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Japonisme Furniture

JAPONISME STYLE

In the late 19th and early 20th century, France developed an enduring passion for Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship. Not only did this interpretation of Japanese culture — which became known as Japonisme — infuse fresh energy into French art and design, but it also radically transformed how Europeans, and subsequently the world, would come to understand visual culture. 

Until 1853, Japan had been closely guarded against foreign visitors for over two centuries. However, American Commodore Matthew C. Perry sailed into Japan that year and initiated the first of its treaties with the United States and Europe, thereby opening its borders and giving the West its first-ever look at Japanese design. 

For the next few decades, taken with Japonisme, sophisticated collectors in Paris, New York and elsewhere gorged themselves on lacquered screens, celadon ceramics and netsuke ornaments, along with artworks depicting various aspects of Japanese life. The East Asian country’s influence on Europe, particularly France, contributed to one of the most creatively prosperous periods in history, leaving an imprint on the Impressionist, Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, and inspiring artists like Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh as well as luxury houses such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès. Japonisme emerged at the time when the ornate Renaissance Revival style was the most prominent mode of decorating in Europe, and Japanese aesthetics seemed strikingly modern and elegant in comparison. 

In addition to everyday practical objects from Japan, such as vases, tableware and decorative boxes, Japanese art, especially Japanese woodblock prints by masters of the ukiyo-e school, caught the eye of many artists — particularly those in the Art Nouveau poster community in 1880s Paris. The luscious organic colors associated with traditional Japanese design, motifs like cherry blossoms and carp and the vivid patterns found in woodblock prints, silks and more were adopted and appropriated by painters as well as ceramicists and those working in other fields of the decorative arts. Today, demand for Japanese lacquerware — furniture, trays, writing boxes, screens, incense burners — from the Edo period (1615–1868) and the late 19th century continues to be very strong among collectors.

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Style: Japonisme
Place of Origin: Asian
Large Pair of Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases, C19th
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A magnificent pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Kutani porcelain vases. Having wonderful hand painted images of attendants gathering in morning, having classical motif decora...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Brass Champleve Vase With Ornate Handles
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning early 20th century Japanese brass champleve vase. Features a vibrant enamel design throughout the vase.  
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

Print Toyohara Chikanobu Japan Woodcut 1880
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Print Toyohara Chikanobu Japan Woodcut 1880
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1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Paper

Bamboo Flower Vase with carved picture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo flower vase with signature of Suzuki Gengensai. However, its authenticity is unknown. However, the quality is high and the engraving of Japan...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Bamboo

Raku Glazed Polychrome Crackle Japanese inspired Design Ceramic Set with Tray
Located in Miami, FL
Handcrafted set of three white ceramic decorative objects with a tray. These very nice quality pieces were created following the ancie...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic, Bamboo

Monumental Japanese Imari Charger with Phoenix Floral Reserves, Late Edo 19th
Located in Atlanta, GA
Monumental Japanese Imari Charger with Phoenix and Floral Reserves, Late Edo–Meiji, 19th Century A richly enameled and gilded Imari porcelain charger of impressive scale (diameter 1...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Eggshell porcelain set with lithophany from Japan 1940s in 24k.
Located in Palermo, IT
ncantevole Japanese tea set hand-painted in 24k gold, with Japanese garden landscape and geisha girls. 1940s. Japanese Eggshell Porcelain Tea Set with Lithophane “Geisha” Teapot wi...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Print Toyohara Chikanobu Japan Woodcut 1880
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Print Toyohara Chikanobu Japan Woodcut 1880
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1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Paper

Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese paper wall sculpture2
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: On the line no.2 Wall sculpture made of Japanese paper named "Washi" and brass pole. Paper object has copied from flagstone installed in a Japanese garden. Stone shaped light p...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Brass

KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Charcoal Black
Located in Bomonti, TR
Inspired by the sculptural forms, Frame Lounge Chair is a seating piece with a wider and lower design that presents a cocoon feeling to the person who sinks into it. With the idea of...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

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Canvas, Oak, Plywood

Japanese Large Hand-Carved Boxwood Okimono – “Mino-Kame” Turtle, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Large Hand-Carved Boxwood Okimono – “Mino-Kame” Turtle, Ca. 1900 DIMENSIONS: Height: 4 inches Length: 19 inches Wide : 5 inches ABOUT An exceptional example of Meiji-era c...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Imari White Glazed Porcelain Elephant, Circa. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Meiji Period (1868-1912) Imari Porcelain Elephant Bowtie Design w/ Floral Motif White Glazed Porcelain Japan Circa 1890 DIMENSIONS: Height: 6 inches Width: 5.5 inches Depth: 5 inche...
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1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Awaji Grey Crackle Glaze Ceramic Vase - Meiji Period - Japan - C.1910
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Awaji ceramic vase - grey crackle glaze - cold painted decoration with red and gilt enamel bird on a branch with flower and leaves - old faint inventory numbers to the base -...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Pot and Wood Abstract Sculpture Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama. This is one of series of practicing relationships with function and decoration. Arti...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Chocolate - Caramel
Located in Bomonti, TR
Inspired by the sculptural forms, Frame Lounge Chair is a seating piece with a wider and lower design that presents a cocoon feeling to the person who sinks into it. With the idea of...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

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Canvas, Oak, Plywood

Masuo Ikeda sculptural Bronze vase with gold touches
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare and spectacular Masuo Ikeda bronze vessel / vase with gold details. It is a limited edition, 28/30 and it is signed. Comes with its original wooden box (tomobako). Ikeda Masuo...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

KITA LIVING Wa Stool
Located in Bomonti, TR
Wa Stool Contoured by a lyrical structure, Wa Stool takes its name from the Japanese word “harmony”. It characterizes its presence in the balance of soulful forms and delicate detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Japonisme Furniture

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Oak

Print Toyohara Chikanobu Japan Woodcut 1880
Located in Palermo, Sicily
with frame cm.41,5x35
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1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Paper

Mr Fox The Magician Blowing Magical Bubbles working Tin Toy by Yonezawa of Japan
Located in Reading, Berkshire
"Mr Fox The Magician" Blowing Magical Bubbles Collectible Tin Toy Brightly coloured 1960's tin toy from Japan, made by the manufacturer Yonezawa Sold without box. Takes D batteries to operate. These will not be sent with item due to postal restrictions. Yonezawa Toys...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Tin

Gojunoto Japanese Metal Pagoda
Located in Vienna, AT
Five-story Japanese pagoda "Gojūnotō" made of painted patinated metal.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Copper, Iron

Antique Japonisme Moriage Dragon Ware Ashtray or Trinket Dish, 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful artisanal handcrafted porcelain dragonware ashtray or trinket dish. This pretty catchall features a moriage dragon design. Created from slip...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic, Paint

Pair Imari Porcelain Chargers w/Four Hand Painted Panels and Scalloped Edges
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely pair of Japanese Imari Meiji period six panel scalloped chargers are entirely hand painted with much detail and feature three panels depicting birds and butterflies among...
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1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

KITA LIVING Frame Chair Rectangular - Oak Black
Located in Bomonti, TR
Characterized by rectangular forms, Frame Chair is an expression of comfort and well-balanced geometry. The confident relationship between skeleton, seat and backrest figures its pre...
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2010s Asian Japonisme Furniture

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Wood, Oak, Plywood

KITA LIVING Flow Coffee Table Mini - Bronze Glass
Located in Bomonti, TR
The round Flow Coffee Table Mini with rounded edges, contours its form by curved two legs closer to each other. The linear skeleton joins into the legs to create a well-proportioned ...
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2010s Asian Japonisme Furniture

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Wood, Plywood

Mid-20th Century Chinese Imari Baluster Vase
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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

KITA LIVING Frame Chair Elliptical - Oak Chocolate
Located in Bomonti, TR
Characterized by elliptical forms, Frame Chair is an expression of comfort and well-balanced geometry. The confident relationship between skeleton, seat and backrest figures its pres...
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2010s Asian Japonisme Furniture

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Wood, Oak, Plywood

KITA LIVING Frame Chair Elliptical - Oak Black
Located in Bomonti, TR
Characterized by elliptical forms, Frame Chair is an expression of comfort and well-balanced geometry. The confident relationship between skeleton, seat and backrest figures its pres...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak, Plywood

KITA LIVING Frame Chair Rectangular - Oak Mist
Located in Bomonti, TR
Characterized by rectangular forms, Frame Chair is an expression of comfort and well-balanced geometry. The confident relationship between skeleton, seat and backrest figures its pre...
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2010s Asian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak, Plywood

Moriage Figural Porcelain Teacup and Saucer in in Maroon and Gold, Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fine porcelain teacup and saucer set. This pair would be fabulous if mixed in with a current collection, or on its own. On a maroon backg...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Gold

Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Floor Vase Umbrella Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Japanese Satsuma Cylindrical Floor Vase Umbrella or Cane Stand. A large Asian Satsuma earthenware umbrella stand or vase, hand painted with scenes depicting birds and peonies. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Asian Wood Carved Wall Plaque with Crab and Lobster
Located in Austin, TX
An Asian fine carved wood wall plaque possibly Japonese with a crab, a lobster on bamboo.
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1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair 2/3 Charcoal Black
Located in Bomonti, TR
Framed by sculptural simplicity, Frame Lounge Chair 2/3 is the compact edition of our iconic Frame Lounge Chair. Designed at a more versatile scale, it preserves the same distinctive...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

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Canvas, Plywood, Oak

Japanese inspired 4 natural Object sculptures nautiucal and forest material.
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Set of 4 Minimalist Nature-Inspired Sculptures on Wood Bases in a Japanese style. This set of four unique sculptures combines natural and crafted elements, each mounted on a tall, ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Shell, Wood, Driftwood, Pine

Twin Lights Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Contemporary Japanese style floor light. Rather sculpture than lighting. Made of rusted steel, ceramic, and wood. Base is metal. Ivory part is ceramic in Japanese traditional style. Top twin panels...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Antique Japanese Moriage Table Lamp of Exceptional Quality with Heavy Beading
Located in Houston, TX
This very special Japanese Satsuma Moriage lamp has beautiful colors and a wonderful presence. The repetition of the hand-painted pattern allows...
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1910s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Pottery

Toyo Japan Parcel Gilt and Verdi Gris Samurai Horse Cast Iron Bookends
By Toyo
Located in New Windsor, NY
A smart looking pair of cast iron parcel gilt and verdi gris finish Samurai armor clad horse bookends. Both examples retain the oval Toyo, Japan label. Circa 1970-80. Good overall ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Iron

Pot and Wood3 Abstract Sculpture Contemporary Zen Japonism Style
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama. This is one of series of practicing relationships with function and decoration. Artis...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880 Meiji Period: 1868-1912 DIMENSIONS Length: 16.5 inches Width: 3.5 inches Height: 2.5 inches
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1880s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Chinese Porcelain Vase with Lid, Jiangxi
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century early People Chinese Republic period hand enameled porcelain lidded urn vase, Jiangxi Jingdezhen Min Ci 6 Hao Cai mark under the bottom, Famille-rose Dimensions: height ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Bamboo Flower Vase by Chikuyu Uematsu
By Uematsu Chikuyu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo vase by Chikuyu Uematsu. With original box. Chikuyu Uematsu (1947-) He was born in Tokyo. He graduated from Beppu Higher Vocational Training School in 1975. From the same yea...
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1990s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Bamboo

Lot Of Six Rare Japanese Kutani Porcelain Ramekins Dessert Dishes Saucers
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
LOT OF SIX  RARE JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN RAMEKINS DESSERT DISHES & SAUCERS Circa 1910. Two sets of three eggshell richly decorated in polychrome enamels and gold moriage fi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese or Chinoiserie Paper Vintage Hand Crafted Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
This lamp was with several other unique one-offs from a collector offered at auction. It creates a nice silhouette and the round wood base makes it very solid. It only uses a little ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Bamboo, Elm, Paper

Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Scalloped Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
Wonderful 19th century antique Imari plate with scalloped edge. Featuring vibrant oranges, blues, and green.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box. Made of rosewood, this box has a cover featuring ‘Buddhist Swastikas’ on the front. The cover lifts off to reveal a tabernacle with 2 carved dragons on wither side. Probably made in the first quarter of the 20th Century, circa 1920-30. Rectangular shaped for the storage of deities statues...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Blue White Chargers with Geishas at Lake Side
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of Meiji Period blue and white Japanese Imari Chargers depicting two Japanese Courtesans reading poetry by a lake in a serene setting framed by banana palms or trees o...
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1890s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Charger Red Ground Hand-Painted Children at Play
Located in Katonah, NY
This large Japanese Kutani charger, measuring 18 " in diameter, was created during the late 19th-century Meiji period. Its decoration features intricate hand-painted designs depictin...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

19th century Edo period s Hanging scroll Samurai players and child dancer
Located in Chiba, JP
Description - Hanging scroll with quite a surreal scene of the music and dance performance with two seated samurais and a child actor on a go-game-board who plays a role of dancing s...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Paper

Set of 2 Vintage Studio Pottery Covered Dish Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 2 vintage studio pottery covered bowls. These handcrafted dishes feature vented lids and shoulder handles. A hand painted abstract design accents the natural beige ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Small Round Vase with dot painting by Scarlet Pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a vase made by the Japanese ceramic artist unit "Scarlet Pottery." It is a piece of pottery made using Amakusa pottery stone. Amakusa pottery stone is famous as the raw mater...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ancient solid bronze vase with Chinese or Japanese elephants
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Early 1700s Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Bronze

KITA LIVING Hana Stool Charcoal Black - Chrome
Located in Bomonti, TR
Hana Stool takes shape from the three-petal form of the hana flower, reflecting a soft and balanced design language. Its rounded edges and organic geometry introduce a quiet rhythm a...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

KITA LIVING Hana Stool Oak Chocolate - Chrome
Located in Bomonti, TR
Hana Stool takes shape from the three-petal form of the hana flower, reflecting a soft and balanced design language. Its rounded edges and organic geometry introduce a quiet rhythm a...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

KITA LIVING Hana Stool Oak Mist - Black
Located in Bomonti, TR
Hana Stool takes shape from the three-petal form of the hana flower, reflecting a soft and balanced design language. Its rounded edges and organic geometry introduce a quiet rhythm a...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

KITA LIVING Hana Stool Oak Mist - Chrome
Located in Bomonti, TR
Hana Stool takes shape from the three-petal form of the hana flower, reflecting a soft and balanced design language. Its rounded edges and organic geometry introduce a quiet rhythm a...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Japanese Cloisonne Table Lamp Mounted on Brass
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Japanese Cloisonné Lamp, with blue, red and green enamel inlay on a brass base. This Japanese Cloisonne Table Lamp was hand-crafted wi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Metal, Brass

18 Pc, Vintage Japanese Lacquerware Rice Bowl Sets 9 Sets Included
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful 18-piece vintage Japanese lacquerware rice bowl set includes nine matching sets, each consisting of a bowl and lid. Each piece is adorned with hand-gilt floral and fol...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Lacquer

American Contemporary Painted Ceramic Fantasy Chair by Vicky Choke, Ca. 1990
Located in New York, NY
Vicky Choke, Chinese Contemporary Painted Ceramic Fantasy Chair, Ca. 1990 This unique little ceramic sculpture by renowned American Ceramist, Vicky Choke depicts a fantasy chair wit...
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1990s Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair Antique 19th Century Imari Porcelain Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) Japanese Imari porcelain vases with raised figurative designs later mounted as table lamps.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Japanese Antique Shigaraki Tsubo Jar
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Japanese stoneware storage jar, known as tsubo from Shigaraki kiln, circa 17th-18th century (early Edo possibly Momoyama period)....
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17th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Furniture

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Ceramic

Original Japanese Ouchi Doll Hina Set in Box Kawaii Couple Doll
Located in San Diego, CA
Original Japanese Ouchi Doll Hina Set in Box Kawaii Couple Doll like new condition never out of the box very collectible piece.
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Wood

Japonisme furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Japonisme furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Japonisme furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Tiffany Co., Gökhan Eryaman, İsmail Dağlı, and Makuzu Kozan. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $29 and tops out at $185,360 while the average work can sell for $2,527.

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