Edo Vases
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases
Pottery
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Vases
Ceramic
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases
Pottery
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Vases
Pottery
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases
Pottery
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Stoneware
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Stoneware
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Jars
Pottery
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Pottery, Stoneware
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Stoneware
Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Pottery, Stoneware
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Pottery
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Pottery, Stoneware
Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Earthenware
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork
Copper
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tobacco Accessories
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Porcelain
20th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Earthenware
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Pottery
Pottery
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Pottery
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Bronze
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century French Edo Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Antique Late 19th Century French Edo Vases
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Jars
Porcelain, Paint
Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Early 1700s Japanese Edo Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century Edo Ceramics
Enamel
Antique Early 1700s Japanese Edo Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Table Lamps
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 1790s Japanese Metalwork
Copper
Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Vases
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Vases
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Edo Vases
Porcelain
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Ceramic
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A Close Look at Edo Furniture
Edo furniture was created during a flourishing time for the decorative arts owing to the stability of the Tokugawa shogunate rule in Japan. Spanning from 1603 to 1867, this era of peace and economic growth supported artistic advancements in lacquer, woodblock printing, porcelain and other artisanal trades. Because the country was largely isolated, there was little outside influence, leading to centuries of exceptional attention to the design of its furnishings and the quality of its traditional arts.
Unlike during the Meiji period that followed, with an increase in domestic and international markets, furniture during the Edo period was predominately commissioned by the ruling class, although people from across social groups benefited from the burgeoning metropolitan hubs for artisanal trades. For instance, Kyoto became a major center for lacquer art. Most furniture pieces were made from wood such as cedar or ash, including the era’s sashimono cabinets, which involved fine joinery and were rooted in the Heian period.
Sashimono cabinets, which were built by master craftsmen in a range of different wood types owing to the various trees that populate Japan, occasionally featured a stack of slender drawers as well as sliding doors. They were popular with everyone from samurai to kabuki actors. Tansu storage chests crafted from wood with metal fittings were also common in Edo-period homes. Some were designed to be easily portable while others were made to double as staircases.
Painted folding screens, called byōbu, were also fashionable, with Japanese artists inspired by nature, literature and scenes of history and daily life to create vivid works. In Buddhist temples and the palatial homes of the aristocratic class, fusuma, or large sliding panels, would sometimes be adorned with gold or silver leaf. These dividers allowed interiors to change throughout the day, closing in small spaces for personal use or reflecting candlelight to illuminate communal spaces after dark.
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Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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