Taisho Furniture

A Japanese doll with a powdered face and silk clothing and tall headdress from the early 1900s, during the Taisho period. Introducing a Japanese treasure from the early 20th century,...

Furniture made from a beautiful single piece of chestnut wood is a special piece that gives you a sense of the strength and warmth of nature. The unique grain of solid wood is uniqu...

This antique round low table was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926) from Keyaki (Japanese zelkova). The solid zelkova top displays beautifully figured grain patterns, rich in char...

Japanese Zodiac Lantern- special find Please view our video. An elusive tall Zodiac antique 96 inch (8 Feet) stone lantern depicting the 12 signs of zodiac Call or message us for ...

This is an old abstract sculpture made from Yakusugi burl, a sacred and highly prized wood native to Japan. Yakusugi refers to ancient Japanese cedar trees that grow on Yakushima Isl...

A Japanese Woodblock print by Itō Shinsui (1898-1972) entitled It Looks Like Snow (commonly known as Snow is Coming; Japanese title Yuki mo yo hi) Catalogue number IS139. The print w...

Japanese Antique Reversible Boro Patchwork Textile in Green and Red, circa 1910s–1930s A remarkable antique Japanese Boro patchwork textile, dating approximately from the Taisho to ...

Taisho Era Sakura Pedestal Table Evoking the majestic presence of a classical temple column, this Taisho-era (early 20th century) antique pedestal table features a profound, highly d...

This is an antique low table from the Taisho period. The table top is made of five pieces of Shurizakura wood with beautiful grain, and its rich expression captivates the viewer. In...

Exceptional floor lamp - lantern made of solid bronze, crafted in Japan during the 1920s Taisho period. This historic lantern was made in Japan in the 1920s and was originally inten...

Rare Japanese "Sun Face" Garden Lantern Iconic design.......... This beautifully hand-cast lantern sculpture in a classic Japanese pagoda form with a "sun face" on all four side p...

This Japanese antique writing table was likely crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926). Made of keyaki (Japanese zelkova), the table has a strong and expressive grain with a calm, ref...

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels Praised as "the crown of poets from the eastern lands." Japan, a good antique six-panel screen Byobu depicting hand painted on paper w...

Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshiori Jacket Zanshi-ori cloth is woven from leftover cotton and silk threads, either from commercial kimono production or from home-produced recycled y...

Furniture made from a beautiful single piece of birch wood is a special piece that gives you a sense of the strength and warmth of nature. The unique grain of solid wood is unique t...

A most probably Meiji/Taisho period street vendor stool, constructed of cedar timbers. Originating from Japan and dating from the early 1900s with handp...

This small drawer was produced in the Taisho period. This chest is made of sturdy cedar with a lacquer finish, with a base panel made of lightweight paulownia wood and an iron handl...

Vintage Japanese Obi. Gold kinran abstract wave pattern on a diagonal white on white brocade ground, continuous on one side, center section lined on the reverse side. Minor signs of...

Japan, a fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding. Signe...

Fine Garden Pagoda Lantern - A Best In Class A spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements destined for a fine garden. Please view our video. This Japanese monumental antique stone pagoda lantern is about four meters or 150” tall. It is hand carved from solid granite from the early Taisho period circa 1920. The sculpture spiritually represents our five earthly and celestial elements. And this pagoda lantern is similar to the taller example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...

The powerful wood grain, unique to zelkova wood, is instantly captivating. The flowing grain spreads across the entire front, creating a beauty reminiscent of a painting. With its ...

Pilgrim’s Coat with Calligraphy, Japan, circa 1930 A pilgrim’s coat made of plain, woven undyed asa bast fiber bearing Sanskrit characters of the sound om, and the names of principa...

This 20th-century Japanese Tokyo Tansu chest for clothing produced at the beginning of the Taisho period it’s an example of furniture characteristic of this period in Japan and in vo...

Small kogo representing a chili pepper, finished with a subtly shaded red lacquer on the body of the fruit and a textured, glossy green lacquer on the stem. The underside is executed...

An old Japanese low wooden table with a quiet, architectural presence. Its restrained proportions and low profile create a calm yet sculptural form, embodying the understated elegan...

A powerful pair of Japanese bronze sculptures of dragonfish, shachihoko, Taisho period, circa 1920, Japan. The pair of bronze shachihoko heavily cast with a good sense of motion. Th...

A Japanese Taisho period antique staircase tansu cabinet from the early 20th century with sliding doors and brown patina. Created in Japan during the T...

A beautifully constructed Japanese kitchen cabinet, known as a mizuya tansu, from the Taishō period, early 20th century. This tall and versati...

This is an old wooden partition screen used in Japan. It is likely from the Meiji to Taisho period, around 1868–1925. As can be seen in the photos, although the structure is very sim...

Rare Japanese Taisho period Bijin-ga style painting of a beautiful woman in period kimono holding a fan, circa 1920. Bijin-ga is a Japanese term used to describe paintings or pict...

Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall Message or Call us for details or to reserve... For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall, hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...

Amazing Japanese Taisho period two-panel byobu screen depicting a colorful rooster and hen in a bamboo landscape. The large painting features vibrant ink and color natural pigments o...

Hard to Find Pair (2) Japanese Footed Display Pedestals from the 19th Century From Japan's Taisho period, comes this rare pair (2) of limestone carved footed display pedestals - ...

Kōgō (incense box) in lacquered wood shaped like a chestnut. The exterior surface of the box is decorated with a beautiful shade of brown lacquer. The interior is finished in gold fu...

A lovely Patina On This Sun And Moon Stone Garden Lantern 42" ,#2 Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ? ...

This Japanese antique low writing table was crafted during the Taisho Era, circa 1920. Known in Japan as a fuzukue, this style of low writing table was traditionally used while seat...

This is an old low stool made from a tree stump, thought to have been made in Japan during the Taisho to early Showa period, in the early 20th century. It was cut from a section clos...

Anonymous Flowers of the Four Seasons A four-panel Japanese screen. Ink, gofun and pigments on gold leaf. This Japanese screen is a rich visual celebration of the flowers of the fo...

A superb octagonal Kutani porcelain plate, hand-painted with three elegant white egrets standing among stylized bamboo and reed leaves against a softly shaded grey ground — a composi...

Authentic work ◆ Shuson Kono ◆ Illustrated landscape of the literati ◆ Shared box ◆ Landscape ◆ Ehime Prefecture ◆ Handpainted ◆ Silk ◆ Hanging scrol...

Kawabe Kasho (b.1892) Dahlias & Cockscomb Taisho era. Circa 1920 Two-panel Japanese Screen. Mineral pigments and ink on silk. This exquisite two-panel Japanese folding screen, pa...

A wonderful small stone seated Buddha with beautiful lichen patina Good garden candidate .In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respectfully as Ojizō-sama, is one of the most lo...

Circa 1920 (Taisho period) this Japanese sewing work box is made of highly figured mulberry wood and of the most beautiful grain and fine quality workm...

This is a stool made from Japanese tree branches. In Japan, chairs like this were often made using natural wood. I think they probably made them themselves and used them as work chai...

An impressive large Japanese Imari porcelain charger dating to the Taisho period (1912–1926), featuring a finely hand-painted peacock as the central motif. The composition is rich an...

Japanese Tokoname red clay vase featuring sinuous dragons in relief across a finely textured, bulbous body. Detailed scales, curling whiskers and sweeping tails create a lively compo...

This is an old iron hanging bell believed to have been made over 100 years ago. It is highly likely that it was manufactured in Japan, though the possibility of Korean or Chinese ori...

I think this is a kimono woven from the Taisho era to the early Showa era (1912-1945) in Japan. It is a modern design. In the Taisho era, various things were made with reference to...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan...

A Japanese antique iron candlestick dating from the 1910s–1930s. Its gently worn surface, marked by rust and time, gives the piece a quiet depth, whi...

Anonymous Bamboo Forest Early Taisho era. Circa 1910-1915. Six-panel Japanese Screen. Mineral pigment, gofun and ink on silk. A six-panel Japanese folding screen, painted on silk in...

A Japanese Taisho period coffee table from the early 20th century, with Negora lacquer and black legs. Born in Japan during the first quarter of the 20th century, this charming coffe...

Large Japanese 3-section Clothing Chest, crafted of chestnut and cedar with the entire facade of a thick rosewood veneer. The storage composition has multiple drawers of varying sizes, hinged double door compartment with interior sliding kimono trays, and two sets of top storage sliding doors highlighted in flat panels of gold leafed cloth paper with an interior shelf and drawer on one side. The facade hardware of copper & brass having bale shaped handles on the drawers, some with clover shaped keyholes and sliding covers. The side handles of iron (one missing on the inside side of the chest having the kimono trays). The top section’s top center drawer has a harmonica imbedded on the backside of the interior of the chest, wherein when the drawer is opened or closed the harmonica is played. The chest is versatile in the configuration of the units. It can be used as a large single piece by using the additional base, crown and joining bar or separately as three individual chests, or two of the chests can be stacked to create a tall unit. Measurements: Overall: 64-7/8”high x 69-1/2”wide x 16-1/4”deep. Each upright chest...

This is a rustic woven basket made of walnut bark, made in Japan around the 20th century. In Japan, tools made of natural materials have been used since ancient times as baskets for ...

A Japanese Taishō period blue and white porcelain planter from circa 1920, with landscape scenes. Created in Japan during the early 20th century Taishō period, this exquisite blue an...

Deer under maples Late Taisho period, circa 1925-1930 Pair of two-panel screens. Ink and pigment on silk. Signature: Goho Seal: Goho A pair of two-fold Japanese silk screens...

This is a very old Japanese tree mass. It is designed to be hung on a wall. It has a strong presence and is very beautiful. It could be an accent in a modern space. This is a very...

Introducing an Exquisite Early 20th Century Taisho/Showa Period Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vase – A Timeless Masterpiece! Step into t...

Unique Tall Large Round Stone Bowl Planter On Stone Pedestal From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual tall large round garden stone vessel on pedestal with ...

Nakamura Daizaburo Turtledoves in a Peach Tree Taisho period, circa 1920 Framed painting. Mineral pigments, ink and gofun on silk Signed: Daizaburo Dimensions (framed)...