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Japanese Natsume or tea box adorned with mapple leaves and sakure flowers
Located in PARIS, FR
Natsume in dark red lacquer, decorated with autumn leaves and cherry blossoms in hiramaki-e and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Namban Chest adorned with cylindrical motives and mother of pearl inlay
Located in PARIS, FR
fittings and black lacquer interior. The Namban art of the 16th and 17th centuries was influenced by the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Brass

Fine Japanese Inro with Maki-e and Inlay by Shokasai and Shibayama
By Shibayama Factory
Located in Atlanta, GA
and vernacular figures was quite interesting in Japanese art, revealing the folky aspect of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Parisian 10 Panel Coromandel Lacquer Chinoiserie Screen C.1850
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Fabulous 10 panel coromandel lacquer 19th century Chinese Screen from Paris. Has beautifully
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Antique 1850s European Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Uniquely Shaped Lacquer Box with Tachibana Clan Crests – 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An impressive and unusually shaped Japanese lacquered box, bearing the gold crests of the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese inro of the edo period adorned with a landscape houses near a lake
Located in PARIS, FR
Inrō with four gold lacquer compartments, decorated with a lake landscape. Accompanied by a bronze
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Showa Period Wajima Lacquer Vase with Gold and Silver Maki-e by Inami Tadashi
Located in Taichung, TW
Minister’s Award and the Japan Art Academy Award. Inami also played a significant role in the advancement of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Intricately Carved Kamakura Lacquer Box with Botanical Design by Tamerou Ono
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A vintage Japanese Tsuzuri bako, writing box. with an unusual, deeply carved relief of Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Paper

Japanese Sagemono Inro box with a maki-e decor of a Samuari in a lake landscape
Located in PARIS, FR
Inrô in gilded lacquer according to the takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and kirigane techniques, with five
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold

MEIJI PERIOD 1890 Maki-e Presentation Tray In Lacquer Gold With Kanji Wood Box
Located in Miami, FL
rectangular tray created in the Imperial Japan period during the pinnacle of the Meiji period, between the
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Gold, Silver

Japanese Antiques Inkstone box with Kasuga Deer Mandala Maki-e by Kan-sai
Located in Niiza, JP
maki-e, renowned alongside Hara Yoyusai Is this work by another disciple? There is a lacquer signature
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Lacquer Hibachi with Seasonal Motifs — Late Meiji Period (c.1900)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Dimensions: 23 × 23 × 26 cm Material: Black lacquer with maki-e decoration Box: Signed tomobako
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

Red and Gold Lacquer Portable Tea Bucket and Cover Ryukyu Kingdom Okinawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
250-253 in the book "Lacquer of the Ryukyus" Japanese Version.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Temple Candleholders Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall pair of Japanese carved wood candle holders circa early 19th century (late Edo Period). The
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Very Fine Takamaki-e Lacquer Cheroot Case in the Manner of Shibata Zeshin
By Shibata Zeshin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The 'ishime' lacquered case consisting of two conforming molded sections with one sliding overtop
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Hibachi with Inlaid Bamboo Motif
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A beautifully matched pair of Japanese hibachi (traditional fire bowls) from the Meiji period (1868
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Wood

19th Century Red Lacquer Tray with Rabbit Running Over Waves Under Full Moon
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century Japanese red lacquer tray with rabbit running over waves under full moon. Mingei style
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

6-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
in any room. Made in Italy from eco-friendly wood and steel, this grey-and-red lacquered cabinet
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2010s Japanese International Style Lacquer

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Japanese Two-Piece Comb (Kushi) Set with Gold Maki-e, Signed, Early 20th
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A superb Japanese comb (kushi) and hairpin (kanzashi) set of exceptional quality, lavishly
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, 19th C.
Located in Norton, MA
JAPANESE ELMWOOD TABAKO-BON 19th c. Wooden Tobacco Tray, used to store tobacco and smoking items
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Handwarmer/Censer Japan circa 19th century Bronze Measures: H: 5.5 in x D: 8 in :: 14 cm x
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tribal Lacquer

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Root Wood Serving Tray, ca. 1868-1912
Located in New York, NY
actual political power in centuries. It was during the Meiji period that Japanese art students first
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle
Located in Norton, MA
Two-tier bento box in holder with carry handle, with gilded leaf decoration, 6 1/2" high, 6 1/2" x 5 1/2"
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Fine Quality 18" Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Charger Plate - Antique Oriental Décor
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century 18" Meiji Oriental Japanese Cloisonné Charger Plate - Rare Decorative Piece
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Antique 19th Century Lacquer

Materials

Enamel

Inro Dragon
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautifull inro of six compartments made of black gold, silver and tin lacquer, representing a
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Suzuribak or writting box decorated with a moonrise landscape
Located in PARIS, FR
known for its frequent use in the traditional Japanese floral art of ikebana. Their colors evoke the
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Miniature hokkai bako or kaioke, doll furniture replica of a traditional box
Located in PARIS, FR
and cordon, decorated with a motive of flowers of gold lacquer on a black lacquer background
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Meiji Period Paulownia Crest Maki-e Kashiki Candy Dish with Cover
Located in Taichung, TW
is finished in two deep red lacquers arranged in a radiant pattern, accented with elegant gold maki-e
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Superb incense burner with Peacock design. Late 19-early 20th century.
Located in Fukuoka, JP
light, making it a true treasure for collectors and admirers of Japanese art.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Early 17th century Incense Burner ( Koro)
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 17th century incense burner( Koro) in basket weave nashiji lacquer pattern with chrysanthemum
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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Copper

Edo Maki-e Japanese Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Japanese box with lacquer lid finely decorated with Maki-e, dating from the 18th century, mid-Edo period. The box is of special size to preserve important calligraphy. All sides of ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Gold Leaf

20th Century Kanshitsu Oke Lacquerware Bowl
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese lacquer technique that involves applying multiple layers of hemp cloth and lacquer, creating a
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20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Exceptional Daimyo Hand Warmers
Located in Hudson, NY
commission artwork or decorative pieces. This pair of 17th century hibachi are black and gold lacquer with
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

A Monumental 19th C. Ryukyu Hariko (Papier Mâché) Vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A stunningly attractive exceptionally large baluster shaped ‘Ryukyu Hariko’ (papier mâché) vase, masterfully decorated overall with hand painted images of a fruiting peach tree...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Lacquer, Paper

Set of 3 hibachi Incense burner Planters
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and elegant set of three Japanese hibachi (traditional fire bowls) from the Meiji period
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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Copper

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Valladolid, ES
Japanese art collector in Netherlands.
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Antique 1880s Dutch Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Japanese Art Deco Lacquered Display Table
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Beautiful Art Deco Lacquered Display Table with Original Storage Box. This beautiful Art Deco
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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Wakasa Lacquer Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Wakasa lacquer table with coral quince design. Signature not readable.
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Furniture

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Lacquer

Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
Located in New York, NY
Large Japanese lacquer and Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Edo-Meiji Period Lacquered Palanquin
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Edo-Meiji period Palanquin chair for the childrens festival. The form with sliding and
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Antique 1890s Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Armor Box
Located in Hudson, NY
6-legged armor box made of red lacquer with crest design in gold, and bronze mounted feet. Comes
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese lacquer Buddha, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
gold decorated Buddha
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Buddhist Lacquered Wood Temple Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Lacquered Wood Temple Stand. An open panel style rectangular table with black
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Edo Period Japanese Bronze Mirror with Lacquer Box Japan mid 1800s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Japanese Bronze Mirror decorated with a scene of clouds swirling over two intertwinning
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Antique 1880s Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Vase Lacquered Porcelain Imari Arita Hichozan Shinpo - Japan Meiji 19th
By Hichozan
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty Japanese porcelain vase enhanced with lacquer. This beautiful vase with a swollen body
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Lacquer Penguins
Located in Hudson, NY
Beige ground lacquer with black and grey lacquer penguins with small pieces of shell making up
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Lacquered Writing Table, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan antique handmade, hand carved temple low writing table finished in red and black lacquer
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small Japanese Bamboo and Black Lacquer Utility Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Small Japanese bamboo and black lacquer utility stand. Meiji period (1868 - 1912) furniture with
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Head Bucket (Kubi-Oke), Lacquer, Meiji period. The head bucket was used for storing and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Wood, Lacquer

Two Compatible Japanese Lacquered Calligraphy Stands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A decorative and colorful compatible pair of Japanese Calligraphy Stands in gilt and lacquer
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20th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Lacquered Board/“Negoro” /Like abstract painting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old lacquered board made in Japan. It is called a "Negoro" board. Negoro is a type of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Art

Materials

Cypress

18th -19th century Japanese Negoro style Lacquered stand
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Very rare early period negoro lacquer buddhist temple worship article stand . Wood with Negoro
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Buddha w/ Shrine, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
3in(D) x 4in(W) x 9in(H) are the overall dimensions of the shrine
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Single Wood Panel: Lacquered Wild Grasses
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful fine detail of a variety of wild grasses. Lacquer on wood panel with carved surface and
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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Metal

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Japanese Lacquered Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Japanese lacquered art on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every piece of Japanese lacquered art was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of Japanese lacquered art, we have 1968 options in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of Japanese lacquered art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of Japanese lacquered art, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and folk art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of Japanese lacquered art over the years, but those crafted by Eizo Ippyosai VII, Zōhiko Studio and Japanese Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Lacquered Art?

Prices for a piece of Japanese lacquered art start at $0 and top out at $1,492,810 with the average selling for $2,914.

Finding the Right Asian Art And Furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.

Questions About Japanese Lacquered Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there is a type of varnish called Japanese lacquer. It is made from the sap of an urushi tree, which grows in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and modern Japanese lacquered pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The focus of Japanese art varies. Many traditional Japanese artists sought to capture the beauty of nature in their works. However, other Japanese artists have produced work with Buddhist themes, and contemporary artists working in the country have been inspired by a range of subjects, from socioeconomic and political issues to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Japanese art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.