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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
Crackle Glaze Ceramic Lamp w/ Painted Peacock & Flower Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
A French Japonisme piece from the early 20th century - this white, crackle glazed ceramic table lamp is incised and intricately hand painted with a colorful scene of peacocks, butter...
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Early 20th Century French Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hagi Ikebana Vase by Kyusetsu Miwa X Japanese Studio Pottery
By Kyusetsu Miwa X
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware vase with white dripping glaze from Hagi by Kyusetsu Miwa X (1895-1981), Showa Period. The vase is in the shape of "Double Gourd" with a bulbous ...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of iron vases decorated with inlays
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of iron vases, elegantly crafted and decorated with inlays of copper and gilded bronze. The decoration depicts a pair of sparrows in flight among delicate leaves. Period: Mei...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Wood

Patinated Bronze Vase With A Lizard Carved In Relief In The Center
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated bronze vase, characterized by a refined naturalistic decoration with a lizard sculpted in relief in the center. The lizard is placed on leaves overlapping each other creati...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

JAPANESE 1920 WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH WATERCOLOUR PRiNT OF GEISHA GIRLS BOARING BOAT
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 Ge...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Ewer Lacquer with Bronze Edo to Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquer water ewer without handle (known as hazo in Japanese) that was used to carry water, traditionally together with a large basin (known as tsunodarai) for domestic us...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Near Pair of Antique Japanese Arita Export Ceramic Jars
Located in Atlanta, GA
A near pair Hizen pottery jars from Artia Japan, circa mid-19th century of the Meiji Era. Heavy stoneware construction with overglaze enamels that was inspired by Chinese WuCai from ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Materials

Wood

Throw Botanshima 150
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a yarn-dyed jacquard throw decorated with blue, green, and brown stripes, with a pattern of peony flowers and finished with short fringes. The blue tones are characteristic o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Fabric

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

Materials

Wood

Charles K Pouf
Charles K Pouf
$2,277 / item
Charles K Orange Chair
Located in Cadorago, CO
A contemporary rendition of a timeless classic, this exquisite chair adds an exceptional accent to a modern dining room when displayed in a series around one of K3's exclusive table ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Charles K Black and White Armchair
Located in Cadorago, CO
Defined by its intriguing modern flair, this armchair is upholstered in the double-faced Kaede fabric, featuring a dynamic black and white pattern with feather motifs. It is the perf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Antique three-piece Meiji period Japonisme vase clock set French/Japanese, late 19th century Measures: Clock height 47cm, diameter 22cm Candelabra height 55cm, width 25cm, depth 2...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Jonathan Ebony Bed with Kintsugi
Located in Cadorago, CO
Distinguished by a remarkable, large headboard featuring a kintsugi, one of K3's signature motifs inspired by the Japanese art of preparing broken pottery, this bed is an iconic desi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Opaline Glass

Japanese Sculptured Wood Brazier with Copper Liner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Japanese sculptured wood brazier with copper liner A Great piece, an original brazier to keep you warm in the late evening breeze or it would make a very attractive planter Thi...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Large French Ormolu Mounted Japanese Blue & White Porcelain Vase/Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Turned to Lamp, The moun...
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19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Teak slat bench extendible side table
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Extendible slat bench in teak. Japandi style. Beautiful thin slats, moves easy to extend from 80 to 150 cm. W: 38 cm. H: 47 cm Handcrafted in the...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Teak

Atique Japanese Rootwood & Bamboo Ikebana Vase, XIX Century
Located in New York, NY
Atique Rootwood & Bamboo Ikebana Vase Japan, XIX Century DIMENSIONS Height: 19.25vinches Width: 10.13 inches Depth: 9.5 inches ABOUT This absolutely unique ikebana vase consists of...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

A Satsuma vase with numerous figures bringing gift
Located in Milano, IT
Satsuma bottle-shaped vase embellished with a detailed central scene in which numerous characters bring gifts to the emperor. The upper and lower sections of the vase are adorned wit...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A bronze okimono depicting a study of a puppy playing with a ball
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze okimono depicting a study of a puppy playing with a ball. The puppy has a playful and curious expression as he interacts with the ball. The...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Jules Vieillard & Cie Manufacture, Japanese-style Tea Service
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Cups : H. 6,2 cm/2'' 7/16 ; L. 9,5 cm/3'' 3/4 ; D. 7,2 cm/2'' 13/16 Saucers : H. 2 cm/13/16'' ; D. 13,5 cm/5'' 5/16 Teapot : H. 16 cm/6'' 5/16 ; L. 19,7 cm/7'' 3/4 ; P. 7,5 cm/2'' 15...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Faience

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

Materials

Fabric

Footrest Azami 157
Footrest Azami 157
$1,193 / item
A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake wrapping around a pumpkin
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood netsuke depicting a snake wrapping around a pumpkin. The snake is a symbol often associated with rebirth, transformation while the pumpkin is a symbol of fertility, abundanc...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Boxwood

A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle, which retracts its head and legs inside the carapace. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century. Dimensions: 3.4 x 3 x ...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Boxwood

Throw Tsugi Sakura 121
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 natural-coloured throw is delicately deisgne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Tan Sai 211
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a natural cream jacquard throw decorated with a pattern of large, elegant peonies and short fringes. The peony flower is a Japanese symbol for g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Pr. 19 C. French Japonisme Gilt Bronze & Marble Mounted Porcelain Vases, Malpass
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Pair of 19th-Century French Japonisme Gilt Bronze-Mounted Porcelain Vases with Double Handles, Resting on Black Marble Bases, by Louis Pierre Malpass. The vases have an elonga...
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1890s French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

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

Materials

Wood

Paco Black Bench
Paco Black Bench
$3,259 / item
Cassandre Armchair
Located in Cadorago, CO
This armchair exudes elegant sophistication, particularly when arranged as a pair and complemented by the Michelle Pouf to create a harmonious living room nook. The matte-black steel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Cassandre Armchair
Cassandre Armchair
$11,099 / item
Anne Yellow Armchair
Located in Cadorago, CO
An exceptional work of craftsmanship by wood and textile artisans, this plush armchair is a charming addition to refined modern interiors. Hand-carved from solid beech and finished i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Anne Yellow Armchair
Anne Yellow Armchair
$12,719 / item
A Cloisonné hexagonal potiche
Located in Milano, IT
Cloisonné potiche with a hexagonal shape, embellished with delicate floral decorations on reserves held by silver threads with geometric motifs. The lid features a spherical socket. ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal

A Cloisonné hexagonal potiche
A Cloisonné hexagonal potiche
$1,423 Sale Price
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Cushion Phoenix 64
Located in Cadorago, CO
Square cushion in a rich bronze colour with a delicate, tone-on-tone phoenix embroidery framed with contrasting, multicolour fabric. The phoenix is a Japanese symbol for rebirth and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Satin

Cassandre Green Bench
Located in Cadorago, CO
A beautiful complement to one of K3's extraordinary bed designs, this bench exudes a sense of timeless refinement. The matte-black lacquered plywood structure is softly padded with m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Throw Edeum 581
Located in Cadorago, CO
The EDEUM collection is composed of yarn-dyed jacquard throws with plume patterns and short fringes. This throw is a vibrant red colour with a contrasting white pattern reminiscent o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Edeum 581
Throw Edeum 581
$614 / item
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

Materials

Fabric

Footrest Warabi 148
Footrest Warabi 148
$1,193 / item
JAPANESE 1920'S WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH WATERCOLOUR PRINT GEISHA GIRLS PLAYING MUSiC
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 Ge...
Category

1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Cushion Phoenix 40
Located in Cadorago, CO
Square cushion in a natural gold 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

Materials

Satin

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

Materials

Fabric

Throw Koko 32
Throw Koko 32
$655 / item
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

Materials

Faience

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

pair of French 19th century Japonisme st. Cloisonné and Ormolu vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality pair of French 19th century Japonisme st. Cloisonné and Ormolu vases. Each stunning vase is raised by a square pierced Ormolu base supporting the sumptuou...
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19th Century French Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

Throw Kat 160
Located in Cadorago, CO
This light throw is a rich black colour adorned with a Japanese Kintsugi pattern and a K三 monogram. The Kintsugi process is symbolic of resilience and rejuvenation.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Kat 160
Throw Kat 160
$655 / item
Throw Kashimea 481
Located in Cadorago, CO
This is a yarn-dyed jacquard throw in a natural cream colour adorned with a stylish tone-on-tone K三 relief monogram and border.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Throw Kashimea 481
Throw Kashimea 481
$2,068 / item
Throw Kami 214
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 an oneiric cream colour and the clo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

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Fabric

Throw Kami 214
Throw Kami 214
$614 / item
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

Materials

Wood

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

Footrest Daria 150
Footrest Daria 150
$1,193 / item
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

Footrest Kori 160
Footrest Kori 160
$1,193 / item
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

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Fabric

Throw Nekoka 148
Throw Nekoka 148
$1,289 / item
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

Materials

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

Materials

Fabric

Throw Kashimea 612
Throw Kashimea 612
$2,068 / item
Cushion Phoenix 61
Located in Cadorago, CO
Square cushion in an earthy green colour with a delicate, tone-on-tone phoenix embroidery framed with contrasting, multicolour fabric. The phoenix is a Japanese symbol for rebirth an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Satin

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 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

Materials

Fabric

Footrest Kori 150
Footrest Kori 150
$1,193 / item

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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