Lacquer Furniture

The defining characteristic of a Chinese Officials Chair is the way that the back crest rail turns continuously into the back posts. Our artisan...

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo Edo period, circa 1660-1680 H. 88 x W. 100.5 x D. 54 cm This cabinet includes a later European japanned stand, but also a modern powder-coated steel frame. The latter can be designed and added to your specific needs. The sides and front of the rectangular two-door cabinet are embellished in gold and silver hiramaki-e and takamaki-e on a black roiro lacquer ground with a continuous design. The two doors depict a long procession of numerous figures travelling on foot and horseback along buildings and a pagoda into a mountainous landscape. This is the annual court journey, Hofreis, of the Dutch from Nagasaki to the Shogun’s court in Edo. Three horseback riders are dressed as Dutch merchants and a fourth figure, probably het Opperhoofd, is seen inside a palanquin, norimon. Just about to cross the bridge, two men are carrying a cabinet like the present one. Many Japanese figures on either side of the procession are engaged in various activities; some play musical instruments on board of small boats, others are fishing; figures inside buildings are depicted playing go, and farmers are tending to their rice paddocks. The upper part of the right door shows a large mansion, probably the local daimyo’s castle, with men kneeling before a man in the central courtyard. The court journey fits in with the foreign policy of the shogunate which accorded a role to the VOC alongside China, Korea, and the Ryukyu Islands who also had to pay tribute. However, the VOC employees were traders, having low status in Japan’s social hierarchy, and they were received with less deference than were the state embassies from Korea and the Ryukyu Islands. Nevertheless, the contacts with the Dutch were a welcome source of information to the Shogun about Europe and European science and technology. The left side of the cabinet depicts, in mirror image, a rare view of the artificial fan-shaped Deshima Island, the trading post for the Dutch in Japan. The island, where the Dutch flag flies, is surrounded by small Japanese boats and an anchored three-masted fluyt (cargo ship), flying Dutch flags, with on the stern the VOC monogram. On the bottom right a busy street of Nagasaki is shown, bordered by shops and leading up to the stone bridge. On the island the trees are beautifully painted, two cows can be seen, and the flagpole, all in very fine detail. Dutchmen and enslaved Malay are visible outside the buildings and two Japanese figures, probably guards, sit in a small hut in the centre. A maximum of fifteen to twenty Dutchmen lived on the island at any time and soldiers or women were not allowed. Restrictions on Deshima were tight, and the merchants were only allowed to leave the island by special permission. The Opperhoofd had to be replaced every year, and each new Opperhoofd had to make a court journey to pay tribute, present gifts, and to obtain permission to Margaret Barclay eep on trading. In the distance, many birds fly above the hills and a four-story pagoda can be seen. The right side of the cabinet is painted with other horse riders and their retinue journeying through mountains. The pair of doors to the front open to reveal ten rectangular drawers. The drawers are decorated with scenes of birds in flight and landscapes with trees and plants. The reverse of the left door with two thatched buildings, one with a ladder, underneath a camelia tree with large blooms; the right door with a three-story pagoda nestled among trees and both doors with a flying phoenix, ho-oo bird. The cabinet, with elaborately engraved gilt copper mounts, hinges, lock plates and brass handles, is raised on an 18th-century English japanned wood stand. A pair of large cabinets...

In traditional Chinese homes, slender, long tables such as this one are used to hold musical instruments, flowers, or vases. Often referred to as altar tables, this narrow table form...

An exquisite 19th Century Chinese red lacquer pedestal table. Crafted in a square shape with gracefully curved legs that merge seamlessly with the base, it captivates all who encount...

Black lacquer chest with landscape gilt motif with pair of open door and shelf inside.

This 19th-century Chinese Chinoiserie lacquer side cabinet is a splendid testament to the enduring allure of the Chinoiserie movement that swept through Europe in the 17th century. A...

On later stands, each fitted with a pair of cabinet doors opening to shelves. Loose translation of the calligraphy across the four doors reads: "Going tens of miles in Jiangnan in ...

Stunning quality pair of Chinese export canton black lacquer desk cabinet China, circa 1830 The stand European, circa 1900 Overall, Height: 202 cm - Cabinet: 88-77-37 cm Provenance: ...

6-legged armor box made of red lacquer with crest design in gold, and bronze mounted feet. Comes with original lock and key.

Opt for drama with this late 19th century Chinese opium canopy bed, crafted of elmwood. The exterior is heavily decorated with gold leafing, carvings, ornate carved figurine pillars,...

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality Meiji period 1868-1912, circa 1890 Kazaridana (display cabinet), the black lacquered hardw...

Rare and richly adorned wooden Kyûshû ishô'dansu (cabinet of drawers) in a single section, on a plinth. Fully restored, cleaned and waxed. The drawer faces are made of indigenous k...

Fendi Casa Ivory lacquer two drawer Canova chest with Fendi woven leather pulls

Fine Chinese Qing-period Carved Giltwood and Lacquered Console Table  China, 19th Century A stunning example of the elegance of the Qing Period in Chinese furniture. Dating back to ...

A vintage pair of Chinese lacquer open drum shape white stools decorated with intricate scrolling artwork throughout. The recessed tops of each stool feature mirror images in carved...

Every detail on this table, from its delicately curved legs to its hand-painted depictions of oriental landscapes and motifs, reflects the meticulous artistry of the late 19th-centur...

Late Edo period (1614-1868) antique Japanese presentation table in dark brown lacquer with dark red details.

Korean hardwood chest on stand 18th Century A rectangular top projecting over four short frieze drawers and three panels of mounted floating panel doors within concave mounted border...

Red lacquer wedding basket with pierce carving handle and metal bracket

A Korean black lacquered wood low table with elaborate inlay works circa late Joseon dynasty (late 19th century to turn of 20th century). The low table, supported by slightly curved ...

A fine pair of two-tier stacking cabinets, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (Korean Empire to Japanese Colonial Period). The square cabinet each is fitted with a pai...

A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest from China. Commissioned in the 19th century to commemora...

Japanese Wakasa lacquer table with coral quince design. Signature not readable.

Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair, teak, lacquer, gold leaf, Mid-20th century. A highly decorative and ornately carved throne, evocative of the ro...

This monumental manuscript cabinet is from Rangoon, Burma and made from teak wood, lacquer, and gold leaf. This manuscript cabinet features its orig...

An elegant black lacquer square low table with gilt motif landscape top, gilt motif on apron and legs, simple and beautiful form. We carry Fine quality furniture with elegant finishe...

The chest is constructed of teak covered in lacquer and gold leaf with a hinged lid and detailed decoration on four sides. The high relief thayo lacquer depicts narrative scenes, bordered by a tendril vine frame with reserve cartouches of birds, beasts or men within.  The scenes may be from the Mahajanaka Jataka, one of the last Jataka tales of a life preceding the life of becoming the Buddha. This tale of endurance starts by depicting the rivalry between two brothers fighting for the throne. The lid depicts this great conflict having two battling elephants at center. Half of the surrounding characters are sending the opponents into retreat. The brother that is King is killed. The sides of the chest dynamically continue the story. On the right side of the front scene, the pregnant Queen at the front of the palace is informed of the King’s death  by her kneeling subjects.  On the left side of the front panel, the Queen is shown in retreat with her riches sacked upon her head. On the left side of the chest the story continues with Saka the Lord of the Dewas offering the Queen a lift upon an ox drawn cart. The right side of the chest depicts the pregnant Queen at her destination of refuge discussing her predicament with her long lost brother who offers protection in the birth of her child, Prince Mahajanaka. The elaborate high relief thayo lacquer is molded and modeled of a putty of lacquer sap mixed with clay, saw-dust, or ash. The interior and back are lacquered red. Provenance: From a residence designed by Kalef Alaton. East & Orient Company, Dallas. Private collection, Texas. Lark Mason...

Red Lacquer Wooden Wedding Bowl. Served with Desserts.

Pair of 20th century Chinese Red Lacquered Bedside Tables with Drawers Finished With Exquisite Figural Decorative Scenes Extra dimensions Drawer height 5cm Doored cabinet heig...

Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet. A tapering upright cabinet made of teak with black lacquered exterior and red interior. The decoration of gold on a black ground on three sides is created by the Lai Rot Nam...

This ornate Korean stool was crafted in the early 20th century of lacquered papier-mâché with beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay, a decorative technique known as "najeonchilgi." During ...

A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets, red lacquered soft wood, each cabinet with a set of doors  ornamented with glass and shell inlay, gilt relief carving depicting scholars above and...

Chinese red lacquered painting table, soft wood construction with unusual detailed relief skirt carving depicting figures and flowers, three deep drawers with inset brass hardware, i...

With clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish, this square corner cabinet celebrates the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Dated to the mid-19th century, the tall cabine...

Antique Shanxi Province Elm and Brown Lacquer sideboard This Antique Sideboard from the Shanxi Province of China has 4 doors and 4 shelves. Circa: 1900 Dimensions: H: 34...

Chinese dry lacquer table with gold designs depicting floral arrangements and accoutrements.

This is a beautifully designed and fabricated Japanese pagoda-shaped tall chest of drawers. The chest dates to the late 20th or early 21st century and is in very good to excellent ov...

Antique Shanxi province black lacquer coffee table. This antique Shanxi Province Black Coffee Table was made from a Chinese bed. The coffee table is made of elm and has been finis...

A Beautiful Art Deco Lacquered Display Table with Original Storage Box. This beautiful Art Deco lacquered display table is a stunning example of Japan...

A 19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Panel Inlaid Hardwood Cabinet. This marvelous piece showcases a harmonious fusion of artistry and craftsmanship, exuding timeless elegance and allure...

Chinese black lacquer Qing Dynasty lines press or scholars cabinet, circa 1890s. Features two doors with iron hardware that open to a natural finished interior with two large storag...

Set of 5 Japanese mid century modern ozen tray tables. Features black and red lacquer with gold insignia along the front. Includes matching bowls and dishes, (2 large bowls, 3 smal...

This extremely large Qing Dynasty leather trunk is beautifully painted with a tradition Chinese landscape scene over the oxblood color painted leather. The interior top is painted as...

Black lacquer chest with gilt motif with pair of open door and shelf inside.

Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding cabinet in black lacquer with red accents featuring large circular brass medallion hardware on two 45 inch high doors above two drawers. The interior is...

An extremely rare, possibly unique, Chinese export lacquer bureau for the Dutch market Canton, circa 1737 H. 118 x W. 102.5 x D. 63 cm Provenance: - Private collection, The Netherlands - J.K. Driessen Antiques, Arnhem (Art Fair Breda, 1989) - Noble collection, Belgium Literature: - C.J.A. Jörg, ’De handel van de V.O.C. in Oosters lakwerk in de 18de eeuw’ in: Nederlands Kunsthistorisch Jaarboek , Jr. 31 (1980), pp. 355-363 (ill.) - Annigje Hofstede, Nederlandse meubelen van Barok tot Biedermeier, 1700-1830, Waanders, Zwolle 2004, pp. 35-37 (ill.) This lacquer bureau is one of the four writing desks purchased in Canton in 1737, and as far as is known, this is the only remaining bureau of its type from the period. As the VOC believed that large pieces of import took up too much valuable space in their trading ships...

Red lacquer and gilt decoration with florals, birds and butterflies. Faux bamboo legs and cross stretcher. Removable tray top with felt interior. This tastefully designed tray table ...

A pair of fine red lacquer chests with hand-painted gold gilt motif, beautiful color, form and lines.

This Chinese cloud pattern long Bench from the Qing Dynasty features wonderfully carved cloud spandrels, straight legs with double stretchers and a solid top. It features a more than...

The fine kang table covered in rich original lacquer, featuring a floating top panel enclosed within a rounded edged frame, above a waist, cusped curvilinear aprons and cabriole legs...

The bed bse frame enclosing a cane top and decorated with wrapped-around lipped molded edges and spandrels, supported on circular-sectioned legs; the six posts braced on the back and...

Experience the intersection of brutalism and minimalism with our stunning dining table from Eero Moss studio's latest collection. Crafted with the utmost car...

The altar table with everted flanges covered in rich black lacquer, the lacquer on the top worn out, exposing the beautiful grain, the top above cusped curvilinear foliage aprons car...

The superb altar coffer with a floating panel top, inserted within the rectangular frame ending with everyted flanges, five drawers decorated with relief carved floral and foliage ca...

Exquisite antique Chinese lacquered elm Alter table, 19th century. Richly hued in tones of wine and deep brown with great patina, this lacquered table features two deep drawers with...

A pair of late 19th century Chinese lacquered elmwood cabinets.    

Perfectly proportioned for its petite size, this low elmwood chest is the ideal place to stow odds and ends. The charming cabinet has all the features of a traditional Chinese coffer - straight recessed legs, curving spandrels, and a floating-panel top that moves with the seasons. The small chest has a single shallow drawer...

A vintage Asian style coffee table, colorfully handpainted depicting figures and trees in landscapes. Table is rectangular with cabriole legs.