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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 Crane Statues
Large Crane Statues

Large Crane Statues

$7,077 / item

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases
Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Turquoise Enamel Silver Birds In Bamboo Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of identical antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Silver wire enamel vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide fluted neck. Each vase is enameled with polychrome images ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Antique Sofa Table or Storage Box 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Sofa Table or Storage Box 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Sofa Table or Storage Box 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese storage chest that also functions as a low table. It was crafted during the Meiji to Taisho periods (1860s–1920s) and made from traditional Japanese cedar (su...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Tin

Japanese Antique Small drawer Reddish Black/1860s~1900s Wabi-Sabi Storage Tansu
Japanese Antique Small drawer Reddish Black/1860s~1900s Wabi-Sabi Storage Tansu

Japanese Antique Small drawer Reddish Black/1860s~1900s Wabi-Sabi Storage Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

This striking regional small chest (Ko-tansu) dates back to the early Meiji period (late 1860s to 1870s), originating from the rural areas of the Tohoku region in northern Japan. Mas...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Era Enamel Vase Signed Hayashi Yojiro

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a bird i...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest
Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest

Antique Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Clothing Chest

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an antique Asian Tansu campaign style stacking clothing chest. It has a lacquered burnt orange finish and hand forged hardware with fish motif. This is a 19th century piece a...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet
19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet

19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

A highly decorative 19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet from the Meiji period (1868-1912) the double hinged doors decorated with two eag...

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1880s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Laquered Tray finely Decorated , 19th Century Meiji Period
Japanese Laquered Tray finely Decorated , 19th Century Meiji Period

Japanese Laquered Tray finely Decorated , 19th Century Meiji Period

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good papier mâché, circular, black lacquered tray, hand enameled and gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, Meiji period. This circular tray is very decorative, ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Hand-Painted Porcelain
Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Hand-Painted Porcelain

Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in Miami, FL

Meticulously enamelled and gilt satsuma box, Meiji Period (1867-1912). Overall very good antique condition, base that the box sits on is a bit slanted. L...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis
Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis

Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The Inro is comprised of three stacked compartments and features a deer motif with mother of pearl accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like m...

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Box 1860s-1900s / Display Rack Display Stand
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Box 1860s-1900s / Display Rack Display Stand

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Box 1860s-1900s / Display Rack Display Stand

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large antique wooden box made in Japan. It is believed to have been crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), using cedar wood. The soft, characteristic grain of ceda...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Natural Wood Large Candle Stick 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Natural Wood Large Candle Stick 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Natural Wood Large Candle Stick 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese natural wood Shokudai (candlestick). It was made in the late Edo period (1860s-1900s), and the material used is probably coniferous cedar wood. The texture o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This low table was loved by craftsmen as a "workbench" during the Meiji period. The wood grain, which has deepened with age, is reminiscent of the warm lifestyle of that time. A cu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Blue Ground with Red Berries
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Blue Ground with Red Berries

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Blue Ground with Red Berries

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of Chinese cloisonne vases featuring blue ground with orange berry branches and foliage, detailed enamel work, likely late 20th century export pieces. 15"

Category

20th Century Chinese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with Three Drawers circa 1900–1920
Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with Three Drawers circa 1900–1920

Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with Three Drawers circa 1900–1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with Three Drawers circa 1900–1920 Japan, Early 20th Century, circa 1900–1920 A refined Japanese antique three-drawer cabinet that embodies the unde...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawer circa 1900–1920
Japanese Antique Small Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawer circa 1900–1920

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawer circa 1900–1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese Antique Small Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers Japan, Early 20th Century, circa 1900–1920 A beautifully weathered Japanese storage cabinet displaying the quiet elega...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Edo Meiji Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Wave Motif Design
Japanese Edo Meiji Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Wave Motif Design

Japanese Edo Meiji Antique Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Wave Motif Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A quite wonderful, intricately crafted, evocative Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian period (794–1185). Initially crafted from iron or bronze, over time they became more decorative in nature and more for show as the waring Samurai clans disbanded and became part of Japan's past. The particular Tsuba features a traditional wave design - a classic motif made popular by renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai's famous image "The Great Wave off Kanagawa (Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki nami ura)." The use of copper or brass highlights, dark rich patina and expert craftsmanship makes this quite an appealing work. The piece is likely from the Meiji Period (1868-1912) but could also be from the late Edo Period (1603-1868). A relatively large work, this Tsuba has a great feel to it. Would be a great addition to any Tsuba or Japanese Asian sword...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Japanese bronze vase decorated with Kintaro riding Carp Koi - Meiji - 19th Japan
Japanese bronze vase decorated with Kintaro riding Carp Koi - Meiji - 19th Japan

Japanese bronze vase decorated with Kintaro riding Carp Koi - Meiji - 19th Japan

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very pretty Japanese Meiji bronze vase representing a naked boy, like a cherub, very muscular on a Koi carp in the middle of crashing waves. The bronze work is very beautiful, the mo...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century
Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century

Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japan Meiji era-Taisho era (around 1868-1910) Made of brass and decorated with lotus flowers. it's very beautiful. The shape of this vase also spreads from bottom to top like a fl...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Brass

Meiji Period Silver Oxidized Screen, Hand-Painted Wood & Paper, Japan
Meiji Period Silver Oxidized Screen, Hand-Painted Wood & Paper, Japan

Meiji Period Silver Oxidized Screen, Hand-Painted Wood & Paper, Japan

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Meiji Period Silver Oxidized Screen Period: Meiji Size: 352 x 174 cm SKU: 2424 Step back in time with this Meiji period screen, where the allure of silver oxidation artfully c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

Koro Satsuma Japanese ceramic
Koro Satsuma Japanese ceramic

Koro Satsuma Japanese ceramic

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Koro Satsuma Japanese ceramic Japanese glazed ceramic in various colors Meiji Style Circa 1940 Origin Japan It has traditional images painted on its front and back. The purpose of th...

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1940s Japanese Vintage Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus, c. 1910s
Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus, c. 1910s

Vintage Japanese Soroban Abacus, c. 1910s

Located in Chicago, IL

Used daily for quick calculations, a wooden abacus such as this was an essential tool for the average shop-keeper in Meiji-era Japan. Known as a soroban, suanpan or counting frame, t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Japanese antique wooden wabi-sabi object / 1968-1920 / farming tools
Japanese antique wooden wabi-sabi object / 1968-1920 / farming tools

Japanese antique wooden wabi-sabi object / 1968-1920 / farming tools

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old tabune, thought to have been made in Japan from the Meiji period to around the Taisho period (approximately the 1890s to the 1920s). It is likely one of the everyday t...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Cedar

JAPAN 1890 Meiji Period Kanzashi Hair Stick In Gild Sterling With Red Coral
JAPAN 1890 Meiji Period Kanzashi Hair Stick In Gild Sterling With Red Coral

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Japanese Cloisonne Lavender Purple Enamel Paulownia and Phoenix Bird Vase
Large Japanese Cloisonne Lavender Purple Enamel Paulownia and Phoenix Bird Vase

Large Japanese Cloisonne Lavender Purple Enamel Paulownia and Phoenix Bird Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare large antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over copper vase. The vase has a globular shaped body and a long narrow neck with a fluted mouth. The exterior of the vase is enamele...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Figure Group Signed , Meiji Period
Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Figure Group Signed , Meiji Period

Japanese Carved Bone Okimono Figure Group Signed , Meiji Period

Located in Norton, MA

Hand-carved free-standing Japanese Working Man Figurine. Okimono is a Japanese term meaning for display as an art or decorative object. Figure rests on an flat irregular oval base. T...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bone

Japanese Porcelain Stem Bowl by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Japanese Porcelain Stem Bowl by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Japanese Porcelain Stem Bowl by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese porcelain stem bowl with beautifully decorated glazed surface by Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected ceramist...

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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Extraordinary Meiji Satsuma Cup & Saucer, Raised Gilt Enamel Signature, Kozan Zo
Extraordinary Meiji Satsuma Cup & Saucer, Raised Gilt Enamel Signature, Kozan Zo

Extraordinary Meiji Satsuma Cup & Saucer, Raised Gilt Enamel Signature, Kozan Zo

By Kozan Zo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Extraordinary Meiji Satsuma Cup & Saucer, Raised Gilt Enamel Signature, Kozan Zo, Japan, circa 1900s This extraordinary Meiji-era Satsuma cabinet cup and saucer set, crafted by the ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold
Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold

Located in New York, NY

Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase with High Relief Dragon, Phoenix, Shishi and Turtles, two toned deep chocolate brown patina with gold highlights This palace size Japan...

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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Candle Holders, as lamps with Gracie Shades
Pair of Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Candle Holders, as lamps with Gracie Shades

Pair of Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Candle Holders, as lamps with Gracie Shades

Located in New York, NY

Thia pair of Japanese bronze candlesticks dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) and has been converted into table lamps, retaining their original candle cup fittings, in which now si...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Totai Shippo Porcelain Covered Box
Japanese Totai Shippo Porcelain Covered Box

Japanese Totai Shippo Porcelain Covered Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Japanese porcelain box. Decorated to the exterior with a dark turquoise enamel ground with floral decorations. The figural finial as wel...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Cache Pots
Pair Of Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Cache Pots

Pair Of Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Cache Pots

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese Totai enamel on porcelain cache pots or planters. The ware is enameled with polychrome blossoming flowers and foliage motifs on the turquoise ground made in the Cl...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"
Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"

Signed Ando Jubei Green Wireless Cloisonné Vase 8.5"

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Lotus White and Floral Butterflies
Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Lotus White and Floral Butterflies

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Lotus White and Floral Butterflies

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of Chinese cloisonne vases of bulbous form with long necks, decorated with multicolored lotus and foliate designs on white and blue backgrounds with gilt rims. 15"

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburo
Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburo

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Dragon Vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburo

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A powerful and highly decorative pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), attributed to the accomplished enamel artist Honda Yasaburo, whose works a...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Signed Contemporary Japanese Porcelain Vase by Koransha
Signed Contemporary Japanese Porcelain Vase by Koransha

Signed Contemporary Japanese Porcelain Vase by Koransha

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A finely crafted contemporary Japanese porcelain vase by the renowned Koransha, celebrated for its long-standing tradition of excellence in ceramic production. Established in the 19...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Folding Chamber Screen / Paravent 20th century Japan Cranes
Antique Japanese Folding Chamber Screen / Paravent 20th century Japan Cranes

Antique Japanese Folding Chamber Screen / Paravent 20th century Japan Cranes

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A super nice Meiji period 19th c Japanese Chamber Screen. Also usuable as wall mounted screen. Stunning piece!

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Era Rare Devotional Inscription
Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Era Rare Devotional Inscription

Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Era Rare Devotional Inscription

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) with a rare and detailed ink dedication inscription verso dated to 1876. This Kesa robe was made from thirteen columns of p...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tenjin Desk, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique tenjin desk was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Originally used in traditional terakoya (temple schools), this low writing desk was designed for a lifestyle where...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases
Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases

Pair 19th Century Cloisonne Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th Century Cloissone vases is an extraordinary example of the breed, displaying its well-preserved, rich coloration and exhibiting a large format design theme celebrating the ...

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1890s French Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Meiji Period Japanese Two-Part Keyaki and Kiri Wood Isho-Dansu Chest
Meiji Period Japanese Two-Part Keyaki and Kiri Wood Isho-Dansu Chest

Meiji Period Japanese Two-Part Keyaki and Kiri Wood Isho-Dansu Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-section tansu chest dating to the late 19th century, combining beautifully figured wood drawer fronts with dark-finished casework and traditional...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Step Stool (Fumidai), Aka Matsu Red Pine Wood, Meiji Period
Japanese Step Stool (Fumidai), Aka Matsu Red Pine Wood, Meiji Period

Japanese Step Stool (Fumidai), Aka Matsu Red Pine Wood, Meiji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Aka Matsu Red Pine Wooden Step Stool Old Japanese wooden step stool, or fumidai, with a strong, restrained form and exactly the kind of simple functionality that fits so we...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Pine

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome floral medallion with butterflies and berries, on the top of the cover, surrounded by floral, and foliage patterns made in the Cloisonne technique. A hand painted image of a flower, under the cover. Dated, 01.12.08, and probably numbered, 6, on the bottom. Totai Shippo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Framed Solid Burl Wood Panels from a Japanese Tsuitate, Meiji Period
Framed Solid Burl Wood Panels from a Japanese Tsuitate, Meiji Period

Framed Solid Burl Wood Panels from a Japanese Tsuitate, Meiji Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A spectacular framed solid burl wood panels, originally part of a traditional Japanese tsuitate (single-panel standing screen), now presented as sculptural wall art. Each panel is cr...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Burl

Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

Made by the studio of the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this is a large porcelain vase glazed in a soft yellow color with a subtle gradient, on top of ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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 / 4.2 inches. Diameter / 2 inches.

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1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono Meiji Signed Yasunosuke
Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono Meiji Signed Yasunosuke

Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono Meiji Signed Yasunosuke

Located in Atlanta, GA

This wonderful Japanese cast bronze okimono in the form of crab was made by Ryubundo Yasunosuke VI (1840-1921), a sixth generation of the Yasunosuke family active in Meiji and Taisho...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Candle Stick / Folk Art Object / 1868-1912s / WabiSabi

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

This is an old Japanese Wooden candlestick. It seems to be around the Meiji period. The expression of the pile of soot is powerful, and the traces of wax dripping remain intact. It...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Fine Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Lidded Jar by Matsumoto Hozan
Fine Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Lidded Jar by Matsumoto Hozan

Fine Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Lidded Jar by Matsumoto Hozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A spectacular Japanese Satsuma lidded jar made by Matsumoto Hozan (1807-1871) from Meiji Period. This is a superb example of the finest quality ware we have handled. The square-form...

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Late 19th Century Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details
Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details

Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice- One Of Kind. Japan, a lovely large vintage bronze and copper shrine Lantern with attractive Hoju jewel finial and handsome arabesque scroll...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Meiji Period 2-Panel Silver Leaf Screen: Oxidised Patina
Meiji Period 2-Panel Silver Leaf Screen: Oxidised Patina

Meiji Period 2-Panel Silver Leaf Screen: Oxidised Patina

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A quiet study in texture and tone. This Meiji-period two-panel screen features silver leaf that has naturally oxidised over time, creating a soft, atmospheric surface of shifting gre...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

Japanese Antique Bold Hand-Painted "Two Horses" Silk Scroll, Meiji Period
Japanese Antique Bold Hand-Painted "Two Horses" Silk Scroll, Meiji Period

Japanese Antique Bold Hand-Painted "Two Horses" Silk Scroll, Meiji Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine and bold Japanese hand-brushed, hand-painted silk scroll of two horses below plumb tree mountain- worthy of your favorite room Hand painting on silk in simple soft pleasing co...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Silk

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Censer
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Censer

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Censer

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique 19th century Meiji period Japanese bronze censer. Top lid decorated with finely sculpted reclining anthropomorphic figure / bonsai tree / acorn and cut out hearts. Overall be...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Early Meiji Period Porcelain Bowl, circa 1870
Japanese Early Meiji Period Porcelain Bowl, circa 1870

Japanese Early Meiji Period Porcelain Bowl, circa 1870

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese early Meiji period (circa 1870) signed Imari ribbed porcelain Bowl, extremely intricately hand-painted on both sides in cobalt blue ...

Category

1860s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Gold

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds
Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds

Large High Quality Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Vases with Birds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Birds and flowers motif ag...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Copper

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.

Category

1890s Japanese Antique Meiji Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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.