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Place of Origin: Japanese
PRELUDE - Vintage Compact Binoculars/Opera Glasses - Japan - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
PRELUDE - Vintage travel size folding binoculars for bird watching or the opera - 3 x 25 m/m magnification - adjustable focus - Japan - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Vintage Japanese Kabuki Oshie Hagoita Paddle 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a handcrafted Kabuki Hagoita. This striking Japanese hagoita features a dramatic three-dimensional relief of a Kabuki actor, rendered with exquisite textile layering and tra...
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Late 20th Century Showa Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Boxwood, Fruitwood

1960 s Chesterfield Lighter in Original Box w Paperwork by Continental Merch. Co
By Continental Merchandise Co.
Located in Red Lion, PA
1960s Chesterfield Cigarette Advertising Lighter in Original Box with Paperwork — Continental Merchandise Co. This rare 1960s Chesterfield advertising lighter was produced by the Co...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Collection of 23 Shibayama Objects, Japan, Meiji Period, late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Naturalistically crafted objects in the form of mushrooms and fruits, mostly signed. Executed in ivory using the Shibayama-zaiku technique, incorporating coral, mother-of-pearl, gems...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Coral, Multi-gemstone, Metal

Post War Japanese Opera Glasses With Mother of Pearl; in Orig. Carry Case C.1955
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very well precision made mid 20th century opera glasses manufactured in Japan (marked); they are still very operable today and working very well. Although categorized as "opera glass...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Tin Toy Truck 1920s-1940s / Figurine Object
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old tin toy truck made in Japan, believed to date back to the early Showa period (1920s–1940s). It is a rare artifact that speaks to the honest and humble craftsmanship of...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tin

Collectible HOLIDAY GIFT - Sarome 1954 Lighter Carl Thieme Cigarette Holder
By Sarome, Dresden Porcelain
Located in Bochum, NRW
🎁 Holiday Gifting Tip: A distinctive Christmas gift for lovers of vintage design, porcelain artistry, or rare mid-century finds. Wrap them in velvet or linen and let their story unfold beneath the tree. Sarome Superlighter Type 1954 Carl Thieme Dresden Cigarette Holder – A Sculptural Vintage Pair for the Discerning Collector An exceptional pairing of postwar innovation and European porcelain artistry: this collectible duo features the Sarome Superlighter Type 1954, a rare Japanese table lighter...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

HOLIDAY GIFT - Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lighter with Grape Motif, Japan, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lighter with Grape Motif, Japan, 1950s Dimensions: Approx. 6x6x9cm For safety reason it will be shipped gas empty. 🎁 Holiday Gifting Tip: With its nostalgi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese History book Meiji era, circa 1878 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 182 mm x 121 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos.
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1870s Meiji Antique Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control
By Kowa
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Kowa – With Full Illumination Controls This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Kowa Co., Ltd. in Ap...
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1980s Industrial Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

The Beatles Yellow Submarine Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1969
Located in Devon, GB
Issued for the first Japanese release of the film in 1969, this fantastically bizarre Japanese B2 poster offers some of the best artwork created to promote the Beatles' 1968 hit psyc...
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1960s Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ancient Netsuke, Late 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Beautifyl Ancient bone netsuke created in Japan during Edo period, depicting a A small carved mask-like human face with exaggerated features Hollowed with string holes and a cord st...
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Late 18th Century Antique Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ivory

Japanese Edo-Period 62-Plate Kabuto 兜 Helmet with Long Lacquer Wakidate
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An old and exceptional completely lacquered akoda-nari suji’bachi kabuto (helmet with raised ridges) with a bronze maedate (decorative front piece) shaped like a spade, and mounted b...
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18th Century Antique Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Iron

Antique German Toy Glass Marble Set 1910-1920s, in Original Leather Pouch
By Lauschaer
Located in Andernach, DE
Early 20th century glass marble set from Lauscha in their original hand crafted genuine leather pouch. A true German classic, exported worldwide, also to the US. The invention of the...
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1910s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Glass

Antique Japanese Temari Dance Doll 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This a handcrafted traditional Temari Dance doll from 1990s. The doll represents a performer of the traditional Temari (handball) dance. She is dressed in an ivory brocade kimono ...
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Late 20th Century Showa Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Bamboo, Paper

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo
By Fujii Yoshitoyo
Located in Newark, England
DEPICTING A MYTHICAL HO-O PHOENIX From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo. The Vesta Case extensively decorated with gol...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage table lighter CHARMANT International 1970s Japan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Very beautiful Japanese table lighter, Charmant International made in Japan in late 70's, brown tortoise lacquer, golden margins, piezoelectric ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Batman Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966
Located in Devon, GB
Fabulously kitsch and colourful, this rare Japanese B2 poster advertised the first full length feature film of the DC Comics character Batman. Released by 20th century Fox in 1966 as...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Paper

1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua marine green finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ...
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1970s Industrial Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey Brass -Original box
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view. A large pair of Japanese naval observation binoculars mounted on an a...
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1950s Industrial Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...
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1980s Industrial Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for the 1969 classic western staring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katherine Ross. This film was directed by George Roy Hill. This size poster would have...
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1960s Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Showa-Period Japanese Samurai Armor (Yoroi), with Paulownia Crest, Post-WWII
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Showa-Period Japanese Samurai Armor with Paulownia Crest, Post-WWII Diplomatic Gift A complete suit of Japanese samurai armor (yoroi), crafted in the Showa period (post-World War II...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese Kiseru Tobacco Pipe Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant pipe of white brass and bamboo dates to early 20th century Japan and was used for smoking finely shredded tobacco (kizami-tabako). Known as a rao-kiseru, these short smo...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1970s Seiko Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Wall Clock, Pink
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original re-finished in Millenial Pink. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, ...
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1970s Industrial Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, ...
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1930s Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Glass

1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua blue finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ships an...
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1970s Industrial Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Rare and Collectible 1960 s Horikawa Space Station Toy
Located in Redding, CT
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy. Perfect for that space age toy collector. Tin Lithograph sphere that says Nasa Space Station on t...
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1960s Space Age Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toot-a-loop Radio by Panasonic, Japan, 1970s
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s. The radio was designed to be wrapped and car...
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1970s Other Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Collection of “Global Interior” Design Publications- set of 7
Located in Cordova, SC
Nearly a complete set of the Global Interior publication that was produced for the Japanese market. Missing three of the ten volumes, numbers 2, 4, and 10. The photos are what speak ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Japanese Three Rat Netsuke
Located in Chicago, IL
The lack of pockets on traditional Japanese kimonos resulted in small pouches or boxes that were strung at the waist and secured by button-like fasteners known as netsuke. Although t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Late Art Deco Paction Enamel Lighter with Enamel and Chrome Thunderbolt Design
Located in Red Lion, PA
Late Art Deco “Paction” Enamel and Chrome Lighter with Thunderbolt Motif PAC Japan, c. 1940s A compact and dynamic Late Art Deco lighter by Paction,...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Enamel, Chrome

Nasa Space Shuttle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blast off with this Nasa Space Shuttle lighter. Made in Japan, circa 1980s for Comoy's of London. Modeled after the Columbia shuttle. Great detail with badging throughout. Working li...
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1980s Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Set of 8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses, , Christmas Decorations
By Leo Putz
Located in Buffalo, NY
8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses Here we have from the local estate of the original owner a VERY Rare group of 8 Large Putz Houses in their original b...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century Edo-Meiji Period Samurai Tantō Knife/Short Blade Sword and Scabbard
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century Edo-Meiji period samurai Tantō knife/short blade sword and scabbard By: unknown Material: iron, metal, paint, steel, leather, wood, lacquer, metal Technique: forged, ha...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Copper, Steel, Iron

Antique Japanese Damascene Cigarette Case with Ornate Mt. Fuji Dragon Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cigarette case is unsigned by the maker, but presumed to have originated from Japan and date to approximately 1920 and done in the perio...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

JAPAN 1890 Meiji Period Kanzashi Hair Stick In Gild Sterling With Red Coral
Located in Miami, FL
A hair Kanzashi stick from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative Kanzashi hair decoration from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1890. This hair double...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Panasonic Toot-a-Loop-Radio, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Panasonic toot-a-loop-radio is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s by Panasonic R-72 (R72) and built by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co This radio is the...
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1970s Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Japanese Wood Soroban Abacus, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-made wooden Soroban or Abacus, Japan, circa 1945-1952. A student abacus, made of wood, with wooden beads on metal spokes. Hand painted Japanese numbers. An abacus is a calc...
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1940s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass Wood Case
Located in Plainview, NY
Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case : This exquisite antique Japanese Geisha doll is a beautifully preserved example of traditional craftsmanship, elegantly presented in its original glass display case. The doll is depicted in a graceful reclining pose on a woven tatami mat, dressed in an opulent ivory kimono...
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20th Century Japonisme Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain, Fabric, Glass, Wood

The Beatles A Hard Day s Night Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1964
Located in Devon, GB
A rare and sought after Japanese B2 poster for The Beatles' first full-length feature film 'A Hard Day's Night,' which followed the fab four over an anarchic 36 hours in London at th...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Litho Wind-up Tin Toy Duck 1940 s to 1950 s, West Germany, US Zone
By Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster (D.R.G.M.) 1
Located in Andernach, DE
West-German tin mechanical tin toy from the 1940s to 1950's in the shape of a duck, which features waddling legs, once the 'beast' ist put in motion via it's legs.... but be aware: ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sheet Metal

Norman Rockwell, a Sixty Year Retrospective
Located in Bradenton, FL
Norman Rockwell, a Sixty Year Retrospective. Hardcover book published in 1972 by Harry N Abrams. Printed and bound in Japan, 157 pages.
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1970s Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Shiro Kuramata Hammer House
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hammer house object by Shiro Kuramata. Never used condition in box.  
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Zinc

Set of 4 Mint 1950s “Golden Egg” Mini Japanese Lighters by Northern Electric
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 4 Mint 1950s “Golden Egg” Mini Japanese Lighters – Northern Electric – Original Packaging, Working Condition Rare set of four vintage 1950s “G...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Schmid Walt Disney Pinocchio Music Box
By Schmid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Schmid Walt Disney jointed Pinocchio music box that plays The Entertainer / Made in Japan circa 1990s Dimensions when sitting: height 6 inches, depth 4 inches, width 5.5 inch...
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20th Century Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

1970 s Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars Tripod
By Nikon
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An iconic piece of Japanese military-grade optics, this pair of Nikon 20×120 binocular telescopes represents one of the most highly regarded large-format observation instruments of t...
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1970s Industrial Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Gold-Plated Ronson Banjo Stylish Design Petrol Lighter, Japan
By Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare reproduction of the original 1926 Ronson Banjo features a gold-plated finish was produced by Ronson Japan in 1990. The lighter comes fully functional with fresh flit and fluid ready for use. Stamped on the lighter: Ronson Lighter US PATENT Dec,31,1918 RONSON WORLD'S FIRST AUTOMATIC...
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1990s Art Deco Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Japan Furniture Exhibition 61
By Sori Yanagi
Located in New York, NY
Catalog accompanying an exhibition held in the United States in 1961, sponsored and published by the Japan Export Furniture Manufacturer Association (JEFMA), a trade organization of 48 leading furniture makers in Japan, in collaboration with their government-run National Industrial Arts Institute, with the dual purpose of stimulating the production of Japanese “Good Design” in furniture, and introducing the results to the U.S. market. According to the introduction to this, the second iteration of this exhibition, “it is full three years since the First Exhibition was held in the United States in 1958…these recent years, we Japanese furniture manufacturers have increasingly equipped with facilities for mass production, so that we are now in a position to offer the products of better quality at lower prices. At the same time we have been making efforts to create furniture of graceful design with Oriental taste, using Japanese traditional craftsmanship. We have mainly selected the furnitures which are ready for mass production, and added some pieces of Japanese taste.” The 24 page catalog presents chairs, tables, and case pieces by prominent Japanese architects and designers including Katsuo Matsamura, Taichiro Nakai, Kozo Asari, Hideo Saito, Takeshi Mineo, Yujiro Yamaguchi, Ryuchi Ise, Fukuji Suzuki, Masaharu Ito, Keisuke Nakamura, Yo Yamagishi, Shigeru Imai, Shiro Kodo, Tadao Kawanami, Akira Sogi, Tomoichi Yoshida, Sori Yanagi, Taichiro Nakai, Toshio Miyake, Motoi Kojima, Fukui Suzuki, Akira Takayabu, Selichi Watanabe, and T. Nii, along with works from the Industrial Arts Institute and an armchair by American ex-pat Noemi Raymond, wife of architect Antonin Raymond. Manufacturers include. Manufacturers represented in the exhibition include Akita Mokko Co, Bokai Industry Co, Fuji Furniture Co, Haneda, Kosajujo Co, Inada & Co, Iwai Kogyo Co, Imada Mokko Co, Kobe Wood Chemics Assoc., Kosuga & Co, Kotobuki Seating Co, Kobyashi Fukuzo & Co, K.K. Shimada Seisakusho, Kubo Shoten Co, Kassai Manufacturing Co, Miyoshi Mokko Co, Okamura Mfg. Co, Sakigake Furniture, Santa Kogyosho Corp, Tendo Mokko, Tsuji Mokko Co, Tottori Kagu Kogyo Co, Taihei Mokko Co, Toki Mokko Co, Toyohashi Mokko Co, Yamaguchi Co...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Wood Doll
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Kokeshi or Kokashi doll handmade by Japanese artisans from wood. The dolls have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms and legs. signed underneath as follow. Kokashi Doll Kegon Waterfall Japan 1987. Kokeshi (???, ???), are simple wooden Japanese dolls with no arms or legs that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter Kogen Japan, 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Postmodern chrome table lighter Kogen Japan Piezo, 1970s Postmodern vintage chrome table lighter. Removable lighter portion is marked Piezo on top and Kogen on bottom Vintage mid century modern 70s table lighter. Does not work. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
By Nikon
Located in Aspen, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...
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1930s Other Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Panasonic Transistor Radio R70 - 1970s
By Panasonic
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Creator: Panasonic Dimensions: Height: 11cm Width: 11cm Depth: 11cm Materials : Plastic Place of Origin: Japan Period: 1970-1979 Discover the nostalgic charm and reliable perform...
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20th Century Space Age Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Vintage Japanese Brass Pocket Watch Wall Barometer, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An unusual Japanese suspended wall weather station - barometer in the shape of an old school pocket watch. Made by Landex Royal Craft in Japan circ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

SeaGull Seaplane Lighter, 1970s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a SOC-3A Seagull Plane. This two-place scout observation plane of the U.S. Navy was used for both land and sea landings, as well as used fo...
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1970s Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, giving the armor a truly unique appearance that is sure to catch the eye. The brocade silk and cotton padding used to line the armor not only provide a comfortable fit for the wearer, but also add an extra layer of decorative flair. One of the most striking features of this armor is the crests of the Hirate samurai clan that adorn it. These crests are a symbol of the clan's identity and heritage, and their presence on the armor speaks to the deep connection between samurai warriors and the clans they belonged to. The Kabuto...
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18th Century Antique Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Late Edo Period Vajra Bell (Ghanta)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A finely cast ritual bell (ghanta) from the late Edo period (c. mid-19th century), made of brass with a five-pronged vajra (go-kosho) handle. This sacred implement would have been us...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

1979 Ibanez Base Electric Guitar MC-900DS
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This 1979 Ibanez MC-900DS neck through laminated light and dark wood. It was purchased by me on February 13, 1980 for $445, I played it maybe 5 times and put it in a closet and it sa...
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1970s Modern Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Harewood

Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family Crests Japan, 18th century (Edo period) Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 40 cm, H 53 cm An extremely rare se...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

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 red and crème accents and "Marine Ship & Supply" lettering. It includes a thumb strik...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

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