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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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Japanese Iron Garden Lantern Old Gold Finch and Bamboo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese outdoor cast iron garden lantern with gold finch and bamboo design. Round gold finch, bamboo, and pine tree motif outdoor patio or garden lantern....
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Iron

Midcentury Japanese Coffee Table In Wood And Seagrass, Japan, 1960s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Japanese coffee table made of wood and seagrass, Japan 1960s. A nice example of a minimalistic coffee table which brings harmony in a busy life. A nice large table top made...
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1950s Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Seagrass, Wood

Large Verdigris Bronze Crane Sculpture
Located in San Mateo, CA
Vintage large size bronze crane. This crane has been outdoors but could be used inside as well. The verdigris patina shows some wear and discoloration. T...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Mid-Century Bronze Gilded Fighting Cockerels - Made in Japan
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of Mid-Century handmade gilded bronze Fighting Cockerel ornaments from Japan Decorate your space and add a sense of opulent drama with this pair ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Gojunoto, Japanese Metal Pagoda
Located in Vienna, AT
Gojunoto, Japanese Metal Pagoda - This is a wonderfully detailed smaller version of a Pagoda building made from cast iron. Pagoda buildings, Tō (塔) in Japanese, originated in ancient...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Copper, Iron

Mid 20th Century Satsuma Table Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Mid 20th century satsuma table lamp. Features a woman and man in ornate traditional robes, with mountains ocean and a village in the background. Matte black base with red, green and ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Mid century ceramic table lamp with Imari inspired motif.
Located in Herentals, BE
The lamp base has an attractive Imari-inspired floral pattern and is mounted on a brass base. The table lamp has a professionally handmade custom lampshade made of coarsely woven vel...
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1960s French Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Brass

Monumentale paire de grues en fonte de fer - 2.70 et 2.25 mètres
Located in TOULON, FR
Monumentale paire de grues en fonte de fer à patine verte Objets de grande décoration aussi bien en intérieur qu'au jardin 2,70 mètres 2,25 mètres plus de 200 kg A retirer sur pla...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Japonisme Furniture

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Iron

Turquoise Vintage Japanese Ceramic Bulbous Vase on Rosewood Stand
Located in Lomita, CA
This turquoise blue Japanese export vase with a rosewood base is as refreshing as a breath of spring. It This item is an inspired mid 20th century Japanese export blue vase, showca...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of 2 Vintage Studio Pottery Covered Dish Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 2 vintage studio pottery covered bowls. These handcrafted dishes feature vented lids and shoulder handles. A hand painted abstract design accents the natural beige ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Hand-Painted Silk Kimono with Gold Embroidery - Japan - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage fine quality silk kimono - hand sewn with gold embroidery - hand-painted silk textile - white silk crepe and off-white rayon lining - signed - original label attached to the ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Silk

French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940. Martres Tolosane. Japonisme style.
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1940s French Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Faience

Mid Century Japanese Vase Side Tables James Mont style 1950's
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of Mid Century Japanese Vase tables with a James Mont flair. Great deep detailing in base and nicely balance atop soft rounded wood base. Thick 3/4” glass tops. Curbs...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Solid Wood Hand -Carved Koi Fish
Located in Denton, TX
Carved solid mahogany pair of Koi fish with lightly painted accents Massive fish 5" deep by 24" high by 24" long Little fish is 2.5 deep x 11 wide x 9 high
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Mid-20th Century Asian Japonisme Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Koi Fish Bronze 1950s Set of 2
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely huge Japanese Solid Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture Vintage Art Work in a Rich Patina with Fabulous Detail. Legendary and Symbolic Beauty. The set has a beautiful patinated verdigri...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Urn with Lid, Jiangxi
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century early People Chinese Republic period hand enameled porcelain lidded urn vase, Jiangxi Jingdezhen Min Ci 6 Hao Cai mark under the bottom, Famille-rose Dimensions: height ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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

Japanese Lotus Flower Table Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century Japanese table lamp having hand carved wood lotus leaves and flowers with a gilt finish, in a classic bronze urn with black stones in t...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Set of Four Porcelain White & Gold Foo Dogs
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of four white and gold ceramic Foo Dog table bases. Made in Spain by Bondia in the Hollywood Regency style. Ornate ceramic sculptures with detailed faces, mouths, bodies, and p...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Okimo of Standing Rabbit
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an impressive Okimo of a rabbit in a resting position. The bronze is very well cast in the form of a realistic rabbit. The bronze is signed on the bottom of one foot, as shown in photo. It is thought that having a rabbit in the house would bring good luck; meaning: we all need one! This guy would make the perfect desk accessory or book shelf eye-catcher. ***In Japanese culture rabbits are one of the signs of the Japanese zodiac. They are considered lucky as the Japanese kanji...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Wabi Sabi Wood Object from Japan / Display , Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a tree root, a natural wood object. We Japanese have a culture of displaying natural wood for ornamental purposes since ancient times. This natural wood object is old and mag...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern 1940's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese iron pagoda garden candle lantern. Hand cast iron Japanese candle lantern with hearts on top. Can rest on table or hanged by loop Meas...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Japanese Geisha Katsura Okimono Theatre Hair Wig & Case
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese katsura or hair wig, elegantly styled for use in Noh theatre or by a geisha. The elaborately styled hair is decorated with embellishments of red and metallic silver paper ribbons, a yellowed plastic hair stick, and bow in metallic gold and silver. Wig features a metal frame inside to support the weight of the hair, and cloth ties. White wooden wig stand slots into black carrying case. “Kazura (katsura) is a synonym for a wig used in Noh, and every female role uses...
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Furniture

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Metal

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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Minimalistic Japandi Bench or Coffee Table, the Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Solid wooden bench or coffee table. Wabi sabi, japandi style. With beautiful joints.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Japanese Gauze Kimono with Embroidery Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese formal Kimono made with a very fine black linen gauze augmented with applied modern circle pattern. The garment was hand-stitched and dated to circa 1930-50s. The black ga...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Silk, Linen

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door. Bird and bamboo iron cut outs surround pagoda. Beautiful slo...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Japanese Orange Silk Embroidery Vintage Wedding Photo Album in Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese Sanyo Orange Silk Embroidery Vintage Wedding Photo Album in Original box unused. Vintage Japanese Silk Embroidered Cranes Fabric Covered ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Silk

Pair of Tall Rectangular Asian Style Prints with Birds and Foliage
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely vintage pair of tall rectangular Asian style prints having exotic birds and foliage in a muted color palette and original aged giltwood frames.
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1940s American Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Giltwood, Paper

Vintage Japanese Landscape Pictorial Kilim Rug, Japonisme Meets Biophilia
By Katsushika Hokusai
Located in Dallas, TX
77937 Vintage Japanese Pictorial Kilim Rug Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai, 04'03 x 05'10. Japonisme meets Biophilia in this handwoven wool vintage Jap...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Wool

Extra-Large Japanese Mingei Shigaraki Dobin Pottery Tea Pot
Located in Chiba, JP
Extra-large high-fired unglazed Shigaraki stoneware dobin tea-pot with such a wild vine handle, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. H 44 x 35 x 19cm (17.32 x 13.77 x 7.48in)
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Ratan Stool by Isamu Kenmochi , 2022, Y・M・K-NAGAOKA
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This is the smallest of Isamu Kenmochi's Ratan stools. It is just the right size for small children. The cushion is fixed so it will not fall off. This is...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Rattan

Rattan Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi , 2022, Y・M・K-NAGAOKA
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This is a custom-made model, exclusive to CASA DE, produced by YMK Nagaoka (formerly Yamakawa Rattan), which has been manufacturing rattan furniture since the 1950s. The supple curve...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Rattan

Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Japanese silk Kuro Tomesode Kimono, circa 1960s-1980s. Kuro Tomesode is a dress for married woman for the most formal occasions, equivalent of the evening gowns in the west...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Silk

Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , 2022, Y・M・K-NAGAOKA
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This lounge chair was introduced by Isamu Kenmochi Design Laboratory in 1960. It was designed for installation at the Otone Country Club in Japan. It is a rare piece among Isamu Kenm...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Rattan

Vintage Japanese Gold Silk Embroidery Wedding Photo Album in Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Japanese Gold Silk Embroidery Wedding Photo Album. Handcrafted Japanese Sanyo Silk Embroidery Vintage Wedding Photo Album in Original box unused. Vintage Japanese silk embroidered gold with white cranes photo album. Japanese Sanyo white and gold silk embroidery photo album. Beautiful Oriental hand made with rich gold silk fabric with flying white cranes. Absolutely beautiful vintage Asian...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Silk, Paper

Japanese Ink Painting Two Panel Screens, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Japanese ink paintings mounted as two two-panel screens, one with images of spring flowers and calligraphic inscriptions, the other with images of summer ...
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Furniture

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Paper

Vintage Hand-Painted Japanese Wedding Kimono
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning Japanese Wedding Kimono, hand painted with exceptional details in rich warm colores Has a red silk interior, wooden rod is included An incredible piece that hangs about 7...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Silk

Pair of Vintage Japonesque Faux Lacquer Painted Glass
Located in Lomita, CA
A pair of vintage Japonesque faux lacquer painted glass table lamps mid to third-quarter of the 20th Century and stunning. Of circular section and baluster form, with flared tops, st...
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Mid-20th Century American Japonisme Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Yoshio Kanamori "Mountain Lake" Woodblock
Located in New York, NY
Yoshio Kanamori (Japanese, 1922 - 2016), "Mountain Lake," woodblock print, edition: 16/30, signed in pencil lower right. Dimensions: Image: 16" H x 11...
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Furniture

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Paper

Elegant Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono with Shibori Band Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese formal silk Kimono in a light blue color with striking floral design. The garment is hand-stitched from a crepe like silk and dated to circa 1940-60s. The garment is spars...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Silk

1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden vintage outdoor Lantern. DIMENSIONS: Height: 8 in. Width: 11.25 in. Depth: 5.5 in. A beautifully des...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Iron

Utagawa Hiroshige Japanese Woodblock on Paper
Located in New York, NY
After Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858) Japanese woodblock on paper depicting Toba Bay and Mont Hijori in Shima, housed in a white painted wood frame. Dimensions: Image: 10....
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Furniture

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Wood, Paint, Paper

Japanese Glazed and Painted Centerpiece Bowl Object, Fish Logo
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Glazed and Painted Centerpiece Bowl Object, Fish Logo Offered for sale is a mid-20th century Japanese very decorative glazed and painted ceramic Objet d'art with a bowl-for...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Set of Japanese Hand Painted Perfume or Snuff Bottle in Original Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of Japanese Hand Painted Perfume or Snuff Bottle in Original Box This is a Complete set of 4 Japanese Reverse Hand Painted and Glass Snuff or...
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1950s Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Art Glass

Yasumi Nakajima II Ikebana Bronze Vase, circa 1960, Japan.
Located in Brussels, BE
Yasumi Nakajima II (1906-1988) Ikebana vase, circa 1960, Japan. Trumpet form, Tomoe model, with nice patinated brown-red (seido) bronze. Signed underneath. Dimensions: 26 cm H, 9 ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

Mr Fox The Magician Blowing Magical Bubbles working Tin Toy by Yonezawa of Japan
Located in High Wycombe, GB
"Mr Fox The Magician" Blowing Magical Bubbles Collectible Tin Toy Brightly coloured 1960's tin toy from Japan, made by the manufacturer Yonezawa Sold without box. Takes D batteries to operate. These will not be sent with item due to postal restrictions. Yonezawa Toys...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Tin

Japanese Porcelain, Satsuma Tea Set, 23 Pieces
Located in Milano, IT
...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Japan hares matcha bowl
Located in PARIS, FR
Matcha bowl in clay decorated with two hare, partly glazed. A fine contrast between the unglazed foot, which retains the raw color and rough, matt appearance of the clay, and the re...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay

Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
This lamp was with several other unique one-offs from a collector offered at auction. It creates a nice silhouette and the round wood base makes it very solid. It only uses a little ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Bamboo, Paper, Elm

Vintage George Zee and Co. Mahogany Side Chairs - set of 2
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A set of 2 vintage solid wood side chairs in very good condition. We estimate that it was made sometime in the mid-20th century. Each chair has...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Japonisme Furniture

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Teak

Pair of Painted Cast Iron Heron Garden Sculptures - France - circa 1930s
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage pair of cast iron 'Heron' garden sculptures - suitable for indoor/outdoor use - featuring a great aged patina with remnants of a polychrome painted finish in areas - articula...
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Mid-20th Century French Japonisme Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Japanese Style Pottery Vase
Located in San Carlos, CA
Offered here is a beautiful vintage Japanese style pottery vase made in Japan. Comes with abstract design black and white stripes on a earthy brown back...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Pottery

Amazing Eggshell Porcelain Coffee-Tea Service with Lithophane from Japan, 1940s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Charming 24k gold Hand Painted Japanese Tea Set, Japanese Garden Landscape and Geisha Girls. 1940s. Japanese Eggshell Porcelain Tea Set ...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Shishi face Mask Japan 1940s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice highly decorative Shishi face Mask Japan 1940s ,some paint losses . hand carved.
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1940s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Midcentury Oriental Hors D'oeuvres Dish Set in Presentation Lazy Susan
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Midcentury Oriental Hors d'oeuvres Dish Set in Presentation Lazy Susan A very attractive large blue and white set, there is one Octagonal dish at the centre of the set surrounded ...
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1960s Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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Bamboo

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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