What is Chinese lacquer?

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.

What is Chinese black lacquer?

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.

How do you care for Chinese lacquered furniture?

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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Chinese Lacquered Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese lacquered chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and hardwood, every Chinese lacquered chest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Chinese lacquered chest, we have 280 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese lacquered chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese lacquered chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Chinese lacquered chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ficks Reed, Baker Furniture Company and Faubourg are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chinese Lacquered Chest?

Prices for a Chinese lacquered chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $240 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,264.

Questions About Chinese Lacquered Chest

What is Chinese lacquer?
1 Answer
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.
What is Chinese black lacquer?
1 Answer
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.
How do you care for Chinese lacquered furniture?
1 Answer
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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