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Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer 19th Century Cabinet with Gilded Hand-Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with two doors and hand
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered console cabinet from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Buffets

Materials

Brass

ViNTAGE GREEN PAINTED LACQUERED ORIENTAL LOW SIDEBOARD WINDOW SEAT MEDIA STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Oriental style Heritage Green painted and Lacquered sideboard which is super utilitarian Please note the
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20th Century Chinese Export Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Antique circa 1800 Chinese Hand Painted Wedding Cabinet Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1800 hand painted and lacquered
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese George III Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Carved Dragons and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red lacquered Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with round brass medallion
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Square Apothecary Chest with Nine Drawers and Brass Pulls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese square apothecary-style chest of drawers, likely from the early to mid-20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

Red Lacquered 1930s Apothecary Cabinet with 32 Drawers and Petite Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red lacquered apothecary-inspired cabinet from circa 1930 with 32 drawers and petite double doors
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Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
A stunning Chinese tapered cabinet from the 18th century, black lacquered with original gilt
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Asian Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Figurines Decorated Multi Compartment Bar
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lift Top Asian Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Figurines Decorated Multi Compartment Bar Liquor
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20th Century Chinese Dry Bars

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Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay mid - late 20th c. The
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese "A La Chinoise" Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese red lacquered nightstand with "a la chinoise" decorations, brass hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Vibrant and richly detailed, this small Chinese red lacquered blanket chest was designed as a
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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Iron

Pair of Chinese Painted Compound Cabinets, Late Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
Seamlessly constructed and lacquered black, this pair of spectacular Ming-dynasty compound cabinets
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Elm Brown Lacquer Cabinet with Bronze Hardware and Shelves, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty elm wood cabinet with brown lacquer and bronze hardware. This antique Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquered blanket chest from the 19th century, with iron hardware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Late Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer and Burl Wood Cabinet with Accordion Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
Late Qing dynasty black lacquer and burl wood Chinese Hebei cabinet of unusual (lower and wider
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
, China. 45 drawers and original lacquer. Drawers still with some remains of the descriptions with the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquer Trunk with Metal Edging
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered blanket chest from the 19th century with metal edging
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Brass

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red cabinet from the 19th century with hand painted decor and gilt
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilt Lions, Floral Motifs, and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
This red lacquered blanket chest stands out with its vibrant finish and intricate gilt decoration
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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Tall Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Bow Front High Chest Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ball & Claw Tall Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Bow Front High Chest Dresser
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dressers

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Rustic Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century Chinese rustic cabinet worn red lacquer from Shanxi Province. Wonderful patina
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Rustic Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Rustic Cabinet
$2,200 Sale Price
26% Off
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elmwood Hand Painted Design Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered & Elmwood Hand Painted Design Sideboard  
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture

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Wood, Elm, Lacquer, Paint

Vintage Reddish Brown Lacquered Elm Sideboard with Four Drawers and Panel Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
With its geometric rhythm and deep, lacquered surface, this vintage Chinese sideboard brings a
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Red and Black Chinese Armoire with Calligraphy and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red and black armoire with calligraphy and brass hardware from 1800s, China. This Chinese armoire
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

18th Ctr. Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Butterfly Style Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
drawer and carved spandrels at each side that taper down to the feet. Original polychrome lacquer. The
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

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Metal

19th Century Yumu Storage Blanket Chest with Natural Lacquer, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty Yumu wood storage chest from the mid to late 19th century, with natural lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Red Lacquered with Brass Hardware Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Asian sideboard buffet cabinet. This gorgeous cabinet features a classical alter table design with sculpted wood ends, and ample storage space. The top row features 3 pull ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

STUNNiNG LARGE MARBLE TOPPED CHINESE CHINOISERIE SIDEBOARD WITH SPACE FOR FRIDGE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie sideboard with thick marble top and central space to house a mini fridge
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sideboards

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Marble

Chinoiserie Dresser in Fresh Ivory Lacquered Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinoiserie elaborately carved 5-drawer chest including side panels.
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Red Lacqured Chinese Cabinet with Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A very decorative red and black lacqured 19th century cabinet from Shanxi China. This cabinet has
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilded Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with gilded bat, guardian lions and cloud motifs. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Elm

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Blanket Chest with Black Lacquer Finish and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty black lacquered elm blanket chest from the late 19th, early 29th century, with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Oversized Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 76 Drawers and Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
drawers, four medium sized ones, hand-painted calligraphy and weathered lacquered finish. This monumental
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Shanxi Province Brown Black Lacquered Elmwood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province brown black lacquered elmwood bookcase. This bookcase has 2 shelves and 2
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Vintage Two-piece vaisselier lacquered grey - a pair available (B)
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Two-piece china cabinet in lacquered grey - a pair available (B) Display - bookcase
Category

20th Century French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Bamboo Washstand with Lacquered Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period bamboo washstand from the 19th century, with carved and lacquered
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Qing Dynasty Elm Sideboard in Honey Lacquer with Four Doors and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty sideboard from the early 20th century in warm honey brown lacquer, blending
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Chinese Laquered Brown and Gold Chest Decorated with Flowers, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Chinese chest in lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th / beginning of the 20th
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bookcase Etagere Vitrine circa 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bookcase, probably Chinese, circa 1950s. Sculptural lattice shelves offer
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th century Chinese Raised Carved Panel Cabinet Chest
Located in New York, NY
lacquered Cabinet Chest from Fujian province China. Two drawers with top open cabinet. Detail carved
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Antique 1890s Qing Cabinets

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Cabinet with Eight Doors and Four Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty red cabinet from the 19th century, with oval hand painted medallions and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mongolian Red Lacquered Buffet with Hand Painted Floral Décor
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
An antique Northern Chinese/Mongolian red lacquered cabinet. This exquisite cabinet features a
Category

20th Century Mongolian Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
For thousands of years, traditional Chinese architecture had no interior closets, and trunks and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Laminate Credenza With Gold Handles
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this Postmodern Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Laminate Credenza featuring gold
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquer Armoire with Relief Carving Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer armoire with relief carving gilt motif doors. Bi-fold open doors, inside with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Cabinet With Interior Drawers in Fresh Ivory Lacquered Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 pull-out drawers. Freshly lacquered in ivory white. Add some chic chinoiserie style to your design
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Chinese Parchment Trunk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chinese parchment trunk with red lacquered interior.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Black Lacquer Sideboard Cabinet from Tianjin, 1860 - 1880
Located in Kastrup, DK
Black lacquer sideboard cabinet from Tianjin. Under the top are 3 large drawers and a main section
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
they used to do in the 18th century, when the best French cabinet-makers adapted the Chinese lacquers
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Inspired Cabinet that pulls out into a Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to be a 77" table - full sized to seat 4-6 people. The bold Chinese red lacquer is quite appropriate
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Red Lacquered with Brass Hardware Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Asian sideboard buffet cabinet. This gorgeous cabinet features a classical alter table design with sculpted wood ends, and ample storage space. The top row features 3 pull ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Light Lacquer Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden cabinet from the 19th century with light lacquer, brass
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Natural Oak China Cabinet with Storage Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Perfect for the dining room or living room, this modern china cabinet sits elegantly on low metal
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2010s Portuguese Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Rare Oriental Chinese Export Vintage Pagoda Top Red Cabinet Very Decorative
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
lacquered Chinese Pagoda top cabinet A very good looking and well made piece, I have never seen another
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Asian Black Lacquered Side Cabinets With Hand Painted Butterflies, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Asian black lacquered side cabinets with hand painted butterflies.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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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