Japan

Robert Venturi chair for knoll Model: Sheraton Silkscreen printed pattern on black plywood. Rare model in famous Venturi's chairs in Knoll collection.  

Birillo side table designed by Tarcisio Colzani for Porada. This table was published in the early to middle 80s. In those days, there are another variation table such as coffee table...

This Japanese chadansu (tea cabinet) dates to the Early Showa period, circa 1930. Traditionally placed in the main living area of the home, a chadansu functioned much like a living-...

とても良い修正です。 内容に忠実に、余計な脚色をせず翻訳いたします。 --- This work is a seated stone statue of Nyoirin Kannon, believed to have been created during the mid to late Edo period (18th–19th century). It...

This is an Antique Soumak ( Sumak, Sumac ) Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags for salt, utensils, and other items are also common. Not only are the Azerbaijani weavers prolific, but they also employ many techniques at the loom. These include slitweave- known locally by the word Kilim, warp-faced patterning (jajim), supplementary weft (zili), weft wrapping (popularly known as soumak), and extra weft wrapping (verneh). Furthermore, flatweaves are defined by regional names such as palas and shadda, so it is possible to ascribe a variety of weaving names to particular provenances as follows: soumaks are made in Kuba, palas, and kilims in Hajikabul, zili in Khizy, verneh and zili in Kazakh, shadda, verneh and zili in Barda, jajim in Agjabedi, and palas and kilims in Jabrail. Soumak weave is a technique in which weft threads are added to a plain weave fabric, and one or two warp threads are wound from the front to the back. The resulting Kilim is denser and firmer, giving it a unique feel and look. This technique is commonly used in the Caucasus region. Soumak kilims have a very beautiful contrast between orange that shines like the sun, deep purple-tinged indigo, and astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental atmosphere. Features of the Caucasian Kilim, such as the unique cosmic geometric floral pattern, are also found in this Soumak which has a bright look, but it also has a faded and textured feel, so it can be used in a good old atmosphere. The woven fabric is particularly solid, so it is recommended for use in a solid living room or under a dining table without moving or twisting. A nice Kilim under a long wooden dining table.

A zushi is a small wooden cabinet with doors, traditionally used in Japan to house a Buddhist statue or ritual object. When most people picture a zushi, they imagine a formal piece k...

F.171201 is a glass sculpture by Japanese contemporary artist Toshio Iezumi, dimensions are 17 × 42 × 35 cm (6.7 × 16.5 × 13.8 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is part ...

This chair is crafted from a tree trunk left in its natural form. Zelkova wood is used for the material. Although the surface is finished in black with cashew paint, the beautiful ...

This Japanese apothecary chest (tansu) dates to the first year of Kaei (1848), late Edo period. The date is recorded internally in brush-written ink, providing direct historical evid...

Crafted from carefully selected sections of exceptional old and antique kilims, these cushion covers are created from textiles whose remaining areas could no longer be preserved or r...

We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...

This is a Japanese-style wall or ceiling light. It is a faithful reproduction of antique lights that were popular as exterior and interior lights in private homes and stores in Japan...

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi This extraordinary large sliding door was once used in an old warehouse in Japan. Dating back to the Meiji per...

This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Quietly understated yet unmistakably present, it has a simple and powerful character that brings depth to any space. It is believe...

This is an old Japanese storage chest that also functions as a low table. It was crafted during the Meiji to Taisho periods (1860s–1920s) and made from traditional Japanese cedar (su...

A pair of tall, thick and huge antique wooden sliding doors covered with tin-coated iron sheet panels. These types of doors were used at the gate / entrance of western-influenced la...

A rare, highly spiritual, and visually captivating artifact of Japanese folk Shinto belief: an authentic Maruishi-gami (Sacred Round Stone Deity) originating from the Koshu region (p...

SEA BREAMS AND WAVES – Wood carving decoration with the remains of original bule paint as the actual fragment of a certain Japanese temple/shrine construction, Edo-Meiji period, 19th...

An antique French oak table featuring turned legs and understated decorative details, possessing a quiet and deeply utilitarian beauty. The tabletop bears extensive traces of age an...

This is a pair of old iron hoops believed to have originally been attached to a wooden barrel used in Japan. The period is most likely around the 20th century. They were originally p...

A modern-art copper vase by Gyokusendo, decorated with a nunome-uzumon (linen-textured spiral) pattern. Worked entirely in the tsuiki technique — hand-hammered from a single sheet of copper — the surface bears a fine cross-hatched linen texture throughout, with three raised medallions of spiral and concentric-circle motifs where a red undertone shows through the hammered surface. The neck is finished with a lacquered red rim. The meticulous handwork and contemporary pattern give the piece a striking modern character, while its overall mood recalls the texture of ancient Jomon pottery...

Vintage Daybed by Christian Durupt, 1960s – French Modernist Design, Collaboration with Charlotte Perriand This is a vintage daybed crafted in the 1960s by the skilled French furnit...

This display stand is made by combining old wooden sleepers with a newly made tabletop. The top of the display stand is finished with cashew paint, like lacquer, and has a jet blac...

from Kanto area, Japan. This 2 tier, wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1930s - 50s (early Showa period) estimate from the style, material & conditions. it's still durable ...

An impressive diamond statement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 3.17 carats of diamonds. Designed as a substantial wide band, the ring features multiple c...

Name: Shall we go to a farm? Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. This work is stool, small table, ...

From Kanto area, Japan. This large Cha Tsubo, pottery Jar for tea leaf storage, for tea seller - is a product of late Edo to Meiji era (estimate 1850s-1870s) estimate from the style...

Dimensions: 23 × 23 × 26 cm Material: Black lacquer with maki-e decoration Box: Signed tomobako (original wooden box) A refined example of late Meiji craftsmanship, this lacquer hibachi (traditional Japanese brazier...

This Japanese antique table was crafted in the Late Meiji to Taisho period (c. 1900–1926). Originally made for everyday use, its restrained proportions, warm chestnut top, and slende...

A charming Tiffany & Co. bee brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a beautifully detailed three-dimensional insect design. The bee is accented with sparkling round diamon...

This is a deeply atmospheric low table, made by combining an old wooden door from Yunnan Province, China, with a base made from an old Japanese workbench. The tabletop is thought to...

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)

Shiro Kuramata's acrylic flower vase. Aluminium tube put into acrylic block. It's great work of Japanese minimalist style. Transparent body makes complex light reflections around. ...

This is a Central Anatolian Old Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account of his trave...

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. The original handles still have old ropes attached, suggesting it is very old. It is thought to date from the Ed...

Antique "Mino", also called "Bandori" Straw cape , handcrafted, hand woven with fine rice straws. From Hokuriku area - estimates from the style and materials. Made from generous amo...

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made of sugi (Japanese cedar), the piece has a straightforward and honest material character, with a...

An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring the Maison’s iconic four-leaf clover motif. The Alhambra motif is beautifully inlaid with ...

This piece is a white porcelain vessel from the Joseon Dynasty, believed to have been produced in the 15th century. It represents one of the typical examples from the early Joseon pe...

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden dog sculpture. Its dignified posture and forward-looking gaze evoke the loyalty, intelligence, and noble character often associated with tra...

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. It features a simple design with only carved handles. It is a very old chest of drawers, and while it remains largely in its original c...

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

Steel table or desk lamp designed by Trabucco, Vecchi & Volpi for Stilnovo. It was designed in the 70s. Color is green, cable is black. Sculptural form made by bending one steel pla...

A remarkable contemporary Hagi ware tea bowl by acclaimed Japanese ceramic artist Seigan Yamane, one of the most innovative figures in modern Hagi ceramics. This expressive chawan em...

This is an old, large, Japanese-made Kuruma-Tansu. Made in the Edo period (1800s-1860s), it is a powerful and dignified piece, the culmination of the skills and aesthetic sense of th...

Mid size Mizuya (cupboard) , dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1930s).
 Crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and Japanese Oak. Tansu cabinets in this style...

This is an old Japanese wooden block workbench, believed to have been used in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). The material is zelkova (keyaki) wood. The countless scratches, dents, and the smoothness of its surface are proof of the many years of daily use and the touch of human hands that have polished it over time. The iron fittings remaining on the surface tell the story of the work once performed here, while also serving as a striking visual accent. The inherent durability and beautiful grain of zelkova have gained even greater depth through the passage of time, creating a unique and irreplaceable texture. Left as it is, it stands as a powerful art piece; as a display stand, it functions beautifully to enhance the presence of whatever is placed upon it. There is a slight tilt, but this too is part of its individuality, telling the tale of its long history. It is not in perfection, but in the imperfections shaped by time, that the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi resides. This wooden workbench is more than just an old tool — it is a sculptural object that reflects the era and the lives of the people who used it. Whether in a home interior, gallery, or as store display furniture...

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). With its low horizontal form and orderly arrangement of nine drawers, the piece has a calm and balan...

Masterpiece table lamp of Space Age design.Original was released from the 60s by Artemide. It is transparent model released only from the late 90s u...

This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture. Made from solid cedar wood, the piece combines stru...

This substantial Japanese work table dates to the Taisho period (1912–1926) and is designed to be used from both sides, a configuration that is rarely encountered. At the center of ...

This is a Japanese "Komainu" (guardian lion-dog). Komainu are statues of guardian beasts placed in pairs at the entrances of Shinto shrines or in front of shrine buildings, protectin...

This tansu chest of drawers is made entirely from thick, high-quality solid sugi cedar boards. It is estimated to date from late Edo period, circa 1820s–1850s based on its tradition...

Lounge Sofa by “Audoux-Minet” Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet met in the Provence region of France during the 1940s and began collaborating on design project...

This is an old vermilion suiseki from Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan, rocks from mountains have been quarried and shaped for appreciation since ancient times. These deco...

Overview An exceptional piece of Japanese history, this Meiji Period (1868–1912) Tansu showcases a rare and functional five-drawer layout. Crafted entirely from solid Sugi (Japanese ...

A beautiful ring featuring a 1.07 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and 0.70 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardn...

This Japanese apothecary cabinet dates from the late Meiji to Taisho period (circa early 20th century) and was originally used in a medical clinic. Designed for the careful storage a...

This is a white porcelain vase made in the late Qing Dynasty of China. Made around the 19th century. It has an interesting shape with four ears and a spout. The pattern drawn on the...