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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
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Merchant Chest
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Cypress and Elm, this merchant’s chest features blackened iron hardware with two thick handles on the top of the piece for ease of transport. It features 8 drawers, ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Iron

Pair Antique 19th/20C Japanese Kutani Hanging Vases Landscape Two Quails
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Very lovely piece. With an overall landscape scene of mountains, flowers and birds in flight. Condition Both perfect but crackle all over as usual on these pieces. S...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Blue White Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary gilded porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in red, white and blue on a beautifully shaped body, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Exceptional Japanese Ceramic Moriage Moon Flask Vase Meiji Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and rare Japanese ceramic vase of exceptional quality from late Meiji period circa 1900-10s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export cer...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Purple Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in green on an stunning cylinder shape large body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed master porce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Gold

Superb Monumental Meiji Period Hard Wood Display Cabinet, by Noguchi of Yokaha
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A superb monumental Meiji period hard wood display cabinet, by Noguchi of Yokahama, of rectangular form with three shelves which curl back under themselves like ripples to create an ...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Hardwood

Meiji Satsuma Earthenware Urn or Vase with Foo Dog Sculpture, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent testament to the artistry of the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912), this rare Satsuma earthenware urn is an extraordinary find. Crafted in Japan circa 1880, its delicat...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Earthenware

Satsuma earthenware vase by kinkozan, Meiji period
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
the body of this small marvelous vase is painted with a scene of a puppet show vendor with his wood backpack, on top of the backpack there are toys and dolls, he is surrounded with a group of 6 children, and on the background you can see a village. on the other side of the vase there is an amazing painting of flowers and on the sides there are two amazing strong pine trees, the amorphous background is decorated in a "Tortoiseshell" color and design that gives it a real character and which is quite rare to see on satsuma pottery. all the vase is over richly overpainted over the glaze with gold, which gives it its depth and realism. signed Kyoto Kinkozan zo, and sealed Kinkozan zo Kyoto’s Satsuma: The painting technique used in Kyoto’s Satsuma-style ware is said to be the invention of the sixth generation Kinkōzan Sōbei (1824–1884). The Kinkōzan were a famous family of Kyoto Awataguchi potters who made ceramics that were used at Shōren'in, a temple closely tied to the imperial family, and by the shoguns of the Edo government. In fact the shogun is said to have granted them the name Kinkōzan. With the upheavals at the end of the Edo period, however, and the reforms of the subsequent Meiji government, the potters lost their traditional patrons and had to develop new markets. Just at that time, the visit of a certain Westerner is said to have decided them to embark on overseas trade. By 1870, they had perfected Kyō Satsuma...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Gold

Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya bronze elephant and tigers, circa 1890. This moving and detailed bronze grouping depicts a savage attack by two viscous...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite large Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in vivid blue, red and green on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a signed piece by a mas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Vase in Pipe Shape with Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description A Faboulas Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Co...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Green Red Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary highly collectible decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in extremely intricate patterns and extensive gold details on vibrant red, yellow, blue/g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Gold

Antique 19C Japanese Satsuma Flowers Foliage Jar with Landscape Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description A Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period Of ovoid shape and decorated with flowers and foliage between cell borders, later white metal collar and cover. Condition ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Painted Wood Sign with a Samurai, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese carved and painted wooden sign with a Samurai from the Meiji Period, 19th century. This 19th century sign with a samurai was made in wood and painted in Japan during the Meiji period. The narrow rectangular panel features a painted frame with a character depicted in the upper section, showcasing a seated samurai wearing his armour. The section below is adorned with four lightly carved and back painted calligraphies. This tall panel can be hinged thanks to two square buckles on the top. Made during the 19th century, this antique Meiji period painted wood sign...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Dish with Fine Decoration by Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A satsuma ceramic dish made by Kinkozan studio circa 1980-1900s in the late Meiji Period. The dish with a thick robust wall is supported by a large ring base and features finely deta...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Ceramic

Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate with Reticulated Rim, 19th Century
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This is an Imari plate, characterized by its vibrant colors and intricate designs. It features a pierced 'ring' rim, a common trait in Imari ware, which gives it a distinctive decora...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Blue Gilded Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese large contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in striking shades of blue on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a signed maste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Platinum

Japanese Glazed and Caved Ceramic Dragon Bowl by Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic bowl by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1891 of late Meiji period. A very fine example of the artist's work that belongs to the middle period of his...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Night Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Boerderij in bamboebos in maanlicht Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 140.4 x 42 / 198.5 x 54.5 cm 140.4 x 42 / 198.5 x 54.5 cm.
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Silk

KAZUYOSHI Japan Meiji 1890 Box In Lacquered And Gilt Wood Draped Seated Women
Located in Miami, FL
A Meiji lacquered box in the shape of a seated lady made by Meigetsusai Kazuyoshi. This is a n extremely rare decorative box made in the shape of a ...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Jizai Okimono Koi Carp
Located in London, GB
Jizai Okimono – Koi Carp (2022) Handcrafted Articulated Sculpture Collector’s Piece Immerse yourself in the elegance of Japanese metalwork with this one-of-a-kind Jizai Okimono scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Meiji Furniture

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Steel

Japanese Meiji Period Blue White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs Barrels: 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Blue & White Jardiniere with Shishi Dogs & Barrels: 1880 This impressive Japanese porcelain jardiniere, hailing from the Meiji perio...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark greenish brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by past owner.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Coffee or Tea Set Richly Decorated Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This add is for 16pcs Unusual and very detailed piece. Marked on base. 31-10-18-7-3 Condition Overall condition A (Very good) Creamer perfect, The pot is used and had a lot...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Earthenware

Great Large Pair 19C Japanese Vase Zoshuntei Sanpo Lidded Jars Bird Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice pieces with underglaze blue scene of butterflies and flowers in a landscape scene. Both with a six character mark in underglaze blue Condition Overall Condition Both...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique 19th C Japanese Satsuma Gosu Blue Koro in superb Shape Japan FLowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Koro Kyoto Satsuma. With an a jour lid. Floral scene. Marked base: Satsuma Condition Overall condition 1 chip with line to inside lid. Si...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Earthenware

Japanese Contemporary Purple Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in shades of puple, blue and pink on an ovoid shape body with an attractive scalloped ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Gold

Gilded Contemporary Japanese Red White Porcelain Cup, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain short stem cup, in bright red, blue and green colors and generous gold application that are characteristics of Ko-Imari po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Gold

Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel Takasago Legend
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered Japanese silk Fukusa panel presented in a beautiful silk-lined giltwood frame (newly framed and glazed), circa late 19th century of Meiji Period. Fukusa is a traditional Japanese textile art used to wrap and present gifts at important occasions. Depending on the occasion, the panel itself can be a very fine textile art on its own. On the deep blue background, this elaborate textile art depicts an old couple standing on a bridge with three bystanders, flanked by pine trees with hills afar. The couple is Jotomba (Joo and Uba are their respective names), characters in the Legend of Takasago, one of the oldest Japanese mythologies, who are associated with old pines. The legend goes as: "At Takasago Shrine there is a very old pine tree, the trunk of which is bifurcated; in it dwells the spirit of the Maiden of Takasago who was seen once by the son of Izanagi who fell in love and wedded her. Both lived to a very great age, dying at the same hour on the same day, and since then their spirits abide in the tree, but on moonlight nights they return to human shape to revisit the scene of their earthly felicity and pursue their work of gathering pine needles. His pine tree is called “The Pine of Suminoe” while hers is "Takasago pine". In Japan, Takasago couple...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Silk, Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Tea Caddy Figures Decorated Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely detailed pieces. Marked on base. Condition: Overall condition almost perfect, with loss of gilding. Size: 170 mm Period: Meiji Periode (1867-1912).
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Earthenware

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand-painted on a beautifully shaped fine Arita porcelain body, featuring three attractive flower panels, a sig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant bottle shape porcelain body, a stunning signed piece by wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Kutani Vases
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair of Rouge-de- Fer Japanese vases are rather large ,of baluster shape, and are exceptionally well-painted with figures in a pavilion amid a flowering exotic landscape in rese...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan. Of baluster form and unusual size, yet ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Meiji or Taisho Satsuma Powder Box
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you is this nice satsuma powder box with landscape pagode scene Marked at base: Unreadable Condition Overall Condition 1 small restoration to rim b...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Pots on Cast Iron Hibachi Stand
Located in Sheridan, CO
Rare antique Tetsubin Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle set on Cast Iron hibachi Stand. This unique teapot/kettle is a Tetsubin, which is a teapot in Japa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Screen With Lacquer Panels, Meiji Japan, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large Japanese screen with 4 leaves composed of lacquer panels with naturalistic decoration, of several sizes: the largest panels are decorated with golden tigers and lions on a blac...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Lacquer

Porcelain Vase Blue and Red by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and blue on a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed piece by widely acclaimed Japanese mast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of black cast bronze Japanese candleholders censer. Oriental antique late 19th century Meiji period Japanese heavy black bronze candlesticks...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

Wooden Display Stand, Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a wooden antique low table from the Meiji era. It was used as a working table for woodworkers of the time. It is made of high quality Japanese cherry wood. It has a beautif...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Antique Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) From our Japanese Satsuma collection, we’re pleased to offer this Meiji period bottle-form Satsuma vase by Kinkozan. The vase is...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in vivid red and blue, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in platinum, a signed mas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Gold, Platinum

Meiji periof Nature scene with herons
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Meiji periof Nature scene with herons Peroid: Meiji Size: 154 x 155 cm (60.6 x 61 inches) The artwork showcases a serene natural landscape that harmoniously blends various element...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Imari Octagonal Plate, Hand-Painted Porcelain, Meiji Era
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This exquisite 19th-century Imari porcelain dish features a shallow octagonal form, richly decorated with hand-painted peonies, insects, and floral panels. A beautiful example of the...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Short Satsuma Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent vase is adorned with intricate geometric patterns and elegant gold gilding, featuring two captivating scenes. One side depicts figures in vividly colorful attire adm...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Earthenware

Ichimatsu Ningyo Doll from Japan Around 1890
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ichimatsu Ningyo doll is a Japanese shell limestone doll from the Meiji period. The doll body as well as the head, forearms, hands, legs and feet are made...
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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Limestone

Japanese Porcelain Charger or Large Plate Hand Painted Imari, 19th C Meiji
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality Japanese porcelain large plate or dish or charger with an Imari pattern, dating to the mid-late 19th century, Meiji period, circa 1870. The plate or charger...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Six-Panel Screen, Winter Landscape with Flowering Plum
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese six-panel screen: Winter landscape with flowering plum, Meiji period (1868-1912) painting of a full moon with wild grasses between river's edge and a snow covered plum tree ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Okimono of Fukurokuju, the god of wealth and happiness, Meiji period
Located in Central England, GB
This exceptional Japanese Meiji period okimono depicts Fukurokuju, the lucky god of wealth and happiness. The figure is very finely carved from a single piece of dense tightly graine...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Six-Panel Screen "Wild Grasses and Peonies by Rivers Edge"
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Wild Grasses and Peonies by Rivers Edge. Early Meiji period (1868 - 1912) painting of a grassy knoll next to a running brook or river. A soft breeze is m...
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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attribu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attributed to Honda An antique Japanese copper trinket box with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel, Copper

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers , Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique Japanese chest of drawers dates back to the Meiji period. This chest is made from sturdy cedar wood with a lacquer finish, and the iron handles add industrial elegance....
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bottle Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bottle Vase, with painted and gilt figural interior scenes mounted on brass griffin base. Overall: 12.25" H x 4.75" Diameter. Provenance: From the Collection...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Brass

Rare Early Japanese Hibachi with Unique Makie Lacquer Scene, 19th, planter
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An exceptional and rare example of an early Japanese hibachi (charcoal brazier), this elegant piece is crafted from kiri wood (paulownia) and fitted with a beautifully aged copper in...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Copper

Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Bowl Lndscape Oromulu Japan Porcelain 19C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Interesting and finely painted Satsuma bowl. With Oromulu. Very cool and of high quality. The scene is painted in relief. Condition Overall Condition Perfect. J...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Imari Charger Prunus Blossom
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of an Imari Charger that features a central basket, small scalloped border with an allover cherry blossom motif with three reserves. The diameter of the charge...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique 19 C Japanese Satsuma Monkey Jar with Landscape, Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Japanese Satsuma vase, Meiji period Of ovoid form with slightly domed cover, decorated with monkeys in robes frolicking in a landscape beside a river. Condition O...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Kichizaemon Raku Seinyu XIII "13th" Signed Antique Japanese Raku Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully glazed, impeccably made Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master potter the 13th Kichizaemon Raku, Seinyu (1887-1944) who was the eldest son of Konyu - the 12th Kichizaemon of the Raku family line of potters - known as the most noted and celebrated tradition of pottery within the world of Japanese tea. Kichizaemon Raku was the 13th master to carry on the family's esteemed name and tradition. The bowl features shifting textures and deep, rich colours which radiate in the light. The term "Raku" was derived from the site where clay was dug in Kyoto in the late 16th century. The Kanji character for Raku translates to "enjoyment" or "fun/delightful" For 15 generations it has been the title and seal used by a lineage of potters whose work formed the central tradition in Japan. This lineage believes that 'Raku' refers to the potters who use the technique, not the technique itself. In the 16th century, the first of these potters, Chojiro is said to have come under the patronage of the Japanese tea master, Sen-No-Rikyu. According to legend, in 1598 a few years after Chojiro's death, ruler, Hideyoshi Toyotomi bestowed upon his adopted son, Jokei, a golden seal with the written symbol "Raku." Both the name and the ceramic style have been passed down through the family to the present ever since. The name and the style of ware have become influential in both Japanese culture and literature. Raku ware marked an important point in the historical development of Japanese ceramics, as it was the first ware to use a seal mark and the first to focus on close collaboration between potter and patron. Other famous Japanese clay artists...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Ceramic

Japanese Silver Meiji Period Massive Repousse Kettle on the Stand by Konoike.
By Konoike
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese Meiji silver kettle heavily hand chased in repousse irises. Applied cast elements around the handle. Comes with a custom wooden stand, decorated with lingzi fungus. The kett...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Silver

Antique Ikebana Basket , Bamboo, Early 20th Century, Japanese
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ikebana basket for the art of flower arrangement. This ikebana basket features a weave pattern which creates a hexagon shape and a twisted handle. It has a rounded body with handle a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Bamboo

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.

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