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Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th century chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt leaf design cabinet on later stand, gilt metal
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Lacquered And Carved Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
Antique 19th Century Lacquered And Carved Chest
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Red lacquered buffet
Located in New York, NY
A fine Chinese style red lacquer 4 door buffet with gilt Chinoiserie decoration, with a breche
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Vintage 1940s French Buffets

Retro Modern White Lacquered Credenza with Walnut Trim, Brass Pulls
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
walnut trim, brass hardware, our famous White lacquer finish, and 7" Lucite and brass cone legs
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

A lacquered inside and out cabinet with paintings
Located in Winter Park, FL
Lacquered inside and out (actual type of wood is unknown due to lacquer covering the wood)
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

Early to Mid 19thC. Q ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered Carved Open Bookcase
Located in East Hampton, NY
Early to Mid-19th century Qing dynasty Shanxi red lacquered carved open bookcase.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Elm

19thC. Q ing Dynasty Red Lacquered Kang Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid-late 19th century Q'ing Dynasty red lacquered four-drawer Kang cabinet.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Naples Mid-Century Credenza in Hunter Green Lacquer w/ Brass Lucite Accents
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Enhance the decor of your living room, dining room or entryway with this Naples 2 Door Credenza. This piece instantly draws attention thanks to its bold geometric design on front doo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Antique Chinese Scholar s Cabinet, Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! A rare antique Chinese scholar's cabinet from the Kuang Hsu period, circa 1875
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

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Iron

Finely Carved Chinese Antique Red Cabinet Gold Leaf, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
Words can not describe the extraordinary craftsmanship and superiority of this wood carver's skill. Fully carved panels depict the scene of men winning a battle. Phenomenal details c...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Paul Frankl Chinese deco cabinet brown saltzman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A side board by designer Paul Frankl with motif of deco chinese style,with bronze handles(2 large
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Style 3-Door Tangier Credenza in Glossy Navy Lacquer w/ Lucite Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
The Tangier 3 Door Credenza is simply stunning. Raised trellis motifs across the entire face of the credenza, as well as the delicate, brass Marrakesh hardware and legs, add a sense...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style White Lacquer Credenza w/ Arch Detail and Lucite Brass Accents
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
A modern twist on the Classic Art Deco styling shown through arches across the credenza. Elegant and symmetrical, the Art Deco Credenza shows off its style and sophistication through...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid-Century Style 2-Door Tangier Credenza in Glossy Navy Lacquer w/ Lucite Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
The Tangier 2 Door Credenza is simply stunning. In a grand color, suggestive of the majestic peacock's plumes, this item makes a significant statement. Raised trellis motifs across t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Lacquer, Lucite

Midcentury Art Deco Two-Door White Credenza Lacquer with Lucite and Brass Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
A modern twist on the Classic Art Deco styling shown through arches across the credenza. Elegant and symmetrical, the Art Deco Credenza shows off its style and sophistication through...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Asian Desk and Chest, Red and Black Lacquer, Ming Style
Located in SOMIS, CA
sophisticated design element. Hoof legs and raised flanges give the nod to its Chinese origin. Together they
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

A 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquered Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
With a rectangular stained top above three freize drawers with outlined with painted stringings, atop two floral stenciled panelled doors framed in apple green; the doors open to a s...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Dry Bars

Lacquer Storage Dresser Credenza with Bleached Wood Lucite Drawer Fronts
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
This new credenza uses a bleached rift oak door fronts made in a wide chevron pattern. Coupled with our Hexagon Lucite knobs makes this a perfect addition to any bedroom. Dimensio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Lucite, Oak

Greystone Lacquered Credenza with Carrara Marble Detail and Lucite Pulls Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Our stylish new credenza is a class of it's own. The case is made with greystone lacquer finish and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Lucite

Lacquered Storage Dresser in White with Burl Wood Drawers Lucite Hardware
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
. The six drawers have Lucite and brass pull handles, surrounded in matte white lacquer beveled edge
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Tapered Round Cornered Cabinet, Circa 1850 Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Bangkok, TH
Antique Chinese Tapered round Cornered cabinet Era: Late Qing Dynasty Circla 1850’s Material
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Antique 1850s Qing Furniture

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Wood, Softwood, Cypress

A Pair of Black Lacquered Sloping-Stile Wood-Pin Hinged Cabinets
Located in Long Island City, NY
The tops of mortice-and-tenon tongue-and-groove recessed floating panel construction with two dovetailed supporting transverse braces. The corner stiles are round on the outside, squ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cabinets

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Wood

Storage Dresser in Greystone Lacquer with Antique Mirror Drawers Lucite Pulls
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
With classic Greystone finish and gorgeous antique mirrors is this dresser. The six drawers are finished with antique mirrors and highlights our Lucite and brass square pulls. Creati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Mirror, Lucite

Art Deco Streamline Burled Original Hastings Side Server and China Cabinet
By Hastings, Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Streamline Burled Original Hastings Side Server and China Cabinet Supreme burled and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets

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Aluminum

White Lacquered Credenza with Hand-Cut Walnut Scale Detailing and Lucite Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
This credenza features a solid North American oiled walnut facade with 7" Lucite legs. Each piece of the facade is individually hand cut by our skilled craftsmen combined to make a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

19th century Asian cabinet
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th century Round Corner Tapered cabinet with traditional red & black lacquer and nicely styled
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Mongolian Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Red Lacquer Mongolian Cabinet with Two Drawers & Doors
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

19th Century Qing Dynasty Unusual Shanxi Tow-Part Hutch
Located in East Hampton, NY
Early to mid-19th century Qing dynasty Southern Chinese elm Shanxi two-part hutch with brass
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Cupboards

Materials

Elm

19th century Asian cabinet
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th century Red and Balck lacquer gilt painted cabinet.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Cedar, Lacquer

Early 19th Century Qing Dynasty Beijing Four-Drawer Southern Elm Buffet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Early 19th century Qing dynasty Beijing four-drawer buffet in original lacquer.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Buffets

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Elm

19th Century Q’ing Dynasty Wedding Dowry Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Q’ing Dynasty lacquered wedding dowry cabinet with Classic brass hardware.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Hardwood

Burl Wood Panel Armoire
Located in Westport, CT
A rare burl wood panel cabinet from Jilin Province in the North Eastern tip of China. Earlier
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Early 20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

Three-Door Credenza Sideboard Detailed Matte White Lucite Brass Hardware
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Introducing the Provence three-door credenza. This beautiful credenza features a matte white body with a striking Art Deco-inspired facade and tapered Lucite and brass legs. Inside t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

19th Century Q ing Dynasty Six Part Elm Partner s Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid to late 19th century. Q’ing Dynasty southern Chinese elm partner’s desk in six parts.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Desks

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Elm

Asian Chinoiserie Style Cabinet With Semi-Precious Stone Inlay
Located in Middletown, MD
quartz inlay against a sleek black lacquer. Exquisite artistry throughout reflecting classic style and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Style Textured Credenza with Lucite and Brass Hardware and Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
This credenza exudes elegance featuring bevelled line work creating an interesting and unique pattern amongst the facade of this credenza. Along with the Lucite and brass bar pulls a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Herringbone Style Amalfi Credenza with White case and Walnut with Lucite Pulls
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
The Amalfi 3 door credenza is perfect for any spaces, with North American Bleached or South American Oiled Walnut finished doors. Surrounded by a matte white finish, the wood pieces ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas

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Lacquer, Walnut

Late 19thC Q ing Dynasty Jiangsu Slatted Bamboo Kitchen Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty split bamboo open kitchen storage cabinet.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Amboina burl wood Maison Franck wardrobes with gilt bronze ornaments
By Maison Franck
Located in Brussels Antwerp, BE
his trademark. An other typical Franck feature was the use of Chinese lacquered panels, for example
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ormolu

Mid-Century Style 3-Door Amalfi Credenza in White w/ Recycled Wood Door Fronts
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
The Amalfi 3 door credenza with recycled wood doors is perfect for any space. Encased in a matte black or white finish, the wood planks on the doors create a large herringbone effect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas

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Wood, Scrap Wood

Art Deco Style Blush Pink Three-Door Credenza with Geometric Detail Brass Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Mimicking the infamous city skyline with its straight lines, the Manhattan credenza in blush pink is inspired by its namesake. With hints of Art Deco influence and brass legs, it's a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Modern Greystone Three-Door Credenza with Geometric Detail Brass Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Mimicking the infamous city skyline with its straight lines, the Manhattan credenza in the beautiful Greystone color is inspired by its namesake. With hints of Art Deco influence and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Capri Blue Three-Door Credenza with Geometric Detail Brass Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Mimicking the infamous city skyline with its straight lines, the Manhattan credenza in capri blue is inspired by its namesake. With hints of Art Deco influence and brass legs, it's a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Hunter Green Three-Door Credenza with Geometric Detail Brass Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Mimicking the infamous city skyline with its straight lines, the Manhattan credenza in hunter green is inspired by its namesake. With hints of Art Deco influence and brass legs, it's...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Modern Style Florence Two-Door Petite Blush Pink Credenza, Lucite and Brass Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Introducing the Florence 2 Door Petite Credenza, featuring doors defined by bold concentric circles, ovals, and parallel lines. This credenza is both fresh and timeless in its design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Modern Geometric Sorrento 3 Door Credenza Sideboard, Lucite and Brass Hardware
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Introducing the Sorrento 3 Door Credenza. Featuring a bold geometric design, tapered lucite legs, and round lucite pulls, this striking piece is the perfect way to hide away clutter ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Art Deco Two-Door Blush Pink Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
A modern twist on the Classic Art Deco styling shown through arches across the credenza. Elegant and symmetrical, the Art Deco credenza shows off its style and sophistication through...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Art Deco Style Two-Door Black Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
A modern twist on the Classic Art Deco styling shown through arches across the credenza. Elegant greystone color and symmetrical design, the Art Deco credenza shows off its style and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Art Deco Two-Door Hunter Green Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
A modern twist on the classic Art Deco styling shown through arches across the credenza. Elegant and symmetrical, the Art Deco credenza shows off its style and sophistication through...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Art Deco Two-Door Capri Blue Credenza with Lucite and Brass Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
A modern twist on the classic Art Deco styling shown through arches across the credenza. Elegant Greystone color and symmetrical design, the Art Deco credenza shows off its style and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Modern Black Three-Door Credenza with Geometric Detail Brass Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Mimicking the infamous city skyline with its straight lines, the Manhattan credenza in the beautiful solid black color is inspired by its namesake. With hints of Art Deco influence a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Chinese coromandel lacquered side panels.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Serpentine Front Rococo Commode
Located in Round Top, TX
Gorgeous 19th century French Serpentine front Rococo commode green lacquered with Chinese decor
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Chinoise Hutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Black Chinoise hutch made of hard wood with gold lacquered china display case and glass
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

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Brass

Encoignure Stamped by Roussel
Located in Paris, FR
Lacquer depicting Chinese scenes encoignure with a marble of Carrara top. Work from the 18th
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Antique 18th Century Louis XV Corner Cupboards

18th Century Mathieu Criaerd Regency Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
By Matthieu Criaerd
Located in Liverpool, GB
reign of Louis XV. He specialized in furniture with Chinese motifs, covered with lacquer and floral
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Antique Late 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Chinese Lacquer Cabinet.
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Lacquer Cabinet, c 1840's
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

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Chinese Lacquer For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Chinese lacquer available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and hardwood. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of Chinese lacquer, we have 1223 options in-stock, while there are 44 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of Chinese lacquer — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of Chinese lacquer, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of Chinese lacquer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Modshop, Drexel and Ficks Reed produced versions that are worth a look. A large piece of Chinese lacquer can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller item from our selection of Chinese lacquer available at 1stDibs — each spanning 10 in width — may make for a better choice.

How Much is a Chinese Lacquer?

Prices for a piece of Chinese lacquer can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $240 and can go as high as $346,832, while the average can fetch as much as $4,540.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chinese Lacquer
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese lacquer refers to the specific lacquering styles used in Chinese wares. Chinese lacquerware has a tradition stretching back thousands of years, and vintage examples are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Chinese lacquerware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    There is actually no different between lacquer and acrylic lacquer. Acrylic lacquer is a type of lacquer. Unlike nitrocellulose lacquer, acrylic lacquer goes on clear and remains clear over time.
  • 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To care for Chinese lacquered furniture, wipe it with a damp cloth regularly. You can use a paste wax intended for use on lacquer finishes to restore shine, but avoid using harsh furniture polishes and cleaners on pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lacquered furniture.

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