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Japonisme Rugs and Carpets

JAPONISME STYLE

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.

Find a collection of antique Japonisme furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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Style: Japonisme
Organic Modern Moroccan Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Enigmatic Japandi
Located in Dallas, TX
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Modern Biophilic Moroccan High-Low Rug, Biophilia Japandi Meets Wabi-Sabi
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Earth-Tone Japandi Kilim Area Rug, Coastal Serenity Meets Simplistic Hygge
Located in Dallas, TX
81099 Modern Blue Earth-Tone Diamond Kilim Rug, 08'08 x 11'06. Dive into coastal elegance with our handwoven modern blue earth-tone diamond kilim rug. Crafted with precision and care...
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Earth-Tone Japandi Kilim Area Rug, Modern Serenity Meets Zen Tranquility
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81100 Modern Neutral Earth-Tone Kilim Rug, 08'05 x 12'00. Embrace a sense of serenity and tranquility with our handwoven modern neutral kilim rug. A ...
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Modern Biomorphic Moroccan High-Low Rug, Biophilic Japandi Meets Wabi-Sabi
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81063 Organic Modern Moroccan High-Low Rug, 08'00 x 09'09. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, our hand-knotted wool organic modern Moroccan area rug embodies a masterful fu...
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Earth-Tone Japandi Kilim Area Rug, Coastal Serenity Meets Simplistic Hygge
Located in Dallas, TX
81098 Modern Blue Earth-Tone Kilim Rug, 08'07 x 12'00. Welcome to coastal elegance meets Southern Living charm with our handwoven modern blue earth-ton...
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Organic Modern Skagen Moroccan Rug, Japandi Simplicity Meets Cozy Cohesiveness
Located in Dallas, TX
81077 Organic Modern Skagen Moroccan Rug, 09'01 x 12'06. Step into a realm of understated elegance and tranquil comfort with our hand-knotted wool Organic Modern Skagen Moroccan area...
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Earth-Tone Japandi Kilim Area Rug, Modern Serenity Meets Simplistic Hygge
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81101 Modern Neutral Earth-Tone Kilim Rug, 10'00 x 13'09. Introducing our handwoven modern earth-tone kilim rug, a stunning fusion of organic modernity...
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Modern Moroccan Hand-Carved Biomorphic Rug, Biophilic Japandi Meets Wabi-Sabi
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81073 Organic Modern Moroccan High-Low Rug, 08'07 x 11'08. Step into a realm of timeless elegance and harmonious balance with our hand-knotted wool Moroccan area rug, a masterful fus...
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Southwest Modern Navajo-Style Rug, Desert Chic Meets Minimalist Japandi
Located in Dallas, TX
81095 Southwest Modern Desert Navajo-Style Rug, 08'03 x 09'06. Step into the enchanting realm of this handwoven wool Southwest Modern Desert Chic Navajo-st...
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Modern Moroccan Hand-Carved Biomorphic Rug, Biophilic Japandi Meets Wabi-Sabi
Located in Dallas, TX
81076 Organic Modern Moroccan High-Low Rug, 08'10 x 11'09. Introducing our hand-knotted wool Organic Modern Moroccan high-low rug, a stunning embodiment of tranquil beauty inspired b...
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Vintage Japanese Landscape Pictorial Kilim Rug, Japonisme Meets Biophilia
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Located in Dallas, TX
77937 Vintage Japanese Pictorial Kilim Rug Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai, 04'03 x 05'10. Japonisme meets Biophilia in this handwoven wool vintage Jap...
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Located in Milan, IT
Carpet France, end of 19th century Needle point technique 212 x 293 cm
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Purple Vintage Turkish Rug
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A one of a kind decorative Turkish rug with a formal feminine floral design in purple and light green.
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Find a broad range of unique Japonisme rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Japonisme rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, Caucasus, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,200 and tops out at $7,702 while the average work can sell for $2,000.

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