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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

Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Kushibako
Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Kushibako

Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Kushibako

Located in PARIS, FR

Kushibako (comb box) in black lacquer with gold lacquer decoration of arrows and my in the shape of

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Circular Kobako in Golden Lacquer decorated of crabs
Circular Kobako in Golden Lacquer decorated of crabs

Circular Kobako in Golden Lacquer decorated of crabs

Located in PARIS, FR

Small circular lacquered wood incense box (kōgō). The exterior of the concave cover is decorated

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Gold

19th Century Chinoiserie Boxes
19th Century Chinoiserie Boxes

19th Century Chinoiserie Boxes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of intricately hand-painted, lacquered, parcel-gilt, occasional boxes.

Category

19th Century English Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Antique Chinese Cinnabar Box
Antique Chinese Cinnabar Box

Antique Chinese Cinnabar Box

Located in Miami, FL

A fine antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lidded round box carved with a scene with a young boy

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Lacquered Chestnut Kōgō by Azechi Takio, Taisho Style, Japan, 1920s
Lacquered Chestnut Kōgō by Azechi Takio, Taisho Style, Japan, 1920s

Lacquered Chestnut Kōgō by Azechi Takio, Taisho Style, Japan, 1920s

Located in PARIS, FR

Kōgō (incense box) in lacquered wood shaped like a chestnut. The exterior surface of the box is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese wooden box, 19th century, Japan
Japanese wooden box, 19th century, Japan

Japanese wooden box, 19th century, Japan

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

box Japan, 19th century Black lacquered wood Painted and inlaid decoration Stylized symbolic and

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period
Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box used to store document or small scroll painting), circa

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Kogo or incens box in the form of pomegranate
Kogo or incens box in the form of pomegranate

Kogo or incens box in the form of pomegranate

Located in PARIS, FR

Curious small incense box, or kōgō, in red and pink lacquer, fashioned in the form of a split

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Kogo or incens box in the form of an eggplant
Kogo or incens box in the form of an eggplant

Kogo or incens box in the form of an eggplant

Located in PARIS, FR

Small lacquered wooden box in the shape of an eggplant. The upper part of the fruit near the leaves

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900
Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900

Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

and was likely originally used as a betel box (kun-it). A blend of betel leaves, areca nuts, slaked

Category

Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Suzuribak or writting box decorated with a moonrise landscape
Suzuribak or writting box decorated with a moonrise landscape

Suzuribak or writting box decorated with a moonrise landscape

Located in PARIS, FR

An old suzuribako, or writing box, in black lacquer with a faceted lid and featuring, as its sole

Category

Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese roiro lacquer scholar combo box with an upper tier of inkstone box (Suzuribako) and a

Category

1920s Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Stone, Metal

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Document Box, Hatsune Landscape
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Document Box, Hatsune Landscape

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Document Box, Hatsune Landscape

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This exquisite antique document box (fubako) beautifully captures the

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Kobako or incens box in the form of a bitter cucumber
Kobako or incens box in the form of a bitter cucumber

Kobako or incens box in the form of a bitter cucumber

Located in PARIS, FR

. Crafted in bluish-green lacquer, with a gold-lacquered interior. The rendering of this colored lacquer is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Antique Chinese Tin Coconut Stacking Box
19th Century Antique Chinese Tin Coconut Stacking Box

19th Century Antique Chinese Tin Coconut Stacking Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century Chinese tin coconut stacking box with mark: LiuYiJi, diameter 8 cm, high 10.5

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This incredibly rare, multi-layered writing box (kasane suzuribako) perfectly

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Cinnabar, Brass and Enamel Box
Antique Chinese Cinnabar, Brass and Enamel Box

Antique Chinese Cinnabar, Brass and Enamel Box

Located in Miami, FL

A crisply carved antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lidded round box with blue enamel interior

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box
Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Huge Japanese red lacquerware gourd motif box, decorated in relief with Japanese gourds suspended

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Period Imperial Gold Maki-e Incense Box, Deer & Autumn Leaves
Edo Period Imperial Gold Maki-e Incense Box, Deer & Autumn Leaves

Edo Period Imperial Gold Maki-e Incense Box, Deer & Autumn Leaves

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This extraordinary antique incense box (kobako) is a breathtaking example of

Category

17th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century, Large Burmese Betel Box, “Kun It”
Early 20th Century, Large Burmese Betel Box, “Kun It”

Early 20th Century, Large Burmese Betel Box, “Kun It”

Located in Atlanta, GA

Burmese (Myanmar) Lacquerware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th Century. Lacquer in

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Lacquer Hibachi with Seasonal Motifs — Late Meiji Period (c.1900)
Lacquer Hibachi with Seasonal Motifs — Late Meiji Period (c.1900)

Lacquer Hibachi with Seasonal Motifs — Late Meiji Period (c.1900)

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Dimensions: 23 × 23 × 26 cm Material: Black lacquer with maki-e decoration Box: Signed tomobako

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

Lacquered Chinoiserie Wig Box
Lacquered Chinoiserie Wig Box

Lacquered Chinoiserie Wig Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully decorated hand carved, painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with chinoiserie theme

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Brass

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period
Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Paper

Chinese Cinnabar Finely Carved Box and Cover, Late 18th-Early 19th Century
Chinese Cinnabar Finely Carved Box and Cover, Late 18th-Early 19th Century

Chinese Cinnabar Finely Carved Box and Cover, Late 18th-Early 19th Century

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese cinnabar very finely carved box circa late 18th or early 19th century. The multiple

Category

1790s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes
Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes

Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes

Located in Norton, MA

Japan, 19th/20th century, one red-lacquered with an inner compartment; one black-lacquered with an

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box
19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box

19th century Japanese lacquered wooden box

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A 19th-century Japanese lacquered wooden box, finely decorated according to traditional Japanese

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century black lacquered jewellery box
19th Century black lacquered jewellery box

19th Century black lacquered jewellery box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century chinese black lacquered jewellery box circa 1860. Good quality shaped chinese

Category

Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular box with lid opening to game boxes. conforming case. Very good condition for this kind

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Gold Lacquer Incense Box
Gold Lacquer Incense Box

Gold Lacquer Incense Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

A Gold Lacquer Kōbako (Incense Box) Edo Period (1615–1868), Circa 1850 This exquisite gold lacquer

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf

Red Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900
Red Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

Red Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

worked and decorated boxes. This round betel box is painted with concentric circles of red, black, and

Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century a Pair of Chinese Fan with Frame Box
19th Century a Pair of Chinese Fan with Frame Box

19th Century a Pair of Chinese Fan with Frame Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century a pair of silk Chinese fans, Qing dynasty with fan frame box. Fan is 18inch x

Category

1850s Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Silk

Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle
Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle

Antique A Two-tier Japanese Bento Box in Holder with Carry Handle

Located in Norton, MA

Two-tier bento box in holder with carry handle, with gilded leaf decoration, 6 1/2" high, 6 1/2" x

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Box, c. 1900
Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Box, c. 1900

Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This small woven box from the early 20th century celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Rattan

Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Box, c. 1900
Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Box, c. 1900

Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

of black lacquer. A charming example of a traditional craft, the woven box brings great character to

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Rattan

Black and Gold Lacquer Japanese Suzuribako Box
Black and Gold Lacquer Japanese Suzuribako Box

Black and Gold Lacquer Japanese Suzuribako Box

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Japanese black and gold lacquer Suzuribako box with firefly and plum blossom design.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Early Regency English Chinese Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Box
Early Regency English Chinese Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Box

Early Regency English Chinese Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Box

Located in Tampa, FL

An exceptionally fine early regency Chinese black lacquer chinoiserie box, English, circa 1800

Category

Early 1800s English Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Charles Thomae 1925 Art Deco Box with Red and Black Lacquer in Sterling Silver
Charles Thomae 1925 Art Deco Box with Red and Black Lacquer in Sterling Silver

Charles Thomae 1925 Art Deco Box with Red and Black Lacquer in Sterling Silver

By The Thomae Company

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco lacquer box designed by Thomas. An impressive, beautiful and colorful box, created in

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Decorated Box
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Decorated Box

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Decorated Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th century Chinese Red Lacquer decorated box. Relief carved top panel of an attendant and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900

Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

beautifully constructed. This round hat box dates to the 19th century and is beautifully finished with

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Hide, Fabric, Wood

19th Century Hand-Painted Burmese Lacquer Lidded Box
19th Century Hand-Painted Burmese Lacquer Lidded Box

19th Century Hand-Painted Burmese Lacquer Lidded Box

Located in Wainscott, NY

19th century hand-painted Burmese lacquer lidded box Beautiful object.

Category

19th Century Burmese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

A Pair of Large Japanese Lacquer Kaioke Boxes
A Pair of Large Japanese Lacquer Kaioke Boxes

A Pair of Large Japanese Lacquer Kaioke Boxes

Located in Norton, MA

Japan, late Edo, two big octagonal covered shell game boxes resting on footed stands, with makie-e

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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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
    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 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 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.