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Black Lacquer Curio

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Curio Cabinet
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Curio Cabinet

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Curio Cabinet

Located in Solebury, PA

A magnificent 19th-century burgundy and black lacquer curio cabinet is lavishly adorned with gilded

Category

Antique 1880s English Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Pair Modern Black Lacquered & Brass Curio Display Cabinets by Mastercraft
Pair Modern Black Lacquered & Brass Curio Display Cabinets by Mastercraft

Pair Modern Black Lacquered & Brass Curio Display Cabinets by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of modern Mastercraft black lacquered, brass and glass display cabinets or vitrines. These

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Display Shelves Low Cabinet
Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Display Shelves Low Cabinet

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Display Shelves Low Cabinet

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The chinoiserie shelves cabinet handcrafted in spotted bamboo and black lacquered hard wood

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Bamboo

Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Pagoda Curio Display Cabinet
Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Pagoda Curio Display Cabinet

Vintage Drexel Et Cetera Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Pagoda Curio Display Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Dayton, OH

. Features black lacquer finish with gold, floral and geometric puzzled design. Includes three adjustable

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer

Habersham Chinese Chippendale Black Lacquered China Curio Cabinet Cupboard 80"
Habersham Chinese Chippendale Black Lacquered China Curio Cabinet Cupboard 80"

Habersham Chinese Chippendale Black Lacquered China Curio Cabinet Cupboard 80"

By Habersham

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Habersham black lacquer illuminated china display cabinet. Chinese Chippendale

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer

Two Modern Black Lacquered Brass Curio Display Cabinets by Mastercraft
Two Modern Black Lacquered Brass Curio Display Cabinets by Mastercraft

Two Modern Black Lacquered Brass Curio Display Cabinets by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Dallas, TX

Two modern Mastercraft black lacquered, brass and glass display cabinets or vitrines. These

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet
Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet

Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

with its original black finish complemented by elegant gold accents, this piece exudes timeless charm

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Cupboards

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Wood

Mid Century Oriental Chinoiserie Black Lacquor Peacock Curio Display Cabinet
Mid Century Oriental Chinoiserie Black Lacquor Peacock Curio Display Cabinet

Mid Century Oriental Chinoiserie Black Lacquor Peacock Curio Display Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Oriental illuminating curio display cabinet featuring black lacquer finish with gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer

Jasper Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Display Cabinet Curio Credenza
Jasper Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Display Cabinet Curio Credenza

Jasper Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Display Cabinet Curio Credenza

By Edward Wormley, James Mont

Located in Chattanooga, TN

panels that open to reveal cabinet space with adjustable black lacquer wood shelves. The black lacquer

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinoiserie Ebonized Black Lacquer Lighted Pagoda Display Cabinet Curio
Vintage Chinoiserie Ebonized Black Lacquer Lighted Pagoda Display Cabinet Curio

Vintage Chinoiserie Ebonized Black Lacquer Lighted Pagoda Display Cabinet Curio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinoiserie ebonized black lacquer lighted pagoda display cabinet Curio. Item features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modern Black Lacquer and Glass Curio Display Cabinet by Mastercraft Furniture
Modern Black Lacquer and Glass Curio Display Cabinet by Mastercraft Furniture

Modern Black Lacquer and Glass Curio Display Cabinet by Mastercraft Furniture

By Mastercraft

Located in Toledo, OH

burnished brass over a black lacquered frame, three adjustable shelves with plate grooves, lights and a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mission Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Black & Gold 3 Tier Whatnot Stands Bookcase Shelf Curio - a Pair
Regency Style Black & Gold 3 Tier Whatnot Stands Bookcase Shelf Curio - a Pair

Regency Style Black & Gold 3 Tier Whatnot Stands Bookcase Shelf Curio - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Regency Style Black & Gold 3 Tier Whatnot Stands Bookcase Shelves Curio - a Pair. Item features

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Trapezoid Shape Danish Modern Rosewood China Curio Cabinet
Trapezoid Shape Danish Modern Rosewood China Curio Cabinet

Trapezoid Shape Danish Modern Rosewood China Curio Cabinet

By Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice trapezoid shape rosewood china cabinet or breakfront in excellent condition.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

HENREDON Scene Three Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Curio China Display Cabinet
HENREDON Scene Three Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Curio China Display Cabinet

HENREDON Scene Three Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Curio China Display Cabinet

By Henredon

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian influenced china display cabinet by Henredon, from their Scene Three Collection. Black

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Display Shelves Low Cabinet
Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Display Shelves Low Cabinet

Spotted Bamboo Chinoiserie Curio Display Shelves Low Cabinet

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

The chinoiserie shelves cabinet handcrafted in spotted bamboo and black lacquered hard wood

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves

Materials

Hardwood, Bamboo

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Located in London, Park Royal

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$22,900 / item

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Black Lacquer Curio For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the black lacquer curio you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A black lacquer curio — often made from wood, glass and lacquer — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer black lacquer curio, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A black lacquer curio is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Mastercraft, Henredon and Drexel each produced at least one beautiful black lacquer curio that is worth considering.

How Much is a Black Lacquer Curio?

The average selling price for a black lacquer curio at 1stDibs is $2,295, while they’re typically $1,350 on the low end and $11,550 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

Questions About Black Lacquer Curio
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To shine lacquer furniture, spray a tiny amount of solvent-based furniture cleaner and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure that you choose a product specifically labeled as safe for lacquered finishes. Shop a collection of lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Though you can't exactly refinish black lacquer furniture, you can repaint it. As long as you prep the furniture with a primer, you should easily be able to repaint.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.

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