Fine Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A black lacquer chinoiserie secretary in two parts.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s
By James Mont, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene, traditional Asian motif from head to toe.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black lacquer secretary bookcase from the 19th century, with glass doors, drop-front desk and gold Chinoiserie décor.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Chinoiserie Secretary (Secretaire Abbatant)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking black lacquered Chinoiserie secretaire abbatant (fall front secretary) is beautifully adorned in golden raised Chinese scenes with flora and fauna.
Category
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Materials
Fruitwood, Lacquer
A fine late 18th c to early 19th c William and Mary black Chinoiserie secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine late 18th century William and Mary black lacquered secretary. Fine Chinoiserie hand decorated scenes.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William and Mary Secretaires
Materials
Wood
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Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet
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H 88 in W 42 in D 20 in
Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a midcentury French style hand painted chinoiserie secretary with a unique bombe form base and glass top. It works so well for both display and functional desk. It is unmarke...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Glass, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Motif Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table with Drawer
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H 27.75 in W 56 in D 15 in
Chinoiserie Motif Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table with Drawer
By Drexel, Henredon, James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Consider pairing this piece with our Maddox black lacquer Chinoiserie secretary desk (sold separately).
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
French Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Locust Valley, NY
French lacquered chinoiserie secretary with bronze mountings.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Lacquer
Black Lacquered Italian Chinoiserie Petite Secretary
By Baker Furniture Company, Fornasetti
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful black lacquered Italian chinoiserie secretary. Intricately painted detail of Chinese landscape.
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Breakfront Sideboard China Cabinet Secretary
By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and sought after two piece chinoiserie black lacquered breakfront by Union National, NY circa 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
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H 88.38 in W 43 in D 21 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
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H 88.38 in W 43 in D 21 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Black Lacquer & Hermes Orange Interior Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
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H 86 in W 40 in D 22 in
Maitland Smith Black Lacquer & Hermes Orange Interior Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Maitland Smith 20th Century black lacquer two-piece secretary with coveted Hermes orange interior. This magnificent piece is a work of art. The lower cabinet features plenty of stora...
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
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H 80.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top By Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered walnu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Brass
Burton-Ching Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Handpainted Gilt Secretary Desk
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H 88 in W 37 in D 20 in
Burton-Ching Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Handpainted Gilt Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
A true jewelry box of a cabinet, this tall black lacquer secretary desk features an arch double dome top, panel doors, and a drop front writing surface, all hand decorated in a warm ...
Category
Late 20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Secretary Desk
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H 91 in W 40 in D 25 in
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Black lacquered walnut, with hand-painted Asian ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Black and gold chinoiserie vintage Asian secretary desk that comes with matching chair. Spectacular painted scenery of Chinese landscape including birds and flowers. Comes with separ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
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Fine and Rare 18th C Georgian Black Lacquered and Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 18th century Georgian black lacquered and Chinoiserie decorated elaborate secretary.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic 19th century English black lacquered chinoiserie five-drawer secretary.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Rose Tarlow Queen Anne Chinoiserie Secretary
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Chinoiserie Secretary. A stunning, hand made, hand painted secretary. The finish is a stunning crackle finish made by renowned Artisans at Rose T...
Category
20th Century Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the beauty of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk. Featuring intricate hand-painted scenes on a rich...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Black & Red Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
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H 109 in W 50 in D 29 in
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Black & Red Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Black & Red Chinoiserie Secretary Desk. It features the most wonderful hand painted, black and gold chinoiserie painted exterior with an equally ...
Category
1990s American Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
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Fine 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine late 18th century English George 11 black lacquered and Chinoiserie decorated secretary.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive secretary bookcase made in the Chinese taste featuring a decorative gilt faux bamboo trimmed case with hand-painted asian scenes. The domed top has a lighted interior wit...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinoiserie carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt slant top and matching serpentine base.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk
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H 39.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk
By Edward Wormley, James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incomparable slant-front chinoiserie black lacquer secretary desk depicts a serene, traditional Asian motif from head to toe.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet
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H 71.75 in W 24 in D 15.5 in
Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Chinoiserie style carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt slant top.
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Metal
English Georgian Black Lacquer with Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Georgian black lacquer and chinoiserie decorated slant front secretary cabinet on bracket feet, circa 1765.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
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H 80.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
USA, Circa 1980s Black lacquered walnut, with hand-painted Asian nature scenes, gold gilt trim, and original brass hardware.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
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H 77.5 in W 60 in D 16 in
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Chinoiserie breakfront China hutch cabinet or drop front secretary bookcase composed of 2 pieces, each with black lacquered wood frames with an all-over intentional ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass, Steel
Narrow Raised Lacquer Black Chinoiserie Slatfront Secretary Desk circa 1950
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H 40.5 in W 25.25 in D 21 in
Narrow Raised Lacquer Black Chinoiserie Slatfront Secretary Desk circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Black Lacquered Secretary with Raised Chinoiserie Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century Italian black lacquered secretary. Beautifully done raised chinoiserie design.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
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H 86 in W 33 in D 22 in
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, one of a kind, vintage Asian black and gold lacquer chinoiserie secretary desk.
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
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H 97.5 in W 46 in D 27.5 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Asian secretary desk. A chic black lacquered cabinet with hand painted gilt pastoral scenes. The most beautiful collection of drawers and cabinets. Flip down de...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Metal
Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary Form Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
Domed top section of double glazed doors. The interior has adjustable shelves. The back of the top interior also decorated in the chinoiserie manner. The lower section, does not have...
Category
Early 20th Century British Regency Revival Cabinets
Baker 21st Century Contemporary Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary black lacquer chinoiserie Queen Anne style secretary by Baker has double doors, slant front writing section with black leather top and lower drawers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
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H 81.75 in W 36.5 in L 81.75 in
Drexel Heritage Et Cetera Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Solid wood with black lacquer, hand painted Chinoiserie scene accents, double bonnet arched top, brass hardware and bracket feet.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
George III Black Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a true George III black lacquer chinoiserie three drawer secretary with bun feet, hidden drawers and candle stands.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires
English Style Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Fairhope, AL
Red, gold and black hand-painted chinoiserie lacquered secretary or bookcase with a fitted interior for office usage, drop down desktop, two upper doors and three lower drawers for a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Secretaires
Mid 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
Solid wood with black lacquer & gold accents, hand painted Chinoiserie scenes, double bonnet arched top with crescent pediment & three finials, brass hardware and bracket feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the black lacquer chinoiserie secretary you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every black lacquer chinoiserie secretary was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the black lacquer chinoiserie secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A black lacquer chinoiserie secretary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary?
Prices for a black lacquer chinoiserie secretary can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,800 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,580.
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Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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.
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