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Moooi Oblique Small Cupboard/Wall Shelf in Jet Black Lacquered Beech
Moooi Oblique Small Cupboard/Wall Shelf in Jet Black Lacquered Beech

Moooi Oblique Small Cupboard/Wall Shelf in Jet Black Lacquered Beech

By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Stained solid oak, lacquered beech. Additional information: Material: Beech Finish: Jet black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech

Signed James Mont Sideboard in Black Lacquer W/ Gilded Wood Pulls
Signed James Mont Sideboard in Black Lacquer W/ Gilded Wood Pulls

Signed James Mont Sideboard in Black Lacquer W/ Gilded Wood Pulls

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

seen. Bold and forward facing, this sideboard is beautifully restored in gleaming Black Lacquer with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pierre Cardin Black Lacquer, Glass & Brass Vitrines for Roche Bobois, Set of 2
Pierre Cardin Black Lacquer, Glass & Brass Vitrines for Roche Bobois, Set of 2

Pierre Cardin Black Lacquer, Glass & Brass Vitrines for Roche Bobois, Set of 2

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Val de Bagnes, CH

. Each cabinet stands over two meters tall, its structure built from black lacquer with proportions that

Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bookcase Etagere Vitrine circa 1950s
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bookcase Etagere Vitrine circa 1950s

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bookcase Etagere Vitrine circa 1950s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bookcase, probably Chinese, circa 1950s. Sculptural lattice shelves offer

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Walnut Desk, 20th Century
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Walnut Desk, 20th Century

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Walnut Desk, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A baroque style black color refinished walnut writing table with a serpentine rectangular top

Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Desks

Materials

Walnut

Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests

Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests

By John Widdicomb, James Mont, Grosfeld House, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers MINT!

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Continental 19th century Japanese Lacquer and Ormolu cabinet
Continental 19th century Japanese Lacquer and Ormolu cabinet

Continental 19th century Japanese Lacquer and Ormolu cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

richly decorated by a sensational black Japanese lacquered landscape with foliage and structures on the

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Bodart lacquered black chest
Vintage Bodart lacquered black chest

Vintage Bodart lacquered black chest

By Jacques Bodart

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a beautiful two drawer lacquered black and gold trim and handles Bodart vintage chest in

Category

Late 20th Century North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Elegant Mahogany Cabinet by Renzo Rutili in Black Lacquer
Elegant Mahogany Cabinet by Renzo Rutili in Black Lacquer

Elegant Mahogany Cabinet by Renzo Rutili in Black Lacquer

By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

sublime. Exquisite Jewelry! Excellent restored condition. The piece has been restored in black lacquer

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid Century Black Lacquered Sideboard designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1948
Italian Mid Century Black Lacquered Sideboard designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1948

Italian Mid Century Black Lacquered Sideboard designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1948

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Traversetolo, IT

details, the elegant black lacquered finish ,the sliding doors with refined Grissinato Front, the precious

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Italian modern wooden black lacquered wardrobe, 1970s
Italian modern wooden black lacquered wardrobe, 1970s

Italian modern wooden black lacquered wardrobe, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern wooden black lacquered wardrobe, 1970s Wardrobe made entirely of black lacquered

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Brass and Black Lacquered Sideboard
French Art Deco Brass and Black Lacquered Sideboard

French Art Deco Brass and Black Lacquered Sideboard

Located in Meda, MB

. Entirely lacquered in a deep, glossy black, this piece stands out for its elegant brass trim, which

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Modern Large Accent Bookcase with Shelves in High-Gloss & Matt Black Lacquer
Modern Large Accent Bookcase with Shelves in High-Gloss & Matt Black Lacquer

Modern Large Accent Bookcase with Shelves in High-Gloss & Matt Black Lacquer

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The Bookcase ExCentric 1.0 listed here is made in matt black lacquered wood and black high-gloss

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Italian Credenza Black Lacquer Brass Details by Vittorio Dassi 1950s
Mid-Century Italian Credenza Black Lacquer Brass Details by Vittorio Dassi 1950s

Mid-Century Italian Credenza Black Lacquer Brass Details by Vittorio Dassi 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Salzburg, AT

Dassi 1893-1973) Sycamore solid wood lacquered in high gloss black, the top of the furniture is

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Sideboard Cabinet from Tianjin, 1860 - 1880
Black Lacquer Sideboard Cabinet from Tianjin, 1860 - 1880

Black Lacquer Sideboard Cabinet from Tianjin, 1860 - 1880

Located in Kastrup, DK

Black lacquer sideboard cabinet from Tianjin. Under the top are 3 large drawers and a main section

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Belgian Sideboard in Black Lacquered Oak with Graphical Doors
Belgian Sideboard in Black Lacquered Oak with Graphical Doors

Belgian Sideboard in Black Lacquered Oak with Graphical Doors

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sideboard, lacquered oak, Belgium, 1970s This Belgian credenza showcases a meticulously crafted

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Oak and matte black lacquered French secrétaire, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
Oak and matte black lacquered French secrétaire, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris

Oak and matte black lacquered French secrétaire, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Landivy, FR

made of French oak. You are free to choose another lacquer other than the presented matte black that we

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Oak

1960s Italian Wood Black Lacquered Coat rack
1960s Italian Wood Black Lacquered Coat rack

1960s Italian Wood Black Lacquered Coat rack

Located in IT

Coat rack from the 1960s, Italy In ebonized black lacquered wood. Carried out conservative

Category

Vintage 1960s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Brass Black Lacquer with top unit
Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Brass Black Lacquer with top unit

Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Brass Black Lacquer with top unit

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century American designer Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection credenza unit In Black Lacquer

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Fortnox Safe in Black Lacquered Wood High Gloss Finish and Gold Leaf
Fortnox Safe in Black Lacquered Wood High Gloss Finish and Gold Leaf

Fortnox Safe in Black Lacquered Wood High Gloss Finish and Gold Leaf

Located in Paris, FR

Safe Fortnox with structure in black lacquered solid wood with high gloss varnish finish. All

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Refinished

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Refinished

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

Dunbar USA, 1950s Mahogany in black lacquered finish. Cabinet locks and key is included

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Rare Gunmetal and Black Lacquer Etagere or Bookcase by Karl Springer
Rare Gunmetal and Black Lacquer Etagere or Bookcase by Karl Springer

Rare Gunmetal and Black Lacquer Etagere or Bookcase by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

gunmetal finish and black lacquered shelfs. It’s designed with adjustable brackets to anchor to wall, they

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Alias J05 Aline Bookshelf in Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Dante Bonuccelli

Alias J05 Aline Bookshelf in Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Dante Bonuccelli

By Alias, Dante Bonuccelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias J05 Aline Bookshelf in Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Dante Bonuccelli by Dante Bonuccelli

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Large Oversize Long Ebonized Black Lacquer Credenza Dresser Dowel Cone Legs Mint
Large Oversize Long Ebonized Black Lacquer Credenza Dresser Dowel Cone Legs Mint

Large Oversize Long Ebonized Black Lacquer Credenza Dresser Dowel Cone Legs Mint

By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large oversize long ebonized black lacquer credenza dresser dowel cone legs mint. Doble doors

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Large Art Deco Sideboard / Credenza – Black Lacquer, Brass, 1940s
Large Art Deco Sideboard / Credenza – Black Lacquer, Brass, 1940s

Large Art Deco Sideboard / Credenza – Black Lacquer, Brass, 1940s

Located in Lisbon, PT

Striking 1940s Art Deco sideboard credenza featuring an elegant black lacquer finish and generous

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

20th Century Hand Painted / Decorated Black Lacquer Dry Bar
20th Century Hand Painted / Decorated Black Lacquer Dry Bar

20th Century Hand Painted / Decorated Black Lacquer Dry Bar

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautifully hand painted and decorated black lacquer wood tall high server / dry bar. The server

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Tapparelle M Cabinet Black Lacquered with Handmade Sliding Shutter in Solid Oak
Tapparelle M Cabinet Black Lacquered with Handmade Sliding Shutter in Solid Oak

Tapparelle M Cabinet Black Lacquered with Handmade Sliding Shutter in Solid Oak

By Emmanuel Gallina

Located in Milan, Lombardy

bottom that hides the sliding of the shutter. Finishing in matte lacquered in three colors: Perl white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Milo Baughman Style Black Lacquer and Rosewood Dresser, Mid-Century Modern
Milo Baughman Style Black Lacquer and Rosewood Dresser, Mid-Century Modern

Milo Baughman Style Black Lacquer and Rosewood Dresser, Mid-Century Modern

By West Michigan Furniture Co., John Stuart

Located in Pemberton, NJ

A long black lacquer and rosewood dresser in the style of Milo Baughman. Consists of six drawers

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Karpen of California Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
Karpen of California Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished

Karpen of California Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished

By Karpen of California

Located in South Bend, IN

Karpen of California USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with unique original brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Rare Chinese Kangxi Polychrome Coromandel Lacquer Casket
Rare Chinese Kangxi Polychrome Coromandel Lacquer Casket

Rare Chinese Kangxi Polychrome Coromandel Lacquer Casket

Located in Lymington, GB

A rare Chinese polychrome Coromandel or ‘Bantam Ware’ lacquer casket or table cabinet, Kangxi

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint
Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint

Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint

By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Gibbings For Widdicomb black lacquer 3 drawer bachelor chest narrow dresser mint.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Pair Gibbings for Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer Night Stands End Tables Mint
Pair Gibbings for Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer Night Stands End Tables Mint

Pair Gibbings for Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer Night Stands End Tables Mint

By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Gibbings for Widdicomb ebonised black lacquer night stands end tables mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Black Lacquered Credenza by Directional
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Black Lacquered Credenza by Directional

Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Black Lacquered Credenza by Directional

By Milo Baughman, Directional

Located in North Hollywood, CA

black lacquered finish instantly commands attention, serving as the perfect canvas for the four striking

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Column Lacquered Cabinet by Tuğçe Geyik
Column Lacquered Cabinet by Tuğçe Geyik

Column Lacquered Cabinet by Tuğçe Geyik

Located in Geneve, CH

Column Lacquered Cabinet by Tuğçe Geyik Dimensions: D 45 x W 180 x H 88 cm. Materials: Lacquered

Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Double Glass Sliding Doors Bracket Feet Petit Bookcase Shelves
Black Lacquer Double Glass Sliding Doors Bracket Feet Petit Bookcase Shelves

Black Lacquer Double Glass Sliding Doors Bracket Feet Petit Bookcase Shelves

By Harvey Probber, James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Black lacquer double glass sliding doors bracket feet petit bookcase shelves.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase, Newly Refinished
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase, Newly Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bookcase, Newly Refinished

By Winchendon, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid birch, with brass finished steel hairpin legs. Interior shelf

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Buffet Polish Lacquer Finish Top Black Aziz Marble Pulls Chrome with Micromosaic
Buffet Polish Lacquer Finish Top Black Aziz Marble Pulls Chrome with Micromosaic

Buffet Polish Lacquer Finish Top Black Aziz Marble Pulls Chrome with Micromosaic

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble

Queen Anne Style Black Lacquer Writing Desk, 20th Century
Queen Anne Style Black Lacquer Writing Desk, 20th Century

Queen Anne Style Black Lacquer Writing Desk, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

Elegant Queen Anne Style writing desk refinished in black lacquer the 20th century, featuring

Category

20th Century English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Modern Black Lacquer and Brass Sideboard After Pierre Cardin
Modern Black Lacquer and Brass Sideboard After Pierre Cardin

Modern Black Lacquer and Brass Sideboard After Pierre Cardin

Located in Dallas, TX

The modern black lacquer and brass sideboard after Pierre Cardin features a sleek design. . The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Alias 885 Small Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
Alias 885 Small Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame

Alias 885 Small Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame

By Alias, PearsonLloyd

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 885 Small Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 885 Large Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame
Alias 885 Large Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame

Alias 885 Large Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame

By Alias, PearsonLloyd

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 885 Large Eleven High Desk in Natural Oak & Black Lacquered Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Milo Baughman Style, Modern, Sideboard, White, Black Lacquered Wood, 1970s
Milo Baughman Style, Modern, Sideboard, White, Black Lacquered Wood, 1970s

Milo Baughman Style, Modern, Sideboard, White, Black Lacquered Wood, 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modernist long black and white lacquered credenza sideboard cabinet. In the manner of

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Armoire, Black Lacquer, Mahogany, Mirror, Chrome, France circa 1930
Art Deco Armoire, Black Lacquer, Mahogany, Mirror, Chrome, France circa 1930

Art Deco Armoire, Black Lacquer, Mahogany, Mirror, Chrome, France circa 1930

Located in Regensburg, DE

Large Art Deco Armoire or Wardrobe in black piano lacquer with chrome details from France around

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

David Lange 70s Black Sideboard Commode, Lacquered, Signed
David Lange 70s Black Sideboard Commode, Lacquered, Signed

David Lange 70s Black Sideboard Commode, Lacquered, Signed

By David Lange

Located in Valladolid, ES

firm's first stage of production, when black lacquered furniture was made by the designers David & Lange

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Scorpio Sideboard in Wood Carving Lacquered in Black with Golded Details
Scorpio Sideboard in Wood Carving Lacquered in Black with Golded Details

Scorpio Sideboard in Wood Carving Lacquered in Black with Golded Details

Located in Paris, FR

Sideboard Scorpio made with wood carving, black lacquered, varnishing and polishing. Handcrafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Black Lacquer Streamline Two-Door Credenza Sideboard, Belgium
Art Deco Black Lacquer Streamline Two-Door Credenza Sideboard, Belgium

Art Deco Black Lacquer Streamline Two-Door Credenza Sideboard, Belgium

Located in Lisbon, PT

original metal hardware, opening to practical interior storage. The deep black lacquer finish highlights

Category

20th Century Belgian Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished

John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished

By Drexel, John Van Koert

Located in South Bend, IN

Drexel, "Profile" Collection USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

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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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