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In the late 19th and early 20th century, France developed an enduring passion for Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship. Not only did this interpretation of Japanese culture — which became known as Japonisme — infuse fresh energy into French art and design, but it also radically transformed how Europeans, and subsequently the world, would come to understand visual culture. 

Until 1853, Japan had been closely guarded against foreign visitors for over two centuries. However, American Commodore Matthew C. Perry sailed into Japan that year and initiated the first of its treaties with the United States and Europe, thereby opening its borders and giving the West its first-ever look at Japanese design. 

For the next few decades, taken with Japonisme, sophisticated collectors in Paris, New York and elsewhere gorged themselves on lacquered screens, celadon ceramics and netsuke ornaments, along with artworks depicting various aspects of Japanese life. The East Asian country’s influence on Europe, particularly France, contributed to one of the most creatively prosperous periods in history, leaving an imprint on the Impressionist, Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, and inspiring artists like Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh as well as luxury houses such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès. Japonisme emerged at the time when the ornate Renaissance Revival style was the most prominent mode of decorating in Europe, and Japanese aesthetics seemed strikingly modern and elegant in comparison. 

In addition to everyday practical objects from Japan, such as vases, tableware and decorative boxes, Japanese art, especially Japanese woodblock prints by masters of the ukiyo-e school, caught the eye of many artists — particularly those in the Art Nouveau poster community in 1880s Paris. The luscious organic colors associated with traditional Japanese design, motifs like cherry blossoms and carp and the vivid patterns found in woodblock prints, silks and more were adopted and appropriated by painters as well as ceramicists and those working in other fields of the decorative arts. Today, demand for Japanese lacquerware — furniture, trays, writing boxes, screens, incense burners — from the Edo period (1615–1868) and the late 19th century continues to be very strong among collectors.

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Style: Japonisme
Small Japanese cabinet, ca. 1920
Small Japanese cabinet, ca. 1920

Small Japanese cabinet, ca. 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japanese cabinet from the early 20th century, crafted from wood with a warm dark brown finish. This compact piece of furniture combines practical stor...

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1920s Japanese Vintage Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Japanese Wooden Sideboard with Hand-Painted Floral Decorations
Antique Japanese Wooden Sideboard with Hand-Painted Floral Decorations

Antique Japanese Wooden Sideboard with Hand-Painted Floral Decorations

Located in Manzano, IT

This antique Japanese wooden sideboard dates from the early 20th century and is distinguished by its elegant hand-painted floral decorations. Crafted from solid wood, it combines pra...

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1990s Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood

English 1890s Japonism Bamboo Cabinet with Two Doors and Three Drawers
English 1890s Japonism Bamboo Cabinet with Two Doors and Three Drawers

English 1890s Japonism Bamboo Cabinet with Two Doors and Three Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English bamboo cabinet from the late 19th century, with Japonism décor, three drawers and cabriole legs. Created in England during the late 19th century, this bamboo cabinet captu...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo

Gabriel Viardot (attributed To) - Orientalist Showcase / cabinet
Gabriel Viardot (attributed To) - Orientalist Showcase / cabinet

Gabriel Viardot (attributed To) - Orientalist Showcase / cabinet

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in BARSAC, FR

Magnificent carved wood display case with rich Asian-inspired with different levels of shelves and niches, as well as a door decorated and a door with plant decoration in mother-of-p...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bamboo and Rosewood Lacquered Étagère with Floral Decor
19th Century Bamboo and Rosewood Lacquered Étagère with Floral Decor

19th Century Bamboo and Rosewood Lacquered Étagère with Floral Decor

Located in Queens, NY

Bamboo and rosewood (19th Century) lacquered panel etagere with 3 doors with floral and figural decoration.

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19th Century Unknown Antique Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Rosewood

Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand

Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A piece of functional art made in Shizuoka for export to the western market, this Japanese chest with drawers on stand, circa 1900s features intricate marquetry work using a traditio...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in PARIS, FR

A Japanese style carved wood cabinet attributed to G. Viardot. A painted decor imitating Japanese lacquer, ornamented with flowers, birds and butterflies. Opening onto two drawers an...

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1880s French Antique Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Contemporary Scandinavian-style sideboard made of solid ash with drawers and doors
Contemporary Scandinavian-style sideboard made of solid ash with drawers and doors

Contemporary Scandinavian-style sideboard made of solid ash with drawers and doors

Located in Piedimonte Matese, IT

Contemporary sideboard made of solid ash, handcrafted in Italy, featuring sliding doors with satin-finished glass, six drawers, and dimmable LED lighting. Shoji is the result of the...

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2010s Italian Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Glass, Wood, Ash, LEDs

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE GABRIELD VIARDOT 1830-1906 SIGNED JAPONISME DISPLAY CUPBOARD
IMPORTANT ANTiQUE GABRIELD VIARDOT 1830-1906 SIGNED JAPONISME DISPLAY CUPBOARD

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE GABRIELD VIARDOT 1830-1906 SIGNED JAPONISME DISPLAY CUPBOARD

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Very rare and important, Museum quality Gabriel Viardot 1830-1906 display cabinet signed to the side G Viardot Paris 1887, finished with Mother of Pearl inlay and Gold Gilt oriental ...

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1880s French Antique Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand
Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand

Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare original and impressively intact Japanese Zenibako (banker's money box) from late 19th century circa Meiji Period (1868-1912). The chest was made from cypress wood and fitted ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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Antique Bamboo Etagere, Five Shelves, English, 19th Century, Ca. 1880s
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Antique Bamboo Etagere, Five Shelves, English, 19th Century, Ca. 1880s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique burnt bamboo etagere / shelves. This piece has five shelves including the top one. Very nice and sturdy condition.

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19th Century English Antique Japonisme Cabinets

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Swedish Cabinet, Circa 1920's
Swedish Cabinet, Circa 1920's

Swedish Cabinet, Circa 1920's

$5,200

H 65.5 in W 39.5 in D 16 in

Swedish Cabinet, Circa 1920's

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Swedish Cabinet. Birch veneer with decorative inlay. 2 large doors conceal interior adjustable shelves. 2 small drawers below doors. Circa 1920's, Key included.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Jens Hansen Oak Cabinet with Two Doors and Two Drawers
Jens Hansen Oak Cabinet with Two Doors and Two Drawers

Jens Hansen Oak Cabinet with Two Doors and Two Drawers

$1,854

H 51.58 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in

Jens Hansen Oak Cabinet with Two Doors and Two Drawers

Located in Lejre, DK

Cabinet by Jens Hansen made from oak. The front features two doors and two drawers, while the cabinet stands on tall legs. — Name: Jens Hansen — Material: Oak — Type: Cabinet — Fron...

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1960s Danish Vintage Japonisme Cabinets

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19th Century French Chinoiserie Bamboo Cabinet Vitrine Hand Painted Decoration
19th Century French Chinoiserie Bamboo Cabinet Vitrine Hand Painted Decoration

19th Century French Chinoiserie Bamboo Cabinet Vitrine Hand Painted Decoration

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Cabinet, France, circa late 19th Century. Beautiful hand painted aesthetic movement decoration. It is a versatile size and can be used as a cabinet, vitr...

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19th Century French Antique Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet
Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a vertical wooden storage cabinet made of Japanese cedar in the first half of the 20th century. Although it is unknown where it was used, its appearance oozes a beauty that transcends practical use. The rustic feel of the material and its quiet presence give it a nostalgic warmth not found in modern furniture. This piece is made entirely of solid Japanese cedar, and the simple and disciplined structure of the vertical cleats, especially on the doors, and the cedar planks passed horizontally and overlapping from the reverse side, bring a perfect balance and rhythm to the overall look of the piece. This kind of design reveals a uniquely Japanese sense of design. The deep candy-colored texture created by the aging process is a taste that only antique pieces can have. The subtle changes in color from suntanning and areas touched by the hand tell a quiet story of the passage of time. The doors are simple and close with small wooden stoppers, preserving the practicality and warmth of the past. The shelves are securely fastened and provide ample storage capacity. Books, clothes, daily necessities, and various other items can be beautifully organized. The backs and shelves are stained and worn from use, and there are also some holes repaired on the sides and small chips. In a modern living space, this shelf can be used as a shelf in a study, as an accent in a living room, or as a quiet corner of a room where one spends quiet time alone, bringing a sense of calmness and flavor to the entire space. These long, locker-like proportions of antique shelves...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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Cedar

Japanese Vintage Modern Cabinet 1920-1940s / Tansu / Wabi-Sabi
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese wooden cabinet, believed to date from the early Showa period, circa 1920s to 1940s. The cabinet is made from keyaki, Japanese zelkova wood, a highly valued h...

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Meiji Period Japanese Antique Tansu / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi-Sabi
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Meiji Period Japanese Antique Tansu / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique medium-sized Japanese Tansu cabinet. Its elongated, low-profile form creates a beautifully balanced and stable appearance, while the richly aged, dark brown wood g...

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1860s Japanese Antique Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Restored Art Deco Small Cabinet, Walnut Burl, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s
Restored Art Deco Small Cabinet, Walnut Burl, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Restored Art Deco Small Cabinet, Walnut Burl, Revived Polish, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This visually captivating and shape-refined small cabinet in the distinct Art Deco style dates from the 1920s in Czechoslovakia. The artistic concept of this solitary piece of furnit...

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1920s Czech Vintage Japonisme Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Elegant Italian Cabinet Bookcase Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Elegant Italian Cabinet Bookcase Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Elegant Italian Cabinet Bookcase Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Rome, IT

A fine Italian bookcase cabinet with brass finishes in excellent vintage condition. attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s.   

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Mid-20th Century Italian Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1920s / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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Japanese Antique Black Cabinet with Ajiro Woven Sliding Doors / Tansu Sideboard
Japanese Antique Black Cabinet with Ajiro Woven Sliding Doors / Tansu Sideboard

Japanese Antique Black Cabinet with Ajiro Woven Sliding Doors / Tansu Sideboard

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

This distinctive Japanese antique cabinet features beautifully woven sliding doors in a traditional Ajiro (herringbone) pattern, believed to be crafted from Japanese cedar bark. The...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japonisme Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Glass Showcase Cabinet, Taisho to Early Showa Period
Japanese Antique Glass Showcase Cabinet, Taisho to Early Showa Period

Japanese Antique Glass Showcase Cabinet, Taisho to Early Showa Period

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique glass showcase cabinet was crafted in the late Taisho to early Showa period (1910s–1930s). Defined by strong horizontal lines, the cabinet features a crown-lik...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

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Brass

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Antique Japanese Meiji Period Two Piece Tansu Chest (Goshu Mizuya)
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Two Piece Tansu Chest (Goshu Mizuya)

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Located in Centennial, CO

A gorgeous antique Japanese two piece kitchen tansu chest (Goshu Mizuya) from the late Meiji period. This stunning tansu from the Kansai region, is so unique in that it is made of el...

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Japanese Antique Cabinet with Brass Metal Inlay / Taisho Period・Tansu Sideboard
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Brass Metal Inlay / Taisho Period・Tansu Sideboard

Japanese Antique Cabinet with Brass Metal Inlay / Taisho Period・Tansu Sideboard

Located in 足利市, JP

An exceptional early 20th-century Taisho period Japanese display cabinet (Ishodansu / Cho_ba dansu / sidebord style), showcasing a sophisticated fusion of traditional master woodwork...

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Antique 1920s Japanese Three Piece Elm and Kiri Wood Isho Tansu Chest
Antique 1920s Japanese Three Piece Elm and Kiri Wood Isho Tansu Chest

Antique 1920s Japanese Three Piece Elm and Kiri Wood Isho Tansu Chest

Located in Centennial, CO

A beautiful and highly functional antique Japanese Isho Tansu chest that was traditionally used for storing clothing, particularly Kimonos. Constructed in the Taisho Era (1912-1926) ...

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Japanese Cabinet, 1930s
Japanese Cabinet, 1930s

Japanese Cabinet, 1930s

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H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 14.18 in

Japanese Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This Japanese cabinet with drawers and sliding doors is an attractive eye-catcher for any interior. Crafted from solid wood, it boasts a beautiful, we...

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Elm

Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Carved Shodana Lacquered Panel Display Cabinet
Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Carved Shodana Lacquered Panel Display Cabinet

Antique Japanese Meiji Floral Carved Shodana Lacquered Panel Display Cabinet

Located in King's Lynn, GB

A Large Softwood Ebonised Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Shodana (Display Cabinet) of exhibition quality. Whether to display your items or as bookcase this piece will definitely s...

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19th Century French Antique Japonisme Cabinets

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Ivory, Softwood

Vintage Japanese Tansu Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Vintage Japanese Tansu Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Vintage Japanese Tansu Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Freehold, NJ

This vintage Japanese tansu cabinet features wood construction (possibly balsa), black painted finish with silver and mother of Pearl inlay, modular 3 box design each with hinged doo...

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Vintage Large Japanese 14 Drawer Tansu Chest With European Influence
Vintage Large Japanese 14 Drawer Tansu Chest With European Influence

Vintage Large Japanese 14 Drawer Tansu Chest With European Influence

Located in Centennial, CO

A stunning vintage Japanese large elm (keyaki) tansu chest with original cast brass hardware. The hardware and linen chest pine sliding drawers show a European influence indicating t...

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Brass

Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu
Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu

Antique Late 1800s (Meiji Era) Japanese Kansai Style Cedar Merchant Chest Tansu

Located in Centennial, CO

A stunning antique late 1800s Japanese Kansai style cedar merchant chest / tansu with multiple compartments, doors, and drawers. Chests like these held documents, abacus and money, a...

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Iron

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Kansai Style Cypress and Cedar Merchant's Tansu Chest

Located in Centennial, CO

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2 Japanese Red Oak Dragon Carved Hexagonal Pagoda Vitrine Curio Display Cabinets
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Located in Dayton, OH

An impressive pair of oriental chinoiserie hexagonal vitrine cabinets made in Okinawa Japan, circa 1970s. Made from red oak with three adjustable glass shelves, a pagoda form dragon ...

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Contemporary Japanese Style Getabako Shoe Cabinet from Thailand
Contemporary Japanese Style Getabako Shoe Cabinet from Thailand

Contemporary Japanese Style Getabako Shoe Cabinet from Thailand

Located in Pasadena, TX

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19th Century French Bamboo Japonisme Marquetry Etagere
19th Century French Bamboo Japonisme Marquetry Etagere

19th Century French Bamboo Japonisme Marquetry Etagere

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French bamboo etagere with asymmetric openwork bamboo shelves and a beveled glass paned cabinet with working lock and key. Back pa...

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Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest
Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest

Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest

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H 44.5 in W 41 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Meiji Two-Part Red Tansu Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Japanese Meiji two-part tansu chest from the mid 19th century, with round medallion hardware. This wooden tansu chest is a fine example of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. Fea...

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Japonisme cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Japonisme cabinets 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 cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Japonisme cabinets made in a specific country, there are Asia, Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Maria Yee Inc., and Rosel. 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 cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $650 and tops out at $30,069 while the average work can sell for $4,800.