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Antique Black Forest Bookcase or China Cabinet, Swiss, Late 1800's Part of Suite
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Forest bookcase, that was part of a major collection of Black Forest items sold by a Chateau
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Bookcases
Materials
Marble
H 51.5 in W 44 in D 14.63 in
Large Qing Period Bookcase Original Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large bookcase with original black lacquer, showcasing a beautiful age-related patina, accentuated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Rustic Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Antique rustic bookcase made of elm wood. Having Lattice style screened back. The elm wood is
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Elm
A large early 20th-century elm wood bookcase from China, this piece features 16
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large early 20th-century elm wood bookcase from China.
This piece features 16 square cubbies (4x4
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Elm
H 78.75 in W 100.79 in D 14.18 in
French Louis XVI Style Bookcase/China Cabinet, Ebonized Mahogany with Brass Trim
Located in Chicago, IL
of colors, to create what first appears to be black, but under closer inspection, is more of a brown
Category
2010s American Louis XVI Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
H 100 in W 108 in D 16 in
Matassa Large Bookcase in Black Iron Rebar, by Luigi Semeraro
By Miniforms, Luigi Semeraro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Here you are shown the Matassa bookcases in black iron rebar, in the large size.
Luigi Semeraro
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wire
H 78 in W 57.5 in D 16 in
Italian Custom Wall Unit Bookcase with Ladder in Walnut and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
unit made in Italy in the 1950s. The bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass, Iron
Custom Made Old Plank Directoire Style Bookcase in Stock Floor Model Reduced
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade Country French style glazed bookcase, display cabinet or china cabinet. Our Directoire
Category
2010s American Directoire Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
H 88 in W 51.75 in D 19.38 in
Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
The Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront is as elegant as China cabinets come. This breakfront
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Lacquer
Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Display Cabinet/ Book Shelves
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The display cabinet is handcrafted in spotted bamboo and black lacquered hardwood, featuring three
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood
George II-Style Chinoiserie Secretary / Collector's Cabinet by Antonio's SF
By Antonio's
Located in Dallas, TX
a George II-style black lacquer secretary / desk with Collector's Cabinet above, gilt Chinoiserie
Category
20th Century American George II Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 105 in W 63 in D 25.5 in
19th Century Indonesian Lamari Palembang Display Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
. Exquisitely hand-crafted in the 19th century by highly skilled Chinese or Buddhist artisans for Indonesian
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Glass
Antique Shanxi Province Brown Black Lacquered Elmwood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province brown black lacquered elmwood bookcase.
This bookcase has 2 shelves and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique French Bookcase or China Cabinet in Burl Walnut with 2 Lower Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
, 2 locking lower drawers, and black accents. This beautifully crafted Burl Walnut Bookcase or China
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
H 101 in W 45.75 in D 18.5 in
Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking red and black lacquer bookcase once stood in the center of a traditional Chinese
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves
Materials
Elm
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
exterior is darkened by a black lacquer finish and hand-painted with charming decorative motifs, including
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
exterior is darkened by a black lacquer finish and hand-painted with charming decorative motifs, including
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Victorian Lacquered Library Bookcase Cabinet Chinoiserie 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous antique English library bookcase in eye catching red lacquer
Such a
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Glass
Vintage Ceramic Pair of Guardian Chinese Dragon, Foo Dog Lion, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs Set of two with black eyes and open mouth.
These turquoise Foo Dogs
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Louis Poulsen NJP Mini by Nendo, Oki Sato
By Nendo, Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
and user-centric design. The NJP Mini fits perfectly on a windowsill, a large bookcase, a dresser, a
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
"Mingx" Outdoor Steel Top Table by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
treatment polyester painted available in orange, light grey, bronze or black colors. Feet in ABS. Top in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Quartz, Metal, Steel
"Mingx" Outdoor Steel Armchair Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, light grey, bronze or black colors. Feet in ABS. Cushion seat cover in outdoor fabric.
Outdoor use
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
"Mingx" Indoor Steel High Stool Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
black colors. Feet in ABS. Leather seat.
Indoor use only.
DIMENSIONS:
D. 14.9", W. 18.1", H. 29.9"
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.9 in W 18.1 in D 14.9 in
"Mingx" Outdoor Steel High Stool Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, light grey, bronze or black colors. Feet in ABS. Cushion seat cover in outdoor fabric.
Outdoor use
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 30.7 in W 18.1 in D 14.9 in
"Mingx" Leather and Steel Chair Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light gray, bronze or black colors. Feet in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Mingx" Indoor Steel Low Stool with Back by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Structure in printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light grey, bronze or black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.6 in W 17.7 in D 16.5 in
"Mingx" Indoor Steel High Stool with Back by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Structure in printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light grey, bronze or black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 38.5 in W 18.1 in D 16.5 in
"Mingx" Steel Coffee Table Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Konstantin Grcic, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
structure in printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light gray, bronze and black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
"Mingx" Leather and Steel Armchair Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light gray, bronze and black colors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
"Mingx" Outdoor Steel Chair Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, light grey, bronze or black colors. Feet in ABS. Cushion seat cover in outdoor fabric.
Outdoor use
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Mingx" Leather and Steel Armchair Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light gray, bronze or black colors. Feet in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.5 in W 27.1 in D 23.2 in
"Mingx" Canaletto Walnut Veneered and Steel Table by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light grey, bronze or black colors. Feet in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.5 in W 78.7 in D 35.4 in
Rare lounge chair, Artelano and Samuel Coriat, France, Circa 1986
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare lounge chair in black leather and black lacquered metal, with tilt adjustment system using a
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Mingx" Outdoor Quartzite Top and Steel Table by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, light grey, bronze or black colors. Feet in ABS. Imperial grey quartzite velvet finished th. 0.78" top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Quartz, Steel
H 29.5 in W 102.3 in D 35.4 in
April Chair by Neri&Hu
Located in Geneve, CH
April chair by Neri&Hu
Dimensions: W 55.8 x D 46 x H 73 cm
Materials: Chair, dark green/black
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Two Neoclassical Brass Vitrine Cabinets by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold but elegant, these eye-catching Vitrines, bookcases or china cabinets designed and produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Vitrine Cabinet by Ateliers Gauthier Poinsignon, France, Signed
By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon
Located in Detroit, MI
a display cabinet, bar cabinet, china cabinet, bookcase, etc. Signed at bottom right - Ateliers
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Black and Red Painted Wood Bookcases
Located in Livingston, NJ
Unique pair of vintage painted wood bookcases. Asian style, black with a red base. Solid wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Early to Mid 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered Carved Open Bookcase
Located in East Hampton, NY
Early to Mid-19th century Qing dynasty Shanxi red lacquered carved open bookcase.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Elm
H 65 in W 32 in D 15.75 in
Antique Chinese Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
A very special piece from our Southern Scholar collection. A generous open shelf allows display of large volumes. Four drawers decorated with butterfly hardware offer additional stor...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Chinese Lacquer Bookcase
Located in Central, HK
Lacquer bookcase with three open shelves, Panel back, lattie side rails, two upper drawers, simple
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet or Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
Elegant cabinet has a "open light" feature on its top portion. The name came from its open design to allow the display of special things or easy access to objects and books that are ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century small Lacquer Bureau Bookcase
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
bookcase made in England, and shipped out to China to be lacquered. Whilst in China the Chinese workmen
Category
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Pair of Asian Bamboo Open Cabinets
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of large Asian bamboo open cabinets or display bookcases, japanned or painted a reddish black
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Reed
20th Century Chinese Black Laquer Hardstone Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here We A Stunning Chinese Black Laquer Bookcase Of Large Proportions.
Adorned With Coloured
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Bookcases
Antique Bookcase in Original Black Lacquer, China 1840-1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bookcase in 2 parts: Upper part with numerous, staggered shelves in different shapes and sizes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Chinese Bamboo Etegere/Bookcase
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual Chinese etegere in black-lacquered bamboo, circa 1920, with various sized and shaped
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Chinese Early 20th Century Black Lacquered Bookcase with Shelves and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese black lacquered bookcase from the early 20th century, with four open shelves and three
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 69 in W 31.75 in D 13.75 in
Black Bamboo Bookcase
Located in New York, NY
Black Bamboo Bookcase / Shelves with Side & Back Guard Rails, 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Chinese Bookcase in Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bookcase with original lacquer colors in ivory white, light green and black on the sides
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Wood
19TH CENTURY CHINESE FUJIAN DISPLAY SHELVES BOOKCASE
Located in Yonkers, NY
CHINESE 19TH CENTURY FUJIAN PROVENCE FIR WOOD IN BLACK LACQUER DISPLAY SHELVES OR OPEN BOOK SHELVES
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Original Black Antique French Henri II Bibliotheque/Bookcase/China Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Retaining it's original black finish is almost unheard of nowadays. This exquisite antique has
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
H 83.75 in W 50.5 in D 15 in
Tall Black Chinoiserie Paint Decorated China Cabinet Bookcase, Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This cabinet measures 78 tall x 41 wide x 15 inches deep. These are hard to find with so much viewable glass display area. The cabinet is good condition and will show signs of age an...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Double-Sided Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual 19th century Chinese black lacquered elmwood bookcase with shelves and drawers on both
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Elm
PAIR ANTIQUE CHINESE BOOKSHELVES BOOKCASES ETEGER CA 1850
Located in Yonkers, NY
Unusual pair of small scale bookshelves in original matte black lacquer. Chinese, Qing Dynasty, ca
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Antique French Napoleon III Bookcase or China Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Oozing with charm and character, this fine antique French cabinet has a lot to offer. It's black
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Gilt Waterfall Open Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top without scrolled ends over a frieze decorated with two dragons clutching the flaming pearl of wisdom; over four graduated shelves with bamboo decoration to the fr...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Bookcases
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Chinese cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese yellow and black lacquered cabinet, with ten graduated rectangular compartments, 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Chinese Bookshelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese scholars, aristocrats, and wealthy merchants collected books and historical objects and
Category
20th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
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Black Chinese Bookcases For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of black Chinese bookcases is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all black Chinese bookcases available were constructed with great care. There are 109 antique and vintage black Chinese bookcases for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Black Chinese bookcases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Black Chinese bookcases made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made black Chinese bookcases over the years, but those made by Driade, Konstantin Grcic and Century Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Black Chinese Bookcases?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,950, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $165,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Black Chinese Bookcases
- What is Chinese black lacquer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Chinese black lacquer is a resin sourced from the Toxicodendron vernicifluum (formerly Rhus verniciflua) tree that grows throughout East Asia. Artisans produce decorative objects entirely from the substance or use it as a finish for wood and other materials. Find a selection of Chinese black lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
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