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Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Side Chair, Attributed to Edward William Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Edward William Godwin (attributed), an Anglo-Japanese ebonized side chair, circa 1875, probably by
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Dining Chairs, set of 2, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A set of two dining chairs made from high-quality oak wood. The deep color and beautiful, flowing
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood, Oak

Beautiful pair of eighteenth century red japaned Venetian chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful pair of eighteenth century red japaned Venetian chairs with gilt chinoiserie decorations.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

George I Style Japanned and Caned Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of George I style Japanned lacquered and caned side chairs in the manner of Giles Grendey
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Early 20th Century George I Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Early Victorian Black-And-Gold Japanned Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A FINE PAIR OF EARLY VICTORIAN BLACK-AND-GOLD JAPANNED SIDE CHAIRS, Circa 1840.
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19th Century Antique Japanese Chairs

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Lacquer

Pair of Antique Japanned Sidechairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Red oxide in color, wooden handpainted Japanned sidechairs, early 19th century with slight
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Bombay Art Furniture Anglo-Japanese Side Chair with a Lacquer Floral Panel
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in London, GB
Bombay Art Furniture Co. An Anglo-Japanese side chair with turned finials at different heights and
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1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

A set of four George II black Japanned side chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four George II period black Japanned side chairs, circa 1730. Restorations, some
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Japanese Chairs

Pair of William-and-Mary Japanned Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of William-and-Mary japanned armchairs decorated with gilt floral sprays on an ebonised
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18th Century Antique Japanese Chairs

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Lacquer

Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Chair with Caned Sides and Back
Located in London, England
Late 19th century japanned chair with chinoiserie decoration and caned sides and back. It is in a
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Late 19th Century British Rococo Antique Japanese Chairs

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Linen, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Primitive "Dug Out" Barrel Chair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive Barrel Chair. Iron strapping Excellent dry untouched surface, excellent wear. Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Japanese Twin Dragon Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dark stained elm hardwood open armchair, the back carved with twin entwined dragons bodies with dragon's head arm terminals and a wood seat on cabriole legs, circa 1900. bkx1
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Early 1900s Asian Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Ebonized Folding Chair with Cane Seat, Attributed to E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
An ebonized folding chair with cane seat and gilt details to the backrest. Attributed to E W
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19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Cane

Lovely circa 1900 Japanese Chinese Export Throne Armchair Original Faded Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Throne chair with faded finish This chair is very rare, original circa 1900, it has the original faded
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Early 1900s Japanese Qing Antique Japanese Chairs

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Hardwood

6 Gillows chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Japan'd Chairs'. The article attributes several similar rush seated chairs to Gillows. Workshop of
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Japanese Chairs

Set of Six Barn Find circa 1880 Japanese Throne Armchairs Original Paint Chinese
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
find oriental Throne chairs with original ebonized distressed paint. These chairs are very rare
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Regency Style Spoon Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of chinoiserie decorated Regency style spoon chairs of typical form, the curved backs
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1920s English Regency Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

18th Century Mustard Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Gorgeous pair of Chinoiserie chairs with raised Japanned decoration. Cabriole queen anne style
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood, Lacquer

Girafa Chair by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
chair" after the giraffe-like form and Africa, the first piece in this series named Girafa was a chair
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1880s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Chair by Gabriel Viardot, in the Asian Art Style, 19th Century.
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chair by Gabriel Viardot, in the Asian Art style, 19th century. Carved wood and marquetry chair in
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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Girafa Chair 3-Piece Set by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
a Japanese model. Sold as a set of 3 chairs. The height and seat height are 3 cm lower than the
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1880s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

E W Godwin A Rare Anglo-Japanese Jacobean or Old English Desk Swivel Armchair
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
called the Jacobean or Old English style but it is actually Anglo-Japanese in styling and a very high
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Rush, Walnut

Pair of Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of dark blue japanned chinoiserie style side chairs.
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Japanese Chairs

Pair of Early 20th Century Hand Painted European Japonisme Chairs
Located in New York, NY
is a European interpretation of crafts imported from Japan. These round-seat chairs are lacquered in
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Early 20th Century European Japonisme Antique Japanese Chairs

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Lacquer, Paint, Wood

Antique Japanese Low Usu Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
This antique Japanese low chair is carved from an antique usu, a Japanese mortar. The texture is
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Japanese Horseshoe Back Folding Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese horseshoe back folding black and red lacquer chair. The seat is silk brocade over leather.
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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Brass

Japanese Antique Old Swivel Chair Doctor s Chair Primitive
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A swivel chair used by doctors in the Taisho era. It is not a mass-produced product, so it is the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Japanese Dragon Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Nice early 20th century carved Japanese dragon chair.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Hardwood

Japanese Mingei Usu Table and Chairs
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Folk Craft=Mingei made with a "Usu" used for mochi making.Primitive and beautiful works.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

A Carved Japanese Writing Desk and Chair
Located in Austin, TX
A heavily and well carved Japanese export desk and chair. The desk features two
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Antique Japanese Low Usu Dark Black Solid Wood Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
This antique Japanese low chair is carved from an antique usu, a Japanese mortar. It is finished in
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Highly Carved Japanese Desk and Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century highly carved Japanese writing desk and chair from the Meiji period, the desk
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Hardwood

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stump stool. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is carved
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Side Chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stool. The chair was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1860s-1900s / Black Chairs Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese primitive style bench. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Side Chair Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stool. This chair is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The seat is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Bench 1860s-1900s / Long Chairs Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese bench. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material seems to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Old Bench Sofa Chair Primitive Japandi Oak Wood
Located in Chiba, Chiba
It is not a mass-produced product, so it is the only bench in the world. The frame is made of oak. The cushion and seat surface inside are reupholstered at our shop. The seat is...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Japanese Old Wabi-Sabi Little Wooden Stool /Chair/ Decoration Wooden Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
chair that the Japanese craftsmen were sitting on when working. The material is made of oak or chestnut
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Chairs

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Oak

Japanese Antique Tree Root Stool 1860s-1920s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account is operated by four different companies. As for me, I specialize in Japanese antiques
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Bench / Walnut Bark Paste Chair / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese wooden bench. It is made of cypress wood. Walnut bark is pasted on the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood, Walnut, Cypress

Japanese Antique Black Bench 1860s-1900s / Primitive Long Chairs Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese bench. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material seems
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1900s / Wood Chair Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stump stool. This item is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is carved
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Cedar

Japanese Old Wooden Huge Long Bench / Long Chair / Wabi-Sabi Exhibition Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a work table used in a woodworking factory in Japan. This is from 1950 to 1980. This was done
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19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Chairs

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Pine

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box / Coffee Table / Chair /Storage Case/Meiji Era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Cedar

Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Highly sought after antique Japanese desk with matching chair Hand carved from hardwood with some
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1880s Antique Japanese Chairs

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Hardwood

Carved Japanese Desk and Chair Set Bureau 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Highly sought after antique Japanese desk with matching chair Hand carved from hardwood with some
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1880s Antique Japanese Chairs

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Hardwood

Japanese Antique Bench, Chair, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique bench produced in the Meiji priod(1860s-1900s). This furniture was
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Early 20th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood, Chestnut

Japanese Antique Dining Chairs, set of 2, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A jet black iron wagon. The soft iron and the transparency of the glass create a dignified appearance. The four iron legs are equipped with casters, so it can be moved. The thin de...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Japanese Chairs

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Iron

Antique Japanese Export Meiji High Relief Dragon Carved Figural Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
"An impressive Imperial Meiji period Japanese arm chair. Made from from Rosewood and elaborately
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Chairs

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Rosewood

Wooden Low Table, Low chair, TV Board, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
. It will harmonize with any interior, from a modern Japanese-style space to a natural and calm living
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Wabi-Sabi Organic Wooden Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic, wabi-sabi, side chair, Japanese inspired design This wooden chair perfectly embodies the
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1830s Japanese Rustic Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Desk and Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period carved hardwood desk and chair made for the Panama California Exposition of 1915
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1910s Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Hardwood

Late 19th Century Rustic Handcarved Gazing Chairs - Embrace the Wabi-Sabi Aesthe
Located in New York, NY
These late 19th-century rustic gazing chairs embody the essence of wabi-sabi—a Japanese philosophy
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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

1920s Oriental, Black Lacquered and Gold Decorated Desk and Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Super quality oriental desk and chair circa 1920. Desk with matching desk in chinoiserie
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Japanese Chairs

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Lacquer

Japanese Antique Chair, Primitive Japanese Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese chair. It is from the Taisho period. The material is Japanese zelkova wood. It
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

Japanese Antique Dining Bench, Primitive Japanese Wooden Bench, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
Japanese chair. It is from the Taisho period. It was used in schools at that time. The materials
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Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Japanese Chairs

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Wood

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Antique Japanese Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique Japanese chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, walnut and cedar, all antique Japanese chairs available were constructed with great care. Antique Japanese chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Baroque antique Japanese chairs are consistently popular styles. Edward William Godwin, Yuzuru Yamakawa and Europa Antiques each produced beautiful antique Japanese chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Japanese Chairs?

Prices for antique Japanese chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique Japanese chairs begin at $375 and can go as high as $105,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Antique Japanese Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.