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Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary

Fine Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary
Fine Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary

Fine Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A black lacquer chinoiserie secretary in two parts.

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Desk by Maddox, Asian Motif, 1970s

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

George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase

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
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase

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
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor

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)
19th Century Chinoiserie Secretary (Secretaire Abbatant)

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
A fine late 18th c to early 19th c William and Mary black Chinoiserie secretary

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
Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet

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
Chinoiserie Motif Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table with Drawer

Chinoiserie Motif Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table with Drawer

By James Mont, Henredon, Drexel

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
French Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary

French Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary

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H 53 in W 31 in D 14.25 in

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
Black Lacquered Italian Chinoiserie Petite Secretary

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
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Breakfront Sideboard China Cabinet Secretary

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
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

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
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

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
Maitland Smith Black Lacquer & Hermes Orange Interior Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

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
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

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

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Secretary Desk
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Secretary Desk

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

Burton-Ching Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Handpainted Gilt Secretary Desk
Burton-Ching Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Handpainted Gilt Secretary Desk

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

Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair
Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair

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

Wood, Lacquer

Fine and Rare 18th C  Georgian Black Lacquered and Chinoiserie Secretary
Fine and Rare 18th C  Georgian Black Lacquered and Chinoiserie Secretary

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
19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretary

19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretary

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H 81.5 in W 42 in L 81.5 in

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
Rose Tarlow Queen Anne Chinoiserie Secretary

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
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk

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
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Queen Anne Black & Red Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

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

Giltwood, Lacquer

Fine 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary
Fine 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary

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
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase

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
Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk

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
Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk

Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk

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

Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet
Chinoiserie Style Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk, Bookcase, Cabinet

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
English Georgian Black Lacquer with Chinoiserie Secretary

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
Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk

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
Chinoiserie Breakfront China Hutch Drop Front Secretary Bookcase Black Lacquer

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
Narrow Raised Lacquer Black Chinoiserie Slatfront Secretary Desk circa 1950

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
19th Century Black Lacquered Secretary with Raised Chinoiserie Design

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

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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.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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. 

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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.

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