Red Lacquer Oriental Cabinet
Antique Asian Red Lacquer Oriental Chinese Wedding Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Asian red lacquer oriental Chinese wedding cabinet. Item features solid wood construction
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Materials
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Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century. Embrace the allure of
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H 34.25 in W 27.5 in D 21.25 in
Giorgio Cabinet in Lacquer and Bronze Finish
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
as in the oriental tradition. The Giorgio cabinets are designed to be shown together. Inside there is
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Materials
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Harald Westerberg A Red Lacquered “Swedish Grace” à la Chinoise Bar Cabinet
By Harald Westerberg
Located in London, GB
A red lacquered “Swedish Grace” à la Chinoise bar cabinet, carved with profiles painted in gold
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Buffets
Materials
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H 43.31 in W 59.06 in D 17.33 in
Black Red Lacquer Two Tone Cabinet Bachelor Chest Rolled Edge bracket Feet
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice black lacquer cabinet with two oriental motive decorated accordion style doors.
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Materials
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18th Century, Pair of Italian Rococo Chinoiserie Lacquered Wood Corner Cabinets
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Italian Rococo Chinoiserie Lacquered Wood Corner Cabinets
This pair of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 81.89 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Jumbo Collection Antique Italian Ormolu-Mounted and Lacquered Cabinet
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
An important and richly decorated Italian ormolu-mounted and lacquered cabinet, ca. 1930.
The
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Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
H 47.25 in W 38.59 in D 19.69 in
1960s Asian Modern Zenith Tv Cabinet
By Zenith
Located in Monrovia, CA
Asian Relief Design.
The Oriental Black Lacquered And Oriental Red Lacquered Cabinet Has A Beautiful
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Royal Ebony Wood Cabinet Plumage by Hervé Langlais 2017 France One-Off
Located in Paris, FR
lines whose brilliance is reflected in the deep red lacquered drawers.
Hervé Langlais is a graduate of
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2010s French Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 64.97 in W 42.52 in D 22.45 in
Chinoiserie lacquer commode, 18th Century Venetian style.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative and imposing early 18th Century Venetian, Red Chinoiserie lacquer bombe commode
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Lacquer
Alias P53 AluZen Soft Shelf in Oak Veneered MDF with Lacquered Arms
By Alias, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias P53 AluZen Soft Shelf in Oak Veneered MDF with Lacquered Arms by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves
Materials
Oak
Rare Oriental Chinese Export Vintage Pagoda Top Red Cabinet Very Decorative
Located in GB
lacquered Chinese Pagoda top cabinet
A very good looking and well made piece, I have never seen another
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 53.35 in W 40.56 in D 25.01 in
Rare Oriental Chinese Export Vintage Cabinet Lots of Drawers for Fine Teas
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1930's hand painted and lacquered
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 38.59 in W 39.18 in D 14.57 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Long Polychrome Sideboard with 12 Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
drawers adorned with yellow recessed cartouches surrounded by red lacquer frames. Experience the timeless
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Iron
H 33 in W 82.75 in D 20 in
Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
lacquer with a tortoiseshell imitation ground.
luxury item, dazzliing display of bright colour red of
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Antique 17th Century Italian Chinoiserie Desks
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Lacquer
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
rectangular form inner within triangle framework case outer. Polychrome painted, red accents, metal mounting
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Late 19th century Chinese small sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
from the interior to have been previously red lacquered, having been later stripped back to it's
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards
Materials
Softwood
Chinese Chippendale Style Schiedmayer Piano Oriental Scenes Embossed Japanning
Located in Leeds, GB
legs with applied fret carvings. Cabinet features oriental scenes in embossed Japanning with gilt
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Antique Late 19th Century German Chinese Chippendale Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 38.98 in W 59.06 in D 76.38 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Altar Red Lacquered Cabinet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chinese Ming style hand painted red and brown lacquered cabinet with carved sides, drawer and doors
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Elm
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Red Lacquer Oriental Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal red lacquer oriental cabinet for your home. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every red lacquer oriental cabinet was constructed with great care. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage red lacquer oriental cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect red lacquer oriental cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A red lacquer oriental cabinet, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one red lacquer oriental cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alias, Casa Casati and Etro Home Interiors produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Red Lacquer Oriental Cabinet?
Prices for a red lacquer oriental cabinet start at $1,135 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $4,607.
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.
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