Showa Furniture

Invented in the United States in 1958, FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) is a new material that was widely introduced in public spaces such as Olympic stadiums, stadiums, and station wa...

The "1980s Japanese Kimono – Navy and Green Floral Print" reflects a blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics with the subtle modern influences of the 1980s. During this decade, Japa...

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. -Details- Era: Showa (around 1930-1939) Materials: Bronze

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...

This is a Japanese display shelf (tea shelf) made in the early to mid-Showa period. It consists of solid wood boards arranged above and below, quietly supported by slender bamboo pos...

This wooden ptarmigan statue was carved in Japan in 1967 (Showa 42). The underside of the base is inscribed with ink: "April 1967," "Ptarmigan," and "Living on Mount Tateyama," revea...

A beautiful and rather whimsical etching by famed Japanese artist Keiko Minami who was known for her pictograph-like aquatints/etchings with a playful, childlike aesthetic. This work features a natural landscape scene with a pair of birds sitting/nesting serenely in a blooming leaf filled tree. The etching is hand-signed and numbered (16/50) in pencil by Keiko along the lower margin. A rather gorgeous image. Would make for a great addition to collectors of Minami's work or Japanese / Asian art or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent artwork in about any setting. Minami had many solo shows including: 1960 Minami Keiko...

Tendo Mokko has long used outside furniture designers, which is unusual for Japanese manufacturers, and some of its products have been on sale for nearly half a century. The technolo...

This is a large Japanese antique crucible from the early Showa period, dating to the 1920s–1940s. Originally used as a vessel for melting metal, this...

Japanese Noh Mask depicting playful , sake loving spirit ,Sho-jo ---- This collection of masks, although unsigned, is attributed to the renowned Noh mask maker Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, ...

A beautiful, circular-shaped woodblock print by American master printmaker Clifton Karhu who lived in Japan for over 50 years. Karhu's work gained great esteem not only in Japan but ...

This is an silk Obi (Kimono belt) made in Japan around 1960s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised b...

Designed by Tea Master "Oribe" With Sanscrit Calligraphy Please view our video. "Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns and especially to be place...

A poetically ambient Japanese woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991). Entitled "Kasumu Yube, Shinobazu Chihan" (Misty Evening at Shinobazu Pond), the print is one of the best-known landscape works by the artist. In an unusual color variation of near monotone "Arizuri" blue, the print depicts a spring evening by the pond when the sunset is receding into the night. The dim light with a soft glow was wonderfully reflected in the image. Composed in a perspective that is more western view, the image of the figures taking the steps under the Torii gate plays hide and seek through the branches of the weeping willows by the pond. The nearly all blue color, facilitated only with the dark silhouette of the trunk, renders the imagery a moody emotion. On the left margin there is the Title in Japanese (霞む夕べ 不忍池畔)and the artist's name Kasamatsu Shiro...

A fantastic, quite engaging woodblock print by renowned Japanese Sosaku-Hanga artist/printmaker Nakao Yoshitaka (1911-1994) titled "The Black Cat" (sometimes also referred to as "Dev...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. The signature is written on the back side 'Masaoka'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

A refined and highly elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel covered jar from the Showa period, signed by the Ando Cloisonné Company—renowned fo...

A lovely Kutani porcelain model of a beautiful woman, bijin, or perhaps a geisha, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan. A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, or perhaps a geisha, is portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a closed folding fan in one hand. Her kimono of a rich and deep blue hue, with images of plump pomegranates in gilt. Her wide obi of a striking red color, and patterned with branches of pink blossoms. One foot, clad in a white tabi...

This is an old carved wooden catfish made in Japan. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s) and is made of zelkova wood, which has a profound and beautiful grain. Zelkova...

A striking and elegantly proportioned Japanese bamboo flower basket (hana-kago) of tall, tapering rectangular form, surmounted by a graceful high arched handle — a piece that combine...

This is a wooden puppy figurine created in Japan during the Showa period. Crafted from a coniferous wood like cypress, it retains its soft grain and warm texture. Finished without a ...

A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira). The shishi mask represents a mythical lion that prote...

An amusing Showa Period (1926-1989) hand carved hardwood netsuke depicting a monkey riding atop a turtle, the eyes of the monkey inset with cabochon pupils, signed with etched charac...

A beautiful, gorgeously colored Japanese woodblock print by renowned Kyoto based artist Shodo Kawarazaki (1889 - 1973 ) who was known for his striking...

This is a cotton jacket which was made in Japan in Showa era around 1970s. A yukata (浴衣, lit. 'bathrobe') is an unlined cotton summer kimono, worn in casual settings such as summer ...

20th century/Shōwa era japanese glazed porcelain teapot of black cat with mouse Lid By: unknown Material: porcelain, paint, wood, ceramic Technique: pressed, molded, carved, painted...

A beautiful, darkly fired, antique Bizen ware three-ear tsubo jar/pot/vase by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a l...

A finely detailed Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting quails (uzura no zu), executed in ink and colour on silk with delicate brushwork and careful attention to naturalistic detail. The composition captures the birds with remarkable sensitivity, reflecting the long-standing appreciation for avian subjects in East Asian painting traditions. Quails have been a favored motif in Japanese art for centuries, symbolizing abundance, harmony, and the changing seasons. The artist skillfully balances the decorative and naturalistic elements of the composition, creating an elegant and tranquil image. The scroll bears an artist’s signature and is accompanied by a double wooden storage box (nijūbako). The outer box is missing its lid. The work originates from an old Japanese private collection (kura-dashi). Japan, Edo period, circa 18th–19th century. Dimensions: * Overall: 182 × 54.5 cm (71.7 × 21.5 in.) * Painting: 103 × 41 cm (40.6 × 16.1 in.) A refined example of traditional East Asian bird painting...

A beautifully handwoven Japanese bamboo basket, crafted in the early 20th century for use in ikebana (the art of flower arranging). This tall, narrow form with a rounded rim and twis...

20th c., Showa period gouache and gold leaf Japanese screen. Depicting plum tree blossoms on a riverbank across 6 panels. Plum blossoms are often mentioned in Japanese poetry as a symbol of spring...

A large and finely detailed Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting a majestic peacock among blooming peonies (kujaku botan no zu), executed in ink and colour on silk with excep...

An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and wonderfully designed Yunomi teacup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring his wax-resistant technique and highly coveted thick rich Kaki glaze over Mashiko stoneware pottery in a circular striped pattern. A unique work. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable condition. It is a true pleasure to hold in your hand. The original Hamada signed and sealed wood storage box is included. A beautiful work. Would be a great addition and sure to shine in any Hamada or Japanese/Asian ceramics collection or serve as an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National...

This is an antique Japanese iron articulated sculpture of a spiny lobster. Judging from its advanced craftsmanship and refined construction, it is believed to have been created in th...

A refined Japanese silk kimono dating to the 20th century, executed in a luminous shade known as Soga-iro—a soft, radiant yellow historically associated with the chrysanthemum, one o...

A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in ga...

This is a sake bottle which is called 'tokkuri' in Japanese. This tokkuri is made with porcelain and it is hand painted. It was made in Showa era around 1970s. The design is the land...

This is a silk jacket (Coat for winter) which was made in Japan. It was made in Showa era around 1970s. There is two haori himo to close this jacket. The haori is a traditional Jap...

This extraordinary, museum-quality textile is a traditional vintage Ainu robe known as a Chijiri, masterfully hand-embroidered by the indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaido, Japan. Dati...

The 1930s book of Japanese Family Designs - Heianmonkan (平安紋鑑) consists of the designs of the Heian Nobility mon or family crests' and the historical processes shaped by the Samurai ...

A beautifully composed Japanese style four-panel Asian byōbu screen depicting a flock of red-crowned (Manchurian) cranes gathered among softly rendered pine trees. Graceful and delib...

Kimono designs featuring diamond-shaped (hishi-gata) patterns in the 1980s blended traditional Japanese motifs with modern aesthetics. The hishi pattern is a classic Japanese design ...

A fantastic and rare early Japanese Kendo (The Samurai Way/Path of the Sword) martial arts set of protective armor/armour including the Men (mask), Do (torso/bust protector) and Tare...

This is a Japanese curtain which was made in Japan around 1960s. It is called Noren. This noren has a family crest (kamon) in the middle. This type of Kamon is called Maruni Sasa Rindo. This noren is with cotton and starts losing a color because of sun but it is in good condition for its age. The color is beautiful. Noren: Noren are fabric dividers hung in doorways, across windows, on walls or between rooms. They take many shapes and sizes and are made using a multitude of different colors, patterns and materials. Traditional noren are hand-woven using natural fabrics like linen and cotton and often dyed with natural dyes like Japanese indigo. Maruni sasa rindo: "Maru ni Sasa Rindo" is a Japanese family crest...

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. There are a signature 'N' on the bottom of this crab in red. -Deta...

This is an Obi (Silk Kimono Belt) made in Japan around 1960s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised b...

This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This is made with a paper and bamboos. This fan has a lot of stains. Japanese fans are made of paper on a bamboo ...

Unusual "tulip" flower contemporary designed garden lantern - first we have seen. Please view our video. A handsome and elegant tulip flower form kasuga stone lantern with a lovely...

One "Deer" lantern Available Please view our video Call or Contact Us For Details A tall antique classsic beauty with all original pieces. Japan, a fine tall kasuga "deer" gran...

This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such stone...

A Japanese antique display shelf crafted from solid cedar, dating from the 1930s–1950s. The deep, matured tone of the wood and the substantial thickness of the cedar boards give the ...

A wonderful and quite evocative original watercolor painting on wove paper by Japanese artist Fukutaro Terauchi (1891-1964) featuring a serene village landscape scene with a large to...

This is a Nagoya obi made in Japan around 1980s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised by their desig...

This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era around 1980s. It is made with porcelain and all hand painted. This is Kutani ware. ...

A fabulous Ikebana brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in dipping the cast brass in oil and smoke it wit...

This is an antique Japanese soup-bowl made around 1990s with wood. This soup-bowl is made with wajima-nuri, a Japanese lacquerware from Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture in Japan. Wajima-n...

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, conte...

A Japanese bronze flower vase titled "Midori Utau" (Singing Green), cast in mottled purple bronze (madarashido) with a rich variegated pati...

Impressive large scale Japanese Showa period four panel byobu screen depicting a serene snowy winter landscape with willow, prunus, and bamboo. The screen features an amazing backgro...

This is a silk jacket which was made in Japan. It was made in Showa era around 1980s. The haori is a traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono. Resembling ...