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Japanese Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Fire Bell - Unique Family Heirloom
Located in South Burlington, VT
fire. During World War II, Japan's industrial metal needs led to the confiscation and destruction of an
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Sliding Door with Galvanized Steel 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese sliding door with galvanized metal cladding, crafted during the Meiji
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Doors and Gates

Materials

Steel

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare 20th Century set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during
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20th Century Japanese Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

pair of Japanese cloisonné vases, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
decorated with bird & floral motif on turquoise ground
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japan Mid-Century Floor Lamp Ghost Fantasma by Kuramata for Yamagiwa, 1972
By Shiro Kuramata, Yamagiwa
Located in MIlano, IT
Japan mid-century Floor lamp ghost (Fantasma) by Kuramata for Yamagiwa, 1972. Floor lamp ghost
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chrome Hearts "Ovary Easy" Leather Trim Mixed Metal Round Sunglasses
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage Chrome Hearts "Ovary Easy" Leather Trim Mixed Metal Round Sunglasses epitomize luxury and
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1990s Japanese Sunglasses

Signed Ando Jubei Ginbari Red Japanese Cloisonne Vase Cherry Blossoms
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
A rare Ando Jubei ginbari cloisonne vase. On the body two branches of white and pink cherry blossoms in full bloom and bud form with verdant foliage, worked in meticulous detail, set...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Beautiful Hollywood Regency Brass See-Through Table Clock by Seiko Japan, 1980s
By Seiko
Located in Vienna, AT
"see-through" clock face. Crafted by Seiko in Japan, it is powered by a standard battery, fully
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Hollywood Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Rare Japan Shakudo Snake Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Samurai circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
the images and the Japanese esthetic of asymmetry. The mixed metals Shakudo plaque is set in 14 Karat
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold, Shakudo

Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Replicas Fords 1908 1925 Touring Cars
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Japanese tin toy touring cars from the late 50s. In excellent antique condition, these toys were
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Turquoise Glass Necklace with Antique Japanese Tibetan Netsuke
Located in Milford, DE
Extra-Long Turquoise Glass Necklace with Antique Japanese & Tibetan Netsuke Carvings and Mixed
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal

Satsuma porcelain lamp, Geishas and Cherry trees, Japan, Circa 1950
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Satsuma porcelain lamp decorated with Geishas and Cherry trees. Japan, Circa 1950 Very good
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Vase by Ando, Mid Showa Period
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Gregory Irvine, Japanese Cloisonne, V&A, 2006, page 97 for a similar example in the Victoria and Albert
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Vintage 1950s English Vases

Materials

Metal

Original Framed Exhibition Poster - Japanese Screen Paintings, 1979
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
birds sitting on a flowering branch on copper and peach background. The Japanese Screen Paintins
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Mid-20th Century American Japonisme Prints

Materials

Metal

1970s Japanese Sculptural Tapered Bud Vase Gilt
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural Tapered Bud Vase gilt finish metal. Anglo-Hindu motif. Appears to be Japanese production
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Marsh Scene Heron c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Marsh Scene & Heron c1920. 2" x 14 1/8" x 14 1/8
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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Hand carved Japanese Jizai Kagi hearth hook, c. 1868–1912
Located in Kenilworth, IL
presented on a custom forged metal stand. Japan, Meiji Period, 1868–1912.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Japanese Space Age Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1960s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable rocking chair after a design by the japanese designer takeshi nii from the 1960s. A rare
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pastoe sideboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Brussels, BE
classic. Crafted from teak wood, it features a sleek black lacquered metal frame. The cabinet is adorned
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

19th C. Edo-Meiji Period Japanese Painted Five-Panel Folding Miniature Screen
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century/Edo-Meiji period japanese painted five-panel folding miniature screen By: unknown
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Dragon Floral Pattern c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger With Dragon & Floral Pattern C1920. 2" x 14 1/8" x 14 1/8
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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Midcentury Tin Litho Toy Car by Bandai Japan 1959 Cadillac 4 Door Sedan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Blast from the past! 1959;Cadillac sedan de ville in gold paint with tin litho interior. Has a dent in the hood and plastic windshields need to be installed. See pics. Shows wear, fr...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Japanese Ido Period Shunga Erotica Hanging Lacquered Wood Panels
Located in North Miami, FL
tantalising and taboo, men and women of Edo-era Japan saw each other in the nude regularly at mixed baths and
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rare Signed Ando Jubei Ginbari Red Japanese Cloisonne Vase Roses 9"
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
A rare Ando Jubei ginbari cloisonne vase. On the body two branches of white roses in full bloom and bud form with verdant foliage, worked in meticulous detail, set against stunning m...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki Co. Japan, 1960s
By Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Japanese mid century "1P" table / desk lamp in washi paper and black lacquered metal base
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

rare JUNYA WATANABE Vintage 1998 Runway silver architectural metal midi skirt
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare JUNYA WATANABE Vintage 1998 Runway silver architectural metal midi skirt Reference: CRTI
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1990s Japanese A-Line Skirts

Phillip Avenell of Farnham English Tall Clock with Japanned Case circa 1770
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an English tall clock with japanned case by clockmaker Phillip Avenell of Farnum
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Late 19th Century Meiji Bronze Erotic Sculpture of a Nude Sitting Woman, Japan
By Okazaki Sessei
Located in North Miami, FL
Sessei, Japan By: Okazaki Sessei (in the style of) Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Japanese Hand-Hammered Copper Vase by Takano Ryoichi — Tsuiki Copperware
Located in Fukuoka, JP
a compelling addition to any collection of Japanese crafts, metals, or minimalist interior decor
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20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Copper

Rare set of 2 Japanese suits-of-armour, complete with 2 matching folding screens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
(tassets). The haidate, ‘shino’-type, constructed with black lacquered metal pieces connected by Japanese
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal

Black Metal Console – Modern Industrial Entry Table in Black Metal
By Jean-Michel Gadoua
Located in Philadelphia, PA
100% steel. Hyper-thin top, THICC legs. Japanese postmodernism/Contemporary Black Metal. KVLT AF
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2010s Canadian Industrial Console Tables

Materials

Steel

Signed Limited Edition Modern Abstract Japanese Woodblock Print Sunset Sailing
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully composed, richly and brightly coloured modern abstract Japanese style woodblock print
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20th Century Modern Prints

Materials

Metal

Rare Large Square Negoro Lacquered Japanese Hibachi
Located in NYC, NY
. Measures: Centre opening 14" square / 7" deep. Japanese lacquer has been a part of the country's
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Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Scalloped Edge Charger with Geometric Floral Design
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Scalloped Edge Charger with Geometric Floral Pattern C1920. 2 1/4" x
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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japan 75 Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Japan 75 Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: Ø 75 x H 500 cm. Materials: Aluminum and
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Japan 95 Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Japan 95 Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: Ø 95 x H 500 cm. Materials: Aluminum and
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Antique Early 20th-Century Japanese Two-Panel Gold-Leaf Byōbu Screen
Located in Yonkers, NY
gold field and echoes the simplicity of traditional Japanese interiors. Hinged with unobtrusive metal
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Early 20th Century Japanese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Lidded Jar Phoenix Birds and Flowers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Japanese Meiji era covered enamel metal jar. The hexagonal shaped jar is enameled with polychrome
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Jars

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Enameled Garden Scene Cloisonne Charger with Heron C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Enameled Garden Scene Cloisonne Charger with Heron C1920 Measures - 9 3/4" x
Category

Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier Gun-Metal with Black Lucite Arms Prescription Frames
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier Gun-Metal hardware with black lucite tips prescription frames are made in
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1990s Japanese Sunglasses

rare JUNYA WATANABE Vintage 1998 Runway silver architectural metal collar top S
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
architectural metal bar at collar. Made in: Japan CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and
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1990s Japanese Blouses and Tops

Sideboard Du03 Japanese Serie By Cees Braakman For Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Brussels, BE
Sideboard Du03 Japanese Serie By Cees Braakman For Pastoe, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Black Nickel Lightolier Space Age Desk Lamps Made in Japan
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Japan in the 1980s, these lamps were probably designed by Gerald Thurston, who came up with
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

YOHJI YAMAMOTO 2012 Runway metal ring halter top transformable bag Very Rare
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
metal ring and concealed zip pockets that can turn the top into the bag. Made in: Japan CONDITION
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses and Tops

Floatation Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "5X" Desk / Table Paper Metal Lamp, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
lacquered metal base produced and branded with the "Sun and the Moon" by Ozeki & Co, Japan 1960s. In good
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Mid Century "1A" Desk / Table Paper Metal Lamp, 1960s
By Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
lacquered metal base produced and branded with the "Sun and the Moon" by Ozeki & Co, Japan 1960s. In good
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Diane Love for Trifari Japanese Noh Theatre Mask Pendant
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Collectible Diane Love for Trifari Japanese Noh Theatre Mask Pendant from the 1970's
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Vintage 1970s American Revival Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

20thC Italian Table Lamp By Carlo Nason For Mazzega, Made In Murano c.1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
the clean lines and natural colours of the Japanese metal vases he had seen in his youth at Milanese
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20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo period, 18th century. A complete matching set of
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver, Foil, Iron, Metal

Meiji Period Signed Bronze and Mixed Metal Bonsai Planter or Brush Pot
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Meiji period (1868-1912) signed bronze and mixed metal bonsai planter or brush pot, polygon shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "1P" Table Desk Akari Lamp by Ozeki Co. Japan, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century "1P" table / desk lamp in washi paper and metal base by Isamu Noguchi by
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Japanese Boro Blackened Steel Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
boro material - vintage Japanese family quilts made from scraps of clothing, kimonos, and other
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2010s North American Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique Pair of Lobe Shaped Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Dragon Butterfly
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji era enamel metal vases. The lobed shaped vases are enameled with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

THIERRY MUGLER Vintage pink space age curved lapel metal buckle blazer IT9AT S
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage pink space age curved lapel metal buckle blazer IT9AT S Reference: TGAS
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1980s Japanese Coats

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder
Located in Newark, England
silver and mixed metal inlay reflects the high level of craftsmanship present in Japanese decorative arts
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver, Copper

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Japanese Metal For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese metal available at 1stDibs. A Japanese metal — often made from metal, wood and paper — can elevate any home. Find 596 options for an antique or vintage Japanese metal now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Japanese metal you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese metal is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese metal over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi, Cees Braakman and Akari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Metal?

Prices for a Japanese metal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $65 and can go as high as $83,188, while the average can fetch as much as $1,770.