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Japanese Antique Solid Zelkova Octagonal Display Stand, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
authority. Additional antique furniture and decorative objects sourced from across Japan are also available
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japan Tall Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Special Trellis Carvings
Located in South Burlington, VT
existed in Japanese temples and gardens since the 7th century. Japan’s lantern tradition was originally
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Granite

Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tea Cups, Signed
Located in Norton, MA
Old - set of 5 Japanese Teacups with hand-painted paintings, signed at the bottoms. Original box
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Tea Cups
Located in Norton, MA
Old - Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Teacups with light blue glazing. Original box included with the
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery

Japanese Vintage Side Table (Round) , Natural Finish , Showa 1926–
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese vintage side table was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–), featuring a
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Japanese Four Panel Screen Banana Grove
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Four Panel Screen: Banana Grove, early Showa period (late 1920s-1930s) painting of life
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Antique Beech Armchair, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique armchair crafted from beech and dating from the 1950s–1960s. The gently curved
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japonese Pair of Painted and Lacquered Wood Panels, Mid-19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Japanese paintings done on wood panel, probably dating from the middle of the 19th century
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Tapestries

Materials

Stucco, Wood

Japanese Antique Chest in Nara Oak, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
antique furniture and decorative objects sourced from across Japan are also available upon request.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Large Akari 23N Paper Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp, model 23N, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan
Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Cedar Zelkova Flower Stand, 1940s–1960s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
. Additional antique furniture and decorative objects sourced from across Japan are also available upon request.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pomegranate Tree
Located in Hudson, NY
With various flowers, manderin ducks and garden stone accented with gold leaf on ground surface. Nagasaki School Painting.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

Japanese Antique Ash Wood Tabletop Showcase, 1940s–1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique tabletop showcase crafted from ash wood and dating from the 1940s–1950s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

c. 1860s Japanese Scalloped Imari Chop Plate
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japan, porcelain coffee service hand-decorated in Sevres blue and gold.
Located in København, Copenhagen
large coffee cups and four plates. Mid-20th century. Marked. In perfect condition. Plate: 18.5 x 2.5 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Spatula Stainless Steel Japanese Cookware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stainless Steel Spatula Uternsil stamped style Japanese cookware 1 h x 7.38 long x 3 w Preowned
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Keyaki Wood Stool Inspired by French Stereotomy Craftsmanship
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stool is crafted from Japanese zelkova (Keyaki) by a Japanese carpenter who studied French
Category

2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Buddhist Monk Priest 7 Column Silk Brocade Kesa Ceremonial Temple Robe
Located in Studio City, CA
ceremonial robes for centuries in various Asian cultures (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, etc
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles

Materials

Textile, Brocade, Silk

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
originated in China and was brought to Japan by Chinese travelers sometime around the early 16th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Gold Stone Ginger Jar Butterflies and Phoenix Birds
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cloisonne technique. Circa: mid 19th century Dimensions: H 3 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Jars

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Square Plant Stand, Early Showa Period (1926–)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese vintage square plant stand was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). The square
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Pine Storage Shelf, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage shelf crafted from pine, dating from the 1930s–1950s. Standing at 182 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Mashiko Mingei Bamboo Art Pottery Plate in the Manner of Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite beautiful and expertly crafted Japanese Mashiko Ware Mingei (folk craft/folk art) bamboo
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Persimmon Suiteki Water Dropper
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage cast iron Japanese suiteki water dropper in the shape of a persimmon. Traditionally used
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Nara Lauan Display Stand, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
. Additional antique furniture and decorative objects sourced from across Japan are also available upon request.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Lauan Flower Stand, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique flower stand crafted from lauan wood, dating from the 1950s–1960s. The structure
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Period Festival Screen, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th century folding screen is a stunning example of Japanese artistry. Beautifully painted
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Signed Mashiko Mingei Art Pottery Plate in the Manner of Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite beautiful, expertly crafted, sumptuously glazed large Japanese Mashiko Ware Mingei (folk
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Mid-century Novelty "Marine Ship Supply" Cruise ship Enameled Lighter
By Sarome
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Sarome 'Cruiser' lighter, shaped like a Cruise ship, features a chrome body enameled
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Figures
Located in Antwerp, BE
A mid-20th century Japanese Satsuma vase with figures. Satsuma ware is a style of Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Japanese Satsuna Vases
Located in Germantown, MD
JAPANESE SATSUMA . Ready for your indoor or outdoor setting. Original hand designed body with classic
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Paint, Porcelain

Pair of Large Japanese Satsuna Vases
Pair of Large Japanese Satsuna Vases
$1,200 Sale Price / set
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Large Japanese Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Ceramic Penguin Figurative Sculpture Japan, 1970's stamped "Made in Japan" on the bottom
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Ash Wood Round Table, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
. Additional antique furniture and decorative objects sourced from across Japan are also available upon request.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Isamu Kenmochi, Pair of Curved Oak Armchairs, Japan, 1960
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Isamu Kenmochi (1912-1971), pair of armchairs by Akita Mokko, Yuzawa, Japan 1964. Pair of Japanese
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Herons in the Winter Snow
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Showa Period Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

21 Pc Japanese Satsuma Moriage Dragonware Lithopane Geisha Coffee Tea Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa early to mid-20th century Japanese porcelain tea set - a mixed lot of various makes in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Piece : Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Laboratory, were responsible for the overall furnishings and interior decoration of the center. The furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Gourd Suiteki Water Dropper
Located in Fairfield, CA
calligraphy or ink painting. Made in Japan, original sticker attached.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Maruni Mokko Japanese Folding Sling Chair
By Maruni
Located in London, GB
Maruni Mokko Folding Sling Chair c.1950s Quartersawn Oak with nylon mesh
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Japanese Vases Birds and Butterflies, Pair
Located in New York, NY
'phoenix' bird relief, circa mid-20th century, Japan. Both vases signed on side their sides as shown in
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Pottery, Earthenware

Massive Modernist Hand Painted Ceramic Charger, Unsigned, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Japan) - mid-20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Shinbei Sakakura X (10th) Japanese Hagi Yaki Ware Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl Box
Located in Studio City, CA
in Japan. Many have been named intangible cultural properties by the Japanese government. The family
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Plovers Over Waves
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely furosaki screen of plovers and waves and a bundled twig fence in gold raised relief. Mineral pigments on gold leaf with black lacquer trim. Original storage box.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Demon Hashihime 橋姫
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, grotesquely alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese chestnut wood Stool Inspired by French Stereotomy Craftsmanship
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stool is crafted from Japanese chestnut wood by a Japanese carpenter who studied French
Category

2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Japanese Sakura wood Stool Inspired by French Stereotomy Craftsmanship
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stool is crafted from Japanese cherry wood (Sakura) by a Japanese carpenter who studied French
Category

2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Vase, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century modernist iron vase from Japan. A compelling minimalist twisted form crafted from thick
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Musical Jewerly Box
By Gumps, Tiffany Co., Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
your decor. Sizeable enough for a variety of uses aside from jewerly box. Post-Modern, Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Plastic

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
silk border that adds contrast and character to the mid-century style.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Vintage Japanese Ship s Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese metal ship's navigation stern light from the mid 20th century, made by Nippon Sento Co
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Japanese Chinese Asian 4 Panel Folding Byobu Screen Red Crowned Crane Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Japanese/Chinese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a landscape scene with
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Japanese Tripod Floor Lamp, Kasa 60s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Kasa tripod floor lamp, made in Japan in the 60s. Composed of three tapered legs in black painted
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Parchment Paper

Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice- One Of Kind. Japan, a lovely large vintage bronze and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Ishihara Hideo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Sculptures Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
the most important Kokeshi artists from Japan, receiving over 60 awards and participated in countless
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Earthenware Pottery Vase with Drip Glaze
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century earthenware pottery vase with drip glaze, circa 1970s. The vase was made in Japan and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Folding Screen Flower Cart Showa Period
Located in Fulton, CA
A 4 panel Showa period Japanese folding screen depicting a flower cart. Hand-painted flowers in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Japanese Mid Century Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Japanese mid century furniture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and ceramic, every piece of Japanese mid century furniture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of Japanese mid century furniture, we have 3068 options in-stock, while there are 36 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of Japanese mid century furniture bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of Japanese mid century furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Isamu Noguchi, Cees Braakman and UMS Pastoe are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Mid Century Furniture?

A piece of Japanese mid century furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,123, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $375,000.
Questions About Japanese Mid Century Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.