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Japanese Hand Cast "Owl" Wall Lantern, Rare Bird
Located in South Burlington, VT
) Signed Japan label on base. Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions. May be
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Rare and Early Edition Bamboo Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
edition Noguchi sun and moon trademark stamp. Made in Japan label on bottom of base. Sold with original
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Neiman-Marcus Japan Mid Century Shell Snail Shaped Small Planters Set of 4
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
/beachy mid century decoration. Three of the planters have the paper Neiman-Marcus Japan labels and all
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Tibetan Buddhism Silver Overlay Wood and Metal Bell
Located in Guaynabo, PR
a Made in Japan label. The bell represents wisdom in Tibetan Buddhism and it is used for meditation
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20th Century Japanese Other More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver

Japanese Vintage Hand Cast "Owl" Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
the original "Japan" label and old felt pads on its base. NEW made Japanese owl lanterns command as
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stool in Molded Palisander Tendo Mokko
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Chicago, IL
The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, (1915 - 2011) an iconic figure in Japanese industrial design
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Plywood

Japan Antique Cast Pair Garden Ducks, Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
original ebony and green patina from appropriate age. Original "Made in Japan" label on bottom of one
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Finn Juhl Japan Series Two-Seater Sofa, Early Label, Original Fabric / Denmark
By France Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Finn Juhl Japan Series Two-Seater Sofa,, Early label ,original fabric / Denmark.. excellent
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Japanese Genuine Rare Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern Marked JAPAN
Located in South Burlington, VT
twist off iron candle cap, it dates to 1930s. It is labeled "made in Japan" on bottom. In a convenient
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Lacquered Serving Tray
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Tray Labeled on the underside. Made in Japan.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tableware

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Vintage Old Pair Garden Rabbits
Located in South Burlington, VT
signed with a faintly visible label JAPAN on its bottom.. Handsome pair with unique remnants of gilt
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Rare Tall Old "Owl" Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
tea lantern is a good find and an authentic old work of art. Signed with the original label "Japan
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
the middle. Retains the original foil label. Japan, 1960
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Special Antique Pair Bronze Garden Rabbits, Mint And Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
original Japanese artist makers label on bottom This is a pair (2) of solid hand cast effigies of playful
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Special Pair Bronze Mount Fuji Garden Rabbits
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan Fine quality hand cast rabbits signed with their original Japan Mount Fuji labels on
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Four-Panel Screen River Landscape Scene
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Made in Kyoto, Japan as labeled on front right side. Set in a black lacquered wood frame.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Japanese Decorative Teak Fish Sculpture
Located in San Jose, CA
or tray for small belongings. Labeled made in Japan and imported by Amthor Imports from San Francisco
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Japanese Hand Cast Bronze Playful Rabbits Set of Two
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Japanese old vintage hand cast bronze animal rabbits figures. Bronze Okimono grouping of 2 figural
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Iki Mask of an Expressive Face
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period Iki mask in carved wood with a Japanese collection label on the back
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japan Rare Pair Big Old Gilt Garden Rabbits
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare matched pair (2) with original gilt and lichen patina and matching signed labels on bases
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Showa Period Egret Painting by Miyata Yodo
By Miyata Yodo
Located in Rio Vista, CA
a dark wood frame. Original label from Tokyo, Japan en verso.
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper, Silk

Japanese Meiji Period Iki Mask of an Expressive Character Face
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Meiji period Iki mask in carved wood with a Japanese collection label on the back
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Pair Antique Tall Gilt Standing Owl Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
wonderful original gilt and verdigris surfaces. One signed Japan on interior label. Fine original
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Dual Branch Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
on the front. Retains the original paper label in Japanese. Japan, 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Japanese Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Pottery Freeform Abstract Vase Vessel
By David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
form and design. The freeform abstract design is second to none. Has an old Japan paper label on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Koman Crossing Lake Biwa, c.1850
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in San Carlos, CA
Kisokaidō (Kiso Kaidō) series Japan, circa 1850s Medium: Woodblock print on paper Period: Edo period (mid
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Antique 1850s Japanese Japonisme Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japan Tallest Pair “Moon Gazing" Rabbits Usagi, Your Gallery and Garden
Located in South Burlington, VT
tall. One with its original label "made in Japan" These charming older ones still possess old
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Organic Black Mate Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
inside . Retains the original paper label. Japan, 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Large Hand Carved Electrified Light with Fine Details And Serene Glow
Located in South Burlington, VT
Exquisite Hand Crafted Interior Lighting Lamp Emits Glow of Light Japan, a finely hand carved and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Wood, Pine

Extendable Slatted Wood Bench or Coffee Table by Maruni, 1950s Hiroshima Japan
By Maruni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
front side and underneath is a label written in Japanese. We are unsure what it says - so if you can
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

1960s Modernist Japanese Craftsman Bar Stool Set
By George Nakashima
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. Each is paper labelled Made in Japan.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Hisatoshi Iwata Japanese Post Modernist Hand Blown Glass Vase
By Iwata Hisatoshi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. Piece measures 10" tall by 5.5" and is signed with an Iwata Glass, Tokyo, Japan paper label. In very
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Oak Flat File Cabinet with Japanned Hardware
Located in Dekalb, IL
boasts the clean lines and simple design often found in MCM design. Each drawers includes two japanned
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Copper

Antique Map Depicting Burma, Siam, Annam (Vietnam) and Japan, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
titled "BURMAH SIAM AND ANAM," while the one on the right is labeled "JAPAN." **BURMAH SIAM AND ANAM Map
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Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Fitz Floyd Fine Porcelain Renaissance Vistas II Plates from Japan
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Chula Vista, CA
. Labeled as Japan from Fitz and Floyd of Dallas USA. Measures: 8.5" diameter x 1" height. Original
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1990s American Renaissance Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Fitz and Floyd Porcelain Hand-Painted Dalmatians
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in New Windsor, NY
porcelain with cobalt blue bases and gilded accents. Signed FF, Japan with paper label.
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Davar Bar Decanter Set Bourbon Dynamite, Vodka Bomb, Scotch Bullet
By Davar
Located in Westport, CT
cork and two with straw igniters. Made in 1961 with japan paper labels. Bourbon size 3' x 8.50
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic, Cork, Straw

Vintage Paul McCobb set of Four Fiberglass Origami Gray Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
reminiscent of Japanese origami .Original labels and shock mounts underneath. Great as dining, desk or side
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Rice Paper and Bamboo Wall Light
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Chicago, IL
produced by M Design, Germany / Japan, 1970s. Original label intact. The structure on the back attaches to
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

1950s Japanese Bench with Rope Seats
By George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
1950s wood bench with rope seats. Made in Japan, 1950s. Retains original AFM, Made in Japan label.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rope, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Plywood Chair by Tendo Mokko Japan
Located in Easton, PA
, Japan label.
Category

20th Century Japanese Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Cast metal painted Elephant Lamp with Shade
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Japan" label on the bottom of the belly of the elephant with the hand written code number.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Imperial Glass Shoji Saki Bottle Decanter, Labeled, Gold Decoration Japanese
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
pattern, detailed in gold, imitates the type of work found in Japanese screens. The top of this sake
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Japanese Kendo Mask
Located in New York, NY
of painted iron, padded cloth and leather. Mounted over metal base. Japanese cloth makers label on
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20th Century Japanese Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Pair of Japanese Occasional Chairs
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Mandarin red lacquer, broad, low mid-century design. Simple elegance, priced as pair. Labeled by
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chic Gloria Vanderbilt Japanese Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Washington, DC
department stores such as Bloomingdale's in the 1970's. Retains its original "Made in Japan" paper label
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Ceramics

Pair of Japanese Celadon Glazed Porcelain Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, faded label that said "Made in Japan". That label is no longer present. Newly rewired, including shades
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Akita Mokko Vintage Japanese Version of Classic Thonet Bistro Chair
By Akita Mokko
Located in San Francisco, CA
broad-leaved trees growing in the Tohoku District in Japan Maker label on silver foil: "AKITAMOKKO
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Side Chairs

Mother of Pearl Inlay Scenic Japanese Lamps
By Maruni
Located in Stamford, CT
Marked occupied Japan with stamped & Papered labels
Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Japanese Midcentury Tripod Occasional Table Ceramic Top, circa 1950s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
sabots, the underside stamped 'made in Japan' together with retailers label - 'John Godfrey & Son, 168
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20th Century Center Tables

Post-War Folk Art Monkeys in Class
Located in San Francisco, CA
reads "Made in Germany" while the student monkeys' labels read, "Madein Japan".
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

James Mont Style Set of Three Dancing Geishas
Located in Southfield, MI
. This set is signed with the paper label "MOC JAPAN" which we understand refers to the Japanese Ministry
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Statues

Materials

Iron

Sculpture by Jiro Sugawara
By Jiro Sugawara
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
signed with Japanese ideograms on a metal label 1965.
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Chaise Longue by Yuzuru Yamakawa, Yamakawa Rattan
By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
most important editor in Japan, in bamboo, manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan, Japan, with the editor’s
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo

Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Tendo Mokko, Japan, with the old editor’s label, model designed in 1954.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

1987 Marc Newson Super Guppy Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Painted aluminum super guppy lamp on wheels with original cord and plug.The piece is labeled "Idee
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Small Vintage Glazed Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small cream and brown striped Mid-Century glazed vase. Made in Japan sticker maker label on bottom.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Japanese Labels For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japanese labels available for sale. Each of these unique Japanese labels was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and ceramic. Find 222 antique and vintage Japanese labels at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 37 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Japanese labels have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese labels made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Japanese labels over the years, but those made by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Christopher Gentner and Edward William Godwin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Japanese Labels?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,159, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $350,000 highest priced.