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Large Vietnamese Lacquer
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This lacquer depicts Vietnamese boats on a river with typical houses on stilts. On the back side
Category

Vintage 1980s Vietnamese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Vietnamese Lacquer
Large Vietnamese Lacquer
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H 24 in W 48 in D 0.625 in
Vintage Korean Lacquer Box with Inner Tray and MOP inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely vintage Korean lacquer box in bright red and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays circa
Category

Late 20th Century Korean Arts and Crafts Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

1980s Vintage Baker Furniture Louis XV Lacquered Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hartville, OH
Brilliantly collaborative effort from Baker Furniture and Baker owned Mastercraft. Extraordinary
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Lacquered Parchment Modernist Console , Italy 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered parchment Italian modernist console. Lacquered goat skin with brass banding detail
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

1980's Henredon Bridgeford Lacquered Nightstands - a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Doylestown, PA
Post modern pair of high gloss lacquered 3 drawer nightstands by Bridgeford, a division of Henredon
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Night Stands

Materials

Lacquer

Baker Furniture Neoclassical White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
USA, Circa 1980s White lacquered carved mahogany, with original lion head brass hardware
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Chippendale Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Chippendale style nightstands By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture Chippendale White Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
, USA, circa 1980s White lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 46.5" W x 21
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Stunning Baker Furniture Ornate Chinoiserie Lacquered Bar Cabinet on Stand
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Simply stunning, ornate (inside and out), George III Oriental lacquer cabinet by Baker Furniture
Category

Antique 1760s American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Memphis Ice Bucket and Trays Post Modern 1980's Lacquer
By George Sowden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great post modern 1980's set of three items: ice bucket with cover and two additional trays. Made
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Lacquer

Postmodern 1980's Memphis Milano Lacquer Ice Bucket and Bowl
By George Sowden
Located in San Diego, CA
presentation. Removeable plastic insert for ice. Produced in Japan by Taste Setter Sigma. 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Lacquer

Brass and Black Lacquer Desk Lamp, 1980’s
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
desk lamp in brass and black lacquer from the 80s the whole thing is in perfect original condition
Category

Vintage 1980s European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Lacquered Sideboard, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1980s postmodern lacquered sideboard is more than just a piece of furniture; it's an artful
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Postmodern Lacquered Sideboard,  1980s
Postmodern Lacquered Sideboard,  1980s
H 28.5 in W 70 in D 19 in
1980's Custom Sideboard with Faux Marble Lacquer
Located in Hanover, MA
Custom credenza / media console in faux marbelized lacquer finish. Perfect as a buffet, sideboard
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Asian Modern Ming Style Lacquer and Brass Console Table by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a sleek modern Ming style console table by Baker Furniture Company. The piece has an
Category

Late 20th Century American Ming Console Tables

Materials

Brass

1980's Chinese Export Black Lacquer Hand Painted Nesting Tables - Set of 4
Located in Charlotte, NC
nested together. Made in China, circa 1980's. Measures: Large Table: 20w 14d 26h, Medium Table: 16.5w
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

1980s Alessandro for Baker Faux Lacquer Ming Monumental Coffee Table
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
Gambalogna for Baker Furniture, circa the 1980s. Alessandro did a collection of approximately 25 avant-garde
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1980s Italian Black Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in South San Francisco, CA
1980s Black Lacquered Dining Chairs with a beautiful white colored checkered-like fabric in amazing
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Ivory Lacquered Desk with Leather Top by Alessandro for Baker, 1980s
By Alessandro Gambrielli, Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Gambalogna, known as “Alessandro,” for Baker Furniture in the 1980s. This captivating piece features a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Lacquer, Wood, Parchment Paper

6 White Fine Furniture Asian Ming Chinoiserie Style White Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
with many US furniture and other manufacturers, the 1980s hit hard. They were purchased by Hickory
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1980's Charles Cobb California Studio Chest Figured Acacia Lacquer
By Charles B. Cobb
Located in Camden, ME
A unique handcrafted chest created in the California studio of Charles B. Cobb in 1980. The
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood, Maple

Mid-Century Orange Lacquered Metal Pendant, circa 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of lacquered metal, plastic 1 x E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Green Lacquered Tripod Desk from the 1980s
Located in Marseille, FR
1980s green lacquer tripod desk with its black velvet armchair. Desk size height 74 cm for a tray
Category

20th Century Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Green Lacquered Tripod Desk from the 1980s
Green Lacquered Tripod Desk from the 1980s
H 29.14 in W 41.34 in D 25.6 in
Lacquered Wood and Plastic Platter with Geometrical Pattern Decor, France 1980's
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This platter is in plastic. the colors are Red and Yellow. It has been done in the 1980's, in
Category

Vintage 1980s French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Linen Wrapped Lacquered Waterfall Console Table Circa 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic linen wrapped and lacquered waterfall console table in the manner of Karl Springer, circa
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Linen, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Black Lacquered and Brass Horseshoe Lounge Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Asian modern black lacquered horseshoe back lounge chairs with brass fittings
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Signed Curtis Jere Post Modern Lacquered Brass Wall Lamp Sconce, 1980's
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous, lacquered brass cloud wall sconce light fixture by Curtis Jere. This sculptural
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unusual vintage sculptural postmodern American lacquered sideboard 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
top/ends in a speckled lacquer. Push-Click doors open onto shelved storage. Circa 1980s, but no makers
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage red lacquered sideboard, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High gloss lacquered sideboard with brass handles and brass framing with a travertine table top
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Vintage red lacquered sideboard, 1980s
Vintage red lacquered sideboard, 1980s
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 17.33 in
Pair of 1980s Lacquered Wood Modular Chairs.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1980s Lacquered Wood Modular Chairs. Pair of 1980s modular chairs in black lacquered wood
Category

20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1980s Lacquered Wood Modular Chairs.
Pair of 1980s Lacquered Wood Modular Chairs.
H 34.65 in W 38.59 in D 19.89 in
Karl Springer Rectangular Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Springer, 1980's. This table is meticulously crafted and an iconic Springer form. Reference: Copy of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Lacquered Burl Floor Lamp by Paul Michel, Belgium, 1980s
By Paul Michel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two-tone tall floor lamp by Paul Michel, crafted with birds eye maple veneer and cream lacquer
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Lacquer

Six Goatskin Lacquer Dining Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
lacquered in an ivory faux goat skin finish.
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Karl Spinger "Tray Top Side Table" In Lacquered Goatskin 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
, American 1980's. This table has clean lines and is very elegant. Cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Black Lacquered Art Deco Style Chairs, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of black lacquer that exudes timeless elegance. With sinuous lines and a dash of audacious flair
Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Wood

1980s Small Lacquered Burlwood Trinket Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful lacquered burlwood box with rounded edges and hinged top, perfect for storing rings and
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

1980s George Kovacs Lacquered Burl Wood Bankers Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Houston, TX
Rare lacquered burl wood bankers lamp with brass arms and accents by George Kovacs, c.1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980s Medium Lacquered Burlwood Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful lacquered burlwood box with rounded edges and hinged top, perfect for storing jewelry
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Burl

1980s Black Lacquer and Brass Side Tables
Located in Denton, TX
1980s black lacquer and brass side tables / nightstands.
Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage postmodern American lacquered chevron design sideboard 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
An unusual postmodern American lacquered waterfall sideboard with trompe l'oeil chevron design on
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Hand Decorated Lacquer on Wood Cocktail Table, c 1980s
Located in Norwalk, CT
attractive sculptural form adds to its appeal. The table has bee refreshed with a new lacquer top coat in
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer "Bauhaus Dining Table" in Lacquered Gray Goatskin 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
1980's. This is one of Springer’s most beautiful table designs. The craftsmanship is superb. A Karl
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage lacquered and brass credenza, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful beige lacquered credenza with 4 doors and brass hardware. The sideboard is finished with
Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Vintage lacquered and brass credenza, 1980s
Vintage lacquered and brass credenza, 1980s
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Pair large postmodern lacquered American bedside cabinets / nightstands, 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
A pair of large postmodern lacquered American bedside cabinets. The door fronts have a geometric
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Black lacquered sideboards by Pierre Cardin, France 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of black lacquered two-door sideboards designed by Pierre Cardin in the 1980s. The sideboards
Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1980s Italian White Pickle Lacquer and Brass Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An Italian cabinet 3 door cabinet designed with raised circles in white pickle lacquer and brass on
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Sofa in Leather and Lacquered Wood, Italy, circa 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa in leather and lacquered wood, Italy, circa 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Low Slung Lounge Chair by Century Furniture Company
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco Revival low slung lounge chair with cream lacquer frame, brass feet, and upholstered
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

1980's Brass Plated Asian Bamboo Style Plant Stand
Located in Charlotte, NC
black enamel accents, and cap feet. One piece construction. Origin unknown, likely Asia, circa 1980's
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Karl Springer "Pagoda Style Dining Table" in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Pagoda Style Dining Table" in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American 1980s. This beautiful
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

1980s Black Lacquer Mastercraft Cabinet/Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Hartville, OH
as not to be new furniture. Use the photos as your guide, they are part of the description. We strive
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Sinuous postmodern American lacquered console table, Karl Springer style, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Hastings, GB
Incredible sinuous postmodern lacquered console table, Karl Springer / Jay Spectre style, 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Karl Springer Octagonal Mirror with Superb Artisan Marble Lacquer, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal wall hanging mirror in superb artisan marble lacquer with bronze accents and beveled
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Lacquered Goatskin and Mahogany Console Table by Enrique Garcel, 1980s
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning, large-scale, lacquered goatskin and mahogany console by Enrique Garcel for Jimeco
Category

Vintage 1980s Colombian Art Nouveau Console Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Mahogany

Karl Springer Classic Waterfall Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Iconic petit coffee table with waterfall design in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Italian Lacquered Faux Rosewood Credenza, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Italian lacquered Faux Rosewood Credenza, with rectangular top with rounded corners, above a
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1980s Lacquer Mirror Floral Room Divider
By Karl Springer
Located in Staten Island, NY
Very unique one of a kind custom made lacquer floral shaped room divider from 1980s, attributed to
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Lacquer

Italian Art Deco Parchment and Black Lacquer Bookcase, 1980s
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco bookcase was produced in Italy in the 1980s.  The structure is completely black
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Lucite Back and White Lacquer Pair of Chairs
By Brickfield Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unique pair 1980's high back dining chairs by the Brickfield Furniture Company, High Point N.C
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite, Wood

Lucite Back and White Lacquer Pair of Chairs
Lucite Back and White Lacquer Pair of Chairs
H 46.75 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
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1980s Lacquer Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1980s lacquer furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and lacquer. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each piece of 1980s lacquer furniture bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Karl Springer, Ettore Sottsass and Steve Chase each produced at least one beautiful item from our selection of 1980s lacquer furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1980s Lacquer Furniture?

A piece of 1980s lacquer furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,226, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $48,500.
Questions About 1980s Lacquer Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Lacquer furniture became popular for the first time in the 1920s, and the lacquering technique continued to be commonplace through the 1960s. However, many people still appreciate the beauty of lacquered furniture today. On 1stDibs, find a range of lacquer furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To shine lacquer furniture, spray a tiny amount of solvent-based furniture cleaner and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure that you choose a product specifically labeled as safe for lacquered finishes. Shop a collection of lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Though you can't exactly refinish black lacquer furniture, you can repaint it. As long as you prep the furniture with a primer, you should easily be able to repaint.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.