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Chinese Lacquered Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a Classic Chinese lacquered pigskin trunk that dates to the early 20th century. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Lacquer Cabinets.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Chinese Lacquer Cabinets.
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20th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Gold

Early 18th Century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
Chinese lacquered two door cabinet with masterful artwork depicting a mountain scene from Shan Shi
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese lacquer cabinets, circa 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of chinese lacquer cabinets from around 1900. It is two cabinets that can also be used on
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Wood

19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese lacquered sideboard dresser circa 1870. Large and fine quality Chinese export
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

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Hardwood

Chinese Lacquered Kitchen Cabinet with Lattice Doors
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Chinese lacquered kitchen cabinet featuring decorative carved geometric lattice doors on
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Red China Lacquered Sideboard from the 80s
Located in Roma, RM
Large red China lacquered sideboard from the 80s Product details Storage unit with doors, drawers
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Vintage 1980s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Ormolu and Chinese Lacquer-Mounted Kingwood Cabinet
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare 18th century French ormolu and red Chinese lacquer-mounted kingwood cabinet with a marble
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

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Ormolu

Louis XV Style Chinese Lacquer Decor Commodette from 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style. Gilt bronze. Chinese lacquer décor. 1920 period. Sainte-Anne grey marble top
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Vintage 1920s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet - Fujian Province
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An 18th century Chinese lacquered and intricately carved and hand painted cabinet of small
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Elm

Minimalist Design China Lacquered Flower Chest of Drawers
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Minimalist Design China Lacquered Flower Print Chest of Drawers. Made in Taiwan, 1970's
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Vintage 1970s Taiwanese Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Chinese Lacquered Buffet
Located in Doylestown, PA
A 19th Century Chinese buffet cabinet in dark red lacquer, with 6 drawers and 2 cabinets.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Buffets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquer Cupboard
Located in London, GB
section with a fitted shelf, the top section with a later hanging rail. Chinese 1970s condition very good
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Cupboards

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Metal

Chinese lacquered hanging cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Chinese bamboo, burl elm and raised lacquer hanging cabinet, circa 1930.
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Cabinets

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
This two-part scriban cabinet showcases an exquisite combination of cream and gold Chinese lacquer
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Desks

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Wood, Paint

Chinese Lacquer, Carved and Gilt Cabinet Late Qing Dynasty
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese lacquer, carved and gilt decorated cabinet. Gold gilt decorates the body of the dynamic red
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Gold Leaf

Transition Period Commode in Red and Gold Chinese Lacquer
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare commode with doors from the transition period in Chinese lacquer on a blood red background and
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Lacquer Side Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A vintage Chinese sideboard, or cabinet, with four drawers over four cabinets, the black lacquered
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sideboards

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Boxwood

Bar Cabinet with Chinese Lacquer Work, Early 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door bar cabinet from the early 20th century, richly decorated with Chinese lacquer painting
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Early 20th Century Cabinets

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Wood

Small Chinese Lacquered Gold Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
Chinese cabinet has gold lacquered finish and two small functional drawers over a lower cabinet
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood

Antique Chinese Lacquered Wedding Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Antique lacquered wedding cabinet from Shanxi province, North China, circa 1830-1840. Original
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Elm

Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Cabinet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This cabinet is made of green lacquered wood with gilt bronze and chinese life sceenes. The inside
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Vintage 1940s French Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

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Wood

Chinese Lacquered Polychrome Wedding Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Chinese wedding cabinet made from Chinese hardwood over 1.5" inches thick. Featuring an
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20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning lacquered bamboo writing desk featuring an open bamboo latticework base and legs with box
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

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Bamboo, Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Panels
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Chinese Lacquer Cabinet A distinctive 19th century Chinese cabinet finished in deep red and black
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
With four drawers and six doors, this 19th century lacquered coffer is larger than most - the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

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Brass

Pair of Chinese Lacquer Étagères
Located in Hudson, NY
Each fitted with two drawers with beautifully patinated bronze handles, and cracked ice design on base. Property from a Hillsdale, NY collector.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Shelves

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Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquered Wedding Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare Chinese antique lacquered wedding cabinet in good original condition. It’s a
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Antique 1850s Chinese Victorian Cabinets

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Wood

Chinese Lacquer and Hardstone Bar Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A vintage, Chinese decorative cabinet. The black lacquered wood cabinet is embellished throughout
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

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Stone, Brass, Gold

Chinese Lacquered Cabinet, 18th century
Located in San Marino, CA
Chinese black lacquered cabinet having two doors enclosing one stationary shelf above two short
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Lacquered Book Cabinet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
-brown lacquer, now gently faded from years of use and finished with a protective clear coat. This warm
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Dry Bars

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Elm

Chinese Lacquered Scholars Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking red and black lacquer bookcase once stood in the center of a traditional Chinese
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

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Elm

Louis XV Style Large Commode in Chinese Lacquer from the 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
lacquer, standing on four cabriole legs. Embellished with vibrant scenes from Imperial China palace life
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Sideboard Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
design Chinese sideboard. Excellent color and patina. Measures: Height: 33 1/2". Length: 71 1/2
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dressers

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Sideboard Dresser
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, carved shaped apron. Standing on four scroll legs. Some minor wear to lacquer. Measures: Height 35 3
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dressers

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Lacquered Wood Side Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese red lacquered wood two-door credenza or sideboard with metal handles. Dealer: S138XX
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Wood

Chinese Lacquered Yellow Orange Side Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
Chinese side cabinet has a worn yellow / orange lacquered finish with two functional drawers over
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Lacquer Chest, Early 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular black lacquer chest decorated on all sides with fine golden chinoiserie painting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Chinese Lacquer And Hardstone Mounted Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
RECTANGULAR DECORATED TOP OVER A PAIR OF DECORATED DOORS MOUNTED WITH JADE,IVORY,CARNELIAN,CORAL,MOP.DOORS OPEN TO AN INTERIOR FITTED WITH TWO DRAWERS,SIMILARLY DECORATED BASE AND SI...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

Antique Chinese Lacquered Sideboard or Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking Chinese sideboard has been given a hand-buffed, gloss lacquered finish which brings
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Buffets

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Wood

Chinese Lacquer Cabinet with Shrine Panel Doors
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive black lacquer cabinet made with antique parcel-gilt panels mounted onto the two front
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Four-Door Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century Chinese four-door lacquer side cabinet with rare original lacquer detailing and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Noodle Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Lacquer must be applied slowly, brushed on in long fluid motions. A high-quality finish may take
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Elm, Lacquer

18th Century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet - Qing Dynasty
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A truly Beautiful 18th century Chinese 2 door lacquered cabinet with intricately carved apron
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Elm

Mid-19th Century Chinese Lacquered Wedding Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Lacquered wedding cabinet from Shanxi province, North China. Mid-19th century. Features two doors
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Chinoiserie Chinese Lacquered Enamel Cabinet Chest
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent lacquered cabinet dating from the mid to late 19th century. Decorated with enamel
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Brass, Enamel

Louis XV Chinese Lacquer Style Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chinese style lacquer. Standing on Louis XV style gilt base. Opening on two doors. Mirror inside
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Vintage 1950s European Louis XV Cabinets

Chinese Lacquered Cream Color Two Door Cabinet
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 Chinese cabinet has two hinged doors with cream colored lacquered finish with blue and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

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Brass

Chinese Lacquer Chest on Gilt Wood Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
Exquisite Chinese Export black and gilt lacquer chest on an English gilt wood stand. The beautiful
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Credenzas

Chinese Lacquer Corner Cupboard Vitrine, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chinese style Open-work gallery on top chinoiserie Fishermen in front of a palace, flowers and
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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Corner Cupboards

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Lacquer

Antique Chinese lacquer Chinoiserie Kang console cabinet server
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese 19th century kang cabinet or console cabinet with cabinet interior space and drawers. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

20th Century Chinese Lacquered Wood Two-Drawer Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
A 20th century Chinese two-drawer cabinet with double doors and interior shelves. The hardware is
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Furniture

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Metal

Chinese Lacquer Desk Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Chinese ebonized desk with hand painted Chinoiserie Great look this interiors piece The
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Vintage 1980s Desks

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Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquered Yellow Orange Sideboard, circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
doors configuration, and originates from the Shanxi provence of China. The hand-buffed lacquer finish
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

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Elm, Paint

Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquered and Hardstone Inlaid Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th century Chinese black lacquered hardstone inlaid cabinet in fantastic
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Antique 1820s Chinese Cabinets

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Lacquer

Pair of Late 20th Century Large Chinese Lacquered Bookcases
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we offer a very practical pieces of Chinese furniture from the end of the last century
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

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Hardwood

Vintage 2 pc. Chinese Lacquered Cupboard on Stand
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Fine Chinoiserie styling gives this cabinet, the instant versatility needed to easily mix with most any other decor. Utilized in any room of the home, this cupboard offers tremendous...
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20th Century Unknown Cupboards

Materials

Stone

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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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