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1750 Venezia Italy Blue Lacquered Wooden Box with Flowers and Figures
1750 Venezia Italy Blue Lacquered Wooden Box with Flowers and Figures

1750 Venezia Italy Blue Lacquered Wooden Box with Flowers and Figures

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a large and extraordinary lacquered wooden box, with floral decoration and polychrome

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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Kogo or incens box in the form of a physalis in orange lacquer
Kogo or incens box in the form of a physalis in orange lacquer

Kogo or incens box in the form of a physalis in orange lacquer

Located in PARIS, FR

Kōgō (incense box) in textured and lacquered wood, shaped like a physalis. The exterior surface of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Smoking Box, Tabako Bon, Edo Period, 19th Century
Japanese Lacquer Smoking Box, Tabako Bon, Edo Period, 19th Century

Japanese Lacquer Smoking Box, Tabako Bon, Edo Period, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A very fine Japanese maki-e lacquer decorated tabako bon, or smoking box, late Edo Period, mid-19th

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa late 18th

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Gaming Box
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Gaming Box

Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Gaming Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Desk Box Early 20th Century
Rare Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Desk Box Early 20th Century

Rare Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Desk Box Early 20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A rare antique Chinese red lacquer desk box of cove sided rectangular base with three lidded

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Old Lacquer Pumpkin Shape Lidded Box  China
Old Lacquer Pumpkin Shape Lidded Box  China

Old Lacquer Pumpkin Shape Lidded Box China

Located in Den Haag, NL

Two very nice attractive Chinese Lidded boxes with tray . Beautiful Antique Gold color ,comes with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand

Located in Brea, CA

export black lacquer all-over the table. The sewing box can be take off. It is on the original stand

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Kobako or incens box in lacquer in the form of a shitake mushroom
Kobako or incens box in lacquer in the form of a shitake mushroom

Kobako or incens box in lacquer in the form of a shitake mushroom

Located in PARIS, FR

and brown lacquer, perfectly imitating the texture of a real fungus. Literally translated as “small

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

. The jubako, or stacking box, is sumptuously decorated in gold maki-e on a fine black lacquer ground

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Palace Size Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Figural Box and Cover, Qing
Rare Palace Size Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Figural Box and Cover, Qing

Rare Palace Size Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Figural Box and Cover, Qing

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare palace size Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer figural box and cover, Qing Dynasty This

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19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Box - Imperial Dragons - Ming Period Wanli 17th
Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Box - Imperial Dragons - Ming Period Wanli 17th

Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Box - Imperial Dragons - Ming Period Wanli 17th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent box Imperial jewelry box in black lacquered wood decorated with dragons. This wonderful

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

intricate decorative artistry. The rectangular box features a black lacquered surface adorned with vibrant

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Kobako or incens box in the form of a longevity peach in nashiji lacquer
Kobako or incens box in the form of a longevity peach in nashiji lacquer

Kobako or incens box in the form of a longevity peach in nashiji lacquer

Located in PARIS, FR

Small kobako (small box) in lacquer, maki-e and nashiji, in the shape of a peach. One leaf is

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

One Chinese Black Lacquer Rectangular Lidded Jewelry box, Late 19th Century
One Chinese Black Lacquer Rectangular Lidded Jewelry box, Late 19th Century

One Chinese Black Lacquer Rectangular Lidded Jewelry box, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

One Chinese Black Lacquer Rectangular Lidded Jewelry box, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

Japanese pair of kaioke boxes or Hokkaibako made of black and gold lacquer
Japanese pair of kaioke boxes or Hokkaibako made of black and gold lacquer

Japanese pair of kaioke boxes or Hokkaibako made of black and gold lacquer

Located in PARIS, FR

Two large eight-sided kaioke boxes in black lacquer, decorated with mon and maple leaves in golden

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Gold

Large 50CM Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Lobed Storage Box With Dragons
Large 50CM Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Lobed Storage Box With Dragons

Large 50CM Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Lobed Storage Box With Dragons

Located in Brea, CA

This is a large 50cm Chinese red lacquer lobed storage box, likely featuring intricate designs.The

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

A Chinese Black Lacquer Five Lobed Box With Guangxu Mark, 19th Century
A Chinese Black Lacquer Five Lobed Box With Guangxu Mark, 19th Century

A Chinese Black Lacquer Five Lobed Box With Guangxu Mark, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Black Lacquer Five Lobed Box With Guangxu Mark, 19th Century Description: The box is

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Sewing Box C. 1860
Large Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Sewing Box C. 1860

Large Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Sewing Box C. 1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

craftsmanship and artistry. The large rectangular box is crafted from wood, finished in black lacquer, and

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes

19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes

Located in Brea, CA

19th century pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese storage boxes with bail handles two

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

JAPAN 1880 Meiji Period Tebako Box In Red Lacquered Wood With Abalone Inlaid
JAPAN 1880 Meiji Period Tebako Box In Red Lacquered Wood With Abalone Inlaid

JAPAN 1880 Meiji Period Tebako Box In Red Lacquered Wood With Abalone Inlaid

Located in Miami, FL

lacquer and inlaid decorations of abalone shell, Raden. Tebako literally means "portable box", it is a

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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Wool, Lacquer

Highly Decorative Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box / Kun-It, Circa 1900
Highly Decorative Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box / Kun-It, Circa 1900

Highly Decorative Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box / Kun-It, Circa 1900

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The vermillion lacquered cylindrical body decorated overall with repeating bands of curvilinear

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Bamboo

Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes
Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes

Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes

Located in Brea, CA

Antique unique Qing dynasty very large 20” pair of shell inlaid black lacquer big Chinese book

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Lacquer Potpourri
Lacquer Potpourri

Lacquer Potpourri

Located in Stamford, CT

Lacquer Potpourri box and cover with ormolu mountings from 18th century Directoire Japan/ France.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Paper

Vintage Urushi Red & Gilt Lacquer Tray & Six Cups with Box - Japan - Mid 20th C.
Vintage Urushi Red & Gilt Lacquer Tray & Six Cups with Box - Japan - Mid 20th C.

Vintage Urushi Red & Gilt Lacquer Tray & Six Cups with Box - Japan - Mid 20th C.

Located in Chatham, ON

lacquer - makers label to the outside of the box (unknown/unidentified) - Japan - early/mid 20th century

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set
18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

Located in Hudson, NY

Wheels Submerged in flowing water motif, believed to be a subject popular in samurai families. Example of the same subject matter in Tokyo National Museum.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Boxes

1750 Venezia Italy Lacquered Dark Blue Wooden Box with Golden Decoration
1750 Venezia Italy Lacquered Dark Blue Wooden Box with Golden Decoration

1750 Venezia Italy Lacquered Dark Blue Wooden Box with Golden Decoration

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a refined and exquisite lacquered wooden box, with polychrome and golden decoration on dark

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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1750 Venezia Italy Rococo Lacquered Wooden Yellow Box and Jewelry Case
1750 Venezia Italy Rococo Lacquered Wooden Yellow Box and Jewelry Case

1750 Venezia Italy Rococo Lacquered Wooden Yellow Box and Jewelry Case

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a magnificent lacquered wooden box, with rich polychrome decoration on a yellow background

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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquered Card Box with Ornate Hand Painted Gilt Decoration
Antique Japanese Lacquered Card Box with Ornate Hand Painted Gilt Decoration

Antique Japanese Lacquered Card Box with Ornate Hand Painted Gilt Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

inside of the box, including the lid is also painted using brown and gold tones over the black lacquer

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Black Lacquer Wood and Mother of Pearl inlay decorative boxes
Pair of Antique Black Lacquer Wood and Mother of Pearl inlay decorative boxes

Pair of Antique Black Lacquer Wood and Mother of Pearl inlay decorative boxes

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of antique cinnabar decorative boxes. They are made in black

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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Antique Lacquer Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique lacquer boxes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique lacquer boxes — often made from lacquer, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Antique lacquer boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique lacquer boxes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Deco and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique lacquer boxes over the years, but those made by George Ashdown Audsley, Asian Style and Jean Dunand are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Lacquer Boxes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,881, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $248,500 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Lacquer Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean Russian lacquer boxes, moisten a soft cleaning cloth with warm water and mild dish soap. Gently wipe down every surface of the box and then repeat the process with a cloth dampened only with water. For the final step, dry with a soft towel. Find a variety of Russian lacquer boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Russian lacquer boxes are also called Palekh boxes after the village where the craft was first recorded in the 1920s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Russian lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most Russian lacquer boxes are made in the villages of Fedoskino, Kholui, Mstera and Palekh, Russia. In 1705, the guild for manufacturing lacquer boxes opened in Fedoskino. Many boxes feature natural forms inspired by the landscapes surrounding the village. On 1stDibs, find a range of wrought iron furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.