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Italian Painted and Lacquered 1700s Door and All Authentic
Located in Cesena, FC
Lacquered furniture represents one of the highest expressions of 18th-century European furniture art, mainly
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Knife Urns, circa 1800-1815
Located in Amsterdam, NL
lacquered furniture in an American-English style, completely different from what the Dutch up till then had
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Early 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Japanese lacquered box hinged to open to an adjustable fabric-inset writing surface, inset in a
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 18.25 in
19th Century Antique Hand Painted Chinese Lacquer Table Jewelry Cabinet
By The Lacquer Company
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique hand painted Chinese lacquer jewelry cabinet with a pair of raised panel doors
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Very Fine Lacquer Chinoiserie side cabinet by Victor Raulin
By Victor Raulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Exposition Universelle, presenting high quality lacquer furniture. Victor took over his father's business in
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Kingwood

Pedestal Table in Carved Wood and Lacquered Panels, Japonisme France, circa 1880
By Perret et Vibert
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
objects and in the manufacture of carved wooden furniture of Far Eastern inspiration and lacquered
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Wood

Venetian Lacquers from the 18th Century by Saul Levy (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
lavishly illustrated account of Venetian 18th century lacquer furniture published in 1968 in two volumes
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18th Century Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Paper

Chinese Marigold Yellow Storage Coffer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While most Chinese lacquered furniture is black or red in color, this 19th-century storage coffer
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet - Fujian Province
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
painted Lacquered furniture would have been extremely expensive compared to the plainer alternatives
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Red Japanned Occasional Table
Located in Benington, Herts
describe the technique English craftsman used to emulate the Eastern way of lacquering furniture
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Red Japanned Occasional Table
19th Century Red Japanned Occasional Table
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 20.08 in
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 Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Lacquer Potpourri
Lacquer Potpourri
H 6 in Dm 7 in
Louis XIV Style Italian Venetian Lacquered Sideboard
Located in Prato, Tuscany
an artisan carpentry workshop in Venice. In fact, lacquered furniture in the Veneto region was mainly
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Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Spruce

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Tebako box with three compartments in golden and nashi-ji lacquer, decorated with golden, red, and
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1860s Japanese Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
H 6.11 in W 5.16 in D 5.99 in
Antique Lacquer Tray
Located in New York, NY
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Tray. Collected outside of Shanghai said have been used as Opium tray
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Lacquer Tray
Antique Lacquer Tray
H 4.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Meiji-period lacquer document box known as a ryoshibako showcases the meticulous
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19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Box
Japanese Lacquer Box
H 7.25 in W 17.75 in D 13.75 in
Antique Round Lacquer Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Deco Round Lacquer Box. Antique Chinese Round Lacquer Box used for special delicate sweets
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Round Lacquer Box
Antique Round Lacquer Box
H 2.5 in Dm 11.2 in
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
As beautiful as it is practical, this Japanese Meiji-period lacquered tray is distinguished by its
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Tray
Japanese Lacquer Tray
H 1.75 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hailing from illustrious Meiji-period Japan, this lacquer tray showcases the mastery of Japanese
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Silver

Japanese Lacquer Tray
Japanese Lacquer Tray
H 2.5 in W 21.25 in D 15.38 in
Lacquered Food Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully worn Chinese lacquered food box. From Shanxi Province, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Lacquered Food Box
Lacquered Food Box
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Japanese (19th Cent) brown lacquered karabitsu traveling trunk with carved birds and floral relief
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19th Century Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
H 27.75 in W 30.5 in D 25.5 in
Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Rectangular and flat lacquer Kobako (small box) representing a furoshiki knot seen from above
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'
Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'
H 0.6 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Edo-Period Lacquered Jingasa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Complete with a lacquered surface and original silk straps, this Japanese Edo-period traveling hat
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19th Century Asian Edo Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Silk

Edo-Period Lacquered Jingasa
Edo-Period Lacquered Jingasa
H 4 in W 16 in D 16 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer box from the Qing dynasty. Used as box for nails made of lacquered
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 12.5 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer box from the Qing Dynasty. Used for board games and golden by hand. In
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Box
H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 12.5 in
Antique Round Lacquer Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Deco Round Lacquer Box. Antique Chinese Round Lacquer Box used for special delicate sweets
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Antique Round Lacquer Box
Antique Round Lacquer Box
H 2.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Cuspidor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intriguing Chinese zhadou is intricately carved of fine cinnabar lacquer. A work of
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18th Century Chinese Other Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

A Japanese maki-è lacquer inro
Located in Milano, IT
Japanese inro with two compartments, in maki-è lacquer with nashiji decorations and circular
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

A Japanese maki-è lacquer inro
A Japanese maki-è lacquer inro
H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
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
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Kushibako
Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Kushibako
H 4.53 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in
Fine Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 'Inkstone Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Black and gold maki-e and hirame-ji lacquer box representing a branch of plum tree in bloom which
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier), Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Box- shaped Japanese hibachi with
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Copper

Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
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1830s Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
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1830s Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer gaming box from the Qing Dynasty. Black and golden drawing by hand
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Game Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese export lacquer game box with gold decoration of landscapes with figures and
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Game Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Game Box
No Reserve
H 3.5 in W 8 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing dynasty. Colored black and gold all-over
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 15 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
No Reserve
H 6 in W 11 in D 14 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquer tea caddy. Hexagonal shape
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Jewelry Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese lacquer jewelry box detailed with various genre scenes in gold
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs hand paint and gilt on black lacquer . Some tears due to
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Gaming Board
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquer gaming board. The game board painted with
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
Middle 19th century Chinese Export double lacquer tea caddy on stand from the Qing dynasty
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Gaming Board
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export gilt decorated black lacquer gaming board, circa 1820-1830. The
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1820s Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Gaming Board
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Gaming Board
H 3.25 in W 9.75 in D 19.25 in
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Chinese red lacquer box. Measures: 11.5 x 11.5 x 6.5 inch.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Chinese Red Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Chinese red lacquer box from Qing dynasty. Includes nine-pieces. Before in excellent condition. But
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Early 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer
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Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray
Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray
H 3.75 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Antique Chinese Lacquer Tray With Dragons
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese Lacquer Tray With Dragons. Our stunning Chinese lacquer tray is rectangular with
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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquer Tray With Dragons
Antique Chinese Lacquer Tray With Dragons
H 2 in W 22.25 in D 11.25 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs of two dragons frolicking with a pearl
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box
Located in Hudson, NY
Gold and shell marsh irises with pewter walkway wrapping around box. Korin style subject matter, nashiji ground interior and bottom with artist signature inside the lid. Signature re...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Gold, Pewter

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box
Japanese Lacquer Letter Box
H 16.5 in W 12.88 in D 6.63 in
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original
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1830s Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Lacquer Flower Basket
Located in New York, NY
An unusual, intact willow and lacquer flower basket with original cast iron hanger. From Shanxi
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19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Willow, Lacquer

Lacquered Storage Box, c.1850
Located in New York, NY
An unusually shaped and graceful weathered storage box, with beautiful lacquer patina. From China
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19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Lacquered Storage Box, c.1850
Lacquered Storage Box, c.1850
H 5.5 in W 15 in D 7.5 in
Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Located in Hudson, NY
Exquisitely detailed incense storage box in gold lacquer with silver and gold overlays of a folded
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
H 2 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in
Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Bundai, Ryoshobako, Fubako Set
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of bundai, ryoshibako and fudebako in wakasa lacquer with an old rose background and black
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese suzuribako lacquered box peony river
Located in PARIS, FR
Suzuribako box (empty) in black lacquer. Gold maki-e decoration of a river bordered by peonies, one
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese suzuribako lacquered box peony river
Japanese suzuribako lacquered box peony river
H 10.04 in W 8.39 in D 1.86 in
Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Located in Hudson, NY
and plum design with a chrysanthemum crest. Silver metal rim and seat, nashiji (gold sprinkled lacquer
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 1.75 in
Japanese peony basket lacquered box Edo
Located in PARIS, FR
Eight-sided, flared shaped lacquer kobako box, following the decoration on the lid depicting a
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese peony basket lacquered box Edo
Japanese peony basket lacquered box Edo
H 3.55 in W 6.11 in D 1.89 in
18th Century Chinese Lacquer Bowl with Pewter
Located in Brea, CA
Chinese lacquer bowl of deep flared form with pewter from the 18th century. Over a body of black
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
H 4.25 in W 29.75 in D 21.13 in
19th Century Chinese Gold Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese gold lacquer tea caddy container from the Qing Dynasty. Unique shape, hard to
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquer Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

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Antique Lacquer Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique lacquer furniture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every piece of antique lacquer furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique lacquer furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of antique lacquer furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Victorian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Jindrich Halabala, UP Závody and Josef Hoffmann each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of antique lacquer furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Lacquer Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of antique lacquer furniture at 1stDibs is $3,607, while they’re typically $61 on the low end and $775,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Lacquer Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.