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Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen early Industrial rolling desk by Toledo. Amazing finish,, patina,, Japanning ,,copper
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Japanned Eight Day Grandmother Clock
Located in Cheshire, GB
silvered dial with roman numerals. Enclosed in cream lacquered japanned case finish with gold detailing
Category

Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Paint

19th Century French ‘Japanned’ Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A highly-decorative and rare French ‘bombe’ commode with dramatic black lacquer Japanned or
Category

Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Glass Sliding-Door Cabinet on Legs, Early Showa Period (1926–)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This vintage cabinet was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). Made from Japanese cedar with
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
great finish, this Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu clothing chest from the 19th century will make for a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Era Plates by Studio Nova Japan
By Studio Nova By Sommerhuber
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare set of plates designed by Kenneth Cornet for studio Nova Japan, in Porcelain
Category

20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Japanese Taishō Period Black Lacquered Tea Table with Folding Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
in Japan during the Taisho period, this exquisite tea table features a black lacquered finish
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Pair Hand-Carved Elephant Shi-Shi Temple Benches 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
history and experiences. The silky smooth lacquered finish and superb Japanese craftsmanship offer a rare
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Mid Century Japanese Mosaic Glass Tile and Wood Coasters, a Set of 6
Located in Brooklyn, NY
charcoal grout. Tiles have a glossy crackle glaze. Molded wood construction with a lightly lacquered finish
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Rare 1950 s Decorative Egg Hen Basket by Fukawa Arita Hand Painted Japan
By Noritake
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative egg basket catch it all container in a porcelain finish, by Fukawa Japan hand
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Decorative Serving Tray, Oriental, Japanned, Lacquer, Salver, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
taste Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Hardwood tray presented in Japanese lacquered finish
Category

Mid-20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Japanned Black Hand-Painted Lacquer Nightstand, End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
French artisans, features the black polished finish known as japanning but with hand-painted Oriental
Category

Antique 1890s French Japonisme Night Stands

Early 20th c. Japanned Coat/Garment Rolling Rack c.1910-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
iron and steel rounder rolling japanned garment/coat rack with double casters. This piece has retained
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Antique Nest of 3 Occasional Side Tables, Oriental, Japanned, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
presented with a Japanned lacquer finish Hand decorated with fine gilt paint detailing throughout Each
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Elm

Blue Glass Globe Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual blue glass globe, with blackened japanned copper finish on fittings, delicate rods, can be
Category

Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

An English Queen Anne Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
An English Queen Anne style mirror with arched frame with original beveled glass. Red japanned
Category

Early 20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Pair of Faries Articulating Table Lamps
By I.P. Frink
Located in Peekskill, NY
original Japanned copper or black finish and mini green over white porcelain coated shades.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mirror with Fantasmagorical Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
a carved wood frame in the rococo style, fantasmagorical sea creatures with faux finishes in the
Category

Unknown Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Pair of Faries Articulating Table Lamps
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
original Japanned copper or black finish and mini X-Ray Mercury glass shades. The shades have very good
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Bronze Edwardian Umbrella Stand
Located in Bainbridge, NY
original condition with original Japan Copper finish
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Origami Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
. Inspired by the art of paper folding which is often associated with Japanese culture. Custom sizes and
Category

2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Abstract Steel Sculpture
Located in Wilton, CT
"Buckskin" Cold rolled 12 gauge mounted steel abstract sculpture. Traditional Japanese brown patina
Category

20th Century North American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Three Step Anglepoise
Located in Conwy, GB
by the cast iron three step base with it's crinkle or japanned painted finish, steel arms, perforated
Category

Mid-20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
a lacquer and parcel-gilt finish with Japanned scenic reserves on the black splats, and frames. Set
Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th c. Cast Iron Coat/Garment Rounder Rolling Rack c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanning is a type of finish that originated as a European imitation of East Asian lacquer work. It was
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Late 19th c. Barber Shop Scissor Extension Mirror C1800s
By F.A. Hardy Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original antique barber shop scissor extension mirror with Japanned or copper flashed
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Copper, Steel

Large Early 20th Century Sideboard with Sliding Doors
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
combination with the ebonisation, which is reminiscent of the traditional Japanese method of finishing wood
Category

Early 20th Century European Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Antique Quaint Furniture Stickley Bros Quartersawn Oak Mission Sideboard Buffet
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Dayton, OH
, the company also began to offer period revival styles with lacquered or painted finishes and Japanese
Category

Early 20th Century Mission Buffets

Materials

Oak

Antique Japanned Finish Two Candle Candelabra
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous antique candelabra or candleholder for two candles with a Japanned finish. It is in
Category

Early 20th Century Classical Roman Candelabras

Materials

Metal

5 Globe Chandelier, Original Japanned Finish
Located in Peekskill, NY
This chandelier has a warn elegant and rich look without being too fussy. The copper/black Japanned
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Faries Lamp Co. Copper Japan Finish Black Slate Shelf Lamp, 1900 s
By Faries Lamp Co., Faries
Located in Bainbridge, NY
brilliant color. Copper, Gray, Black. Very crisp Japan finish. Reflective. Versatile. Original. Rarity
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Brass, Copper

Burnt Bamboo Japanned Table, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
japanned finish - brass bands at all four legs ( img. 3 ) - the burnt bamboo with beautifully aged color
Category

Early 20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Japanned Copper Office Trash Can Wastebasket Industrial Revolution
By Thomas Edison
Located in Hyattsville, MD
still very bright japanned finish all around the exterior surfaces. This example is free of holes or
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Copper

Pair of English Chinoiserie Japanned Shell Form Crumb Trays
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of English papier mâché crumb trays featuring a japanned finish. Made in the English
Category

Antique 19th Century English Japonisme More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Paper

19th Century English Chinoiserie Japanned Floor Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
century. Features a Japanned finish in a rare oriental blue with parcel gilt decoration. The fluted column
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Wood

Wall Lights Made in Japan / Reproduction of Japanese Antique Lighting Bracket
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
private houses and stores. This product is handmade by craftsmen in Toyama prefecture, Japan. The finish
Category

2010s Japanese Edo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique Ceremonial Presentation Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Decor, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ceremonial presentation box. A Japanese, lacquered decorative serving case
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanned Lacquered Antique Side End Lamp Wine Round Table of Good Size Japan
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Japanned finish A good looking antique table, complete with old repairs, some light patina marks, and a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Toledo Metals Company Mercantile Petite Work Table
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
, retaining some of the japanned finish.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial ERIE ART METAL Co Trash Can.
Located in Norwalk, CT
with the great vintage cutout design and the japanned finish.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

1910s Copper Washed Brass 4-Light Victorian Beaded Down Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1910s Victorian copper washed Japan finish brass chandelier featuring four down lights. Price
Category

Vintage 1910s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

George F. Cram Company "Terrestrial" Illuminating Glass Globe Lamp, circa 1940
By George F. Cram
Located in Bainbridge, NY
and orange details. With Japan finish brass 5.5" D base and harp (pull chain to illuminate
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Globes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Unusual Desk Lamp Known as the "Question Mark Lamp"
Located in Petaluma, CA
the lamp. It has the original case shade and has what is known as the flash copper, or "Japanned
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese Big Antique Red Bronze "Full Moon" Lantern Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
finish. Red murashido is a desirable and special Japanese finish created with a unique boiling oil
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Rare F. A. Hardy Scissor with Mirrored Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
copper/black Japanned finish. Its all newly wired with period twisted fabric covered cord.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Haberdasher s 1800s Rotating Clothing Rack
Located in Peekskill, NY
. There is some nice decorative detail on the top brackets with a hint of the original Japanned finish.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collect...

Japonisme Lacquer Round Occasional Table Parcel Gilt Decoration
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant lacquered occasional table with a Japanned finish featuring parcel gilt decorations in the
Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Industrial Twisted Steel Wire Stools
Located in San Mateo, CA
24". They have some of the original copper japanned finish. Two of the stools match. One has a
Category

Early 20th Century North American Stools

Materials

Steel

Miniature Japanese Gilt Bronze Finish Bud Vase
Located in Malibu, CA
Classic Japanese bud vase with one of a kind aged gold leaf over bronze finish. Mottling is created
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Miniature Japanese Gilt Bronze Finish Bud Vase
Located in Malibu, CA
Classic Japanese bud vase with one of a kind aged gold over bronze finish. Mottling is created with
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Low Four-Drawer Japanese Tansu Chest in Natural Finish
Located in Somis, CA
An elegant vintage Japanese Tansu in natural finish. Beautiful solid wood. Simple, elegant, solid
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Japanese Tansu Chest with Seven Drawers, Natural Finish
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Japanese Tansu chest features seven full length drawers and two sets of sliding doors
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Fine Hand Cast "Copper Finish Rabbit" from Old Japan
Located in South Burlington, VT
rabbit caste in a delightful copper finish. It was sourced from a Japanese southern collection this past
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japan Simple Antique Flower Bronze Bud Vase, Murashido Finish, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions journey. Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Klemm Opal Cluster Reflector Lamp
By Klemm Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
porcelain shield. The brass parts still have the original Japanned finish.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Chinese Shanxi Solid Elm Clothes Cupboard or Armoire
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
cabinet is made from elm-wood with a japanned finish and is complete with six hand-dovetailed drawers. It
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Antique Ultra Fine Japanese Pure Silver Hammered Finish Drinking Flask
Located in South Burlington, VT
flask also known as a "hip" flask , was handcrafted in Japanese famous hand-hammered look finish and is
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Japanned Finish For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanned finish you’re looking for. A Japanned finish — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanned finish, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanned finish, designed in the Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Japanned finish that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adams-Bagnall Electric Co., Faries Lamp Co. and Faries produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanned Finish?

The average selling price for a Japanned finish at 1stDibs is $850, while they’re typically $236 on the low end and $7,850 for the highest priced.