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TOYO Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
TOYO Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Okimono Porcelain Figurine of Kintaro
Located in Philadelphia, PA
like him. Simply a wonderful Japanese porcelain folklore figurine! Date: Early 20th Century Overall
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Painting Scroll Crane Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Vrouw op brug Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 77.5 x 36.9 / 160 x 49 cm 77.5 x 36.9 / 160 x 49 cm.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Exquisite Hand Painted Japanese Satsuma Lidded Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite Hand Painted Japanese Satsuma Lidded Bowl A stunning lidded Japanese Satsuma bowl
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Large Abstract Raku Glazed Studio Ceramic Bowl, Japanese-Style Mid-Century Desig
By Paul Soldner
Located in Miami, FL
Large Abstract Raku Glazed Studio Ceramic Bowl, Japanese-Style Mid-Century Design, Large Raku Fired
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic

Japanese Lacquer Trays
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful collection of 6 mid-20th century Japanese Lacquer Trays. There is one pair of
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Moriage Vase
Located in Charleston, SC
Wilmington Nc estate sale find. An outstanding rare piece of hand thrown pottery. vase moriage decoration of swallows and flowers. There is a small loss off of flower decoration and...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Japanese Antique Pair Sun Burst Pagoda Roof Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Japanese Pair (2) "Sun Burst" Garden Lanterns The first pair we have seen of this iconic
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese blue and white porcelain oval shape tea caddy with floral motif on the body and cover
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and unusual 19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase having a `foo dogs to the lid and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Edo Period 19th century Nagamochi - Wedding Trunk with Lacquer Crests
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Nagamochi trunk is a traditional storage chest used for centuries to store clothing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Smoking Box, Tabako Bon, Edo Period, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine Japanese maki-e lacquer decorated tabako bon, or smoking box, late Edo Period, mid-19th
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print By Utagawa Kunisada C.1858
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print By Utagawa Kunisada C.1858 Edo period 1858 (Ansei 5
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Japan, Set of Two Japanese Vases for Flower Arrangement, Ikebana
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare ceramic set of hand made vases Japanese flower arrangements. Very attractive even without
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Lacquerware with Lotus Leaf Shape Cover
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese Lacquerware with carved wood cover of lotus leaf shape cover Beautiful shape and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Water Spirit Japan Artist Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Watergeest Rolschildering / scroll op papier, lakwerk rollers. B- 112 x 31.2 / 194 x 35.3 cm 112 x 31.2 / 194 x 35.3 cm
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japan chrysanthemum tsuba
Located in PARIS, FR
. Tsuba are Japanese sword guards that have become highly decorative objects of prestige over the years
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Iron

Japanese Imari Porcelain Ginger Jar
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the Japanese Imari Porcelain Ginger Jar with hand-painted birds and lotus flowers
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Hakata Mimasu Traditional Japanese Clay Doll Old Man
Located in Delray Beach, FL
-painted detail and mid‑century Japanese craftsmanship. A chip on the shoulder as shown in the photos
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tea Pot - Lusterware
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Japanese Lusterware Teapot with iridescent finish and hand-painted floral details, perfect
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Framed Japanese Silk Painting of Dancer Playing Drum
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Adorn your walls with this exquisite vintage framed Japanese silk painting of a dancer playing a
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings

Materials

Silk

FUKAGAWA PORCELAIN COMPANY - Vintage Gilt Decorated Vase - Japan - 20th Century
By Fukagawa
Located in Chatham, ON
base - Japan - 20th century. Excellent/mint vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Screens
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional pair of Japanese screens, 20th century Six parts, six times 45 cm wide Gold spotted
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Bronze Carp
Located in Hudson, NY
Original signed wooden box. Signature reads: Ryohei Saku. Outside of box reads: Ota Ryohei saku. Notes about the artist: Ota Ryohei (often spelled Oota Ryohei), 1913-1997, was born i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Lacquered Japanned Longcase Clock from London
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A superb mid 18th-century London longcase clock, finished in green japanned lacquer with gilt
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Oak, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Textile Art
Located in San Diego, CA
Asian men and women printed on cloth, Circa 1950´s. Beautiful original frame with small crack as shown. Sold as is.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Grasscloth

Japanese Textile Art
Japanese Textile Art
$388 Sale Price
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Brass Japanese Fish Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small brass object in the shape of a fish. The center of the body dips down to form a small well with a variety of uses - perfect as a bedside ring or earring holder, or even chops...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Brass

Old Japanese wooden bench/wooden chair with storage/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden bench with storage was made in Japan during the Showa period (mid-20th century). Even
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Benches

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Japanese Terracotta Umbrella Stand with Birds
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Antique Japanese Terracotta Umbrella Stand with Embossed Birds No chips. Some wear. See
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Umbrella Stands

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Lovely 20th Century Sen yo Ogawa Scroll Painting Japan Artist Flowers Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sen'yo Ogawa 1882-1971 Japan painter. Kyoto production. Name Tasaburo. After served as apprentice
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Fisherman in Landscape Japan Artist Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Vissers in landschap Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, houten rollers. B- 35 x 14.7 / 106 x 23.5 cm 35 x 14.7 / 106 x 23.5 cm
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Night Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Boerderij in bamboebos in maanlicht Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 140.4 x 42 / 198.5 x 54.5 cm 140.4 x 42 / 198.5 x 54.5 cm.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Crane Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Kraanvogels en schildpadden in stromend water met Horaisan op de achtergrond Rolschildering / scroll op papier, houten rollers. B 100.5 x 26.7 / 183.5 x 37.7 cm 100....
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Brass Japanese Pagoda Lamp by Westwood Industries
By Tony Paul, Westwood Industries
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Attributed to Tony Paul. Wonderful design, Only one available.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Gazelle Salt and Pepper Shakers, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern gazelle or antelope motif ceramic salt and pepper shakers
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Modern Ikebana Tripod Planter, Japan, c.1955.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Japanese Four Panel Screen: Seasonal Poems
Located in Hudson, NY
Four individual mounted panels of calligraphy. Each panel contains a poem inspired by one of the four seasons. Each panel signed: To Rei. Ink on mulberry paper with silk brocade border.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Paper

Koko Fukazawa, Japan, Oil on Canvas, Arrangement with Fruits
Located in København, Copenhagen
Koko Fukazawa (1903-1993), Japan. Oil on canvas. Arrangement with fruits. Mid-20th century. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Japanese Jingasa (Soldier s Battle Hat) on Lacquer Display panel
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese jingasa (foot soldier's hat). Jingasa (battle hats) were typically worn by
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Kuruma-dansu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Kuruma-dansu, a wheeled storage chest traditionally kept in the Kura (storeroom) for the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Unusual Stone Spirit Lantern 35 Inches , portable
Located in South Burlington, VT
ild blue lichen. Showa period mid 20th century The dark bluish patina from weathering and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Japanese Signed Polychrome Ceramic Pottery Plate, Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully decorated, hand painted Japanese plate. From a collection of Japanese art
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Obi Pillow Cover, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category

Mid-20th Century Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

1870s-1900s wabi sabi Japanese antique mid tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique mid size Tansu (chest of drawers), product of circa 1870s - 1900s, late Edo to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Japanese Old Granite Garden House Stone Minka Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Farmhouse stone lantern from old Japan! This is a hand carved lantern of one of Japan's great historic
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Mid-20th Century Chinese Imari Baluster Vase
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous vintage Chinese Imari porcelain vase with a floral design in the traditional Imari colors. Maker's mark on the base. It's a lovely shape with vibrant colors and displays b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Ceramic Pottery
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Experience the timeless beauty of Japanese craftsmanship with this exquisite ceramic pottery vase
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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 Japanese Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors, Toshusai Sharaku C.1930
Located in London, GB
20th Century Japanese woodblock print of kabuki Actors, Toshusai Sharaku C.1930 Toshusai Sharaku
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

Shiko Shikou Munakata Signed Japanese Mingei Woodblock Print Hirosaki Castle
By Shiko Munakata
Located in Studio City, CA
Japanese master Showa era printmaker/ artist Shiko Munakata (棟方志功 ) who was widely considered to have been
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Ichiro Fukushima Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Temple House
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, gorgeously composed and earth toned colored woodblock print by Japanese artist Ichiro
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Handled Burl Wood Dish Marked, "Nippon"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
utilizes all of the natural vagaries of the burl for a particularly fine Japanese Folk presentation.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

Japanese Bronze Suiban Ikebana Planter Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Suiban Ikebana bowl vase with hints of verdigris. The bronze piece showcases a floral motif around the exterior of the bowl and sits atop three pointed feet. Dimensions 12” di...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Screen Pair - Birds Flowers of the Four Seasons
Located in Kyoto, JP
magnificent pair of six-panel Japanese folding screens by Yamamoto Baitsu, representing a lush landscape that
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

mid 20th Japanese vintage small Tansu, wabi sabi box chest of drawers japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 5 drawers, made of Tamo (Japanese Ash). This piece is
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Ash, Hardwood

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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 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 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 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.