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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Secretary Desk in Louis XV Style
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
This unique Louis XV-style Chinese lacquer secretary desk from the late 19th century boasts a rich
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Secretary Desk in Louis XV Style
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Secretary Desk in Louis XV Style

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Secretary Desk in Louis XV Style

H 55.91 in W 33.47 in D 13.78 in
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Copper, Gold

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

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H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of the Red Lacquered Chinese Secretary Desk. Meticulously crafted with
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk

Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk

H 42 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk. Featuring intricate hand-painted scenes on a rich black lacquer finish
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk

Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk

H 41.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass Offered for sale is a
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass
Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass

Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass

H 78 in W 59.5 in D 16 in
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

Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer

Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer

H 89.77 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Secretary/davenport In Bamboo And Lacquer With Asian Decor - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb and unique secretary called davenport in bamboo and Chinese lacquer with Asian decoration
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Secretaires

Materials

Bamboo

Secretary/davenport In Bamboo And Lacquer With Asian Decor - 19th Century
Secretary/davenport In Bamboo And Lacquer With Asian Decor - 19th Century

Secretary/davenport In Bamboo And Lacquer With Asian Decor - 19th Century

H 40.95 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
2 French Modern Neoclassical Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboards by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Two Rare and Exceptional French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sideboards in Chinese red lacquer
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

2 French Modern Neoclassical Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboards by Jacques Adnet
2 French Modern Neoclassical Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboards by Jacques Adnet

2 French Modern Neoclassical Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboards by Jacques Adnet

H 36 in W 46.25 in D 15.75 in
19th c. Georgian Style Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
England: Georgian style black lacquered Chinese export small secretary with gilt figural scenes
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

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Giltwood, Wood

19th c. Georgian Style Secretary
19th c. Georgian Style Secretary

19th c. Georgian Style Secretary

H 64 in W 27 in D 27 in
George II-Style Chinoiserie Secretary / Collector's Cabinet by Antonio's SF
By Antonio's
Located in Dallas, TX
a George II-style black lacquer secretary / desk with Collector's Cabinet above, gilt Chinoiserie
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20th Century American George II Bookcases

Materials

Wood

George II-Style Chinoiserie Secretary / Collector's Cabinet by Antonio's SF
George II-Style Chinoiserie Secretary / Collector's Cabinet by Antonio's SF

George II-Style Chinoiserie Secretary / Collector's Cabinet by Antonio's SF

H 105 in W 63 in D 25.5 in
18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet Secretary A rare and
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet
18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet

18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet

H 84.5 in W 49.5 in D 36 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Dutch Chinoiserie Secretary and High Chest
Located in Greven, DE
wisdom and are also regarded as "birds of happiness". Interesting facts: Chinese and Japanese lacquered
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Dutch Chinoiserie Secretary and High Chest
Pair of Louis XVI Style Dutch Chinoiserie Secretary and High Chest

Pair of Louis XVI Style Dutch Chinoiserie Secretary and High Chest

H 51.19 in W 24.81 in D 15.36 in
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

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880

H 65.75 in W 25.6 in D 12.6 in
Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880
By Perret et Vibert
Located in PARIS, FR
used to do in the 18th century, when the best French cabinet-makers adapted the Chinese lacquers on the
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880
Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880

Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880

H 65.75 in W 25.6 in D 12.6 in
18th Century Chinoiserie Secretaire in Lacquer by Jacques Dubois (1694-1763)
By Jacques Dubois
Located in NICE, FR
A brown-red low secretary in lacquer adorned with chinoiserie motifs by the great French
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Chinoiserie Secretaire in Lacquer by Jacques Dubois (1694-1763)
18th Century Chinoiserie Secretaire in Lacquer by Jacques Dubois (1694-1763)

18th Century Chinoiserie Secretaire in Lacquer by Jacques Dubois (1694-1763)

H 40.95 in W 38.19 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Fauvist Colorful Oil Painting Chinese Ceramic Jars with Fan and Apple
Located in Surfside, FL
from his father, who came from a samurai family who became secretary of the Japanese Navy Ministry. It
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1980s Fauvist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Fauvist Colorful Oil Painting Chinese Ceramic Jars with Fan and Apple
Japanese Fauvist Colorful Oil Painting Chinese Ceramic Jars with Fan and Apple

Yoshio Aoyama
Japanese Fauvist Colorful Oil Painting Chinese Ceramic Jars with Fan and Apple, 1981

H 21 in W 24 in
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
panels of Chinese lacquer, which he would also have received from the hands of the marchands-merciers.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson

H 37 in W 60 in D 22 in
Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Commode by Zwiener Jansen
By Zwiener Jansen Successeur
Located in New York, NY
of them veneered with cut up panels of Chinese lacquer, which he would also have received from the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Commode by Zwiener Jansen
Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Commode by Zwiener Jansen

Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Commode by Zwiener Jansen

H 38.5 in W 59 in D 21.5 in
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
developed in the Queen Anne period produced a need for small movable chairs and tables, as well as for china
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Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century

H 69.3 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in
John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
European styles, including Empire, Jacobean, Oriental lacquer, Adam, Sheraton, Hepplewhite, and Chippendale
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Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table

John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table

H 18 in Dm 40 in
Planete
Located in San Francisco, CA
similar material. There is flat black and gloss black paint. Perhaps the gloss is lacquer. The surface is
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1960s Mixed Media

Materials

Masonite, Paint, Mixed Media

Planete
Planete

Paul Van Hoeydonck
Planete

H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

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Silver Gilt Portland Vase by Elkington & Co.
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Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
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Located in London, GB
Art Deco Spanish silver coffee and tea set Spanish, c. 1930 Tray: height 3cm, width 56cm, depth 35cm Milk jug: height 10cm, width 13cm, depth 8cm This fine Spanish Art Deco tea...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Tea Sets

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19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
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19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
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H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
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Located in Potters Bar, GB
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H 30 in W 64 in D 33 in
Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's. Modernist compact writing desk, perfectly sized and in good vintage condition. It shows a unique mechanism that ope...
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French 19th Century Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
This secretary desk opens up and offers a beautiful writing space, along with areas to store your writing material. The secretary has bronze mounts, a marble top and Venis Martin dec...
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French 19th Century Secretary
French 19th Century Secretary

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H 54 in W 33 in D 15.25 in
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By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
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Brass

Decorative Paperweights '8' in Black / White / Red Terrazzo
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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19th Century, Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Melon Form Tea Caddy Box
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H 6.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
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Located in Paris, FR
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Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s

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H 63.78 in W 29.53 in D 13.78 in
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Located in Houston, TX
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Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquer Tray With Dragons
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H 2 in W 22.25 in D 11.25 in
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Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
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H 47.25 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
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Located in Amsterdam, NL
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H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
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By Thomasville
Located in Redding, CT
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Thomasville Allegro Faux Bamboo Desk
Thomasville Allegro Faux Bamboo Desk

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H 30 in W 40 in D 18 in
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Located in Hilversum, NL
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Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
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Located in West Hartford, CT
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Located in West Hartford, CT
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H 86 in W 48 in D 21 in
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By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
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Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet

Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet

H 82 in W 90 in D 29.5 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Antique 19th Century Secretaires

A Chinese Export Black Lacquer Two-Part Secretary
A Chinese Export Black Lacquer Two-Part Secretary

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Located in Dallas, TX
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19th c English Chinoisserie black lacquered secretary

19th c English Chinoisserie black lacquered secretary

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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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18th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretary Cabinet

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By Baker Furniture Company, Fornasetti
Located in Houston, TX
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H 85 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
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Located in Dallas, TX
19th c English black lacquered slant front secretary.
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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Chinese Style Desk in Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

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By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
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Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet
Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet

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Located in West Hartford, CT
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Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair

Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair

H 80 in W 36 in L 80 in
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Located in Greding, DE
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Varnished Secretary Desk with Chinoiserie Décor, England, 1730

Varnished Secretary Desk with Chinoiserie Décor, England, 1730

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Anglo - Chinese Secretaire
Located in Bronx, NY
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Anglo - Chinese Secretaire
Anglo - Chinese Secretaire

Anglo - Chinese Secretaire

H 77 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Bernard Dunand, Console in Lacquer and Gilt Bronze, 1950s
By Bernard Dunand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Bernard Dunand, Console in Lacquer and Gilt Bronze, 1950s

Bernard Dunand, Console in Lacquer and Gilt Bronze, 1950s

H 34.26 in W 63 in D 16.93 in
Secrétaire à Abattant by Molitor
By Christian Dell
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Secrétaire à Abattant by Molitor
Secrétaire à Abattant by Molitor

Secrétaire à Abattant by Molitor

H 57 in W 40.25 in D 18 in
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive secretary bookcase made in the Chinese taste featuring a decorative gilt faux bamboo
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase

H 74 in W 28 in D 16 in
Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinoiserie carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt slant top and
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk

Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk

H 93 in W 41 in D 24 in
Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Chinoiserie style carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet
Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet

Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet

H 71.75 in W 24 in D 15.5 in
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, one of a kind, vintage Asian black and gold lacquer chinoiserie secretary desk. What
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire

Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire

H 86 in W 33 in D 22 in
UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Charlotte, NC
A breakfront china cabinet, with secretary desk, in the Asian Chinoiserie style, by Union-National
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet
UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet

UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet

H 80 in W 61 in D 16 in
Baker "Chinoiserie" Secretary, 20th Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hamburg, PA
A decorative and beautiful Chinoiserie Secretary with meticulous design by Baker Furniture Company
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Baker "Chinoiserie" Secretary, 20th Century
Baker "Chinoiserie" Secretary, 20th Century

Baker "Chinoiserie" Secretary, 20th Century

H 90 in W 39 in D 19.75 in
White Lacquer French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet With Pull Out Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Regency style secretary desk / china cabinet. Top has four doors, two glass shelves, eight wood
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

White Lacquer French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet With Pull Out Desk
White Lacquer French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet With Pull Out Desk

White Lacquer French Louis XVI Breakfront China Cabinet With Pull Out Desk

H 84 in W 72 in D 15 in
20th Century Painted and Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Two-Part Secretary Desk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This charming Italian neoclassical style chinoiserie decorated secretary desk features an arched
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Brass

20th Century Painted and Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Two-Part Secretary Desk
20th Century Painted and Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Two-Part Secretary Desk

20th Century Painted and Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Two-Part Secretary Desk

H 84.25 in W 36.5 in D 18 in
Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Dorothy Draper Viennese collection China cabinet designed for Henredon, circa 1963. Shown in pink
Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Cupboards

Materials

Lacquer

Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963
Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963

Dorothy Draper Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963

H 84 in W 60 in D 16 in
Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Two-Drawer Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
tiered shelf on bottom with a leg cut out for using as a writing table or secretary. Fronted by two large
Category

20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Two-Drawer Table
Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Two-Drawer Table

Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Two-Drawer Table

H 30 in W 31.5 in D 18 in
Chinese Export Lacquered & Gilt Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
This piece was made in China for export. Richly decorated in gold on a black lacquered ground with
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Chinese Export Lacquered & Gilt Secretary
Chinese Export Lacquered & Gilt Secretary

Chinese Export Lacquered & Gilt Secretary

H 57.5 in W 25.25 in D 24 in
An English Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary Decorated with Chinese Scenes in Gold. Made for the English
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

An English Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary
An English Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary

An English Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary

H 77 in W 39.25 in D 23 in
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary
Located in Miami, FL
First quarter 19th century, the scrolled pediment above a pair of doors decorated with oriental landscapes and figures. The interrior containing a series of drawers centered by a mi...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary

H 59 in W 25 in D 25 in
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare Chinese export lacquered secretary cabinet. A very rare piece in exceptionally nice
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Giltwood

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Secretary
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Secretary

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Secretary

H 64 in W 32 in D 30 in
Chinese Chinoisiere Secretary with Fitted Interior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Chinoiserie Secretary with Fitted Interior, black lacquer with Chinese red interior & crown
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chinoisiere Secretary with Fitted Interior
Chinese Chinoisiere Secretary with Fitted Interior

Chinese Chinoisiere Secretary with Fitted Interior

H 84 in W 42 in D 22 in
Baker 21st Century Contemporary Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary black lacquer chinoiserie Queen Anne style secretary by Baker has double doors, slant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Baker 21st Century Contemporary Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary
Baker 21st Century Contemporary Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary

Baker 21st Century Contemporary Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary

H 90 in W 36 in D 20 in
Very Rare English 18th Century Red Lacquer Secretary Bookcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice secretary bookcase with beautiful scenes of Chinese figures and decorations on red
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Lacquer

Very Rare English 18th Century Red Lacquer Secretary Bookcase
Very Rare English 18th Century Red Lacquer Secretary Bookcase

Very Rare English 18th Century Red Lacquer Secretary Bookcase

H 89.38 in W 37.8 in D 21.66 in
Petite Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in New York City, NY
Petite Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase with a faux lacquer finish of chinese figures and landscape.
Category

Early 20th Century American Furniture

Petite Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Petite Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase

Petite Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase

H 69 in W 20 in D 15 in
Maitland Smith Queen Anne Style Chinosierie Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Raleigh, NC
Dramatic Maitland Smith Queen Anne style secretary desk with plenty of work space, organizing
Category

Early 2000s American Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Maitland Smith Queen Anne Style Chinosierie Secretary Desk
Maitland Smith Queen Anne Style Chinosierie Secretary Desk

Maitland Smith Queen Anne Style Chinosierie Secretary Desk

H 89 in W 40 in D 23 in
Lacquered bureau bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George I style parcel gilt lacquered secretary bookcase; overall Chinoiserie decorated w/figures
Category

20th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Lacquered bureau bookcase
Lacquered bureau bookcase

Lacquered bureau bookcase

H 73 in W 40.5 in D 23 in
Rare Modernage Breakfront Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in Southfield, MI
white lacquer. Flip down secretary desk with attendant cubbies for storage. Fixed wooden shelves with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookcases

Rare Modernage Breakfront Bookcase Secretary Desk
Rare Modernage Breakfront Bookcase Secretary Desk

Rare Modernage Breakfront Bookcase Secretary Desk

H 80.75 in W 60 in D 16 in
Maitland Smith Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Raleigh, NC
Dramatic Maitland Smith Queen Anne style secretary desk with plenty of work space, organizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Giltwood

Maitland Smith Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Maitland Smith Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

Maitland Smith Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

H 89 in W 40 in D 23 in
Qing Dynasty Lacquered Barrel Stool with Incised Decoration
Located in New York, NY
This Qing Dynasty lacquered stool was part of the extensive collection of Chinese decorative arts
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese End Tables

Qing Dynasty Lacquered Barrel Stool with Incised Decoration
Qing Dynasty Lacquered Barrel Stool with Incised Decoration

Qing Dynasty Lacquered Barrel Stool with Incised Decoration

H 19.25 in Dm 18.5 in
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Chinese Lacquer Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chinese lacquer secretary available at 1stDibs. A chinese lacquer secretary — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the chinese lacquer secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A chinese lacquer secretary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chinese lacquer secretary over the years, but those crafted by Henry Dasson, John Widdicomb and Union National are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Lacquer Secretary?

The average selling price for a chinese lacquer secretary at 1stDibs is $4,695, while they’re typically $1,198 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Secretary
  • 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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