Showa Furniture

An iconic Japanese bronze vase titled “Bird” by the renowned metal artist Nakajima Yasumi (1906–1988). Signed on the underside and accompanied by its original wooden storage box (tom...

This graceful two-panel screen captures the essence of summer with its subtle depiction of slender grasses and fine lines, artfully arranged against a golden background. The screen e...

Zō-onna (増女) This mask depicts a woman with a noble and calm expression. In Noh theater, it is used for roles of young women. The mask conveys elegance and softness, making it suita...

This is a lacquerware craftsman's workbench believed to have been actually used in Fukushima Prefecture and other areas in the Tohoku region between 1945 and 1960. This box-shaped st...

Spring Reverie Period: Showa Year: 1939 Size: 358 x 173 cm (140.9 x 68.1 inches) This exquisite 6-panel screen captures the ethereal beauty of spring through the depiction of vib...

An absolutely gorgeous hand-painted pottery Chawan tea bowl by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the greatest artists/ceramicists of ...

This exquisite two-panel screen from the Showa period features a lush depiction of mallows in vibrant hues set against a luxurious golden background. The mallow flower, known in Japa...

A beautifully and serenely 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...

Japanese fine old handmade and hand carved wood bear parent and child "Higuma" carrying their catch of the day a "salmon" fish. Artist signed Seiho. Handcrafted from cryptomeria (c...

This is a matcha bowl which we use for tea ceremony. This is all hand painted and it was made with style Kyo-kiyomizu, Narutaki gama which was made in Kyoto prefecture. And the desig...

Charming Japanese four-panel Showa period byobu screen depicting colorful floral arrangements in various vases and baskets. The hand-painted screen features vibrant natural color pig...

A Japanese antique swivel chair crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1930s–1940s. Its presence evokes quiet scenes of sitting at a desk—writing letters, reading, or gent...

This is a bamboo basket called 'Souzen kago'. Souzen kago was liked by Souzen HISADA. It is famous by the shape, the bottom is a rectangle and the top is a circle shape. This basket was made by Chikusei. It was used to use for the tea ceremony. This basket has a bamboo flower vase...

FRP manufacturing technology was introduced to Japan from America in 1954, as exemplified by the Charles & Ray Eames chairs of the 1950s. By making it possible to create free three-dimensional curved surfaces that were impossible with conventional molded plywood, Isamu Kenmochi, Sori Yanagi, Kenzo Tange, and other designers and architects of the time created numerous FRP products together with Kotobuki, the pioneer Japanese FRP manufacturer.  The chair introduced this time is also designed by Isamu Kenmochi and released by Kotobuki. This is a vintage product from the 60's. This model can be found in the book "Kenmochi Isamu...

A superb Japanese hanging scroll depicting lotus flowers, masterfully rendered on silk with refined brushwork and a serene, balanced composition. The artist captures the quiet elegan...

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 finely executed Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting two crucian carp rendered with remarkable realism and delicacy. Painted in ink and colour on silk, the composition capt...

This is an old Japanese tin. It has been lying in this condition in an old warehouse for many years. Judging from the texture and feel, it is estimated to have been manufactured in t...

A dynamic Japanese cast bronze sculpture titled “Shunba” (Galloping Horse) by metal artist Tanetoshi (胤利). The composition captures a horse in motion, full of energy and vitality, wi...

It is a Japanese indigo dyed antique cloth. It calls its name "fu-ro-shi-ki". Originally used in the dressing room of the public bath "furo" during the...

This is a hand bag which was made in Japan around 1990s. This bag's material is Silk and it is made with Shibori technique. Dimension: 24.5 × 12.5 × 2.5 cm *Shibori is a tradition...

This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This material is Paper and wood and there are little threads with cotton on the side. Both sides are same designs o...

A striking Japanese two-panel folding screen depicting a sweeping willow tree surrounded by camellias, chrysanthemums, bamboo grasses, rocks, and a small bird in flight. The composi...

An elegant Japanese lacquer vase adorned with a refined hand-painted botanical motif, executed in the traditional techniques of Wajima lacquerware. The composition reflects a deep se...

This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1960s by kokeshi artist Shojiro SAKAI. He was born in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture in 1s...

finely cast Japanese bronze okimono depicting a sheep by Kumagai Yuji, signed by the artist. Executed in silvered bronze, the sculpture beautifully captures the calm and gentle char...

Japanese porcelain bowl which was made around 1980s in Showa era. This bowl can be used as a decoration, bowl for some goldfish and flower pot. On the surface, there are paintings of...

This is a Fukuro Obi made in Japan around 1960s. It is made with Silk and it is in good condition. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised by their design, formality, material, and use, and can be made of a number of types of fabric, with heavy brocade weaves worn for formal occasions, and some lightweight silk obi worn for informal occasions. Fukuro obi are slightly less formal than maru obi...

Distinctive Japanese Showa period patio and garden stool tea set crafted from glazed ceramic pottery. The set consists of four stools and one round table measuring 24.5 inches in dia...

In Japanese art, folding fans (ōgi) are symbols of prosperity and the unfolding path of life, as their shape widens outward like a journey toward new horizons. Each fan on this scree...

This is a plate which was made with style Aito (Aito ware). This plate was made around 2000s in Heisei era. It is made with porcelain. The motif which is on the plate in a Japanese b...

A magnificent example of Japanese textile artistry, this vintage maru obi dates from the Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1920–1950). Woven in luxurious silk, it features a richly detailed brocade design with mythological dragons encircled by flames and stylized clouds—symbols of strength, protection, and imperial authority in Japanese culture. The opulent gold and beige ground is accented with bold tones of red, green, black, and purple, showcasing intricate weaving techniques and vibrant color contrasts. Hexagonal panels with floral motifs in gold and black add structure and visual rhythm to the piece. Measuring 341 cm in length and 32 cm in width, this maru obi was traditionally worn for formal kimono occasions and would have wrapped fully around the waist. Today, it makes a powerful statement as a display piece—whether mounted as wall art or draped as a textile sculpture—highlighting the beauty and craftsmanship of early 20th-century Japanese weaving...

This is a bowl that we use during tea ceremony. This is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980 in Showa era. This bowl has a style Kyo raku. It is called Kyo ware and it was...

A monumental murashido bronze vase by renowned Japanese metal artist Hasegawa Yoshihisa (1928–2002), son of the celebrated artist Hasegawa Gassen. This impressive work is distinguis...

This is a screen which is called Noren. It is dyed with the style called Aizome. Aizome is a japanese word for indigo dye. Indigo dye is an organic compound with a distinctive blue ...

If you are looking for something special, we recommend buying items selected by BROOD. We sell a carefully selected range of old Japanese items. We have seen tens of thousands of ite...

This is a Japanese Silk Jacket called Michiyuki. It was made around 1970s. This Michiyuki Jacket has a pocket and belts inside. It is not reversi...

A wonderful Mingei woodblock print titled "Joshin" (Goddess) by famed Japanese master Showa era printmaker/ artist Shiko (Shikou) Munakata (棟方志功 )who was widely considered to have be...

Height 21cm, width 23.2cm, depth 16cm. An early tiled shrine"KAWARA-ZUSHI". Ceramic shrines were made in pottery producing areas all over the country, but they are rare, and are o...

A wonderful image titled "Misty Day in Nikko (日光　霧の日 Nikko kiri no hi)" by one of Japan's finest 20th century artist and one of, if not the greatest working artist in the Shin-Hanga ...

A wonderfully composed and subtly colored woodblock print by renowned Japanese woodblock artist Okiie Hashimoto (1899-1993) titled "Snow Hill #7". The work features a gorgeous wood g...

It is a shelf made of very beautiful traditional Japanese decoration and wood. The wood is paulownia and ebony. Paulownia is a material often used for tansu. It's a soft tree, but it...

This is a calligraphy set with a wooden lacquer box. There is a pen, an indien ink, a porcelain pot for water and a stone base to make the ink. And ...

A beautiful and wonderfully colored woodblock print by famed Japanese artist and Shin-Hanga master printmaker Kawase Hasui. This print is titled "Rain at Yasuniwa, Nagano Prefecture ...

A striking Japanese iron ewer distinguished by its highly sculptural geometric form and richly textured surface. The vessel departs dramatically from the conventional rounded profil...

This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1960s by kokeshi artist Kenjiro HIRAGA. He was born in 17t...

This is a Fukuro Obi made in Japan around 1970s. It is made with Silk and it is in good condition. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised by their design, formality, material, and use, and can be made of a number of types of fabric, with heavy brocade weaves worn for formal occasions, and some lightweight silk obi worn for informal occasions. Fukuro obi are slightly less formal than maru obi...

Designed by Isamu Kenmochi, one of the most influential figures in postwar Japanese design, this vintage lounge sofa embodies a unique dialogue between Scandinavian modernism and Jap...

This Japanese antique display showcase dates from around the 1900s–1930s and is crafted from solid oak. Originally used in a traditional Japanese shop, it was designed to display mer...

On offer is a Japanese woodblock print entitled "Snow on Willow Bridge" by Ohar Shoson (1877-1945). widely considered as the most unusual and renowned prints in the artist's repertoi...

A distinctive Japanese hand-hammered copper vase by Gyokusendo of Tsubame, Niigata, characterized by its softly rounded form, richly worked surface and striking circular kikko-hada d...

This is a Matcha bowl which we use for tea ceremony and this bowl was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This bowl is made with Style Kyo-Kiyomizu. Kyo-kiyomizu style is made i...

A Japanese antique display stand crafted from ash wood and dating from the 1920s–1940s. Delicate openwork carved into the legs allows light to pass through softly, giving the piece a...

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on...

An atmospheric Japanese woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991). Entitled "'Yudanaka Hot Springs', The night time setting amplifies the light from inside the buildings and t...

Japanese Bronze vase from Showa period made by master Nakajima Yasumi II. Comes with its original signed tomobako (wooden box). Engraved signature at the bottom. Nakajima Yasumi, al...

A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from lauan wood and dating from the 1950s–1970s. Constructed from thick, solid boards, the piece has a sturdy, reassuring presence that ref...

A fine set of iced tea or cocktail straws. In 950 fineness sterling silver. Each with a sakura flower (Japanese cherry blossom) bowl, a stylized bamboo shaft, and a figural charm a...

This wooden bowl was crafted during the Taisho to early Showa periods from keyaki (zelkova) wood. The wood used is carved from the burl of the tree, resulting in a unique shape and t...

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 ...