What is Chinese black lacquer?

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.

How do you shine black lacquer furniture?

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.

How do I fix Japanese black lacquer?

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.

How do I clean Japanese black lacquer?

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.

Can you refinish black lacquer furniture?

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.

Can you use furniture polish on black lacquer?

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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Japanese 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

$720Sale Price|52% Off

H 24.02 in W 36.23 in D 21.26 in

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This box is made in Japan and coated with black lacquer. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of copper...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Copper

Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

$1,250

H 10.63 in W 9.65 in D 5.91 in

Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

This piece represents the late Edo period’s peak of domestic luxury, where everyday items for wealthy merchants or upper-class households were crafted to endure generations. Type: ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Iron

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers

$1,800

H 18.12 in W 20.67 in D 9.85 in

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Box Chest with Multiple Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of Taisho to early Showa era (circa 1910s-1930s) , estimate from the style & conditions.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

$1,200

H 12.8 in W 29.72 in D 11.42 in

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with black urushi lacquer - it's original, remains in good condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar, Wood

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

$2,200

H 38 in W 34.65 in D 15.36 in

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1940s), estimate from the style, materials & conditions. Hav...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cedar

Vintage Tansu Style Chinoiserie Lowboy Credenza Buffet Dresser Sideboard Cabinet

$3,000

H 31.75 in W 72 in D 18 in

Vintage Tansu Style Chinoiserie Lowboy Credenza Buffet Dresser Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Sideboard. Features Korean Tansu inspired styling with applied brass detail.

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$800

H 14.38 in W 18.9 in D 12.21 in

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$980

H 12.6 in W 23.9 in D 16.15 in

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

., Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & conditions.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$900

H 13.19 in W 20.08 in D 10.04 in

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$1,200

H 17.13 in W 29.73 in D 14.06 in

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...

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Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest.

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H 41.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.75 in

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest.

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest with Gold Leaf and Mon Design.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

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H 12.75 in W 19.25 in D 11.75 in

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

A small beautifully black lacquered tansu chest with original hardware and having seven drawers.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Black Lacquer & Maki-e Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period, 1868-1912

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H 14.75 in W 16.75 in D 11 in

Japanese Black Lacquer & Maki-e Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period, 1868-1912

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An outstanding 19th century black lacquer tansu decorated overall in hand applied gilt lacquer (maki-e) motifs depicting flower-heads, prunus, scholarly objects and assorted good luc...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

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H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 20.67 in

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

In contrast to the more common black-lacquered Tansu, this piece is distinguished by the grayish tones characteristic of chestnut wood, which envelop the entire form in a calm and re...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sideboards

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Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts

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H 48.75 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts, c. 1880 Overall measures: 34 ½” x 16” x 48 ¾” high.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original

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H 39.75 in W 33.25 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is an attractive antique two section tansu storage chest/cabinet hand crafted with five (5) drawers in a beautifully selected grained wood and finished in rich red lacquered sid...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Black Tansu Chest

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H 40.56 in W 34.65 in D 14.97 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Black Tansu Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

Black lacquered pine wood fitted with original iron handles and hardware.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet of Lacquered Wood and Waxed Steel

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H 47.5 in W 74 in D 20 in

Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet of Lacquered Wood and Waxed Steel

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese Tansu cabinet of lacquered wood and waxed steel; having six drawers, one door and two sliding doors. Probably elmwood. Provenance, by repute: Takashimaya, New York.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Era, Japan

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H 66.54 in W 67.33 in D 26.38 in

Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Era, Japan

Located in Kastrup, DK

Tansu cabinet, black lacquer. Japan, The Meiji era (1868-1912) the cabinet is in 2 parts.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Japanese Meiji Tansu Staircase with Sliding Doors and Drawers

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H 91.34 in W 27.17 in D 68.51 in

Japanese Meiji Tansu Staircase with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Japanese staircase Tansu cabinet from the Meiji period. Crafted from pine and elm wood with black lacquer.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Elm, Pine

Japanese Early 20th Century Dark Red and Black Lacquered Tansu Cabinet

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H 23.75 in W 34.5 in D 14.75 in

Japanese Early 20th Century Dark Red and Black Lacquered Tansu Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese dark red and black lacquered tansu cabinet from the early 20th century, with five drawers and two sliding doors.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, So Called Tansu, Late 19th C

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H 37.8 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, So Called Tansu, Late 19th C

Located in Stockholm, SE

The motives with a base of black lacquer with motives of cranes and phoenix birds in a landscape with trees, bamboo and waterfalls.

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Antique 1870s Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Lacquer

Chic Black Lacquered Pre-War Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest

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H 39.5 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 in

Chic Black Lacquered Pre-War Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic black lacquered pre-war Japanese clothing tansu chest.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original

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H 39.75 in W 33.25 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is an attractive antique two section tansu storage chest/cabinet hand crafted in a beautifully selected grained wood and finished in rich black lacquer with the original hardwar...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Iron

Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

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H 15.94 in W 12.99 in D 11.14 in

Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

Essential Buyer Details Type: Tabi-tansu (Traveling Tea Chest / Portable Tansu) Period: Late Edo Period (19th Century) Materials: Indigenous Japanese wood, So-urushi (all-over black ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Iron

JAPAN 1820 Edo Period Black Lacquered & Gilded Tansu Cabinet Chest With Drawers

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H 14.5 in W 14.1 in D 7.55 in

JAPAN 1820 Edo Period Black Lacquered & Gilded Tansu Cabinet Chest With Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

The portable Tansu cabinet has been masterfully crafted in the turn of the 18th century, between the 1790 and 1820 with carved parts of black lacquered wood, gilt bronze, gold and ca...

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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Gold, Bronze, Copper

Superb Japanese Silver Lacquer Wood Auspicious Smoking Tansu, Complete

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H 8.67 in W 8.25 in D 5.25 in

Superb Japanese Silver Lacquer Wood Auspicious Smoking Tansu, Complete

Located in South Burlington, VT

A spectacular and hard to find silver and lacquer three-drawer Tansu complete with all original silver accoutrement including a finely engraved dragon silver pipe and two removable s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Japan, Superb Antique Furniture Lacquered Tansu from "Wakasa, " 19th Cemtury

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H 63 in W 40.75 in D 16 in

Japan, Superb Antique Furniture Lacquered Tansu from "Wakasa, " 19th Cemtury

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a fine tall Meiji period lacquered tansu from “Wakasa,” three sections, superb original red/ orange lacquer, with fine quality Kiri wood construction and fine, original "crane...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box

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H 16 in W 14 in D 14 in

Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box

Located in South Burlington, VT

Made specifically to display during Japan's popular Boys Day festival, this harder to find old antique early 20th century specimen is complete and all pieces fit handsomely into the ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Cabinet

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H 10.5 in W 13 in D 7.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Cabinet

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese Meiji period Tansu cabinet of black lacquer with gilt design.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

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H 29.73 in W 31.11 in D 14.97 in

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

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H 34.26 in W 66.34 in D 19.69 in

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese Antique Large Black Chest (Tansu) / Meiji Period (1860s–1900s) / Wabi-Sabi This is a large, black-lacquered Japanese chest (Tansu) crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

1860s-1910s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

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H 23.82 in W 35.24 in D 10.44 in

1860s-1910s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Finished with the layers of traditional black Urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin (kakishibu) & burnt pine ink. in a certain wabi sabi touch.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1860s-80s Japanese Edo antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

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H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in

1860s-80s Japanese Edo antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

., Hokuriku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer Tansu

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H 39.5 in W 47.5 in D 16.5 in

Black Lacquer Tansu

Located in New Orleans, LA

Nine drawer tansu in black lacquer with inlaid lacquer medallions depicting stylized lotus blossoms; brass hardware includes "carrying handles" at either side and recessed handles a...

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20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer/Red Stained Isho Tansu

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H 38 in W 33.5 in D 16.5 in

Black Lacquer/Red Stained Isho Tansu

Located in New York, NY

A transparent red lacquered cedar casing contains three full-width drawers in a slight recess above one deeper drawer and a square door enclosing two small drawers, all in highly pol...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Isho Tansu with Black Lacquer Casing

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H 40.5 in W 33 in D 15.5 in

Japanese Isho Tansu with Black Lacquer Casing

Located in New York, NY

Black lacquer casing encloses three figured paulownia-fronted drawers in a recess above four drawers of various sizes. The recessed drawers close with a removable strap lock of iron ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Black Step Tansu

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H 59.125 in W 57.5 in D 16.5 in

Black Step Tansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Contemporary 2 sided black lacquer elmwood step tansu. 4 pieces including the base.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Step Tansu

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H 71 in W 71 in D 17 in

Step Tansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

2 section black lacquer with rubbed edge step tansu. Plenty of storage with drawers and sliding doors.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer Bookcase

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H 78.75 in W 32 in D 13.75 in

Black Lacquer Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tansu Design exclusive contemporary pair of black lacquer with rubbed edges bookcase.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

Japanese Black Lacquer Shonai Dansu

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H 40.75 in W 34 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Black Lacquer Shonai Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elegant antique Japanese, black lacquer Shonai isho dansu(clothing chest).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Black Lacquer Sideboard with Bamboo Stick Doors

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H 36.325 in W 62.325 in D 13.5 in

Black Lacquer Sideboard with Bamboo Stick Doors

Located in San Francisco, CA

Natural elm wood doors with black lacquer wood frame. Tansu Design exclusive.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Buffets

2 Drawer Console Table

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H 32.125 in W 43 in D 13 in

2 Drawer Console Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Contemporary 2 drawer console table made from kiri (paulownia) wood with a black lacquer wood stand. Tansu Design exclusive. 999306-75010

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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Console Tables

Japanese Kiriwood Katana Dansu

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H 1,978 in W 47.75 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Kiriwood Katana Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Simple and elegant Japanese antique katana(sword chest) tansu on black lacquer wood stand. Made of solid kiriwood with copper hardware from Kyoto Japan.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese 2 Section Shonai Dansu

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H 33 in W 41 in D 16 in

Japanese 2 Section Shonai Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

The chest is made from Sugi (cedar) wood and the drawers are finished in original black lacquer. The two section tansu can be separated and used as a coffee table or side tables.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Isho Dansu on Stand

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H 30 in W 34 in D 14 in

Japanese Isho Dansu on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Handsome antique Japanese one section tansu on black lacquer wood stand. Top section of a Kyoto style isho dtansu (clothing chest).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Tansu Black Red Lacquer Two Section Meiji Bedside Table Chest of Drawer

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H 40.75 in W 17.5 in D 40.4 in

Japanese Tansu Black Red Lacquer Two Section Meiji Bedside Table Chest of Drawer

Located in Monterey, CA

This is one of the most unique two-section clothing chests, or tansu we have ever come across. The red lacquer is intact after 150 years. Typically the red color lacquer would have c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

$1,700

H 7.49 in W 72.25 in D 16.54 in

Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique low table made in Japan. Crafted in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s), it was originally used in a rural farmhouse, quietly supporting everyday life over many y...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

$6,987 / set

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster

$2,465 / item

H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in

Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster

By Hannah Woodhouse

Located in London, GB

Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, hand-carved dough bowl, primitive, mingei

$460

H 4.22 in W 21.46 in D 21.07 in

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, hand-carved dough bowl, primitive, mingei

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s. Dough bowls were widely owned by the ordinary Japanese households, the most t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Handmade Cast Bronze Square Wabi-Sabi Trinket Tray, Small

$287 / item

H 0.6 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in

Handmade Cast Bronze Square Wabi-Sabi Trinket Tray, Small

By The Design Foundry

Located in London, London

Graceful bronze tray, vide-poche, inspired by Wabi-Sabi, the ancient Japanese philosophy that views and embraces the world for its imperfections and transient nature. It translates i...

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2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze

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$1,620 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in

Ceiba Table Lamp

By Chuch Estudio

Located in Mérida, MX

The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...

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2010s Mexican Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

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Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

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Japanese Antique Black Box / Side Table Exhibition Stand / 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi

$900

H 23.82 in W 24.22 in D 12.6 in

Japanese Antique Black Box / Side Table Exhibition Stand / 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old wooden storage box made in Japan. It is thought to date from around the Meiji period and is made of cedar. It has a simple design with no metal fittings. The overall m...

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Japanese Antique Tansu Cabinet Sideboard / Wabi-sabi / Taishō–Shōwa 1910-40s

$4,144

H 32.29 in W 45.67 in D 18.31 in

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This Japanese cha dansu tea cabinet was crafted during the Taisho to early Showa period and is made from richly grained keyaki (zelkova wood), one of the most prized hardwoods in tra...

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$400Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.88 in W 27.56 in D 8.27 in

Japanese Antique Exhibition Table / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an old Japanese wooden work board. The wood is cedar, and due to long-term use, the black color around the edges remains, and the color has peeled off only in the middle. Th...

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$1,000

H 6.5 in W 37.41 in D 15.36 in

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This low table was loved by craftsmen as a "workbench" during the Meiji period. The wood grain, which has deepened with age, is reminiscent of the warm lifestyle of that time. A cu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tables

Materials

Wood

1930s - 1940s Japanese antique mid-size closet with drawers, wabi sabi organic

$1,500

H 43.12 in W 30.52 in D 15.63 in

1930s - 1940s Japanese antique mid-size closet with drawers, wabi sabi organic

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from a Kominka in Ibaraki pref, Japan. This mid-size wooden closet is a product of 1930s - 40s (early Showa period) estimate from the style, conditions, also hearing from...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

$4,500

H 34.26 in W 66.15 in D 21.66 in

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It embodies the quiet refinement of traditional Japanese...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

$1,800

H 33.08 in W 23.82 in D 13 in

Japanese Antique Cabinet 1920s-1940s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique cabinet from Japan. It is a piece of furniture with a refined and quiet presence, creating a calm atmosphere simply by being placed in a space. Its unadorned, simp...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Charcoal Blocks, Sculptural, Geometric, Shou Sugi Ban Coffee or Side Tables

$5,000 / set

H 13 in W 24 in D 42 in

Charcoal Blocks, Sculptural, Geometric, Shou Sugi Ban Coffee or Side Tables

By Yvonne Mouser

Located in Oakland, CA

The Charcoal Blocks are a grouping of five upright and angled tables. Each of the individual pieces sits with a tilted stance and together they can be organized into a row, grouped l...

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

$4,144

H 43.31 in W 61.62 in D 18.12 in

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture. Made from solid cedar wood, the piece combines stru...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

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Black Lacquer Tansu For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic black lacquer tansu available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every black lacquer tansu was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the black lacquer tansu you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right black lacquer tansu, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Black Lacquer Tansu?

A black lacquer tansu can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,945, while the lowest priced sells for $1,185 and the highest can go for as much as $7,700.

Questions About Black Lacquer Tansu

What is Chinese black lacquer?
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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.
How do you shine black lacquer furniture?
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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.
How do I fix Japanese black lacquer?
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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.
How do I clean Japanese black lacquer?
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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.
Can you refinish black lacquer furniture?
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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.
Can you use furniture polish on black lacquer?
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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.