Japan

Name: OBAKE A Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings. Base is made of brass. Limited pattern painted model. Edition of 3+1AP E26,27 light bulb. Available to work with 100-250V. Artist statement In Japan, there is an animist belief that the soul dwells in old tools that have passed a long time and turns into spirits such as "Youkai" or "OBAKE." Its existence lurks in the darkness of everyday life, sometimes causing fear and sometimes entertaining. This lantern is not an old tool, but it is made by the historic "Kojima Shoten", where the 10th generation are craftsmen in Kyoto. It's rare nowadays, and it's a style in which lanterns are made from bamboo bones to assembling papers and painting in one workshop and go. So, I decided to transform the polite crafted Japanese lanterns, which have been run through a traditional history, into a modern and pop style. It's not just OBAKE lurking in the darkness, but an existence who snuggles up to us as a more sophisticated being. These one-eyed OBAKE have a meaningful look that originated in ancient Sanskrit culture. The red-eye "A [a]" is the facial expression that is the first pronunciation to make a sound in Sanskrit, which means "truth" and "spirit of inquiry" at the same time. The blue-eyed "UN [hu?]" expresses the pronunciation to close the sound, and at the same time means "wisdom" and "nirvana." There is also the idea that describing the beginning and end of the universe is represented by considering the "A" and "UN" as a pair. In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues...

A stunning ring featuring a 1.707 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.71 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds h...

Baia sofa designed by Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. Designed and sold in the 70s. Reupholstered with light green and yellow wool fabric. Vivid pink zipper. They a...

This is an old Japanese-made cabinet. It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It features traditional Japanese design. The wood pattern is used in an interesting way ...

A stunning ring featuring a 1.83 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.01 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds ha...

Antique Japanese Wooden sculpture of Komainu (Lion Dog / Foo Dog), product of Taisho to early Showa period, Circa 1910s to 1930s. Main part are Hand-carved from a single solid slab o...

This is an old circular single-slab pine board made in Japan. Boldly cut from a thick piece of solid wood, it possesses a powerful presence that comes not from ornamentation, but fro...

This is a highly distinctive low table composed of old materials from 20th-century Japan. A square iron plate has been used as the tabletop, while beneath it sits a hollowed-out bas...

Comme des garçons no.13 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This piece is special black model in 2021 for Comme des Garcons special event. Sold as make to or...

A Texture Like No Other: This extraordinary Japanese vessel is a stunning example of mixed-media folk art. The surface is enveloped in layers of antique hand-made paper, painstakingl...

This is an old wooden storage box made in Japan. It is thought to date from around the Meiji period and is made of cedar. It has a simple design with no metal fittings. The overall m...

This is a deeply evocative kura window that quietly tells the story of Japan’s old architectural culture. It dates from the Meiji period to the early Showa period and is thought to h...

Japan, Edo period (1603–1868) Size: 49 × 30 cm A magnificent double-sided Japanese folding fan (ōgi), hand-painted on paper richly decorated with gold and silver leaf. One side depi...

An authentic and remarkably sculptural forged iron Saru-Menpo (monkey-face half mask / facial armor), dating to the mid-Edo period (18th century), Japan. Unlike conventional samurai...

Name: I'm home Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. it's sculpture and also displaying shelf f...

A Japanese antique storage cabinet, believed to have been made between the 1910s and 1930s. Crafted from solid cherry wood, the cabinet has a substantial weight and durability chara...

An extraordinarily rare and evocative piece of 19th-century Japanese design history: an authentic, hand-crafted 柿渋 (Kakishibu / Persimmon Tannin) utilitarian wrapping paper panel, pr...

This is a large antique wooden box made in Japan. It is believed to have been crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), using cedar wood. The soft, characteristic grain of ceda...

This is an old small window frame made in Japan. It was originally used as a traditional Japanese mud wall fixture. It dates back to the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and has been in us...

This is Central Anatolian Vintage with a rare and beautiful color composition. It is a long and thin runner that reaches up to three meters. What is amaz...

Antique Japanese large cotton textile called "Furoshiki", made of indigo-dyed, hand-woven textile. the product of 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to Taisho era). Furoshiki textiles are basica...

A beautiful ring featuring a 1.28 Carat Natural Santa Maria color Aquamarine and 0.73 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Aquamarines have been prized gems throughout human hi...

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden sleeping cat. It is believed to date from the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). Although the exact type of wood is unknown, it appears to b...

Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and blue on a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed piece by widely acclaimed Japanese mast...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

Name: Pinkoro Sculptural stool or side table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of woo...

This Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion embodies a contemporary revival of a classic design, meticulously handwoven in Eastern Turkey by skilled artisans of Ararat Rugs. The design fea...

I bought a very attractive copper tray. This is an item that was once used as a gong. In other words, it was used as a percussion instrument. It was also used in temples. The materi...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Runner Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are...

A stunning bracelet featuring 8.08 Carats of Emeralds and 2.09 Carats of Diamonds made in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have always b...

Name: △◯◼️　triangle, circle, square Sculptural stool or side table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of ...

It is a very old Japanese drawer. It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912). It is furniture that was used in shops rather than being used in ordinary hom...

A beautifully crafted diamond floral ring by Italian jewelry house Ponte Vecchio, featuring an elegant and highly dimensional two-flower design. Crafted in 18K gold, the ring showca...

This piece is thought to be a wooden Nyorai Buddha statue carved in the late Heian period. The moment we first saw it at the time of purchase, we were completely captivated by its pr...

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden horse covered with paper. It is believed to date from the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). The figure is primarily carved from Japanese cedar an...

Antique Japanese standing mirror with wooden frame and stand made of quality, solid Keyaki Zelkova hardwood. It dates from the Meiji-Taisho era (1900s-1930s), as estimated by its sty...

The "LEGGERA 646" is a masterpiece chair designed in 1952 for the esteemed furniture manufacturer Cassina by Gio Ponti, one of the 20th century's most iconic Italian architects and d...

This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...

New finds from Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This large Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho peri...

This piece is an Iga ware jar fired around the 16th century, during the late Muromachi period to the Momoyama period. Iga ware is pottery produced in the Iga region of Mie Prefectur...

This Japanese antique open display shelf dates from around the 1920s–1940s and is crafted from solid sen (Japanese ash) wood. Slender form is divided vertically through the center, w...

This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...

This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...

Queen chess piece designed by Stig Lindberg. Since his assistant, Dan Grip, was a chess player, he began developing chess pieces in the early 1960s, and in 1973, they were produced ...

An exceptional Burma ruby and diamond ring crafted in platinum, centered with a magnificent 3.03-carat oval-cut ruby. The ruby displays a striking, richly saturated red color and is...

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...

This is an antique Japanese-made drawer. It is made from cedar, and the date "Meiji 45 (1912s)" is written in ink on the bottom of the drawer at the time. Through years of use, it ...

The design source of the carpet comes from the book Museo Calouste Gulbenkian, Printed by Gulbenkian Museum Lisbon, in 2015, nr.52. This is a vase-technique carpet design in the 17th...

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...

A hand-hammered copper vase (tsuiki-doki) by Gyokusendo, in jar form (kame), decorated with a hammered raindrop pattern (tsuchime kame tarefumon). Comes with the original wooden box ...

Japanese Antique Mizuya tansu chest / side board, From Kanto area, Japan. Made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1900s to 1930 (late Meiji to early Show...

A beautifully proportioned Japanese bronze hibachi from the Meiji period (1868–1912), distinguished by its exceptionally rich and naturally developed red patina. Originally intended ...

This is a large antique Japanese ceramic jar, embodying a strong sculptural presence shaped by earth, fire, and the passage of time. It is believed to originate from the Tokoname re...

This is an old Japanese copper elephant figurine. It was crafted in the mid-Showa period (1940s–1960s), a time when Japan’s metal-casting techniques had reached an exceptional level ...

Low Circular Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) Coffee Table with Curved Legs This antique circular table is a powerful embodiment of the natural vitality inherent in Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova...

Super Guppy floor lamp designed by Marc Newson for idee. Marc Newson was inspired, when he saw street lamp in Japan. Aluminum body and glass shade. Matt gray painted body. Dimmerble...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

Extraordinary meuseum quality signed Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, referred to by the artist as the “lady with a golden shawl,” a masterpiece by a celebrated award-winning th...

Shelf by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Now we have three pieces in stock. Due to artist style, each piece is a little different size, please contact us for more information. This work is carv...

This is an old Japanese wooden table, believed to date from the late Edo period to the Taisho period, circa 1850s to 1920s. It is a rare piece with a distinctive structure, featurin...