Japonisme Furniture

Offered here is a beautiful vintage Japanese style pottery vase made in Japan. Comes with abstract design black and white stripes on a earthy brown back...

Unusual French Japonisme ormolu-mounted tole jardinière, circa 1870. Very nice and unusual rectangular jardinière / planter made from the best quality ormolu. Designed with flower...

Elegant sinizing "Buddha" pendulum in cloisonné enamel and gilded bronze, created for the Escalier de Cristal, most likely by Edouard Lièvre. This famous House called on the most pre...

This is a pair of midcentury vintage, Japanese export imari vases. These porcelain vases have a floral motif painted onto the entire surface of the vas...

Carpet France, end of 19th century Needle point technique 212 x 293 cm

Bronze with brown patina of a young Japanese girl in a kimono, carrying an umbrella wooden base Patina wear 19th century H39cm 20x18cm.

This is a trio of vintage dinner trays. A Japanese, lacquered serving platter with woven bamboo centres, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa ...

A Pair Of 'Japonsime' Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Powder-Blue Porcelain Vases, Mounted As Lamps. By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris. Each with a square shaped body. The sides decorated with ...

A beautiful artisanal handcrafted porcelain dragonware ashtray or trinket dish. This pretty catchall features a moriage dragon design. Created from slip...

A Japanese formal silk Kimono in a light blue color with striking floral design. The garment is hand-stitched from a crepe like silk and dated to circa 1940-60s. The garment is spars...

Large Important Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Urn with Foo Dog. Large impressive Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma porcelain covered urn...

It is a framed picture of two cranes used in the space between the columns in the Meiji era. The frame is made of chestnut and the color is like lacquer....

1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden vintage outdoor Lantern. DIMENSIONS: Height: 8 in. Width: 11.25 in. Depth: 5.5 in. A beautifully des...

This early 20th century serving tray is lavishly decorated in the Japonisme style with a painted porcelain base and an elaborate ormolu trim. Composed of cast bronze with a gilt fini...

Stunning early 20th century Japanese brass champleve vase. Features a vibrant enamel design throughout the vase.  

This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game. This box is well-detailed in chased brass appliques and makie. The box is in overall ...

A Japanese block print advertising calendar (1912) from a Kimono store. The item is supplied without a frame.

Vintage pair of cast iron 'Heron' garden sculptures - suitable for indoor/outdoor use - featuring a great aged patina with remnants of a polychrome painted finish in areas - articula...

Japanese Double-cut (Niju-giri) Flower Container (Hanaire) for ikebana tea ceremony. 1st half of 20th century. Cut from a single piece of bamboo with root section and openings for two tier flower arrangement, Niju-ike, copper cups...

Pair of 19th century Patinated and Gilt Bronze Standing Crane-Form Candlesticks. This pair of 19th century candlesticks are a stunning example of gilt bronze design, featuring two deeply patinated regal cranes standing erect, both with an oversized gilt-covered bronze flower surrounded by foliate and amusingly held in the beak. The candlesticks are both highly detailed, well-balanced and designed to hold a candle. Beautifully crafted, with the cranes standing elegantly on top of gilt bronze rocks...

A fine Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain and French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Thirteen-Light Celadon Torchere Candelabra. The bottle-shaped Japonisme vases with a Royal red background, decorated with parcel-gilt and black soaring eagles in the hunt within a forestall scene. Each Vase fitted and surmounted with a French 19th century Louis XV Style 13-Light scrolled candelabrum and all raised on a circular pierced gilt-bronze plinth. circa: 1880. Imari Porcelain (????) is the name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyushu. They were exported to Europe extensively from the port of Imari, Saga, between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. The Japanese as well as Europeans called them Imari. In Japanese, these porcelains are also known as Arita-yaki (???). Imari or Arita porcelain has been continously produced up through the present day. Characteristics Though there are many types of Imari, Westerners' conception of Imari in the popular sense is associated only with a type of Imari produced and exported in large quantity in mid-17th century. This type is called Kinrande. Kinrande Imari is colored porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze. The color combination was not seen in China at that time. Traditional Ming dynasty color porcelain used dominantly red and green, probably due to scarcity of gold in China, whereas gold was abundant in Japan in those days. The subject matter of Imari is diverse, ranging from foliage and flowers to people, scenery and abstractions. Some Imari design structures such as kraak style were adopted from China, but most designs were uniquely Japanese owing to the rich Japanese tradition of paintings and costume design. The porcelain has a gritty texture on the bases, where it is not covered by glaze. There is also blue and white Imari. Kakiemon style Imari is another type of Imari, but it tends to be categorized separately in Europe. History "Imari" was simply the trans-shipment port for Arita wares. It was the kilns at Arita which formed the heart of the Japanese porcelain industry. Arita's kilns were set up in the 17th century, when kaolin was discovered in 1616 by the immigrant Korean potter, Yi Sam-pyeong (1579–1655). (He may also be known by the name, "Kanage Sambei".) Yi Sam-Pyeong, along with his extended family of 180 persons, left Korea on the offer of a privileged position in Japan. This decision was made after the occurrence of certain Japanese invasions of Korea. After Yi Sam-Pyeong's discovery, his kilns began to produce revised Korean-style blue and white porcelains, known as "Shoki-Imari". In the mid-17th century there were also a lot of Chinese refugees in Northern Kyushu due to the turmoil on Chinese continent, and it is said one of them brought coloring technique to Arita. Thus Shoki-Imari developed into Ko-KutaniImari. Ko-Kutani was produced around 1650 for both export and domestic market. Blue and white porcelain continued to be produced and they are called Ai-Kutani. Ko-Kutani Imari for the export market usually adopted Chinese design structure such as kraak style, whereas Ai-Kutani for the domestic market were highly unique in design and are accordingly valued very much among collectors. Ko-Kutani style evolved into Kakiemon style Imari, which was produced for about 50 years around 1700. Imari achieved its technical and aesthetic peak in Kakiemon style, and it dominated European market. Blue and white Kakiemon is called Ai-Kakiemon. Kakiemon style transformed into Kinrande in the 18th century. Kinrande used blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze, and later some other colors. Imari began to be exported to Europe because the Chinese kilns at Ching-te-Chen were damaged in the political chaos and the new Qing dynasty government stopped trade in 1656–1684. Exports to Europe were made through the Dutch East India Company, but the designation "Imari Porcelain" in Europe connotes Arita wares of mostly Kinrande Imari. Export of Imari to Europe stopped in mid-18th century when China began export to Europe again, since Imari was not able to compete against China due to high labor cost. By that time, however, both Imari and Kakiemon style were already so popular among Europeans, Chinese export porcelain copied both Imari and Kakiemon style, which is called Chinese Imari. At the same time, European kilns, such as Meisen also tried to copy Imari and Kakiemon. Export of Imari surged again in late 19th century (Meiji era) when Japonism flourished in Europe. Thus in western world today, two kinds of Imari can...

A beautiful artisanal handcrafted porcelain Dragon ware teacup. This set features a moriage dragon design. Created from slip and applied around the body...

Shreve & Co, San Francisco Sterling Rim Japansese Satsuma Plate. Hand hammered, sterling silver rim. Early 20th century Finely painted and gilt autumnal...

Cloisonné box, Japanese, circa 1860-80. Elegant, cartouche form; the exquisite butterfly with translucent green on silver ground flies through a traditio...

Japanese-style cabinet with lacquered decoration. It opens with two doors, in the center a mirror engraved with Far Eastern landscapes. Gold-coloured interior with floral decoration ...

A vintage Japanese Fireman's Jacket (known as hikeshi-banten in Japanese) woven with heavy cotton and decorated with stencil resist dye circa 1920s Sh...

This is Kutani 1950th Century. This plate was made with porcelain, style of kutaniyaki. It is a traditional craft of ceramics with overglaze painting and was born in the early Edo period. Kutani ware...

The bright translucent green glass vases with the spiral-fluted bellies. Enameled necks are embellished with a gilded image of the sun behind a blooming sakura tree in Japanese style...

4 Small Lacker boxes on a tray. Mother of Pearl inlay. Inside the boxes. Lots off Bone fiches. I think a game. Very good condition.

A fine pair of French 19th century Japonisme Louis XV style Gilt-Bronze and Marble Figural Chenets (Andirons) by BOUHON FRES, each depicting a flaming dragon atop an "L" shaped base surmounted with an allegorical gilt-bronze and marble urns with floral garlands and paw-feet, the base with a draped ormolu design and raised on tapered feet. Stamped: "B&H". Circa: Paris, 1890-1900. The bronziers Bouhon et Cie. Bouhon Frers. specialized in bronze-decorated fire-places and fire-fittings. These large and fine chenets are supreme examples of their output. The firm participated in the 1878 and 1900 Paris Expositions Universelles. Japonisme[a] is a French term that refers to the popularity and influence of Japanese art and design among a number of Western European artists in the nineteenth century following the forced reopening of foreign trade with Japan in 1858. Japonisme was first described by French art critic and collector Philippe Burty in 1872.[3] While the effects of the trend were likely most pronounced in the visual arts, they extended to architecture, landscaping and gardening, and clothing.[4] Even the performing arts were affected; Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado is perhaps the best example. From the 1860s, ukiyo-e, Japanese woodblock prints, became a source of inspiration for many Western artists.These prints were created for the commercial market in Japan. Although a percentage of prints were brought to the West through Dutch trade merchants, it was not until the 1860s that ukiyo-e prints gained popularity in Europe. Western artists were intrigued by the original use of color and composition. Ukiyo-e prints featured dramatic foreshortening and asymmetrical compositions. Japanese decorative arts, including ceramics, enamels, metalwork, and lacquerware, were as influential in the West as the graphic arts. During the Meiji era (1868–1912), Japanese pottery was exported around the world. From a long history of making weapons for samurai, Japanese metalworkers had achieved an expressive range of colours by combining and finishing metal alloys. Japanese cloissoné...

This Japanese hand painted blue and white charger features a plump, cheeky looking bird perched on a branch surrounded by foliage and flowers. ...

A Pair of Large Japanese Satsuma Lamps A pair of large Japanese Moriage Satsuma Handpainted Lamps dating from the Early 20th The lamps are ...

Japanese large bronze sculpture in two parts depicting an attendant standing atop a rocky base and holding a chamara fly-whisk or -swish used to sweep ignorance and fan deities, the ...

European silver fish-form spice box, 19th century. Hinged head and lower mouth, and faceted red eyes. Articulated and scalloped wide body, and hinged fins and tail. Loose-mounted rin...

Incredible pair of Japanese hand cast gilt bronze Mandarin Duck screen holders with detailed plumage, Taisho period 1920. Each of these two sculptures is...

Japanese gold couched thread embroidered scene of two shellfish on a black silk kimono remnant. Mounted inside a gilt frame. Circa 1890-1900.

Pair of French antique Japonisme glazed ceramic and ormolu mounted lamps French, Late 19th Century Lamps: height 104cm, width 36cm, depth 26cm Shades: height 33cm, diameter 50cm In the Japonisme style, these superb, exceptionally large lamps (converted from vases) are made from glazed ceramics and fitted with ormolu mounts. The beautiful vases are parcel gilt and decorated with exquisite images of, to the front, a Japanese male figure on one and a female figure on the other; complemented by images of Japanese landscapes including trees, birds (ducks), shrubbery, flowers, and insects, including stick insects and butterflies. Each piece is fitted with superb ormolu elephant...

Vintage watercolor painting of two Geisha under an umbrella - watercolor over graphite with gold gilt border - signed upper right (unidentified artist/maker...

Daruma is a traditional Japanese figurine that means to get up again and again even after falling down. It has been loved as a decoration to ward of...

These stylish decorative Asian style wall art collages have been mounted in black lacquered wood and lucite frames. Each panel is ready to hang. These unique works of art are visibly inspired by both 19th century Chinese carved gold gilt and painted wood wall panel or plaques with scholar and warrior figures. As well as, Japanese Shunga. Shunga is a style that was painted by some of the best ukiyo-e artists of the day. This work features figurative art, daggers, gilding, textiles, natural bamboo and a musical harp...

19th century Japanese Satsuma Vase ~ Jardiniere with Bronze Mounts is an amazing work of art with scenes hand-painted around the en...

Chrysanthemum gilt sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Traditional lobed and ovoid bowl with short and inset neck and splayed volute scroll supports. Cover hinged...

This seven piece dessert set by Fischer and Mieg of Bohemia consists of a large bowl and six plates. They are decorated with a hand painted and gilded...

This very large Japanese hand painted blue and white charger is a testament to the skills of its potter, because to throw and successfully fire such a large item is rather unusual. I...

Vintage Japanese Imari Porcelain 7.5" Bowl - Hand Decorated for Geary's Beverly Hills. Set of two Japanese Imari porcelain Bowls from the prestigious brand GEARYS BEVERLY HILLS, Vintage collectible large blue and white porcelain bowl. These beautiful Japanese bowls are hand painted. Perfect for display or using as catchall or vide poche. Vintage Japanese Porcelain...

Large figural ceramic table lamp by D. Polo Uiato, Capodimonte style This is a large and rare piece lamp, the lamp is a colourful outdoor scene wi...

Porcelain Studio Linie (Line) art vase produced by Rosenthal Germany in the 1970s. The cylinder-shaped vase has an abstract representation of a Japanese garden with a house and tr...

Exceptional vintage early 20th century champleve brass vase. Features a vibrant enamel design throughout the vase.  

This is a very fine Ikebana basket from the late 19th century / early 20th century . The Japanese art of flower arranging is a highly ritualised process and this basket would have be...

This is a pair of antique carved stone panels. A Japanese, lacquered decorative scene with female figures, dating to the late Victorian period, circ...

Daruma is a traditional Japanese figurine that means to get up again and again even after falling down. It has been loved as a decoration to ward of...

A stunning antique porcelain urn shaped twin handled vase and cover decorated in an Imari pattern by Copeland, England and dating from the early 20th...

Rare pedestal table / revolving bookcase in Japanese / Chinese / Asian style, richly carved. With red marble top with white veins, openwork swivel shelves and tripod base carved with dragon / demon heads and clawed legs...

Exceptional early 20th century Japanese brass champleve. Features vibrant enameled decorative designs throughout the vase.

Graceful hand decorated Japanese vase with traditional motifs and gold rimmed top., c. 1960's. Signed on bottom, Gold Imari.

Large baluster vase with copper leaf on a ceramic core, decorated in repoussé with two dragons passing through the clouds, the perimeter of the bas...

Incredible pair of Japanese hand cast bronze Mandarin Duck screen holders with detailed plumage, Taisho period 1920. Each of these two sculptures is in g...

Yasumi Nakajima II (1906-1988) Ikebana vase, circa 1960, Japan. Trumpet form, Tomoe model, with nice patinated brown-red (seido) bronze. Signed underneath. Dimensions: 26 cm H, 9 ...