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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
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

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
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver, Copper

Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted
Located in London, GB
in many respects to wood or metal japanned ware inspired by Japanese lacquer techniques. Condition
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Paper

WWII Japanese Army Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet Scabbard Hooked Quillon
Located in Dayton, OH
World War II era Imperial Japanese Type 30 bayonet with hooked quillon, wood grip, and metal
Category

Vintage 1940s Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Pair of Japanese Bronze Hibachi with Silver and Copper Inlay, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite pair of Japanese mixed metal bronze hibachi with idyllic landscape scenes, Meiji
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Copper

Small Floatation Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Iron

Japanese Suzuribako Writing Box-Showa Era-Excellent condition-GSY Gallery Select
Located in London, GB
collections with confidence. This vintage wooden Writing Box with drawer features beautiful original metal
Category

1980s Showa Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Floatation Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Victorian circa 1880 Japanned Coal Scuttle Purdonium Loveridge
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique top quality Victorian 19th century black Tolware coal scuttle or purdonium, by Loveridge of Wolverhampton (associated with Shoolbred). This is a lovely rare quality piece,...
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Japanned English Pagoda Bamboo Standing Corner Shelf or Etagere
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An antique English 3 tier corner etagere of burnt bamboo and black Japanned panels. Each shelf is
Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Quality Art Nouveau Jardinière Bowl Censor Planter Japanese
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large quality Art Nouveau Jardinière bowl censor planter Japanese Oriental mixed metal
Category

Early 20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Asian Modern Japanese Brass Dragon Cast Koi Fish Sculptural Table Lamp On Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
Stylized Japanese Dragon Cast Brass Koi Fish Table Lamp mounted on a transparent beveled Lucite
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Spectacular Bronze Vase by Ikeda Masuo One of the Top Metal Artists of 20 C
By Masuo Ikeda
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This spectacular bronze vase is a rare and exquisite work by one of the most celebrated metal
Category

20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Maple Wood Veneer Lantern #5 with Blackened Metal Frame
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
a number of veneer options. The influence was traditional Japanese and has a contemporary metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Cherry Wood Veneer Lantern #6 with Blackened Metal Frame
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
a number of veneer options. The influence was traditional Japanese and has a contemporary metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Wood Veneer Lantern #7 with Blackened Metal Frame
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
a number of veneer options. The influence was traditional Japanese and has a contemporary metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Custom Shakudo Mixed Metal Tie Bar
Located in New York, NY
Custom Tie Bar made from a 19th Century Japanese Shakudo mixed metal element with custom sterling
Category

Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Shakudo

Japanned Turbine Engine Dish Bowl Industrial Vintage Aviation Relic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy turbine section, as dish. Sharp edges, Hard to handle! Dia 9.25 x H 2 in.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Shohei Mihara for Super Present Japan Postmodern Tilting Vanity Desk Mirror
By Shohei Mihara
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Very rare postmodern vanity mirror designed by Shohei Mihara for Super Present Japan.
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Chelsea Chinoiserie Japanned Desk Clock, Boston, c. 1925
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Square easel-back desk clock with japanned and gilt-lacquered metal case, the matte black ground
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Japanese Floor Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah
By Sirrah
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Original japense floor lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah - Italy.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This Lever Modern Toys car is a vintage convertible toy. Made in Japan by Modern Toys in 1960s
Category

Late 20th Century French Toys

Materials

Metal

Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
This Lever Modern Toys car is an original vintage toy. Made in Japan by Modern Toys in 1940s
Category

Mid-20th Century French Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Post War Japanese Black Aboloni Round Tea Caddie Canister
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Japanese black tin with Aboloni accents round tea caddie/canister hinged top and removable
Category

Vintage 1940s Angolan Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Located in PARIS, FR
exhibition on ‘Japanese Metal Art’ held at the Tokyo National Museum. The pieces on display included a dragon
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Pyramid Desk or Table Clock by Makiko Taniguchi, Japan, 1980s
By Memphis Milano
Located in Vienna, AT
by Makiko Taniguchi, Japan. Made of metal and plastic, the stacked triangular design gives the clock
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Bronze Cedar Entryway Wall Light Brutalist Architectural Japanese Craftsman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Procured from original owners, set up to be an interior sconce but we assume this could be hardwired for use on a covered exterior entryway. Unknown maker or designer. Take two norma...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rift Wood and Metal Dining Table by Andy Kerstens
Located in Geneve, CH
Japanese design method. Metal details and leg casings stand in contrast with the naturally worked wood and
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Rift Wood and Metal Dining Table by Andy Kerstens
Located in Geneve, CH
Japanese design method. Metal details and leg casings stand in contrast with the naturally worked wood and
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Rift Wood and Metal Dining Table by Andy Kerstens
Located in Geneve, CH
creates an honest and visible construction that is self-supporting, with a nod to the Japanese design
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Judith Leiber Massive Figural Gilt Metal Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
necklace is designed with a huge Japanese style immortal figure suspended from a heavy gauge gilt metal
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Japan Meiji Menuki Ring With Shakudo In 14Kt Yellow Gold 24Kt Gold And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
to the other to fit the palm grip. Shakudo This is a Japanese alloy used in sheet metal inlay or
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Shakudo

Tekio Horizontal P3 Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa Cole
By Santa Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P3' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Tekio Horizontal P4 Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa Cole
By Santa Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Victorian Hand Painted Black Japanned Tole Fuel Bucket, Late 19th Century
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Hand Painted Black Japanned Tole Fuel Bucket, circa late 19th Century. Measures 17.25
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Metal

Vintage Telescopic Table Lamp Kreo Lite Model Na 270, in White Plastic and Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage telescopic "NA 270" telescopic/collapsible table lamp, made in Japan by Kreo Lite as
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Japanese Tabako/Tool Box with Kiseru -wabi Sabi-Taisho Era-GSY Gallery Select
Located in London, GB
This antique Japanese Tobacco Box, complete with drawers, a kiseru, is a captivating piece of
Category

1910s Showa Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Mid-Century Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs in Red
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 stylish, Dutch Mid-Century, Cees Braakman Japanese series dining chairs with black
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Chinoiserie and Gilt Japanned Tray of the Regency Period
Located in London, GB
Japanned onto tinplated steel, of dished form, with radiused corners and pierced handles, decorated
Category

Antique 19th Century Welsh Chinoiserie Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Tekio Circular P8 Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa Cole
By Santa Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Circular P8' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Tekio Circular P4 Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa Cole
By Santa Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Circular P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Tekio Horizontal P1 Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa Cole
By Santa Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P1' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Tekio Horizontal P2 Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa Cole
By Santa Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P2' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Tekio Vertical P4 Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa Cole
By Santa Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Vertical P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Tekio Vertical P1 Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa Cole
By Santa Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Vertical P1' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Tekio Oval P12 Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa Cole
By Santa Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Oval P12' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Tekio Vertical P3 Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa Cole
By Santa Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Vertical P3' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Tekio Vertical P2 Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa Cole
By Santa Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Vertical P2' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

"the Japanese and the Oriental" Plaques, Attri. to L. Hottot, France, circa 1900
By Louis Hottot
Located in PARIS, FR
Important pair of metal with double patina plaques representing an Oriental woman and a Japanese
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Japonisme Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Japanese Serie DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1958, Dutch design
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalistisch Japanese series DU03 sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958. Dutch design icon
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Scale Enameled Asian Metal Urns, circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale enameled Asian metal urns, probably Japan or China, circa 1930s, possibly
Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair Swedish Designer Sconces, Sweden, 1980s, Wall Lights made of Japanese Paper
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Pair of rare swedish designer wall lights made of Japanese paper and metal, Sweden, 1980s. Both
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Jewelry Box Lacquer Interior And Skeleton Key
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An antique Japanese jewelry box crafted from metal, depicting a bird on a branch surrounded by
Category

Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style This table lamp is
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Japonisme Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting variation on the most popular ikebana form form the Mid-Century Era. Procured from a Washington DC estate.
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

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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.