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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
Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase Meiji Period, C.1890
Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase Meiji Period, C.1890

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase Meiji Period, C.1890

Located in London, GB

Large Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase Meiji Period, C.1890 Aka-e Ground with Kinrande Shoulder, Kacho-e Decoration. The body is enveloped in a brilliant iron-red aka-e groun...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Pair of Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases
Antique Japanese Pair of Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases

Antique Japanese Pair of Meiji Period Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This pair of Japanese bronze and mixed metal vases is decorated with inlaid birds and foliage and dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912), circa 1880. Each v...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Japanese Contemporary Gold Green Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Gold Green Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Gold Green Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in the artist's unique miniature technique on a elegantly shaped porcelain body in green, blue...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape
Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape

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

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase W Birds
Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase W Birds

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink Vase W Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enameled vase with a scene of birds, butterflies, and flowers on the pink background and borders with colorful decoration. Collectible Orienta...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School
19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School

19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School

Located in Kyoto, JP

Shunga Unknown artist Meiji era, circa 1880 Hand-scroll mounted with 12 paintings Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Dimensions: Each image measures H. 23.2 cm x W. 34.4 cm (9.15” x 13.5”) The hand-scroll measures H. 28 cm x W. 540 cm (11” x 212”) A set of 12 late 19th century Japanese Shunga paintings mounted as a hand-scroll. Two of the leaves bear the signature and seal ‘Setsuzan’, although we are unable to confirm the identity of the artist using this art name. 6 of the 12 images are taken almost directly from Katsukawa Shuncho’s late 18th century woodblock series, ‘Erotic Pictures...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Silk

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flying Cranes Hayashi School An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel . The vase has a sphere shaped body and a wide fluted n...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel, Brass

Meiji Period Shagreen Clad Cane with Minamoto Clan Crest
Meiji Period Shagreen Clad Cane with Minamoto Clan Crest

Meiji Period Shagreen Clad Cane with Minamoto Clan Crest

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A rare and refined Meiji-period walking cane clad in spiraled ray skin (shagreen), polished and finished in traditional black lacquer. The lacquered shagreen surface reveals the unde...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Sterling Silver

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Box Orange Green by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Box Orange Green by Master Artist

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

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Metal Brush Pot
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Metal Brush Pot

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Enamel Metal Brush Pot

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel metal brush pot. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The cylindrical form pot is adorned with polychrome images representing fl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Copper

Japanese Antique Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period
Japanese Antique Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period

Japanese Antique Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period

By Kinkozan

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

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Antique Wooden Board Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Board Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Board Wall Decoration 1860s-1900s / Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese work board. Despite its simple form, it possesses a powerful presence, bringing a quiet tension and deep sense of depth to any space. It is estimated to ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Japanese Imari Plate
19th Century Japanese Imari Plate

19th Century Japanese Imari Plate

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Japanese Imari Plate. 8.5 inches diameter.

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A lovely and classic Kinkozan Satsuma dish with figural scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Tea Bowls & Cups Japanese Style: Arita Region of Origin: Japan P...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase
Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase

Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Ca. late 19th c. or later. With classic Aesthetic Movement motifs in different fragmented patterns in colors with gilt details, decorating the neck, shoulder, and base. With two figu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon
Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon

Rare Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Red Ground Dragon

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), executed at a level of technical and artistic sophistication reserved for th...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Miniature Cabinet Vase with Birds circa 1900
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Miniature Cabinet Vase with Birds circa 1900

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Miniature Cabinet Vase with Birds circa 1900

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

A finely decorated Japanese Satsuma earthenware miniature cabinet vase dating from the late Meiji period, circa 1900. Of elegant cylindrical form with gently everted rim, the vase i...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Ro-iro Lacquer Hibachi with Maki-e Swallows & Ivy, Late Edo–Meiji
Japanese Ro-iro Lacquer Hibachi with Maki-e Swallows & Ivy, Late Edo–Meiji

Japanese Ro-iro Lacquer Hibachi with Maki-e Swallows & Ivy, Late Edo–Meiji

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A superb Japanese lacquer hibachi (brazier) finished in ro-iro — the mirror-black lacquer technique prized above all others for the depth and brilliance of its polish — decorated wit...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Imari Porcelain, Blue & White Plate, Meiji Era, (1868-1912)
Japanese Imari Porcelain, Blue & White Plate, Meiji Era, (1868-1912)

Japanese Imari Porcelain, Blue & White Plate, Meiji Era, (1868-1912)

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A fine example of Japanese Imari porcelain, this plate likely dates to the Meiji period and reflects the artistry and craftsmanship that made Imari ware so prized worldwide. Originating in the kilns of Arita and shipped through the port of Imari, these porcelains became synonymous with elegance, rich design, and cultural exchange between Japan and the West. Design: This plate features a scalloped edge and is richly decorated in cobalt blue and white with a detailed tableau of peacocks, birds, flowering trees, and foliage—motifs deeply symbolic in Japanese art, representing beauty, longevity, and renewal. The balance of naturalistic detail and decorative flourish is characteristic of Imari porcelain of the late 19th century. Era: Given its style and subject matter, this piece can be attributed to the late 19th to early 20th century, during Japan’s Meiji era, a period when traditional craftsmanship flourished alongside modernization. Why Collectors Value It: Exemplifies the refined artistry of Japanese porcelain during a culturally transformative period. Features timeless natural motifs that resonate with both collectors and decorators. A versatile piece—equally striking as a display plate, wall mount, or part of a larger Imari collection...

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1860s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of flowers. Meiji period, 19/20th c Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Sty...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Oval Frame with Chrysanthemums, Manner of Hayashi
Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Oval Frame with Chrysanthemums, Manner of Hayashi

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Oval Frame with Chrysanthemums, Manner of Hayashi

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rare Japanese Cloisonné Oval Frame with Birds & Chrysanthemums, in the Manner of Hayashi An exceptionally rare Japanese cloisonné enamel picture frame of oval form, worked in the manner of Hayashi Kodenji, dating to the Meiji period. The frame is decorated on a rich black enamel ground with finely executed silver wire chrysanthemums, accompanied by smaller red and purple blossoms at the base, each flower shaded with naturalistic enamels of the highest quality. The interior holds an original Japanese watercolor of three swallows in flight, gracefully rendered in delicate tones of blue, white, and yellow. The watercolor is unsigned and can be replaced at the purchaser’s discretion with a family photograph or another image, though the original work adds to the object’s rarity and charm. Frames of this type are among the rarest forms in Japanese cloisonné production, most surviving examples being vases, dishes, or boxes. The level of detail in the wirework here—the meticulous use of silver wire for the chrysanthemums and the naturalistic rendering of foliage—demonstrates the refined artistry associated with the finest cloisonné masters of the period. This piece is in excellent condition with a small hair line in the black ground see photo. Cloisonné picture frames...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel

Meiji Masterpiece by Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix
Meiji Masterpiece by Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix

Meiji Masterpiece by Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix

By Ando Jubei

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Meiji Masterpiece attributed to Ando Jubei: A Maroon Cloisonné Vase with Dragons & Phoenix, circa 1895 This monumental Meiji period Japanese cloisonné vase, attributed to the es...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 1
Japanese Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 1

Japanese Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 1

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted showcasing a dramatic dragon set against a dimpled black background, a signed piece from the signature dragon collection by highly ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Gold, Platinum

Late 19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Tansus on Contemporary Bases
Late 19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Tansus on Contemporary Bases

Late 19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Tansus on Contemporary Bases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of 19th-century Japanese Isho-dansu (clothing chests) that beautifully bridge the gap between Edo/Meiji era craftsmanship and contemporary industrial design. Original...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Iron

Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Irises and Sparrows
Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Irises and Sparrows

Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Adorned with Irises and Sparrows

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Introducing a truly magnificent Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase adorned with exquisite irises and graceful sparrows. This extraordinary vase showcases the epitome of Japa...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Enamel

Japanese antique wooden work board/wall hanging object/1868-1920/low table
Japanese antique wooden work board/wall hanging object/1868-1920/low table

Japanese antique wooden work board/wall hanging object/1868-1920/low table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden work board is said to have been made in northern Kanto during the Meiji to Taisho periods (circa 1868–1920). Originally used in Japanese homes for kneading mochi and maki...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Box / Side Table Exhibition Stand / 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Box / Side Table Exhibition Stand / 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Box / Side Table Exhibition Stand / 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old wooden storage box made in Japan. It is thought to date from around the Meiji period and is made of cedar. It has a simple design with no metal fittings. The overall m...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Wood, Cedar

Antique Pair of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Brush Pots
Antique Pair of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Brush Pots

Antique Pair of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonné Enamel Brush Pots

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel metal brush pot. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The cylindrical form pot is adorned with polychrome images representing fl...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Copper

Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan

Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan

By Satsuma

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic small Japanese Satsuma vase with image of writhing dragons, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The vase of elegant baluster form, with a slightly flared foot, slender body...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware, Hardwood

19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai
19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai

19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai

Located in Chicago, IL

This remarkable 19th-century Japanese dai begins as a single, monumental slice of burl—nearly two inches thick—cut from a tree whose grain had spent decades twisting into wild, unpre...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Burl

Large Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase
Large Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase

Large Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Vase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large imported Japanese bronze vase with floral cloisonné details. An elegant piece of traditional Japanese decorative art that sits comfortably within both classic and contemporary ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

1870s Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Abstract Panel・Layered Washi Kakishibu Tapestry
1870s Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Abstract Panel・Layered Washi Kakishibu Tapestry

1870s Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Abstract Panel・Layered Washi Kakishibu Tapestry

Located in 足利市, JP

An extraordinarily rare and evocative piece of 19th-century Japanese design history: an authentic, hand-crafted 柿渋 (Kakishibu / Persimmon Tannin) utilitarian wrapping paper panel, pr...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Paper

Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique BK Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The main material is cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simpl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a praying mantis attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. The insect features a segmented bod...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

Meiji Satsuma Dragons & Immortals Cup & Saucer by Kitagawa-zō, Signed Dai Nippon
Meiji Satsuma Dragons & Immortals Cup & Saucer by Kitagawa-zō, Signed Dai Nippon

Meiji Satsuma Dragons & Immortals Cup & Saucer by Kitagawa-zō, Signed Dai Nippon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Satsuma Cup and Saucer by Kitagawa-zō with Dragons and Immortals, Signed Dai Nippon An extraordinary Meiji-period Satsuma porcelain cup and saucer, attributed to the distingui...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Pottery

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period
Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period

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 Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique 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. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Cedar

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on an elegantly shaped body, a signed piece by master porcelain artist f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Birds Flowers in Autumn Landscape
Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Birds Flowers in Autumn Landscape

Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Birds Flowers in Autumn Landscape

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional 19th century Japanese two-panel late Edo Tokugawa\early Meiji period screen. The painting features clusters of flowering autumnal chrysanthemums and field grasses amid qu...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Wood, Paper, Silk

Rare Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Silver Thread Embroideries on Silk Velvet
Rare Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Silver Thread Embroideries on Silk Velvet

Rare Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Silver Thread Embroideries on Silk Velvet

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and exquisite pair of antique Japanese embroideries woven during the Meiji period (1868-1912), at a time when the Japanese arts and crafts had been discovered by a selected fe...

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1870s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6
Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6

Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 6

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in black, a signed masterpiece from t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Platinum

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Bowl Arita, 19th C
Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Bowl Arita, 19th C

Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Bowl Arita, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely Japanese Imari bowl from the Meiji period. The intricate floral designs on the exterior, including the graceful chrysanthemums, symbolize longevity, resi...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub

Located in Kastrup, DK

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze sculpture of a tiger with cub. Mounted on a carved hardwood base decorated with foliage. High...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Bronze

Small 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase
Small 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase

Small 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase

Located in Austin, TX

Miniature 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase. Height / 3.6 inches. Diameter / 2 inches.

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Hollywood Regency Japanese Meiji Style Bronze Rooster & Hen On Root Wood Base
Hollywood Regency Japanese Meiji Style Bronze Rooster & Hen On Root Wood Base

Hollywood Regency Japanese Meiji Style Bronze Rooster & Hen On Root Wood Base

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century Japanese Meiji style bronze sculpture of a Onagadori rooster and hen on a root. The birds can be removed from the root for safe shipping. This piece was done in...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Bronze, Spelter

A Large Antique Japanese Imari Charger / Wall Plate, 19th Century
A Large Antique Japanese Imari Charger / Wall Plate, 19th Century

A Large Antique Japanese Imari Charger / Wall Plate, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large Antique Japanese Imari Charger / Wall Plate, 19th Century Description: A central urn filled with peonies is surrounded by alternating decorative panels. Features a scalloped...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Porcelain

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn Lunde (1927 - 2017). The chest is crafted in the form of a Chinese seal...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Antique Pair 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Black Vases Landscape Uchida
Antique Pair 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Black Vases Landscape Uchida

Antique Pair 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Black Vases Landscape Uchida

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A pair of Japanese Satsuma black-ground vases, Uchida marks, Meiji/Taisho period Of ovoid form with everted rims, painted in gilt with scenes of Mount Fuji against a bl...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Dragon Porcelain Bowl
Chinese Dragon Porcelain Bowl

Chinese Dragon Porcelain Bowl

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This exquisite handpainted porcelain dish hails from Japan, dating back to the Meiji period (1868-1912). The dish features a petite design with wavy, contoured edges against a light ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period Antique
Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period Antique

Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period Antique

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Presentation Pieces! These magnificent Japanese bronze vases, dating back to the Meiji Period and dated 190...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Meiji Period Green Ground Bird Floral
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Meiji Period Green Ground Bird Floral

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Meiji Period Green Ground Bird Floral

Located in Long Island City, NY

A finely decorated Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dating to the Meiji period, distinguished by its elegant proportions and soft green enamel ground. The form is slender and well-bala...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed
Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Japanese Articulate Bronze Grasshopper Jizai Okimono Myochin Linage Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bronze Japanese okimono cast in refined and realistic form of a grasshopper attributed to Myochin lineage circa 19th century of Meiji period. The insect features a segmented body u...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Koro by Tsukamoto Hikokichi
Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Koro by Tsukamoto Hikokichi

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Koro by Tsukamoto Hikokichi

By Tsukamoto Hikokichi

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Japanese cloisonné enamel koro is an exceptional Meiji period example by Tsukamoto Hikokichi, a known Kyoto-based cloisonné artist active in the late 19...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware and safe box. Created in the Sendai Prefecture during the last quarter of the 19th century, this keyaki (elm) wood tansu is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. Featuring a lacquered finish with reddish brown tones, the chest showcases a rectangular top, sitting above a perfectly organized façade. A long upper...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Diminutive Japanese Tansu Style Six Drawer Chest
Diminutive Japanese Tansu Style Six Drawer Chest

Diminutive Japanese Tansu Style Six Drawer Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Heavy and solid wooden Tansu or apothecary style merchant box. The chest with riveted brackets, iron drop pull hardware and resting on bracket feet. Dime...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Huge Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Bird of Prey On a Rock Gold Elements Marked
Huge Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Bird of Prey On a Rock Gold Elements Marked

Huge Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Bird of Prey On a Rock Gold Elements Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Huge Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Bird of Prey On a Rock Gold Elements Marked Condition Close to perfect condition, just some ware. 40 x 45CM LengthxWidexHeight (including base) P...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature
Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature

Japanese Meiji Bronze Tiger Sculpture with Stamped Signature

Located in Kastrup, DK

apanese bronze tiger from the Meiji period, featuring a warm brown-red patina. The piece is crafted to a high standard, modelled with realistic proportions in a dynamic forward-movin...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Meiji furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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