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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
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1870s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of Two Satsuma Vases, Japan, 1920
Set of Two Satsuma Vases, Japan, 1920

Set of Two Satsuma Vases, Japan, 1920

By Satsuma

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of two beautiful Satsuma designed in Japan vases from the beginning of the 20th century , 1920s. Meiji-period. Hand-painted ceramic vases depicting men surrounding a geisha, fram...

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1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Large - Bronze Glass
KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Large - Bronze Glass

KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Large - Bronze Glass

By Gökhan Eryaman, İsmail Dağlı

Located in Bomonti, TR

The triangular Flow Coffee Table Large with rounded edges, contours its form by curved three legs. With the interlocking linear laths, the sculptural skeleton joins into the legs to ...

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2010s Asian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak, Plywood

"Hana I" and " Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
"Hana I" and " Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s

"Hana I" and " Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s

By Ingo Maurer, M Design

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Pair of rare "Hana I" and "Hana II" chandeliers from then Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans. The chandeliers can ...

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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo, Paper

Rare Uchiwa II Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
Rare Uchiwa II Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s

Rare Uchiwa II Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s

By Ingo Maurer, M Design

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Pair of rare table lamps by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo, rice paper fan and black lacquered iron. Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bul...

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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

3 Vintage Botanical Pictures, Japanese, Woodblock Print, After Hasegawa, Art
3 Vintage Botanical Pictures, Japanese, Woodblock Print, After Hasegawa, Art

3 Vintage Botanical Pictures, Japanese, Woodblock Print, After Hasegawa, Art

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a trio of vintage botanical pictures. A Japanese, framed woodblock print in the manner of Keika Hasegawa, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Hasegawa published woo...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Glass, Paper

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1870s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1890

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers with sliding doors from the 1890s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and cha...

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1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Vase Lamps

By Imari Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique Japanese Arita Imari porcelain vase lamps. Meiji period (1868-1913) Japanese porcelain vases decorated in bright enamels in Imari colours. The body is decorated wi...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

KITA LIVING Flow Desk  Charcoal Black
KITA LIVING Flow Desk  Charcoal Black

KITA LIVING Flow Desk Charcoal Black

Flow Desk is an organic shaped table with a two-piece skeleton and curved legs. The linear pieces of the skeleton join into the legs to create a well-proportioned base for the table ...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak, Plywood

French Japonisme Bamboo Side Table
French Japonisme Bamboo Side Table

French Japonisme Bamboo Side Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 20th century French Japonisme Aesthetic Movement side table. Sturdy bamboo frame with Japanese lacquered tray top and lower shelf. Circa 1900-1920 Dimensions: 14.5" x 14.5" ...

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Early 20th Century French Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Zabihi Collection Pink Vintage Suzanni Embroidery
Zabihi Collection Pink Vintage Suzanni Embroidery

Zabihi Collection Pink Vintage Suzanni Embroidery

Located in New York, NY

late 20th Century Suzanni Textile in bright pink Details rug no. 9614 size 7' 4" x 9' 8" (224 x 295 cm) rug type Suzanni,Textile

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Late 20th Century Uzbek Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

KITA LIVING Frame Table  Elliptical - Charcoal Black
KITA LIVING Frame Table  Elliptical - Charcoal Black

KITA LIVING Frame Table Elliptical - Charcoal Black

By İsmail Dağlı, Gökhan Eryaman

Located in Bomonti, TR

Defined by the sculptural woodwork, Frame Table Elliptical is an expression of gentle geometry. With the idea of creating a versatile table, it has a utilitarian perspective by offe...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"
Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"

Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Elegant and at the same time soft and indirect light for a unique and personal home. This Japanese style white paper pendant lighting called Siphonia is hand-folded from almost 70 s...

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2010s Danish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Extra-Large Japanese Mingei Shigaraki Dobin Pottery Tea Pot
Extra-Large Japanese Mingei Shigaraki Dobin Pottery Tea Pot

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

Materials

Ceramic

Turned Wood Chinoiserie Floor Lamp
Turned Wood Chinoiserie Floor Lamp

Turned Wood Chinoiserie Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Charming antique floor lamp, constructed of solid turned wood, with a hand painted Chinoiserie, Japonisme style, made in the US, circa 1900/30's. This example is in overall good, or...

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Early 20th Century American Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chess Game Set with Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard Black Lacquered
Chess Game Set with Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard Black Lacquered

Chess Game Set with Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard Black Lacquered

Located in Bochum, NRW

Chess Game Set with Handmade Board Made of Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid An early 1920s Chinese or Vietnamese Export black lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard. The Chessboard measures 38x38cm overall with 4 cm squares. Each square chessboard has an inlaid decor of birds and trees. Included are 32 bakelite chess...

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1920s Asian Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite, Wood

Mid-Century Sommerso Cobalt Blue with Black Spiral Vase
Mid-Century Sommerso Cobalt Blue with Black Spiral Vase

Mid-Century Sommerso Cobalt Blue with Black Spiral Vase

By Soichiro Sasakura

Located in Soquel, CA

Stunning, rare heavy handblown vase with cobalt blue and black spiral in clear glass by Soichiro Sasakura of Sasaki glass. Very contemporary aesthetic that would be perfect in reside...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Japanese Cabinet, 1930s
Japanese Cabinet, 1930s

Japanese Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This Japanese cabinet with drawers and sliding doors is an attractive eye-catcher for any interior. Crafted from solid wood, it boasts a beautiful, we...

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1930s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Elm

Coffee Table by "Inui Saburo" for Tendo Mokko,  1970's
Coffee Table by "Inui Saburo" for Tendo Mokko,  1970's

Coffee Table by "Inui Saburo" for Tendo Mokko, 1970's

By Tendo Mokko, Saburo Inui

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional coffee table, crafted from zelkova wood (keyaki), features an elegant curved design by Saburo Inui and was manufactured by Tendo Mokko in Japan during the 1970s. R...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bentwood

Japanese Wood Soroban Abacus, 1940s
Japanese Wood Soroban Abacus, 1940s

Japanese Wood Soroban Abacus, 1940s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A hand-made wooden Soroban or Abacus, Japan, circa 1945-1952. A student abacus, made of wood, with wooden beads on metal spokes. Hand painted Japanese numbers. An abacus is a calc...

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1940s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Chocolate - Brown
KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Chocolate - Brown

KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Chocolate - Brown

Located in Bomonti, TR

Inspired by the sculptural forms, Frame Lounge Chair is a seating piece with a wider and lower design that presents a cocoon feeling to the person who sinks into it. With the idea of...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Oak, Plywood

Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase Dragonfly & Cobwebs
Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase Dragonfly & Cobwebs

Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase Dragonfly & Cobwebs

By Dominick & Haff

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase—Dragonfly & Cobwebs This exquisite Dominic & Haff sterling silver cabinet vase is a rare and finely detailed example of Ja...

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19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Compotes
Pair of Antique Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Compotes

Pair of Antique Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Compotes

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of sterling silver compotes in historic Japonesque Chrysanthemum pattern. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Lobed and shallow bowl with turned-down scalloped rim applied ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Early 1900s Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Chest
Antique Early 1900s Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Chest

Antique Early 1900s Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Chest

Located in Centennial, CO

A stunning antique Meiji period early 1900s Japanese Tansu chest with original hardware and working keys. Lacquered dark stained pine comprises the outside casework while oxblood lac...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

KITA LIVING Frame Table - Elliptical
KITA LIVING Frame Table - Elliptical

KITA LIVING Frame Table - Elliptical

By Gökhan Eryaman, İsmail Dağlı

Located in Bomonti, TR

Defined by the sculptural woodwork, Frame Table Elliptical is an expression of a gentle geometry. With the idea of creating a versatile table, it has a utilitarian perspective by of...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Oak

20th Century Three-Panel Gilt Folding Screen
20th Century Three-Panel Gilt Folding Screen

20th Century Three-Panel Gilt Folding Screen

Located in New York, NY

This 20th Century three-panel wooden screen stands out for its hand-painted gold surface. Varying in application, the gold paint scintillates in rich, painterly washes that call to m...

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20th Century Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

KITA LIVING Wa Bench
KITA LIVING Wa Bench

KITA LIVING Wa Bench

Contoured by a delicate structure, Wa Bench takes its name from the Japanese word “harmony”. It characterizes its presence in the balance of soulful forms and refined details. Wa Be...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Oak

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case
Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case

Located in Plainview, NY

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case : This exquisite antique Japanese Geisha doll is a beautifully preserved example of traditional craftsmanship, elegantly presented in its original glass display case. The doll is depicted in a graceful reclining pose on a woven tatami mat, dressed in an opulent ivory kimono...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Glass, Wood

KITA LIVING Hikari Oil Burner
KITA LIVING Hikari Oil Burner

KITA LIVING Hikari Oil Burner

By Gökhan Eryaman, İsmail Dağlı

Located in Bomonti, TR

Dedicated to moments of tranquillity and serenity, Hikari Oil Burner is a living object that embodies a form within the balance of the Japandi style and the 1980s deconstructivism movement. It defines a sculptural volume of conic pieces that complete each other distinctively. Crafted with softly brushed aluminium, Hikari Oil Burner is designed by Gökhan Eryaman and İsmail Dağlı...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Japanese Plate Kutaniyaki 1950s
Antique Japanese Plate Kutaniyaki 1950s

Antique Japanese Plate Kutaniyaki 1950s

By Japanese Studio

Located in Paris, FR

This is Kutani 1950th Century. This plate was made with porcelain, style of kutaniyaki. It is a traditional craft of ceramics with overglaze painting and was born in the early Edo period. Kutani ware...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Théodore Deck (1823-1891), A 19th French Japonisme Cache-Pot, circa 1875
Théodore Deck (1823-1891), A 19th French Japonisme Cache-Pot, circa 1875

Théodore Deck (1823-1891), A 19th French Japonisme Cache-Pot, circa 1875

By Theodore Deck

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Théodore Deck (1823-1891) A 19th French Japonisme Cache-Pot, circa 1875 A Polychrome Enameled Faience Round-Shaped Cachepot and Jardinière Hand-painted design in the Japonisme Aesthe...

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1870s French Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Faience

KITA LIVING Frame Table - Square
KITA LIVING Frame Table - Square

KITA LIVING Frame Table - Square

By İsmail Dağlı, Gökhan Eryaman

Located in Bomonti, TR

Defined by the sculptural woodwork, Frame Table Square is an expression of a gentle geometry. With the idea of creating a versatile table, it has a utilitarian perspective by offeri...

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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Vintage Japanese Shogi Game Board, Keyaki Wood, Carved Design, 1920s
Vintage Japanese Shogi Game Board, Keyaki Wood, Carved Design, 1920s

Vintage Japanese Shogi Game Board, Keyaki Wood, Carved Design, 1920s

Located in Wichita, KS

This authentic Vintage Japanese Shogi Game Board from the 1920s showcases traditional Japanese craftsmanship and timeless design. Carved from a solid block of rare Keyaki wood, the b...

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1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Hall clock Zen
Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Hall clock Zen

Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Hall clock Zen

By Ryosuke Harashima

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Amahare Hall clock created with antique Japanese clock and steel. This piece is a modern transformation of an antique clock.Black painted steel frame with small yellow glass ta...

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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style This table lamp is executed in brass and Fabric. It comes with two E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb soc...

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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Japanese Landscape Pictorial Kilim Rug, Japonisme Meets Biophilia
Vintage Japanese Landscape Pictorial Kilim Rug, Japonisme Meets Biophilia

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

Materials

Wool

Cast Stone Garden Pagodas A Pair
Cast Stone Garden Pagodas A Pair

Cast Stone Garden Pagodas A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful large pair of Japanese cast concrete Pagoda Garden Statues. These statues are made of durable, weather resistant concrete and have a muted stone-gray appearance with subtle...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Concrete

1980s Japanese Large Retro Golden Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Coin Bank
1980s Japanese Large Retro Golden Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Coin Bank

1980s Japanese Large Retro Golden Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Coin Bank

Located in Chiba, JP

Large type retro ceramic ‘Maneki-neko’ coin bank, 1980s, Japan, approx. H 40 x W 24 x D 20 cm (15.74 x 9.44 x 7.87in). in rare very fine storage condition with just some expected sli...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

By M Design, Ingo Maurer

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

An ultra rare Uchiwa "Shichi" pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and rice paper in original red color! Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 or standard s...

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1970s German Vintage Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Rare Antique Original high Ranking Edo period Samurai armor Yoroi Japan Daimyō
Rare Antique Original high Ranking Edo period Samurai armor Yoroi Japan Daimyō

Rare Antique Original high Ranking Edo period Samurai armor Yoroi Japan Daimyō

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

This complete Edo-period samurai armor is an exceptional example of the refined martial elegance and ceremonial grandeur associated with Japan’s warrior aristocracy. Every component reflects a precise harmony of functionality, symbolism, and prestige. At the heart of the set is a superb suji-bachi kabuto, constructed from multiple riveted iron plates arranged with flawless symmetry and enriched by a beautifully aged patina. It is crowned with a gilt tehen no kanamono, and the imposing maedate presents a pair of antler-like blades framing a gilded sun disc an emblem of celestial authority and divine lineage. The Fukigaeshi feature extraordinary gilt dragon ornaments, carved in high relief. Dragons, ancient symbols of protection and power, were reserved for armor of the highest rank, strongly indicating that this set belonged to a Daimyō or high-ranking retainer. The menpō, lacquered in deep black, includes a natural-hair moustache and an articulated jaw (resseibō), lending the face a vivid sense of character. Below it, the shikoro is composed of finely lacquered blue-and-gold plates, meticulously laced with silk. The okegawa ni-mai dō cuirass is finished in a dark brown lacquer and laced in deep indigo silk, complemented by elegant orange ceremonial tassels a hallmark of formal presentation armor. The sode (shoulder guards) retain their rare bear-fur trimming, an expensive and status-laden material symbolizing courage and noble rank. Completing the ensemble are beautifully made kote, haidate, and suneate, each executed with rich fabrics and refined lacquer work. A butterfly mon (chō-mon) appears on the leg guards an elegant symbol of transformation, adding a poetic contrast to the armor’s martial presence. The extensive use of gilding, the rare bear-fur details, and the prominent dragon motifs confirm this as a piece created for the highest echelons of samurai society. It is a masterpiece where ceremonial artistry, symbolism, and authority converge. Artistic and Historical Significance This armor epitomizes the Edo-period ideal, when arms and armor transcended their battlefield origins and became expressions of identity, dignity, and cultural refinement. The interplay of dark lacquer, golden ornamentation, and natural materials embodies the spirit of bushidō discipline, inner strength, and beauty through restraint. Whether displayed in a private collection, gallery, office, or interior setting, this armor commands attention. Its presence transforms any space, making it a truly museum-worthy centerpiece for collectors of Japanese, military, or historical art. The set includes its traditional stand and storage box. As with all antique armor...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Americana Patriotic Panel
Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Americana Patriotic Panel

Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Americana Patriotic Panel

Located in Buffalo, NY

A silk embroidery panel that depicts an American eagle perched on the liberty shield, with laurel branches and shooting arrows under the feet and flanked by four American flags and b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Silk, Wood

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase
19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Japanese bronze vase of classic form with a lovely rich patina. The vase has been drilled for wiring as a lamp. It will make ...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870
Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Japanese Tansu chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1870s. Manufactured during the late Meiji era (1868-1912). This piece of furniture exudes authenticity and character. The cabinet...

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1870s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Solid Wood Hand -Carved Koi Fish
Vintage Solid Wood Hand -Carved Koi Fish

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Japanese Byobu Four Panel Red Floral Gold Screen
Vintage Japanese Byobu Four Panel Red Floral Gold Screen

Vintage Japanese Byobu Four Panel Red Floral Gold Screen

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage Japanese folding four panel screen showcases a serene hand-painted landscape set against a warm, gilded ground. Spanning multiple panels, the composition features gracefull...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Silk, Paint, Paper

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tray Arita Sometsuke Blue White Birds Decor
Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tray Arita Sometsuke Blue White Birds Decor

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tray Arita Sometsuke Blue White Birds Decor

By Arita

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage rectangular porcelain tray features a traditional Arita style blue and white decor with motif of small bird sitting on flowering tree branches in Sometsuke decoration techniq...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Regency Style Black Gold Japonisme Lacquer Center Table After Gillows Lancaster.
Regency Style Black Gold Japonisme Lacquer Center Table After Gillows Lancaster.

Regency Style Black Gold Japonisme Lacquer Center Table After Gillows Lancaster.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Regency Style Black and Gold Japonisme Lacquer Center Table after Gillows of Lancaster. Extraordinary side or center table ebonized and parcel gilt in Regency style in the manner of the 18th century furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster. The surface is painted in japonisme gold against black, depicting birds and flowering branches. The top is of rectangular shape with re-entrant corners and a pierced brass key-fret gallery. It is mounted on a lyre form trestle support on splayed legs, terminating in scrolled feet on brass box revolving casters. With its ebonized and parcel gilt spindle end base, this table is a particularly sophisticated and refined example of the Gillows pattern. It corresponds to an 1818 model for a spindle end table...

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20th Century Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Brass

Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Sculpture Vase
Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Sculpture Vase

Bronze Sculpture of a Koi Fish Sculpture Vase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Bronze Koi Fish. The beautiful fish can be used as a decorative piece, a vase, and if you're really ambitious, could make a lovely fountain. A compliment to any space - living ro...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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.