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Pair of Chinese Red and Black Lacquer Cabinets
Pair of Chinese Red and Black Lacquer Cabinets

Pair of Chinese Red and Black Lacquer Cabinets

Located in Kastrup, DK

by black lacquer sides. Each cabinet showcases a pair of doors that open thanks to a metal lock to

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Black Lacquer Union National Fitted Interior Buffet
Vintage Black Lacquer Union National Fitted Interior Buffet

Vintage Black Lacquer Union National Fitted Interior Buffet

Located in Elkton, MD

Vintage black lacquer credenza featuring ornate gold chinoiserie detailing along the doors and trim

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Hand Painted & Decorated Black Lacquer / Giltwood China Cabinet
Hand Painted & Decorated Black Lacquer / Giltwood China Cabinet

Hand Painted & Decorated Black Lacquer / Giltwood China Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautifully hand painted and decorated black lacquered giltwood chinoiserie scene detail display

Category

Antique 1880s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

18th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Cabinet
18th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Cabinet

18th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A monumental 18th century black lacquer and cinnabar embellished cabinet. Brass and steel hardware

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Empire Black Lacquered Buffet
French Empire Black Lacquered Buffet

French Empire Black Lacquered Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French empire black lacquered buffet with Belgian black marble top. Circa 1880. Sure

Category

Antique 19th Century Buffets

Materials

Marble

Dottie Black and White Lacquer Console
Dottie Black and White Lacquer Console

Dottie Black and White Lacquer Console

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

silk Matt Lacquer paint -Smoked glass shelves -Led Illuminated cabinet interior -Dark Chrome Hinges

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Chinese Black Lacquer Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Black Lacquer Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Black Lacquer Square Corner Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

With clean lines and a darkly lacquered finish, this square corner cabinet celebrates the restraint

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Side Cabinet with Reddish Black Lacquer
Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Side Cabinet with Reddish Black Lacquer

Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Side Cabinet with Reddish Black Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

doors and custom reddish black lacquer. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Black Lacquered Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Black Lacquered Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Black Lacquered Dresser

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Black Lacquered Dresser. Featuring a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Four Drawer Bachelor Chest
Black Lacquer Four Drawer Bachelor Chest

Black Lacquer Four Drawer Bachelor Chest

By James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

James Mont mid century modern style black lacquer four drawer bachelor chest.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet
Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet

Black Lacquer Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in North York, ON

sophistication. The rich satin black lacquer finish adds a touch of modernity to the traditional design, making

Category

2010s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Maison Jansen Black Lacquered Commode
Maison Jansen Black Lacquered Commode

Maison Jansen Black Lacquered Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

black lacquered base with finely cast gilt bronze mounts and reassuringly heavy gauge handles within

Category

Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Modern Vitrine Display Case Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer Brushed Copper
Modern Vitrine Display Case Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer Brushed Copper

Modern Vitrine Display Case Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer Brushed Copper

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

mastercrafted of carefully selected black oak wood, black lacquered wood, and handmade brushed copper. Copper

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal, Copper

The Terrace Server Lacquer 180cm/71" in Black
The Terrace Server Lacquer 180cm/71" in Black

The Terrace Server Lacquer 180cm/71" in Black

Located in Amsterdam, NH

classic terrace. Concealing its drawers discreetly, this piece showcases a hand-polished gloss lacquer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer and Rosewood Cabinet with Soapstone and Bone Inlay
Black Lacquer and Rosewood Cabinet with Soapstone and Bone Inlay

Black Lacquer and Rosewood Cabinet with Soapstone and Bone Inlay

Located in Lomita, CA

This cabinet makes a dramatic statement in black lacquer with rich rosewood trim and brass pulls

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Art Deco Black Lacquer Cabinet Cupboard, 1940s
Art Deco Black Lacquer Cabinet Cupboard, 1940s

Art Deco Black Lacquer Cabinet Cupboard, 1940s

Located in Lisbon, PT

This black lacquer refinished cabinet features a drawer and five shelves. It was crafted in the

Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baroque Walnut Black Lacquer Cabinet, 20th Century
Baroque Walnut Black Lacquer Cabinet, 20th Century

Baroque Walnut Black Lacquer Cabinet, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A solid walnut black lacquer paper cabinet from the Early 20th Century. A box with front and sides

Category

20th Century Portuguese Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Brass

J.C. Mahey Brass Black Lacquered Sideboard Bar Cabinet 1970s
J.C. Mahey Brass Black Lacquered Sideboard Bar Cabinet 1970s

J.C. Mahey Brass Black Lacquered Sideboard Bar Cabinet 1970s

By Roche Bobois, Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Paris, IDF

, with thick, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflective black lacquer. Glossy black

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Midcentury Marquina Marble Top Credenza Black Lacquer Florence knoll
Beautiful Midcentury Marquina Marble Top Credenza Black Lacquer Florence knoll

Beautiful Midcentury Marquina Marble Top Credenza Black Lacquer Florence knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful and sophisticated Florence Knoll low credenza in black lacquer and a Nero Marquina Shiny

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Chinoiserie Display Cabinet / Hand Gilt Black Lacquered Wood Vitrine
Chinoiserie Display Cabinet / Hand Gilt Black Lacquered Wood Vitrine

Chinoiserie Display Cabinet / Hand Gilt Black Lacquered Wood Vitrine

Located in Tarry Town, NY

well made and is also extremely heavy! The lacquered chinoiserie is beautifully executed throughout

Category

Vintage 1930s English Cabinets

Materials

Gold, Brass

1950s Brazilian Black Lacquered Cabinet by Dinucci
1950s Brazilian Black Lacquered Cabinet by Dinucci

1950s Brazilian Black Lacquered Cabinet by Dinucci

Located in London, London

1950s Black Lacquered Brazilian Cabinet by Dinucci This 1950s cabinet by Brazilian designer

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Romweber Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Credenza, Refinished
Romweber Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Credenza, Refinished

Romweber Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Credenza, Refinished

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

USA, Circa 1950s Black lacquered teak, with original Asian-inspired brass hardware and accents. 3

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Brass

A Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Brass Accents
A Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Brass Accents

A Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Brass Accents

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

1970. The black lacquer cabinet has polished brass frame and handles on two doors. Marked. France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Louis Sognot Vanity in Black Lacquer With Triptych Mirror and Glass Top
Louis Sognot Vanity in Black Lacquer With Triptych Mirror and Glass Top

Louis Sognot Vanity in Black Lacquer With Triptych Mirror and Glass Top

By Louis Sognot

Located in Cheyenne, WY

sophistication. The design, now beautifully finished in black lacquer, features a thoughtfully updated structure

Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Lacquer

3M Multileg Cabinet Lacquered in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona
3M Multileg Cabinet Lacquered in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona

3M Multileg Cabinet Lacquered in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona

By Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

3M Multileg Cabinet Lacquer by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona Jaime Hayon designed the Multileg

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

2.5M Multileg Cabinet Lacquered in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona
2.5M Multileg Cabinet Lacquered in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona

2.5M Multileg Cabinet Lacquered in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona

By Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

2.5M Multileg Cabinet Lacquer by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona Jaime Hayon designed the Multileg

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Nightstands, Caramel Maple & Black Lacquer, Czech Republic
Art Deco Nightstands, Caramel Maple & Black Lacquer, Czech Republic

Art Deco Nightstands, Caramel Maple & Black Lacquer, Czech Republic

Located in Hudson, NY

An Art Deco period pair of nightstands. Caramel maple wood with a black lacquer top and trim. One

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Noor Nightstand Black Glossy Lacquer by Amorph
Noor Nightstand Black Glossy Lacquer by Amorph

Noor Nightstand Black Glossy Lacquer by Amorph

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

either two drawers or three drawers – providing ample storage space for your bedroom essentials

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ash

Henredon Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinets/Vitrines
Henredon Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinets/Vitrines

Henredon Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinets/Vitrines

By Henredon

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful pair of Henredon lacquer, brass, and beveled glass display cabinets. Each equipt with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Ebonised Black Lacquer Double Dresser with Brass Pulls
Ebonised Black Lacquer Double Dresser with Brass Pulls

Ebonised Black Lacquer Double Dresser with Brass Pulls

By Richardson Brothers, Lawrence Peabody

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern black lacquer ebonized compact double dresser credenza bachelor chest.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Fine Bamboo & Black Lacquer Corner Stands
Fine Bamboo & Black Lacquer Corner Stands

Fine Bamboo & Black Lacquer Corner Stands

Located in Greenwich, CT

A refined and elegant bamboo corner stand, four black lacquer shelves with rounded front, lattice

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Pair of black lacquered oak sideboards, circa 1950
Pair of black lacquered oak sideboards, circa 1950

Pair of black lacquered oak sideboards, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of black lacquered rectangular sideboards standing on four little legs. Top and writing slides

Category

20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Oak

1940s Art Deco Black Lacquer Spruce Cabinet Showcase
1940s Art Deco Black Lacquer Spruce Cabinet Showcase

1940s Art Deco Black Lacquer Spruce Cabinet Showcase

Located in Lisbon, PT

A refined and unique 1940s Art Deco cabinet showcase, expertly restored in a deep piano-black high

Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Modern Large Vitrine Display Case Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer Brushed Copper
Modern Large Vitrine Display Case Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer Brushed Copper

Modern Large Vitrine Display Case Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer Brushed Copper

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

piece is mastercrafted of carefully selected black oak wood, black lacquered wood, and handmade brushed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vitrines

Materials

Metal, Copper

Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza/Sideboard by Mastercraft
Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza/Sideboard by Mastercraft

Black Lacquer and Brass Credenza/Sideboard by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Dallas, TX

tubular brass framed body, both sides have a gentle curve. Top and sides are finished in black lacquer

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

TRUMAN Wooden Polka Dot Black & White Cabinet with One Door and Lacquered
TRUMAN Wooden Polka Dot Black & White Cabinet with One Door and Lacquered

TRUMAN Wooden Polka Dot Black & White Cabinet with One Door and Lacquered

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

Introducing Truman—a charismatic polka dot black and white cabinet that seamlessly blends style and

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Lacquer

Art Deco Style Black Lacquered & Brass Bar Cabinet
Art Deco Style Black Lacquered & Brass Bar Cabinet

Art Deco Style Black Lacquered & Brass Bar Cabinet

Located in Astoria, NY

Art Deco Style Black Lacquered and Brass Freestanding Bar Cabinet, the front with tubular rods, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Jean Claude Mahey Highgloss Black Lacquer Sideboard, 1970s
Jean Claude Mahey Highgloss Black Lacquer Sideboard, 1970s

Jean Claude Mahey Highgloss Black Lacquer Sideboard, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey, Roche Bobois

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Large sideboard made of brass and black high-gloss piano lacquer. Behind the two outer hinged doors

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Modern Accent Credenza Sideboard Black Oak Wood High-Gloss Black Lacquered Steel
Modern Accent Credenza Sideboard Black Oak Wood High-Gloss Black Lacquered Steel

Modern Accent Credenza Sideboard Black Oak Wood High-Gloss Black Lacquered Steel

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The Credenza Sideboard ExCentric 1.0 is made of black oak wood and high-gloss black lacquered steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

1.5M Multileg Cabinet Lacquered in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona
1.5M Multileg Cabinet Lacquered in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona

1.5M Multileg Cabinet Lacquered in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona

By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

1.5M Multileg Cabinet Lacquer by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona Jaime Hayon designed the Multileg

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble

1M Multileg Cabinet Lacquer in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona
1M Multileg Cabinet Lacquer in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona

1M Multileg Cabinet Lacquer in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona

By Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

1M Multileg Cabinet Lacquer by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona Jaime Hayon designed the Multileg

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pierre Cardin Black Lacquer and Teak Drawer Cabinet, Postmodern Credenza, 1970's
Pierre Cardin Black Lacquer and Teak Drawer Cabinet, Postmodern Credenza, 1970's

Pierre Cardin Black Lacquer and Teak Drawer Cabinet, Postmodern Credenza, 1970's

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pierre Cardin; French Design; Black lacquer; Teak drawer; Cabinet; Credenza; Pierre Cardin

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Highboard with Vitrine, Glossy Black Lacquer by Sormani, Italy, 1985
Highboard with Vitrine, Glossy Black Lacquer by Sormani, Italy, 1985

Highboard with Vitrine, Glossy Black Lacquer by Sormani, Italy, 1985

By Sormani, Luigi Sormani

Located in Arosio, IT

smaller shelves each and a larger central compartment. The world-renowned black Sormani lacquer, the so

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Italian Contemporary Lacquered Black Wood and Natural Jute Sideboard
Italian Contemporary Lacquered Black Wood and Natural Jute Sideboard

Italian Contemporary Lacquered Black Wood and Natural Jute Sideboard

Located in Scandicci, Florence

wood, finishes in natural jute. The entire wooden structure is completely lacquered in black. It is an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer

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

Napoleon III Black Lacquered Humidor on Stand
Napoleon III Black Lacquered Humidor on Stand

Napoleon III Black Lacquered Humidor on Stand

Located in Woodbury, CT

lacquer. Numerous classic design elements include the broken pediment above a single door with an oval

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Record Cabinet With Sliding Doors
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Record Cabinet With Sliding Doors

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Record Cabinet With Sliding Doors

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern black lacquered solid maple record cabinet or bar cabinet with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Display Cabinet

Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Display Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

, combining both functionality and decorative appeal. The exterior is finished in a deep black lacquer and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquered Hand Painted Credenza/Sideboard
Chinese Black Lacquered Hand Painted Credenza/Sideboard

Chinese Black Lacquered Hand Painted Credenza/Sideboard

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Chinese Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Credenza — lacquered sideboard with ornate painted detail and

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Charming Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquered Cabinet with Shelving Display
Charming Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquered Cabinet with Shelving Display

Charming Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquered Cabinet with Shelving Display

By Pierre Vandel

Located in Voorburg, NL

Charming Pierre Vandel Paris black lacquered French Cabinet with stylish gold trim and handles. The

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1M + 1M Multileg Cabinet Lacquered in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona
1M + 1M Multileg Cabinet Lacquered in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona

1M + 1M Multileg Cabinet Lacquered in Black by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona

By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

1M + 1M Multileg Cabinet Lacquer by Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona Jaime Hayon designed the Multileg

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Black Lacquer Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of black lacquer storage for your home. An item from our selection of black lacquer storage — often made from wood, lacquer and metal — can elevate any home. Find 1626 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of black lacquer storage now, or shop our selection of 173 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of black lacquer storage made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of black lacquer storage over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Mastercraft and Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Lacquer Storage?

Prices for a piece of black lacquer storage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $346,832, while the average can fetch as much as $5,657.

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 Storage
  • 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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