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What is Chinese lacquer?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Chinese Lacquered Chinoiserie Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An extremely beautiful and very rare antique Chinese lacquered chinoiserie cabinet. This was made
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese lacquered sideboard dresser circa 1870.
Large and fine quality Chinese export
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood
Louis XV Period Corner Cupboard In Chinese Lacquer
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare corner cupboard in Chinese lacquer decorated with animated landscapes, opening with two leaves
Category
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Chest on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very handsome Chinese lacquered trunk or coffee table with exceptional heavily embellished hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840.
77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs
Category
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Elm
19th Century Louis XVI half cabinet with Chinese lacquer
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Louis XVI style half cabinet with Chinese lacquer,
Rosewood,
France 1850
A very
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood