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Meiji Furniture

MEIJI STYLE

From 1868 to 1912, Emperor Mutsuhito oversaw an era of transformation in Japan. Formerly a country of feudalism and isolation, Japan entered an age of modernization influenced by newly established trade and exchange with the West. The Meiji period, or period of “enlightened rule,” also saw the global impact of the East Asian country’s culture. Japanese Meiji furniture was exhibited at expositions from Paris to San Francisco and created for export.

Prior to the Meiji era, furniture was mostly made by commission for the ruling class; now there were new domestic and international markets. European styles like Japonisme appropriated Japanese design while craftsmen in places like Wales and England employed japanning, a varnishing technique that approximated the appearance of lacquer for the surfaces of furnishings.

Meiji furniture made for Japanese homes and buildings constructed in Western styles resulted in taller tables, chairs, cabinets with large drawers and other features. The government invested in areas such as transportation and communication, and because people could freely choose occupations after the restrictions of feudalism, industries of various types were energized by expressive new ideas during those years. Art schools were formed and, for the first time, design was an area of study in the country, leading to the evolution of professional design as a career by the 1890s.

The work of Japanese designers was transmitted widely through lavishly illustrated pattern books that included designs for screens and lacquerware for the home. While screens today may be of use as decorative accents or partitions to ensure privacy in one’s space, Japanese screens were adorned with paintings and were featured in performing arts such as concerts, tea ceremonies and more. The color illustrations that characterize Meiji woodblock prints, a genre of Japanese art that grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing, depicted the sweeping changes that the era brought to East Asia.

Although it was a time of societal and cultural shifts, a bolstered interest in art and design elevated Japanese craft traditions. From colorful porcelain table lamps with silk shades and hardwood tables decorated with dark lacquer to cabinets featuring iron hardware and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Meiji furniture showcased Japan’s artistic heritage to the world.

Find a collection of antique Japanese Meiji period case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Meiji
Place of Origin: Asian
Large Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lotus Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large antique Japanese early Meiji period vase attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, a prominent cloisonne artist of the time. Showcases the highly regarded craftsmanship and intricate ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel

Japanese Satsuma Vase Meiji Period Genzan
Located in Vienna, AT
Description: Japanese Satsuma vase dating to the Meiji period (1868–1912). The base bears a stamped kanji mark indicating Genzan as the maker. The vase is finely decorated in overgla...
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1860s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Meiji era Japanese Screen Pair, Two-panel. Spring Autumn Birds Flowers.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Spring and Autumn Birds & Flowers Hasegawa Gyokujun (1863-1921) Meiji period, circa 1900. Ink, color and gofun on silk. Dimensions of each screen: H. 172 cm x W. 188 cm (68’’ x 7...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Antique Japanese Double Sided Folding Chamber Screen 19/20th C Japan Cranes
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A super nice Meiji period 19th or early 20th c Japanese Chamber Screen. Two sided decoration. Also usuable as wall mounted screen. Stunning piece! 120 x 61cm
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of identical antique Japanese copper vases with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated baluster shape with pronounced neck. Floral ornament against...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

A Massive Japanese Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Tiger, Meiji Period
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Massive Japanese Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Tiger, Meiji Period. Signed. Measuring an impressive 44 inches in length, this extraordinary sculpture is a striking example of t...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Champleve Enameled Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1870s
Located in Germantown, MD
A large mid 19th century Japanese Meiji Zoomorphic Champleve Enameled Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1870s. Measures 12" in width, 12" in depth and stands 8.5" tall.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

A Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase, Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Monumental Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase, Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji   “A Meiji Masterpiece”   Behold the epitome of Meiji-era craftsmanship with this monumental silver wire Ja...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel

Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood and pine. The handles are made of iron. This is almost in its o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Cedar, Pine

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Flying Cranes Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large antique Japanese, Meiji era, Silver wire enamel over brass copper vase. Circa: 1900s. The urn form vase is enameled with polychrome images of cranes made in the Cloisonne tec...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Brass, Enamel, Copper

Japanese Antique Silvered Bronze Minogame by Ryūbundō Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING LEGENDARY JAPANESE MINOGAME From our Japanese collection, we’re pleased to offer this Meiji period silvered bronze minogame Okimono by Ryūbundō. Cast in si...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Silver, Bronze

Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Japanese Garden Vase Silver Wire
Located in Long Island City, NY
A high quality Japanese, late Meiji era, silver wire and enamel vase. The amphora shaped vase is adorned with polychrome enamel images of birds, trees, blossoming flowers, and screen...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel, Silver

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine Japanese lacquer tebako, box for personal accessories, in the form of rolled bolts of brocade fabric, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The box is whimsically shap...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning late 19th century Japanese Meiji period six panel byobu screen featuring a deep blue waterscape with pheasants and ducks. Made in the Kano sch...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Noh, With Mask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Noh, with Mask Japan, circa 1900s A captivating Meiji period bronze figure of a Noh performer adorned with ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

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 Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Bronze sculpture or Okimono in the form of a snail in an interesting pose
Located in PARIS, FR
An interesting bronze sculpture or okimono with a brown patina depicting a snail in a very original pose. Its angular form indeed suggests that it can be displayed in a way that give...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Floor Vases, Meiji Period
Located in Miami, FL
A monumental pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelain floor vases, Meiji Period (circa 1880–1900). These exquisite floriform trumpet-shaped vases are masterfully hand-painted in ric...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji plique-à-jour enamel vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese glass vase executed in the Shotai Shippo technique, a Japanese type of plique-a-jour enamel. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Stylized floating chrysanthemum blossoms...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel

Antique 19th Century Japanese Totai Shippo Tree Bark Cloisonne Ginger Jar
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Medium size ginger jar or large tea caddy features a detailed decor of a bird sitting on a flowering branch, done in Totai Shippo technique in dark red and green colors. The shoulder...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Wild Geese Over Reeds
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Muromachi period inspired Japanese four panel byobu screen depicting wild geese in flight over reeds. The 19th century Meiji period painting bears an artist's signature Chisokuken. C...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Brass

Japanese Antique Rustic Table 1860s-1900s / Dining Table Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese Rustic table. It has a simple style with a wooden board on top of the "Usu". The "Usu" was used for crushing nuts and kneading rice for mochi. Generally,...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

JAPAN 1890 Meiji Carved Figure of Fortune God Daikoku As a Farmer With Coins
Located in Miami, FL
A Japanese carved sculpture of Daikoku. Magnificent sculpture of the god of the fortune Daikoku WITH OVER 100 YEARS OLD, created in Japan during the Meiji period, circa 1890. The ca...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Gold

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare articulate praying mantis made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai O...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Copper

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus
Located in Miami, FL
A Japanese Meiji period netsuke. This is an amazing netsuke created during the imperial Japan in the Meiji period, between the 1890 and 1900. The netsuke has been carefully carved i...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fan Design Plate with Tokugawa Mon by Goto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A refined Japanese cloisonne enamel plate by Goto Seizaburo, one of the most distinctive enamel artists active in Yokohama during the late Meiji period. The plate is composed in an e...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel

Japanese Imari Ten Sided Dish, Edo / Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese Imari porcelain decagonal (ten sided) dish with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. The ten sided dish features a charming Chinese...
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1860s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel

Japanese Antique Wooden Board / Wall Decoration Abstract Art / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese workboard. It was called "Mochiita" and was used as a workbench for kneading flour. It seems to be around the Meiji period. The board is thought to be pine...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, early Meiji period. This rectangular shaped papier mâché box has a well fitting hinged lid, with the box base and lid slightly domed. The box was probably originally made as a pocket box but could easily sit on a desk or dressing table as required. This is a very decorative box with finely hand painted scenes of three people, one holding a parasol, in a garden setting, with a pagoda type building, large gate...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Paper

Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Box by Hiroteru Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING From our Japanese collection, we’re delighted to offer this beautifully made Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Box by Hiroteru 廣照, dating to the late Meiji peri...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Metal, Gold, Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The globular shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming Bluebells flowers on the light blue g...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonné enamel brass bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era cloisonne enamel brass bowl featuring a bulbous body showcasing detailed floral and foliate motifs, including pink and red blossoms, against a turquoise...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel

Rare Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Irises by Kumeno Teitaro 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the s...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Decorative Vase In Cloisonné Enamel With Wood Base
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese vase from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful antique decorative vase, created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890s. It was carefully crafted in so...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Japanese antique checkout counter w/shelf, wabi sabi side table, display stand
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique checkout counter with inner shelf, manufactured circa 1780s - 1910s (Meiji period), estimate from the style & conditions. Tabletop is finished with traditional blac...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Okimono, Cast Bronze Model of a Lizard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Japanese cast bronze okimono of a large lizard raised up om its front legs and head raised as if surveying its surroundings.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Mixed Metals Box by Fujii Yoshitoyo, Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
IMPRESSIVE SIZE MIXED METALS BOX From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Mixed Metals Box by Fujii Yoshitoyo. This substantial rectangular box, raised u...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Metal, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Box Orange Green by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Magnificent Japanese museum quality exhibition piece contemporary decorative porcelain box/centerpiece, extremely intricately hand-painted in vivid blue, orange and green on a stunni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Jugin Fine Silver Studded Hobnail Teapot, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and fine Japanese pure silver (99%) "hobnail" tetsubin style teapot, late Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The beautifully executed teapot of kettle form, featuring a stunni...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif, Decorative & Functional Description: This elegant Japanese lacquer box, crafted in the 20th century, is a beautiful example of refined traditional craftsmanship. Coated in deep black lacquer, the box is adorned with delicate gold-painted branch and bird motifs, evoking a sense of serenity and natural harmony. The fine, meticulous brushwork captures the lightness of the reeds and the poised elegance of the bird, offering a peaceful and contemplative decorative piece. The removable lid reveals an interior decorated with two gold medallions, each threaded with a golden ribbon, adding an extra touch of subtle luxury and detail. Key features include: Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: This box reflects traditional Japanese lacquerware techniques, emphasizing delicacy, patience, and respect for nature. Elegant Black and Gold Color Palette: The deep black base contrasts beautifully with the fine gold detailing, creating a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic. Nature-Inspired Motif: The scene of golden reeds and a resting bird embodies calmness, elegance, and a connection to the natural world, key themes in Japanese art. Decorative Interior: Inside, two gold medallions with threaded ribbons enhance the box’s refined, ceremonial feel, offering a hidden layer of beauty. Functional and Decorative: Perfect for use as a decorative object, a jewelry box, a keepsake container, or a small personal storage piece. Versatile Placement: Its understated luxury allows it to fit effortlessly into minimalist, traditional, wabi-sabi, or eclectic interiors. This 20th-century Japanese black lacquer box is more than a container—it’s a poetic celebration of craftsmanship, nature, and subtle beauty, offering both functional use and decorative sophistication. Keywords: Japanese black lacquer box, gold painted bird and reed motif, 20th-century Japanese decor, traditional lacquerware, serene Japanese art box, nature-themed lacquer container...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Fish, Ducks, Floral Vase Shippo
Located in Long Island City, NY
A finely made Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase decorated with multiple enamel medallions set against a textured charcoal ground. Each panel presents a different scene, inc...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji cloisonné enamel vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Bottle-shaped vase. Lotus flower motif. Unmarked. Collectible Oriental Asian Dec...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Porcelain 19th c Meiji Arita Polychrome bowl SHIP
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue, red and gold scene Unmarked at the base. Conditi...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase by Ryozan Okamoto for Yasuda Company Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely decorated Japanese satsuma ceramic vase by Ryozan Okamoto (c.1820s-1910s) for Yasuda. Ryozan is the head artist working for Yasuda company, a Japanese ceramic makers and dea...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Ceramic

19th Century Shibayama Four Panel Screen Meiji Period Japan, C.1880
Located in London, GB
19th century Shibayama four Panel screen Meiji Period Japan C.1880 Mother of pearl inlay in black lacquer depicting a bird in relief with cherry blossom. The lower section with gilt panels, and the reverse red lacquer with tree silhouettes.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Large Crane Statues
Located in Westwood, NJ
A set of two large variously patinated brass cranes, standing on walking turtles. Inspired by 19th century Japanese Meiji period originals. Dimensions: 13" W x 19" D x 58" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Meiji Furniture

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Brass

Large Crane Statues
Large Crane Statues
$7,077 / item
Japanese Screen Landscape on Gold Leaf with Inks
Located in Brescia, IT
Six-panel screen from the Tosa school painted with ink on gold leaf depicting a relaxing oriental landscape with pagodas, figures on boats and a beautiful sun in the sky. The screen ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Gold Leaf

A Grand Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Tray Featuring Cherry Blossoms and Birds
Located in Queens, NY
A Grand Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Tray – Lush Cherry Blossom Garden with Sparrows, Quail, and Japanese Fountain, Circa 1890 This monumental exhibition-size Meiji period Japane...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel

1960s Japanese Persimmons Bird Painted Bronze Okimono / Sculpture Tole
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this Japanese okimono ! It is a painted bronze persimmons with a perched bird. These were symbols of good luck and prosperity in Japan. This type of bronze craftsmanship was p...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

Meiji-Taisho Period Buddhist Temple Cabinet Doors
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Meiji-Taisho Period Buddhist Temple Cabinet Doors Period: Meiji-Taisho Size: 158 x 56 cm (62.2 x 22 inches) SKU: PTA127 Embrace serenity with these temple cabinet doors from the ea...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Contemporary Framed Green Red Black Gold Decorative Art
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary framed three-dimensional decorative art piece in Japanese silk kimono fabric in vivid red, green and black on gold leaf Japanese paper, recreating a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Merchant Tansu Chest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
19th Century Late Meiji Japanese Keyaki Wood Merchant Tansu Chest This stunning late 19th-century Japanese Meiji period tansu chest is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Crafted f...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Large pair of antique Japanese imperial satsuma vases from the 19th century
Located in Cantù, IT
Large pair of antique Japanese imperial vases from the 19th century
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Ceramic

1890s-1920s Japanese antique wooden mortar wabi sabi low coffee table side table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Naya (the barn) in Ibaraki pref., Japan. Antique wooden mortar, "Usu" in Japanese, made of quality Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) hardwood. Hand-carved, Manufactured circ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Hardwood, Wood

Late Meiji Era(1868-1912)Japanese Antique Floor Writing Desk or Coffee Table
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This low table was crafted in the late Meiji era (1868-1912). Reflecting Japan’s floor-seated culture, it features a lower height than standard tables. The tabletop is made from a ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Chestnut

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Satsuma vase Richly Decorated Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description A Japanese Satsuma vase and cover marked base Condition Overall Condition: 1 restuck chip to rim. Size 190mm high Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912).
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique Japanese-style cabinet made in the Meiji period. The texture of the black lacquer, smoked with soot from the hearth, has a unique depth and charm that is unlike a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged box with pheasant and autumn foliage, by Inaba Nanaho and the Inaba Cloisonne Company, Meiji period, circa 1900, ...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Copper, Enamel, Metal

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Unusual Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese enameled wooden box. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The box has a rectangular shape with a black border. The lid features a cloisonne enamel design with traditio...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel

Meiji furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Meiji 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 asian art and furniture, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Meiji 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 Satsuma, Kinkozan, Ando Jubei, 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 $65 and tops out at $190,804 while the average work can sell for $2,112.