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Style: Taisho
Antique Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Candy Dish with Paulownia and Bamboo Design
Located in Taichung, TW
This antique kashiki candy dish features a refined design of paulownia and bamboo executed in fine gold maki-e over a deep black lacquer ground. The paulownia is associated with puri...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Two-Piece Comb (Kushi) Set with Gold Maki-e, Signed, Early 20th
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A superb Japanese comb (kushi) and hairpin (kanzashi) set of exceptional quality, lavishly decorated with rich gold maki-e lacquer design and inlaid abal...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Silver

Pair of Japanese Lacquer Hibachi with Tropical Motifs — Taishō to Early Shōwa Pe
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Dimensions: each approx. 23 × 23 × 26 cm Material: Black lacquer with gold maki-e decoration Condition: Very good, minor wear consistent with age A rare matched pair of Japanese lac...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Copper, Gold Leaf

Japanese Natsume or tea box adorned with mapple leaves and sakure flowers
Located in PARIS, FR
Natsume in dark red lacquer, decorated with autumn leaves and cherry blossoms in hiramaki-e and nashiji. Interior in black lacquer. Maple leaves (Momiji) are celebrated in literature...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Gold

Pair of Japanese Hibachi with Inlaid Bamboo Motif
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A beautifully matched pair of Japanese hibachi (traditional fire bowls) from the Meiji period (1868–1912), showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and refined aesthetics. Each vessel is...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Wood

Kobako in natural wood of a frog under a willow tree
Located in PARIS, FR
Small kobako in natural wood made of a circular cross section, lacquered using both the maki-e technique and a transparent finish that grant a glossy finish to the bark. The composit...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese writting set in waqasa lacquer including bundai ryoshibako and fudebako
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of bundai, ryōshibako and fudebako in wakasa lacquer with an old rose background and black traditional Japanese patterns. The saya pattern (or sayagata) is composed by Chinese svastikas. This symbol linked to Buddhism, mean intelligence, power and peace. It is a good omen sign. The kanoko pattern reminds stains on fawn back. The sakura (cherry blossom) pattern is emblematic of Japan. The blossoming in a short time marks spring beginning and is a symbol of renewal and ephemeral beauty. There are also traces of calligraphy brush, in reference to the function of the objects. Bundai is a low table used to put books or scrolls and, later, to write. Rectangular ryōshibako (letter and document box) with a slightly domed Fudebako (pencil case) of rectangular format very narrow in its length with two rounded corners, flat cover. Wakasa lacquerware...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Red and Black Lacquer Maki-e Decorated Presentation Tray, dated 1917
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese red and black maki-e lacquer presentation tray with original tomobako storage box, Taisho period, dated 1917, Japan. The large prese...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Kobako in the form of a Seashell in gold and wajima lacquer
Located in PARIS, FR
Wajima-lacquer kobako in grey lacquer, decorated with gold-lacquer stripes forming a bivalve shell motif. The interior is finished in nashiji lacquer on a black ground. Wajima lacque...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Tray Box with Cutout Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquer box with lid and an inner tray decorated with Maki-e on a dense nashiji background. The fine box was likely made circa 1920-30s...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Old Round Plate with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wooden vessel used from the Meiji era to the Taisho era. Probably a beech tree. It is made by hollowing out. It's very cool, isn't it? It is a lacquered tall foot round tray made ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

1937 Japanese Fish Sea Bream Carved Design Wooden Tray
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Beautiful Japanese Wood Carving Tray with Carp Design. This beautiful Japanese wood carving tray is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated 1937 and is in good o...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Taishō Period Early Red Lacquered Circular Hibachi, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period circular red lacquered hibachi from the early 20th century, with metal liner and lateral handles. Used for cooking or w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Metal

Japanese Taishō Gold and Red Lacquer Hexagonal Planters with Reeded Cartouches
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Japanese Taisho period gold and red lacquer hexagonal planters from the early 20th century, with recessed reeded cartouches. Hailing from the Taisho period in Japan (1912-1...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese fudebako or brush box in lacquered hardwood and ceramic inlay
Located in PARIS, FR
Brush box (fudebako) is made of wood and lacquer. On the lid, lacquer decoration representing sagittarius, a flower inlaid with ceramic and a leaf inlaid (raden). Interior and base o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of antique Japanese Lacquer Trays, Taisho period (1912-1926) beautifully decorated with a miniature landscape of pea pods on the vine and a gold cricket set...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Located in New York, NY
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1937 Japanese Fish Sea Bream Carved Design Wooden Tray
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer

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Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
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Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif
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Antique Japanese Red Black Lacquer Bamboo Food Carrier or Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique japanese red and black lacquered Bamboo Food Carrier or Box, front side can be open Dimensions: Height 18'' x width 15.5" x depth 11". ...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Bamboo

Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer work. Precious materials are precisely inlaid in the lacquer base, creating a highly...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer

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Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
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19th century Japanese Lacquer Zataku (low table) with Scattered fan Motif
Located in New York, NY
This Japanese antique low table features a scattered fan motif and is a type of zataku (low table), historically used for meals, tea ceremonies, and other seated activities. Lacque...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Taisho Lacquer

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Japanese Kamakura Bori Lacquer Presentation Box, Showa Era, mid 20th century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Japanese red lacquered Kamakura-bori inscribed presentation box, featuring peony, Showa Era, mid 20th century, Japan. The low box and cover carved with a bold and stri...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer

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Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mandarin Ducks
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese lacquer box with mandarin ducks motif on cover. One lacquer tray and one small lacquer plank inside the box.
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Japanese Lacquer Box with Mandarin Ducks
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Located in Ottawa, Ontario
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JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Fubako Box In Hiramaki-e Lacquered Wood With Gilding
Located in Miami, FL
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Lacquer

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Located in Austin, TX
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1990s Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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A work board used by Japanese lacquer craftsmen / 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This product is one of the work boards once used by lacquer craftsmen, and is a piece full of history and technology. It was used in the northern Kanto region and further northeaster...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Old Work Bowl with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wooden vessel used from the Meiji era to the Taisho era. Probably a beech tree. It is made by hollowing out. It's very cool, isn't it? It is a round bowl made of one piece of wood...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Beech, Lacquer

Lacquer Craftsman s Work Drawer / Antique Work Table / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Cedar

Japanese Gilt Hiramaki-e Tabako-Bon, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Ja...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer

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Japanese Lacquer Tray by Zohiko, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
By Zōhiko Studio
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Japanese lacquer decorated tray with images of hemp leaves, maple leaves, and cherry blossoms by Zohiko, Meiji or Taisho Period, early 20th century, Japan. The graceful t...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Lacquer

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Lacquer

Japanese Black Laquered Letter Rack Gilded and Decorated with Cranes, Circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good black lacquered Letter Rack, hand enameled and gilded, made in Japan during the Taisho period, early 20th Century, Circa 1920. The letter rack has three vertic...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Paper

Japanese Taishō Period Black Lacquer Box with Reeded Patterns and Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period black lacquer box from the early 20th century with reeded patterns and lid. Created in Japan during the Taisho period, this black lacquered lidded box featur...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Wood

Japanese Antique Lacquered Wooden Container / Sake Bottle Type/Taisho-Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very interesting vase made by grinding wood with a potter's wheel and applying lacquer on it. I think it is an item from the Taisho era to the first half of the Showa period ...
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Japanese Old Crane-Shaped Incense Container / Lacquered Pottery / Taisho-Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Japanese Black Lacquer Footed Tray
Located in Hudson, NY
With negoro red lacquer trim. Originally made for tea ceremony in the taste of Ichigensai (tea master). The shape is named Yukiwa-bon, a snow-shaped ring form tray. Lid has a signatu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Taisho lacquer for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Taisho lacquer for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lacquer created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with lacquer, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Taisho lacquer made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lacquer differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $345 and tops out at $3,500 while the average work can sell for $1,000.

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