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Black Lacquer Bookcase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Black lacquered and veneered bookcase, with interior shelf and glass doors. Inlaid veneer design
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer Bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tansu Design exclusive contemporary pair of black lacquer with rubbed edges bookcase.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

Jansen Black Lacquer Bookcase, stamped
Located in Stamford, CT
beautiful black lacquer and gilt detail. Its three adjustable shelves allow for ease of use while the
Category

20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Jansen Black Lacquer Bookcase, signed
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully high lacquered bookcase has wonderful top detail, signed Jansen.
Category

20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Jansen Black Lacquer Bookcase, stamped
Located in Stamford, CT
beautiful black lacquered wood and gilt detail. Its two adjustable shelves allow for ease of use while the
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Vintage 1940s French Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Napoleon III 19th Century Black Lacquered Bookcase
Located in London, GB
lines both on the exterior of the bookcase and on the front of each shelf, France, circa 1870.   
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Incredible Mid-Century Chinese Black Lacquer Bookcases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Beatiful Ebonized Mid Century Bookcases from China In the Dorothy Draper
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Bookcases

Jansen Style Black Lacquer Bookcase with Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A slender Jansen style bookcase with white marble top and adjustable shelves. Two drawers with gold
Category

Vintage 1940s French Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

Elegant French Napoleon III Black Lacquered Bookcase, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
French Napoleon III black lacquered and gilt bronze mounted three-door breakfront bookcase with
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Antique 1870s French Bookcases

Louis XVI Style Black Lacquered Bookcase by Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Marble Top,bronze mounted,stamped.
Category

20th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Stone, Metal

Giotto Stoppino Italian Black Lacquered Bookcase with Crystal Glass Shelves
By Acerbis, Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
"Madison" bookcase was designed by Giotto Stoppino and Lodovico Acerbis for Acerbis International
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Black Lacquer with Burled wood Bookcase / Media Center
Located in Stamford, CT
Interesting English style high gloss black lacquer bookcase with bronze trimmed top edge and burled
Category

Vintage 1950s English Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Jiangsu Bookcase
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Black Lacquered Bookcase
Category

Antique 19th Century Bookcases

19th Century Neoclassical Bookcase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black-lacquered bookcase, neoclassical style, France, 1860s. oakwood and pine. Interior depth: 21
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Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Pine

Chinese Bookcase
Located in Southampton, NY
Black Lacquered Bookcase with lower cabinet, perfect for a bar, books, or display and storage.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Milo Baughman Chrome and Rosewood Bookcases
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman chrome, rosewood, and black lacquer bookcases. Each bookcase is designed with
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Vintage 1970s American Bookcases

Neoclassical Bookcase - Black lacquer and Gilded
Located in San Francisco, CA
Black Lacquer and Gilded Neoclassical Bookcase
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Early 20th Century Baltic Bookcases

Four Doors Regency Style Bookcase with a Black Lacquered Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Regency style mahogany wood four-door bookcase has been restored and finished in a black
Category

Vintage 1970s European Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Black Bookcase
Located in Stamford, CT
Black Bookcase
Category

20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

A black lacquered walnut bookcase. Provenza. Francia XIXth
Located in Madrid, ES
A black lacquered walnut bookcase. Original patina. Provenza, France XIXth century
Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Vintage Black Lacquer Pagoda Bookcase, England, c. 1925
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Narrow Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Pagoda-Shaped Bookcase, Decorated in Foliate Design with
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Early 20th Century English Bookcases

Victorian Style Bamboo Black Lacquer and Japanned Bookcase, circa 1875-1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Victorian style bamboo black lacquer and Japanned bookcase, circa 1875-1900.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer

Art Deco Maple and Black Lacquered Wood Bookcase
By Attilio Fagioli
Located in Firenze, Toscana
A 1930's book case by the Manufacture Fagioli Florence. Three drawers in the central part. Bronze handles and grooved maple wood base.
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Bookcases

Pair of Lacquered Wood Bookcases
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Pair of wood bookcases. Lacquered black. Open grain finish.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Materials

Wood

El Marangon Lacquered Bookcase with Gallery
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Solid Cherry bookcase with black lacquer and mirrored back. Custom sizes and finishes are
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Black Lacquer Chinese Etagere
Located in Washington, DC
Nine Drawer Chinese Bookshelf/Display Cabinet in elegant black lacquer finish.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

A Sumptuous Louis XIV Black Lacquered Bibliothèque
Located in San Francisco, CA
The rectilinear pear wood cabinet with delicately inlaid copper geometrical stringing; surmounted by a rectangular top encircled by gilt bronze banding; above a pair of double panele...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu, Copper

Rare Bauhaus Etagere/Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Bauhaus etagere/bookcase with original red and black lacquer.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer

A Jet Black Lacquer and Clear Lucite Etagere 1960s
Located in London, GB
A Jet Black Lacquer and Clear Lucite Etagere with Glass Shelving USA 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer, Lucite

Stunning Two Sided Black Lacquer Etagere with Glass Shelves.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted black lacquered wood encased in 1 inch beveled glass with 3 display shelves
Category

Vintage 1970s French Bookcases

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Modular Library, Black Lacquer and Palisander, Brass Details
By Amma
Located in Firenze, IT
1960s Italian modular library, supports in black lacquered wood that need to be fixed on the wall
Category

Antique 1760s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black Lacquered Faux Bamboo Etageres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of black lacquered faux bamboo etageres with brass finials and glass shelves. Price is for the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Bookcase in New Black Finish with Sliding Glass Doors on Iron Base
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Pau, FR
Paul McCobb for Planner Group, tall bookcase in new black finish with sliding glass doors mounted
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Large and Rare Antonio Pavia Bookcase
By Antonio Pavia
Located in Fossano, IT
A large and rare Antonio Pavia bookcase. Black lacquered wood, brass and glass shelves. Signed AP
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Chinese Scholar Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Red and Black Lacquered Chinese Scholar Bookcases with 4 Shelves and 2 Drawers/Hebei
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Good Pair of French 1970s Ebonized Bookcases
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good pair of brass-mounted and mirror-backed ebonized floor-standing bookcases, each with an
Category

Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Bookcase on Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb Planner group 2 piece Bookcase-Bench Unit.Fully restored with original sliding glass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Maple

Elaborate 19th Century Bamboo Music Cabinet/Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very special example with an elaborate "etagere" top finely detailed and appointed.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo

Rare 1930s Custom-Made Bookcase by J.A. Muntendam
Located in Maastricht, NL
A rare bookcase by J.A. Muntendam, made of oak and a lacquered wooden door. The door still has the
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Vintage 1920s Dutch De Stijl Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Wood

1860 s Chinese Scholar Bookcases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Red and Black Lacquered Chinese Scholar Bookcases with 4 Shelves and 2 Drawers/Hebei
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Subtle and Chic Pair of Walnut Bookcases by George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of walnut and black lacquered wood tall bookcases, with three shelves and a center pull out
Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Postmodern Black and Tan Laminate Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W36, D14, H80. Very well preserved stationary shelving bookcase in black lacquer
Category

Vintage 1980s Bookcases

Materials

Laminate

Chinese Export Black Lacquered and Hard Stone Mounted Bureau Bookcase
Located in Louisville, KY
Chinese Export Black Lacquered and Hard Stone Mounted Bureau Bookcase, 19th Century; in two parts
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Georgian Desks

Mid-century black lacquer Rattan and Bamboo Arched top display shelf Bookcase
Located in Brussels , BE
Display Shelf Bookcase, in bamboo - glass 1980s for sale in Furniture, Other Via Antica
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Vintage 1980s Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Chinoiserie Pagoda Tiered Bookcase Etagere Black Laquer
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is quite a special tiered pagoda shelf or bookcase with a trefoil motif. Perfect for
Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Bookshelf With Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning Jansen bookcase in black lacquer with a white marble top, brass gallery, and three
Category

Vintage 1940s French Directoire Shelves

Materials

Marble, Brass

Jansen Bookcase Secretaire
Located in Madrid, ES
A black lacquered and gilt chinoiserie decoration bookcase secretaireby Jansen, from the collection
Category

Vintage 1940s French George II Secretaires

Unusual Dutch Bookcase Inset with Lacquer Panels
Located in London, GB
The upper part with a pair of astragal-glazed doors opening to reveal a painted interior with adjustable shelves, over the projecting lower cabinet with a drawer above a pair of door...
Category

Antique 1790s Dutch Bookcases

Brass Bookshelf on Black Lacquer Base
By Luigi Gorgoni
Located in London, GB
Brass bookshelf on black lacquer base with black smoked glass shelves.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases

Newly Lacquered Bamboo Etagere
Located in Bridport, CT
Beautiful six shelf bamboo etagere. Newly lacquered black. Detailed finials and alternating sides
Category

1990s American Hollywood Regency Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Bauhaus Style Lacquered Macassar Ebony Bookshelf with Asymmetrical Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Bauhaus inspired modern lacquered bookcase from the late 20th century features a very linear
Category

20th Century Hungarian Bauhaus Bookcases

Materials

Ebony, Macassar, Lacquer

Rare early Piero Fornasetti, "Farfalle" Magazine Rack, Italy, circa 1955
By Fornasetti
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Piero Fornasetti Farfalle Magazine rack, Prod. Fornasetti, Italy, 1955, Magazine rack Metal screen butterfly printed front-and backside, polished brass legs, brass holder inside...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Black Lacquer Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of black lacquer bookcases is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and lacquer, all black lacquer bookcases available were constructed with great care. Find 68 antique and vintage black lacquer bookcases at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Black lacquer bookcases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Black lacquer bookcases are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many black lacquer bookcases are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Nendo produced popular black lacquer bookcases that are worth a look.

How Much are Black Lacquer Bookcases?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,684, while they’re typically $1,274 on the low end and $78,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Bookcases for You

Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.

As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.

Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.

Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères

Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement. 

Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.

Questions About Black Lacquer Bookcases
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese black lacquer is a resin sourced from the Toxicodendron vernicifluum (formerly Rhus verniciflua) tree that grows throughout East Asia. Artisans produce decorative objects entirely from the substance or use it as a finish for wood and other materials. Find a selection of Chinese black lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To shine lacquer furniture, spray a tiny amount of solvent-based furniture cleaner and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure that you choose a product specifically labeled as safe for lacquered finishes. Shop a collection of lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Though you can't exactly refinish black lacquer furniture, you can repaint it. As long as you prep the furniture with a primer, you should easily be able to repaint.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.

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