional Japanese art forms". His work was exhibited in US such as Honolulu Museum of Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Morikami Museum etc. For a complete resume of the artist, see the artist's page in Imura Art Gallery. Reference: For a very similar Bull Sculpture see Hard Bodies Contemporary Japanese Lacquer...
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Early 2000s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Rope, Wood, Lacquer

Pair 19th Century Japanese Style Bronze Vases Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of 19th century French patinated bronze vases / lamps in the Japanese style. Each with two handles on either side, embossed flower and bat decoration, supported b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Throw Tan Sai 742
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a rich blue jacquard throw decorated with a pattern of large, elegant peonies and short fringes. The peony flower is a Japanese symbol for good ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Hector Side Table
Located in Cadorago, CO
Bold and innovative in its design, this low side table has a unique and sophisticated character that enlivens modern living spaces. The sleek round shape is crafted from wood fibre a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Satsuma porcelain lamp, Geishas and Cherry trees, Japan, Circa 1950
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Satsuma porcelain lamp decorated with Geishas and Cherry trees. Japan, Circa 1950 Very good condition, new electricity. Beautiful cracked email Dimensions: Height:32cm Diameter:12cm
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Metal

Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Painted Opaline Vases by Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Gilt White Opaline Vases by Baccarat Standing over a foot tall, the pair of vases of circular and tapering form, finely decorated with gilt landscapes populated with bird...
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19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Anne Red Armchair
Located in Cadorago, CO
Showcasing extraordinary craftsmanship, this armchair serves as a bold and striking accent for any interior. The structure is meticulously hand-carved from solid beech and upholstere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Antique French Japonisme Silvered Bronze and Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Antique French Japonisme silvered bronze and porcelain three-piece clock set French, Late 19th Century Clock: Height 36cm, width 32cm, depth 17cm Candelabra: Height 28cm, width 26...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Lamps in Satsuma Earthenware, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of egg-shaped lamps in a fine Satsuma earthenware. Body presenting Japanese dignitaries speaking together inside cartouches on a white background as well as red, golden, brown and green decorative and geometric motifs. Mount in gilt bronze adorned with openwork and chiselled Japanese style motifs. Work realized circa 1880. New and functional electric system. !The price doesn’t include the lampshade price. However, our workshop can advise you with pleasure and realize it with your size and color choices! Satsuma earthenware appeared at the 16th century in Japan on Satsuma lands. This kind of ceramics is characterized by a wide range of shapes evolving through time and ovens used...
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19th Century Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Earthenware

Camille Black and White Bench
Located in Cadorago, CO
Reminiscent of an artistic collage inspired by Japanese aesthetics, this bench is upholstered in the unique Hanatsugi-Sakura jacquard fabric, featuring an extraordinary patchwork wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Cushion Phoenix 34
Located in Cadorago, CO
Square cushion in an rich blue-green colour with a delicate, tone-on-tone phoenix embroidery framed with contrasting, multicolour fabric. The phoenix is a Japanese symbol for rebirth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Satin

Throw Tsugi Shogun 160
Located in Cadorago, CO
The TSUGI collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with a giant patchwork Kintsugi pattern and contrasting short fringes. This black and white throw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Cushion Phoenix 56
Located in Cadorago, CO
Square cushion in a vibrant red colour with a delicate, tone-on-tone phoenix embroidery framed with contrasting, multicolour fabric. The phoenix is a Japanese symbol for rebirth and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Satin

Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and striking pair of 19th century Japanese (Meiji period 1868-1912) patinated and embossed bronze vases / lamps. Each with inset panels of exotic birds and plants, ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

JAPANESE CIR 1920 WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH WATERCOLOUR PRINT OF GEISHA GIRL & NOBLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Japanese Woodblock Triptych watercolour print of a ...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Large Flowery Japanese Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large circular Japanese porcelain plate, painted with a basket filled of cherry branches, peonies, dahlias, daisies and three little birds. Blue, re...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Footrest Daria 150
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard cube pouf, seat in blue, green, and gold tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The pouf features a pattern of beautiful large blue d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Exquisite Pair of Chairs Attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1890
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and wonderful pair of "Pagoda" side chairs by Gabriel Viardot. Mahogany, with ivory and bronze detailing. The back medallions feature a dragon. Newly reupholstered with ve...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Charles K Pouf
Located in Cadorago, CO
This exceptionally soft and comfortable pouf is upholstered in the double-faced Kaede fabric, featuring a dynamic black and white pattern with feather motifs. It is the perfect compa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Throw Nekoka 148
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a light-printed wool guaze decorated with a collage of animal prints and short fringes. The animalistic theme is reminiscent of the jungle and the natural elements that are c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Fabric

LARGE ANTIQUE JAPANESE FLOOR STANDING PRINTING SCROLL LAMP SOLID MARBLE BASe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly decorative, Japanese floor standing lamp which is an antique printing scroll fixed to a solid two piece marble base This is a very impressive lamp, I personally purchased this from Nice France of my antiques tour...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Marble

Footrest Pivoine 121
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a pouf, cube seat in a natural cream colour with gold detailing made with jacquard fabrics. The different patterns on the sides of the pouf are beautifully designed with smal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Kashimea 612
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a yarn-dyed jacquard throw in a vibrant green colour adorned with a stylish pink K三 relief monogram and border.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Tsugi Maiko 156
Located in Cadorago, CO
The TSUGI collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with a giant patchwork Kintsugi pattern and contrasting short fringes. This vibrant red throw is delicately deisgned wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Kami 564
Located in Cadorago, CO
The KAMI collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with a large golden cloud pattern, metallic threads, and short fringes. This throw is a vibrant red colour and the cloud ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Footrest Doubustu Gara 148
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a flame retardent velvet cube pouf, seat in natural brown and gold tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The patterns on the pouf are designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Chougembou 160
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a rich black jacquard throw adorned with a precious hawk and a stripe with a geometric motif and finished with short fringes. The hawk is a Japa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Footrest Hanatsugi 160
Located in Cadorago, CO
This jacquard cube pouf, seat in contrasting black and ivory tones is made with metallic, lurex threads and a Kintsugi pattern. The pouf is beautifully designed with small floral pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Footrest Kori 150
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard cube pouf, seat in blue, green, and gold tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The different patterns on the sides of the pouf are b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Koko 32
Located in Cadorago, CO
The KOKO collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with tone-on-tone fringes and a K三 monogram pattern. This throw is an elegant gray colour with a bold and modern feel.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Footrest Hanatsugi 121
Located in Cadorago, CO
This jacquard cube pouf, seat in natural cream and green tones is made with metallic, lurex threads and a Kintsugi pattern. The pouf is beautifully designed with small floral pattern...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Cushion Phoenix 50
Located in Cadorago, CO
Square cushion in a rich blue colour with a delicate, tone-on-tone phoenix embroidery framed with contrasting, multicolour fabric. The phoenix is a Japanese symbol for rebirth and lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Satin

Footrest Warabi 148
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a jacquard cube pouf, seat in natural green and orange tones. Each edge of the pouf is divided by thin, gold sateen piping. The patterns on the pouf include rich 3D green lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Michelle Beige Pouf
Located in Cadorago, CO
This pouf exudes refined elegance with its sumptuous and timeless silhouette. It is upholstered with the double-faced Kaede fabric in an iridescent beige, adorned with an array of delicate mother of pearl feather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

ANTIQUE JAPANESE CIR 1920's WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH WATERCOLOUR PRINT OF RICE PICKERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Japanese Woodblock Triptych watercolour print of Ri...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

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 & ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Satsuma earthenware vase with geishas, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of slightly bulged Satsuma earthenware lamps with a gilt bronze mount. Beige background decoration with geishas surrounded with dahlias in outside scenes and flanked by a palm l...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Faience

JAPANESE Wood Block Print by Paul Jacoulet, La Pipe a eau, 1952
Located in London, by appointment only
Limited Edition 85 & 121 / 350 Woodblock Print 'Korea Series' Signed in Pencil middle right Handmade paper with JP watermark. ​18 1/2 x 14in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Paper

Japanese round shaped rabbits bronze pair Hiroharu Hiramatsu Showa era
By Hiroharu Hiramatsu
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of bronze rabbits running, their legs forming a round shape. Made by Hiroharu Hiramatsu (1896 Hyôgo prefecture – 1971, Fukushima,平松宏春). Specialized in metal art, he is a counci...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Elegant Oriental Style Black and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Elegant Oriental Style Black and Brass Table Lamp This is an elegant piece, with its large 6 sided linen Lamp Shade The lamp is in good origina...
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Furniture

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Metal

Japanese antic deer sculpture
Located in PAU, FR
Big japanese deer sculpture in lacquered wood. Black, red and gold patina. The ears and wood are removable. Probably Edo period
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1850s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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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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