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Chinese Black Leather Gilded Chest on Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Chinese black leather gilded chest on stand: circa 1840-1869. Set into later stand. Beautifully
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Rattan Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Created in China during the 19th century, this unusual blanket chest features a black lacquered top
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 10.5 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
Chinese Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Inlay Vanity/Chest With Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Infuse your bedroom or dressing area with the timeless elegance of this Chinese Black Lacquered
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China.
Dating back from the late 18th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original 18th century wooden chest with black lacquer.
Edges with iron band, lid covered with iron
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Anglo-Chinese hardwood naval officer’s campaign chest. This chest (probably padouk) is of
Category
Antique 1820s Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Hand-Knotted Antique Chinese Rug in Blue, Brown Pictorial Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Peking rug originating from China circa 1920-1930. Hand-knotted wool, the 8x9 rug
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Qing Dynasty Elmwood Blanket Chest with Black Lacquer Finish and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty black lacquered elm blanket chest from the late 19th, early 29th century, with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 19 in W 30.5 in D 19.75 in
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay mid - late 20th c. The
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 22.75 in W 40 in D 20.75 in
Tall Vintage Chest of Drawers, Chinese, Ebonised Elm, Storage, Tallboy, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage chest of drawers. A Chinese, ebonised elm storage Tallboy, dating to the
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
H 71.26 in W 20.67 in D 14.97 in
Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquered Three-Section Chest with Carved Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period antique red and black lacquered three-section chest from the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 39.25 in W 31 in D 21.5 in
Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chest with thick red original lacquer and very charming patina.
"Shanxi" China 1780-1820.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Rare Child's Camphor Wood Chest, Leather Bound and Brass Embellished
Located in Essex, MA
Early 19th century child's camphor wood chest
--Original black leather binding and brass tacks.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Federal Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Chinese Commode 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chinese commode early twentieth century. Black lacquered and decorated to asian taste. Signed. Good
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
Keep your throw blankets stored neatly inside this late 20th Century wedding chest. The hand
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest made for the Chinese export market
Category
Antique 1840s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Japanese Cherry Lacquer Tansu Chest, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer side chest from the 19th century with five hand-carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Apothecary Cabinet (Medicine Chest) with 28 Drawers,
Preserved in Original Lacquer
This stunning
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Red Chinoiserie Bachelors Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Red Chinoiserie Bachelors Chest with serpentine front and black gold embossed leather top
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Paint
Brass Clad Chest in the manner of Sarreid, LTD, 1980s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Hamburg, PA
-Century Modern or Traditional. Brass handles are solid with a black ebonized wooden base. The chest is in
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
compartment. The chest is minimally decorated save for its black lacquer finish and the soft glimmer of its
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands
Materials
Elm
Freestanding Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Black lacquer sideboard with multiple drawers and two doors.
From Hebei, circa 1880-1900.
This
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chinese Black Lacquer Book Chest, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
this stately 19th-century book chest. Expertly constructed of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese chinoi style lacquered cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Small black lacquered chinoiserie cabinet features hand painted motif of birds and flowers on the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Hand-Painted Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk with Court Scene, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty hand-painted black lacquer trunk with gold-gilded decoration, this early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Softwood
H 11.5 in W 23.25 in D 16.25 in
Antique Black and Gold Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty black and gold trunk with domed lid and brass hardware. This black and gold
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 19.25 in W 29.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid century chinoiserie black lacquer cabinet with 8 drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century chinoiserie chest of drawers features hardwood construction, black paint finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Marble Top Four Drawer Chest with Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century fine quality chest of mahogany with a black leathered marble top over four beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Black Lacquered Two-Drawer End Tables or Nightstands Asian Inspired
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a pair of black lacquered wood end tables or nightstands
Have two drawers in each table
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 20.75 in W 17 in D 17 in
19th Century French Transition Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
black and gold lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront chest of drawers. Born in France in the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Marble Top Chinese Lacquered Commode
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chinese lacquer commode, chased and gilded bronze with Aleppo breccia marble top, with a frame of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Burton Ching Custom-Made Faux bamboo Black Lacquer Two Door Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
black lacquer tops and sides. The construction quality of Burton-Ching items are ALWAYS top notch and no
Category
Early 2000s American Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI half cabinet with Chinese lacquer
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
which are decorated doors with Chinese lacquer panels with exotic birds on black background.
The top is
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
18th Century Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Ladies Dressing Chest
Located in Brea, CA
A 18th century Chinese export lacquered George III style black and gilt ladies dressing chest, in
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Five Section Stacking Chest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Exquisite Chinese black lacquered five section stacking chest with stunning figural
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Han Shelves
Materials
Lacquer, Paint
Antique Chinese Black & Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Altar Storage Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Black & Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Altar Storage Chest
Decorate your space with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Elm, Lacquer, Paint
Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Black Lacquered Hand Painted Lingerie Chest With Gold Accents
Located in Delray Beach, FL
showcases traditional Chinese motifs. The sleek black lacquered finish exudes sophistication, while multiple
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Dressers
Materials
Wood
Chinese Black Lacquered Hand Painted Lingerie Chest With Gold Accents
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the allure of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this exquisite Black
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Dressers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Chest Labled "Sunshing"
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Export Chinese Chest Labled inside "Sunshing" and with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Japanese Style Hand-Painted Trunk with Scenic Decor, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
against the deep black lacquer, a hallmark of Chinese craftsmanship from this period. Iron lateral handles
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
H 22 in W 33.75 in D 22.25 in
Chinese Black and Gold and Hand Painted Armoire/Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with the exquisite charm of this Chinese Hand-Painted Black and Gold Armoire
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
2 Chinese Export Black Lacquer Carved Soapstone Scholars Cabinets Console Chests
Located in Dayton, OH
Magnificent pair of Chinese Lacquered Low Scholars Cabinets, circa second half 20th century. Double
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Soapstone
H 30 in W 11 in D 23.25 in
Chinese Silverware Cabinet Collectors Chest Relief Carved Chinoiserie
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A nicely carved Chinese storage or silverware cabinet, circa 1960s. It features beautiful Chinese
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer chest with landscape gilt motif with pair of open door and shelf inside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer chest with gilt motif with pair of open door and shelf inside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Red and Gold Shrine Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Coat upon coat of red, black and yellow lacquer was hand-applied to this 19th-century footed trunk
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Wooden Small Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Exotic Birds
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Mid-Century small rectangular hinged chest with metal latch and two side ring handles, hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wooden Lacquered Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Figural Scenes
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Mid-Century rectangular hinged chest with black metal latch and two side ring handles
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and imitation of Chinese and other East Asian artistic traditions, especially in the decorative arts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Pigskin Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare 19th century Chinese pigskin trunk featuring a black lacquered finish. Beautiful distressed
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Mid-18th Century Ming Style Chest in Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
18 century chest in original black lacquer.
This Ming style chest is constructed of wood with
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
and black lacquer and accented by painted gilt trim.
Additional Dimensions
Top shelf: 9"W x 3.75
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Elm
Pair of Antique Painted Chinese Side Tables or Small Blanket Chests
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of rustic black painted Chinese lidded blanket chests, great as side table, end table or night
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Country End Tables
Materials
Elm
Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
An absolutely stunning large Japanese black lacquered storage chest, 19th century. This chest is
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquered Jewlery Chest or Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A Chinoiserie lacquered jewelry chest in striking black. The chest features two doors adorned with
Category
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Antiquities
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Vintage Black Lacquer Lidded Box with Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage black lacquer lidded box from the mid 20th century, with hand-painted Chinoiserie
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 6 in W 16.5 in D 11 in
Large Chinese Ceramic Guan Yin Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Large Chinese Ceramic Guan Yin Statue.
Made in China circa 1950-60 of salt
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
English Regency Oriental Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Chest Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
on each faceted panel. Opening the box reveals a luxurious red lining within.
An exquisite Chinese
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paper
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of black Chinese chests available for sale. The range of distinct black Chinese chests — often made from wood, lacquer and metal — can elevate any home. Black Chinese chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern and Louis XV black Chinese chests are consistently popular styles. Faubourg, Naihan Li and Thomas Porcelain each produced beautiful black Chinese chests that are worth considering.
How Much are Black Chinese Chests?
Prices for black Chinese chests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, black Chinese chests begin at $500 and can go as high as $21,880, while the average can fetch as much as $3,400.
Questions About Black Chinese Chests
- 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.