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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
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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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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
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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
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
H 66.93 in W 52.76 in D 25.6 in
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
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
H 24.41 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in
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
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Antique 1820s Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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
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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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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.
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

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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.
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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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Chinese Commode 20th Century
Chinese Commode 20th Century
H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
Keep your throw blankets stored neatly inside this late 20th Century wedding chest. The hand
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest
Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest
H 21.5 in W 39.5 in D 21 in
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
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Antique 1840s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

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Softwood

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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
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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
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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
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Antique 1880s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

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
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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
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Soapstone

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
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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.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
H 32.5 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer chest with gilt motif with pair of open door and shelf inside.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
H 29.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Red and Gold Shrine Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Red and Gold Shrine Chest, c. 1850
H 15.5 in W 28.75 in D 18.25 in
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Chinese Ceramic Guan Yin Statue
Large Chinese Ceramic Guan Yin Statue
H 33.25 in W 11 in D 11 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

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Black Chinese Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

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
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese 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.