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English Bamboo Writing Desk with Leather Top and Lacquered Sides
Located in Austin, TX
, featuring a rectangular top of lacquered panels and bamboo accents surrounding a leather writing surface
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Tansu Clothing Chest Bo Ishu-Dansu
Located in Portland, OR
for a samurai class. Traditional motifs in iron detail and original lacquer finish showing nice age
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Iron
Period William and Mary Highboy, Japanned
Located in Dallas, TX
A highboy, William and Mary period, japanned with black lacquer and raised gilt chinoiserie
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
CU07 Japanese Series Teak Highboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Braakman for Pastoe in 1958. The cabinet is made from teak veneer combined with two white lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
18th Century Yellow Polychrome Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 18th century William and Mary yellow lacquer polychrome Japanned parcel gilt cabinet. Item
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tansu with Tsuru-Kame Decoration
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique 19th century Japanese Meiji period two piece tansu chest in red lacquer and akamatsu
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century French ‘Japanned’ Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A highly-decorative and rare French ‘bombe’ commode with dramatic black lacquer Japanned or
Category
Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Black Lacquered Asian Inspired Chest of Drawers by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage black lacquered Asian inspired Chester drawers by century furniture. This chest
Category
1990s American Anglo-Japanese Dressers
Materials
Wood
Rare Victorian Chinoiserie Japanned Black Laqured Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare 19th century Chinoiserie Japaned
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Wood
Tansu Chest from Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Tansu chest of drawers from Japan. Showa period, mid-20th century. Clear cedar, with elmwood in
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Bamboo Cabinet with Two Doors
Located in Austin, TX
-door cabinet on legs. The cabinet with japan-lacquered top, pressed paper sides and two glass doors
Category
Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Chinoiserie or Japanned Louis XV Bombe Commode Chest from Paris.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A smaller French black lacquer ‘chinoiserie’ commode, the two drawers and sides with painted
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest in the Sendai Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest in the Sendai Isho-dansu style, with hand-cut iron
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Japanned and Burnished Bamboo Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This late 19th century English burnished bamboo chest features a decorated japanned lacquer top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Tansu Chest in Sendai Isho-Dansu Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
reddish brown lacquer and iron hardware. Created in Japan during the Meiji era (1868-1912), this tansu
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George I Style, Chinoiserie, Green-Japanned Desk, Bookcase, Parcel-Gilt, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinoiserie, Secretary Desk with Bookcase in the George I Style, Green Lacquer, Giltwood, China
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese George I Secretaires
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Keyaki Wood Tansu Chest in the Sendai Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
of Japan's traditional mobile cabinetry. Featuring a lacquered finish, this clothing chest presents a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Workbox Jewelry Collector
s Cabinet
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Workbox Jewelry Collector's Cabinet
Regency Japanned workbox cabinet
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Beech
Chinoiserie
Black Lacquered Corner Cabinet C. 1900
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinoiserie and black lacquered stacking corner cabinet. Circa 1900's.
Category
20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chinoiserie or
Japanned
Armoire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
featuring dramatic ‘Japanned’ door panels in black lacquer with landscape and architectural scenery in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Sendai type tansu chest from the 19th century with ornate iron hardware
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Japanned Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century Louis XV Style chinoiserie or Japanned bombe commodes with original marble
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$16,500 / set
Pastoe U+N Japanese Series Dutch Design Highboard Model CU05 by Cees Braakman
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
known as the "Japanese Series" due to its sleek shapes and simplicity. The cabinet has two harmonica
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Steel
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Jewelry Box Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and powerful small Japanese lacquer table cabinet, suitable for use as a jewelry box
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Rare, Turn-of-the-Century, French, Japanned Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable pair of nearly identical, hand-painted and lacquered, saffron-hued, two-drawer, Bombay
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$30,000 / set
1840s - 1870s Japanese antique large mizuya tansu cabinet, sideboard. wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
mizuya tansu cabinet is, a product of late 19th century, circa 1840s - 1870s (late Edo period), guessing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Drexel Serving Bar
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
A very unusual Vintage Drexel Serving Bar featuring amazing hand painted decorative designs that extend all of the way around the cart and all of this is mounted on a fun and mobile ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Anglo-Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie George III Breakfront Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Dallas, TX
A George III breakfront bookcase with later Japanned chinoiserie decoration, a molded cornice above
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Double Sided Regency Chinoiserie Bookcase
By Regency
Located in Greenwich, CT
lacquered ground, retaining original foliate cast brass casters.
Category
Vintage 1950s Regency Bookcases
Materials
Lacquer
Very Fine George 11 Style 19th C Grand Tortoise and Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
painted and lacquered and decorated with Chinoiserie scenes. The exterior is a combination of ebonized and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English George II Secretaires
Materials
Wood
English Bamboo Two-Tiered Bookcase
Located in Austin, TX
doors enclosing three shelves over a bottom tier with japan-lacquered panel top, two glazed cabinet
Category
Antique 19th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Japanese Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Finely lacquered and decorated Japanese cabinet, mid-20th century. This cabinet has exquisite
Category
20th Century Japanese Other Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative and special late 19th century Meiji period Japanese lacquer cabinet. Having red
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cupboards
Materials
Softwood
Red Lacquer Japanese Vanity Cabinet with Black Lacquer Interior Mid-20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Hand-painted Japanese pictorial tabletop vanity cabinet features painted foliate and aviary design
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Bronze
Striking Japanese Gilt and Black Lacquer Cabinet on Later Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking early 19th century Japanese gilt and black lacquer cabinet with brass mountings; two
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, So Called Tansu, Late 19th C
Located in Stockholm, SE
the front. At the base of the cabinet is a large drawer.
The lacquer is of the highest quality with
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Miniature Cabinet
Located in Huntington, NY
19th century Japanese lacquer miniature cabinet, with brass and gold.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Gold, Brass
Rare Japanese Edo Period Lacquered Wood Two-Door Cabinet
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare lacquered wood two-door cabinet beautifully decorated with gold “hiramaki” decoration on a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Early 20th Century Dark Red and Black Lacquered Tansu Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese dark red and black lacquered tansu cabinet from the early 20th century, with five
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Iron
English Burnished Bamboo and Japanned Lacquer Étagère Display Cabinet
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A wonderful English Burnished bamboo framework incorporating two cabinets with japanned lacquer
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer, Wood
Japanese Cabinet Etagere
Located in San Francisco, CA
lacquer background. In remarkably good original condition, Japan, late 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$5,800
Antique English Aesthetic Movement Japanned Lacquered Bamboo Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Antique English Aesthetic Movement Japanned Lacquered Bamboo Side Cabinet with two fold out side
Category
Early 20th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
Japanned Chinoiserie Lacquer Cocktail Cabinet on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic chinoiserie red lacquer cocktail cabinet or dry bar on stand featuring a gilt Japanned
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Signed Drexel Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Japanned Black Lacquer
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant midcentury chinoiserie japanned one-piece china cabinet features beautiful hand painted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Signed Drexel Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Japanned Black Lacquer
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant midcentury chinoiserie japanned one-piece china cabinet features beautiful hand painted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Chinoiserie Hanging Cabinet, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Late 19th century Japanese chinoisere lacquered wood cabinet. In very good condition, with minor
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Cabinet with Black Urushi Lacquer, Meiji Era
1868–1912
, Wabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a glass-front cabinet from the Meiji era (1868–1912).
The worn black urushi lacquer finish
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Display Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Chinese black lacquer and gilt display cabinets. A variety of open shelves and closed
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Antique Japanese Kitchen Cabinet (Mizuya), Meiji Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare Japanese ku-shaku kitchen cabinet (Mizuya) in remarkable condition. Ku-shaku refers to the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cupboards
Materials
Other
English Victorian Anglo-Japanese Tortoishell Bamboo 2-Door Cabinet Bookshelf
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This late 19th century Anglo-Japanese Tortoishell bamboo glass fronted two-door cabinet / bookshelf
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer, Paper
1910s - 20s Japanese antique large glass cabinet. wabi sabi organic primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from Kanto area, Japan.
This large wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1910s - 20s (Taisho period
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Cedar
1910s - 20s Japanese antique large glass cabinet w/ drawers, wabi sabi organic
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from Kanto area, Japan.
This large wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1910s - 20s (Taisho period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Cedar
A Rare and Fine George III 18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautifully ornate George III chinoiserie cabinet. The cabinet features a black lacquer finish
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Pine, Lacquer
Chic Black Lacquered Pre-War Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic black lacquered pre-war Japanese clothing tansu chest. Made of lacquered Kiri (Paulownia) wood
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1910s - 20s Japanese antique mid-size glass cabinet. wabi sabi organic primitive
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
pref, Japan.
This mid-size wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1910s - 20s (Taisho period) estimate
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Cedar
Black and Gilt Lacquered ‘Japanned’ Armoire from Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Black and gilt lacquered chinoiserie or ‘Japanned’ armoire with polychrome and gilt scenery of
Category
Vintage 1910s French Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Louis XV Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Corner Cabinet
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century French Louis XV two door bow front corner cabinet with cabriole legs / all over black
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Materials
Marble, Metal, Ormolu
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Japanese Lacquer Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Japanese lacquer cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese lacquer cabinets — often made from wood, lacquer and metal — can elevate any home. Japanese lacquer cabinets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese lacquer cabinets bearing Georgian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Japanese lacquer cabinets over the years, but those made by Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Japanese Lacquer Cabinets?
Japanese lacquer cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $299 and the highest can go for as much as $385,000.
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 Japanese Lacquer Cabinets
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.
- What are lacquered cabinets?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lacquer refers to the finish of the cabinet, and provides a kind of glossy appearance. You would paint the cabinets a base color, and then apply a lacquered layer overtop for the desired look. You’ll find a large variety of lacquered furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, there is a type of varnish called Japanese lacquer. It is made from the sap of an urushi tree, which grows in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and modern Japanese lacquered pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2022Japanese 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes lacquer is good for kitchen cabinets since it is hard and durable. Lacquer finishes tend to be quite smooth and seamless.
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