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Japanese Pair Antique Iron Root Handled Hanging Flower Vases, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan comes this pair (2) of hard to find and beautiful handwrought and hand "embossed flowers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s/Figurine Steel Object Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese rusty ball of iron.
It seems to have been an artillery shell from the war
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Iron-Plated Door 1860s-1900s / Low Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese-made large iron-plated sliding door.
It was made during the Meiji period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
Old Japanese Lattice-Shaped Object Made of Iron Plate / 1868-1940 / Abstract Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an iron lattice-like frame that was attached to the windows and doors of old Japanese
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Meiji Era Tansu Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 19th century, Meiji period merchant's tansu chest in elmwood with remarkable metalwork inset
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Meiji Period Kasane Tansu Chest on Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 19th century, Meiji period Kasane Tansu chest on chest from the Yonezawa region of Japan
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japan Antique Lantern FREE SHIPPING
Located in South Burlington, VT
", measures 16” high and 17" across, Meiji period, (1868-1912). Cast from tough iron by Japanese specialized
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditionally designed to be portable and functional, Japanese tansu chests were versatile storage
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Textured Japanese Tetsubin
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with an irregular, textured surface and an elegant, arched handle, this Japanese teapot
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique Modern Japanese Low Tansu c1900s
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous low antique Japanese Tansu from the early 1900s with wonderful detail and patina. Very
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique "Butterfly Wings" Globe Lantern with Chain
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Unique antique lantern find & comes with its bonus 84 inch
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-19th Century Japanese Tansu
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditionally designed to be portable and functional, Japanese tansu chests were versatile storage
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Japanese Low Tansu Chest, Five Drawers, Sliding Doors
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage, Meiji period, Japanese low Tansu with a large compartment and five full
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest with Seven Drawers, Natural Finish
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Japanese Tansu chest features seven full length drawers and two sets of sliding doors
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Low Four-Drawer Japanese Tansu Chest in Natural Finish
Located in Somis, CA
An elegant vintage Japanese Tansu in natural finish. Beautiful solid wood. Simple, elegant, solid
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Merchants Writing Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
key). All hardware black painted iron.
Condition: age cracks to all sides.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Rare Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese large Tansu.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Lantern "Treasure Fortune Ship" Takarabune, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, the first we have seen
Do you have a ship to deliver you
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Vintage Japanese Tansu with Eight Drawers and Sliding Doors
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu chest features eight drawers and sliding doors. Two Interior
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest with Four Pullout Trays
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage round corner Japanese Tansu with four shallow pullout trays and three full
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron, Brass
Japanese Antique Decayed Ship Plank Object 1860-1920s / Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old rotting ship plank made in Japan.
This board is from the Meiji period (1860s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese large Tansu. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique BK Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese large Tansu.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Signed MK BO JIA Porcelain Iron Red, Gilt Decorated Koi Fish Vase Vessel Japan
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom, Toyo
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a fine Porcelain Vase made by MK Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom, Japan.
Hand painted with Gold
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Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Antique Large Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Large sliding door used in an old warehouse made in Japan.
It was made in the Meiji era. (1860s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1882s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made in the Meiji (1882s), and the year is left in
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a medium sized Tansu made in Japan.
Made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), it is a gem of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old middle size Tansu made in Japan.
The furniture was made during the Meiji period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique 6-Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old six drawer storage made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Birds and Bamboo Orb Garden Lantern + Antique Chain
Located in South Burlington, VT
One of our finest Japanese antique "Orb" lanterns plus an antique 60 inch double hook chain
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Wooden Tabako-Bon Box with Handle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japan Tea House "Moon Form" Garden Lantern Shines Brilliantly, 125 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Unique cast antique lantern find
This thick and sturdy
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Oil Paper Pasting Door / Wall Decoration / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
from around the Meiji period.
Cedar is used for the wooden frame, and the hardware is made of iron and
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Small Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
), Meiji period (1868-1912), mixed wood with iron bail handles and mounts. circa 1900
Hand-crafted in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original
Located in South Burlington, VT
) & Hinoki wood (sacred cypress)
construction.
Handles are original hand wrought iron hardware.
Meiji
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet from the Tohoku region around the Meiji period.
The frame and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japan "Moon Form" Garden Ball Lantern with Chain 125 Years Old Tea House
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Unique cast antique lantern find with its bonus 84 inch
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Opium Scale Triple Signed with Original Box, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan comes this hard to find opium scale with its original wooden box, 19th century.
It is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar s Objects
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer Storage 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s).
The material is cedar wood. The handles are made of iron, and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A large sliding door used in an old Japanese warehouse.
It was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell, Old Kyoto Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
small group of bells de-accessioned by a Southern Japanese temple community.
It dates to the Meiji
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Black Door / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese door.
It is thought to date from the Meiji period.
The surface has been
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer with Bookcase 1860s-1920s / Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s). This antique furniture reflects the Japanese lifestyle and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Large Antique "Mountain Lantern"
Wind Chime, Fine Details 100 Years
Located in South Burlington, VT
A first of its kind.
Japan, an unusual hand cast ringing lantern or wind chime in the form of a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
A Large Two Section Cedar Wabi Sabi Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large heavily patinated two part Japanese Meiji period tansu.
Constructed in cedar with brass
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Japanese Antique Black Box 1860s-1920s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old box made in Japan.
The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
perspective.
This is an old Japanese drawer storage.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s).
The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century Edo-/Meiji Period Samurai Wakizashi Short Sword and Scabbard
Located in North Miami, FL
century
Style: Edo, Meiji
Place of origin: Japan
This 19th century Edo-/Meiji period wakizashi
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron, Copper
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
old Japanese drawer storage.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Drawer Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
antiques.
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
The material is made of cedar, and the drawer has traces of "Meiji
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Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
What used to be a large sliding door used in old Japanese warehouses.
It was made in the Meiji era
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Tansu made in Japan.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of zelkova and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It was used in the Tohoku region around the Meiji period and is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Bamboo Door / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wall decoration using an old Japanese door.
It is thought to date from the Edo to Meiji
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
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Japanese Iron Meiji For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese iron meiji you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Japanese iron meiji for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. There are many kinds of the Japanese iron meiji you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese iron meiji, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
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A Close Look at Meiji Furniture
From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.
Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.
Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.
The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.
Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.
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