1930s Japan

1930s Silk Kimono

Shibori

Japanese Antiques

Haori Jacket

Black Japanned Furniture

20th Century Japanese Silk

Japanese Women

Asian Women

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Ceramic, Straw

Art Deco 1930s Flapper Half Doll Crumb Brush

$239

Vintage Black Rayon Heavily Floral Embroidered Kimono Robe 1930s-40s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage black rayon heavily floral embroidered kimono robe from the 1930s-40s. Wrap front robe

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1930s Japanese Robes

Vintage Black Rayon Heavily Floral Embroidered Kimono Robe 1930s-40s

$650

Japanese Haori for Women with Silk: Sky Blue, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

commonplace by the 1930s. In modern-day Japan, haori are worn by both men and women. (By Wikipedia

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Japanese Haori for Women with Silk: Sky Blue, 1950s

$380

Japanese White Silk Haori Jacket with Colourful Flowers 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

commonplace by the 1930s. In modern-day Japan, haori are worn by both men and women. (Wikipedia) *There is a

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Japanese White Silk Haori Jacket with Colourful Flowers 1980s

$344

1930s Hydrangea Print Silk Kimono in Navy Cornflower Red and Cream

Located in Gresham, OR

1930s Silk kimono in a hydrangea print: navy, cornflower, red and cream floral print with a subtle

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1930s Japanese Robes

1930s Hydrangea Print Silk Kimono in Navy Cornflower Red and Cream

$445

Antique Japanese Silk Red Haori Jacket Shibori-Style, 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

women wearing haori become commonplace by the 1930s. In modern-day Japan, haori are worn by both men and

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese Silk Red Haori Jacket Shibori-Style, 1970s

$261

1930S Hand Painted Silk Blue Metallic Crane Floral Cherry Blossom Kimono

Located in New York, NY

1930S Hand Painted Silk Blue Metallic Crane Floral Cherry Blossom Kimono

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1930s Japanese Capes

1930S Hand Painted Silk Blue Metallic Crane Floral Cherry Blossom Kimono

$1,800

Japanese Masterpiece Bonsai Bonseki Miniature Garden Woodblock Book 40 Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Miniature Garden Bonsai Book- Rare find from 1930s. This Japanese antique Bonsai Bonseki silk

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Masterpiece Bonsai Bonseki Miniature Garden Woodblock Book 40 Prints

$495

Art Déco style bronze sculpture of stylized rooster, from Japan

Located in Paris, FR

Curious bronze sculpture patina representing a stylized rooster, made in Japan in the 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Déco style bronze sculpture of stylized rooster, from Japan

$1,603

Japanese Haori Kimono Coat for Women with Silk Chirimen 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

trend that saw women wearing haori become commonplace by the 1930s. In modern-day Japan, haori are worn

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Japanese Haori Kimono Coat for Women with Silk Chirimen 1950s

$332

Japanese black silk haori with red/gold Tsuzumi (traditional drum) pattern

Located in Paris, FR

commonplace by the 1930s. In modern-day Japan, haori are worn by both men and women. (Wikipedia) Hight total

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Cotton

Japanese black silk haori with red/gold Tsuzumi (traditional drum) pattern

$320

Patinated Art Deco Bronze Vase with Lizard by Holger Fredericia, Denmark, 1930s

By H.F. Bronce

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish 1930s interpretation of Japanese Meiji period where snakes, lizards and crocodiles were

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Art Deco Bronze Vase with Lizard by Holger Fredericia, Denmark, 1930s

$445

Art Deco Sterling Silver .950 Japanese Table Box with Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, higher than sterling silver (.950) table box with hinged lid, Japan, circa 1930s. Stepped

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver .950 Japanese Table Box with Hinged Lid

$875

Japanese black and white Haori Kimono Coat for Women with Silk Shibori 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

trend that saw women wearing haori become commonplace by the 1930s. In modern-day Japan, haori are worn

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Silk

Japanese black and white Haori Kimono Coat for Women with Silk Shibori 1970s

$332

Rosenthal Elite Tea Service in Hand-Painted Porcelain for Six People, Japanism

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rosenthal Elite tea service in hand-painted porcelain for six people. Japanism, 1930s / 40s

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Vintage 1930s German Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Elite Tea Service in Hand-Painted Porcelain for Six People, Japanism

$720 / set

A Japanese inspiration printed silk evening pyjamas - France Circa 1930

Located in Toulon, FR

pongee dating from the 1930s. Beautiful print with Japanese floral decoration in soft colours. High waist

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1930s French Negligees

A Japanese inspiration printed silk evening pyjamas - France Circa 1930

$985

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure, Japanese Woman With Lampion, Lorenzl, c1930

By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare and excellent Goldscheider art ceramic figure of the 1930's: Young standing Japanese woman in

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure, Japanese Woman With Lampion, Lorenzl, c1930

$6,413

Robert Crowder Hand Painted Four-Panel Japanese Asian Byobu Screen Playful Birds

By Robert Crowder

Located in Studio City, CA

An exquisite work of art by American artist Robert Crowder. Crowder lived in Japan in the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Wood

Robert Crowder Hand Painted Four-Panel Japanese Asian Byobu Screen Playful Birds

$6,450

Unusual Deco Carved Song Birds Charm Suite

Located in New York, NY

of the flock. Made in Japan, 1930s. 8" bracelet 17" necklace birds.75" Excellent

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco More Jewelry

Unusual Deco Carved Song Birds Charm Suite

$875

Carlton Ware, England, Large Lidded Vase in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

. Japanism, 1930s. Measures: 22.5 x 18.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

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Vintage 1930s English Japonisme Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Carlton Ware, England, Large Lidded Vase in Hand-Painted Porcelain

$1,040

Nude Before the Mirror

By Takahashi Hiroaki (Shotei)

Located in Burbank, CA

the 1920s-1930s when Japanese women were asserting more independence and breaking from the more

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1920s Showa Figurative Prints

Materials

Mulberry Paper, Color, Woodcut

Takahashi Hiroaki (Shotei)
Nude Before the Mirror

$6,975

Satsuma Elephant Table Lamp, 1930s, Japan

By Satsuma

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Satsuma table lamp. Hand painted in the 1930s Japan. love the black with gold elephant

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Satsuma Elephant Table Lamp, 1930s, Japan

$1,009

Japanese White Cloisonné Box, Showa Era, circa 1930 s, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful Japanese white ground cloisonne box, Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The trinket or

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese White Cloisonné Box, Showa Era, circa 1930 s, Japan

$450

Japanese Art Deco Bronze Panther by Yukiyoshi, Showa Era, 1930 s, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

, signed Yukiyoshi, Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The dignified feline portrayed in a walking pose, with

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Art Deco Bronze Panther by Yukiyoshi, Showa Era, 1930 s, Japan

$1,950

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Beauty, Bijin, or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930 s, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, or perhaps a giesha, is

Category

Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Beauty, Bijin, or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930 s, Japan

$785

Vintage 1930s Japanese Tsuge Wood Comb Collection

Located in Miami, FL

Found in Kamakura, this collection of 5 Vintage Japanese combs are from the 1930s, possibly older

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1930s Japanese Tsuge Wood Comb Collection

$240

1930 s Japanese WW2 Nippon Kogaku Bronze Aluminium 60° Inclined binoculars

By NIKKO

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

them to circa 1930. Also there are various part numbers on the inclined section, the objective barrel

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

1930 s Japanese WW2 Nippon Kogaku Bronze Aluminium 60° Inclined binoculars

$16,176

Gump s San Francisco 1930 s Japanese Metallic Brocade Clutch, Tiger s Eye Clasp

By Gump s San Francisco

Located in New Hope, PA

This beautiful Japanese silk brocade clutch from the 1930's has a lozenge shaped design in rust

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1930s Japanese Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gump s San Francisco 1930 s Japanese Metallic Brocade Clutch, Tiger s Eye Clasp

$895

1930S Art Deco Japanese Silk Kimono

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco 1930s Japanese Silk Kimono

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1930s Robes

1930S Art Deco Japanese Silk Kimono

$1,400

Japanese Black and White Silk Kimono, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

1930s Japanese Silk Kimono in Black & White

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1930s Robes

Japanese Black and White Silk Kimono, 1930s

$988

Japanese Kutani Eggplant Incense Burner, Showa Era, Early/Mid 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

eggplants, signed Shinzan (?) Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The incense burner, called a koro in Japan

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Eggplant Incense Burner, Showa Era, Early/Mid 20th Century

$650

Baker Furniture Peony Floor Lamp Laura Kirar LK131 Brass Leather Adjustable

By Laura Kirar

Located in Dayton, OH

inspiration from a 1930s Japanese metal Showa lantern, a prized piece found in Kirar's personal collection. It

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Peony Floor Lamp Laura Kirar LK131 Brass Leather Adjustable

$1,000

Antique Japanese Cigarette /Ashtray Set circa 1930 s

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1514 Very Rare Intricate antique Japanese cigarette case/ashtray/match holder

Category

Vintage 1930s Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Cigarette /Ashtray Set circa 1930 s

$575

Japanese Umbrella/Parasol, circa 1930s

Located in Langweer, NL

Beautiful Japanese Umbrella/Parasol for sun protection. Made of floral cloth, wood and bamboo

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Umbrella/Parasol, circa 1930s

$178

Two Japanese Umbrellas/Parasols, circa 1930s

Located in Langweer, NL

Two beautiful Japanese Umbrellas/Parasols for sun protection. Made of floral cloth, wood and bamboo

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Two Japanese Umbrellas/Parasols, circa 1930s

$564

Japanese Step Tansu Chest, circa 1930s

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Step Tansu Chest, circa 1930s

$3,680

Art Deco Japanese Motif Copper Pendant/ Lantern 1930 s

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-1108 Art Deco hand made copper pendant / lantern with leaf designs Rewired takes one100 watt Edison Bulb.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Japanese Motif Copper Pendant/ Lantern 1930 s

$1,250

Japanese Old Paulownia Wood Drawer 1930s-1950s / Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese made drawer storage. This furniture is from the Showa period (1930's-1950's

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Paulownia Wood Drawer 1930s-1950s / Wabisabi

$700

950 Sterling Silver Asian Aesthetic Japanese Pagoda Souvenir Spoon, 1930s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sterling silver Asian Aesthetic souvenir spoon from Japan, circa 1930s. 950 silver, showing a

Category

20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

950 Sterling Silver Asian Aesthetic Japanese Pagoda Souvenir Spoon, 1930s

$130

Japanese Sleek Blue Iris Bamboo Handled Tea Pot 1930s

Located in South Burlington, VT

Another Gem Japan, a mouth watering and fine 9" tall 1930s green and blue Awaji kiln tea pot

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Sleek Blue Iris Bamboo Handled Tea Pot 1930s

$148

Japanese Old 1930s "Humming Bird" Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

19th century iron chain Japan, an attractive and seldom seen 1920s-1930s lantern, with a unusual

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old 1930s "Humming Bird" Lantern

$795

Small Japanese Tansu Bamboo Chest Side Table Cabinet, circa 1930s

Located in Nantucket, MA

A rare and unusual cross-cut bamboo Tansu chest. Dates pre-World War II Showa period, Japan, circa

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Small Japanese Tansu Bamboo Chest Side Table Cabinet, circa 1930s

$2,200

Japanese Old Wood Carving Dog 1930s-1950s / Figurine Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

perspective. This is an old Japanese wood carved dog. It is a wood carving from the Showa period (1930s-1950s

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Dog 1930s-1950s / Figurine Wabisabi

$800

Japanese Rare 1930s Art Deco Six Gables Garden Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Circa 1930 First garden lantern of this kind we have seen- an unusual opportunity This

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Rare 1930s Art Deco Six Gables Garden Lighting Lantern

$990

Japanese Monumental Art Deco Jewel Lantern 1930s, 21 Inches Tall

Located in South Burlington, VT

Brilliant Art Deco 1930s Design- first we have seen Japan, a monumental large-scale hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Monumental Art Deco Jewel Lantern 1930s, 21 Inches Tall

$3,500

Sun and Waves Japanese Hand Painted Silk Scroll, 1920s-1930s

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very fine Japanese hand painted silk scroll of sun and waves dating to the early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Sun and Waves Japanese Hand Painted Silk Scroll, 1920s-1930s

$248

Ikebana Basket, Woven Bamboo, Flower Arrangement, Showa Period, Japan 1930s

Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Ikebana basket in woven bamboo. Japan, pre-war Showa period. Originally for flower arrangements

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Ikebana Basket, Woven Bamboo, Flower Arrangement, Showa Period, Japan 1930s

$1,045

1930s-1950s Japanese White Pottery Sheep Dogs

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, pair charming Japanese ceramic sheep dogs, studio works of art. Hand-formed, hand-painted

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1930s-1950s Japanese White Pottery Sheep Dogs

$248

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear Ainu 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

, Japan. It is a wood carving made from 1930 to 1950. The eyes are made of glass. This type is very

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear Ainu 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture

$900

Japanese Big Old "Koi" Fish Lighting Lantern, 1930s

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard to find with this original Japanese factory "Japan" stamped bottom Japanese handsome

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Old "Koi" Fish Lighting Lantern, 1930s

$950

Japanese Big Old "Owl" Electrified Lighting Lantern, 1930s

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard to find with this original Japanese factory 1930s source electrified hardware Japanese

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Old "Owl" Electrified Lighting Lantern, 1930s

$895

Japanese Antique Mirror Black Frame 1930s-1940s Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is an old Japanese mirror. It was made in the early Showa period. The whole thing is made of

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Mirror Black Frame 1930s-1940s Wabi-Sabi

$800

Japanese Antique Storage shelf Drawer 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is an old Japanese storage shelf. It was created at the beginning of the 20th century. The

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Storage shelf Drawer 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi

$580

Japanese Antique Bench Oak Wood 1930s-1940s Primitive Japandi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is an old Japanese bench. The frame is made of oak. With a width of 181 cm, it is sized to

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Bench Oak Wood 1930s-1940s Primitive Japandi

$1,500

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

from 1930 to 1950. It's cute with a salmon in it. The eyes are made of glass. This type is rare in

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

$250

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

wood carving made from 1930 to 1950. It's a lovely expression. I just smile. This type is rare in

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

$600

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

carving made from 1930 to 1950. The eyes are made of glass. This type is rare in Japan. A dignified

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

$300

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1930s Japan For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1930s Japan available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and ceramic, every 1930s Japan was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930s Japan — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1930s Japan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 1930s Japan that is appealing in its simplicity, but Noritake, Morimura Brothers and Atelier Lam produced versions that are worth a look.