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Pair of American Modern Black Lacquer Cabinets
Pair of American Modern Black Lacquer Cabinets

Pair of American Modern Black Lacquer Cabinets

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Modern Black Lacquer Cabinets

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

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

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

marble and Japanese black lacquer cabinet. The Meuble à Hauteur d’Appui cabinet is raised by fine square

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Chinese Late 19th-Century Inlaid Black Lacquer Cabinet Qing Dynasty
Chinese Late 19th-Century Inlaid Black Lacquer Cabinet Qing Dynasty

Chinese Late 19th-Century Inlaid Black Lacquer Cabinet Qing Dynasty

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

Chinese late-19th-century inlaid black lacquer cabinet (Qing dynasty) – a magnificent example from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

English Regency Style Black Lacquered Cabinet

English Regency Style Black Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency style (19/20th Century) black lacquered single door cabinet with gilt faux bamboo

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Cabinets

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood

Vintage James Mont Style Black Lacquer Cabinet
Vintage James Mont Style Black Lacquer Cabinet

Vintage James Mont Style Black Lacquer Cabinet

By James Mont

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage black lacquer James Mont style cabinet with Asian motif brass hardware. Two large top

Category

Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Wavy Glass Doors, Taisho Era (1920s)
Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Wavy Glass Doors, Taisho Era (1920s)

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Wavy Glass Doors, Taisho Era (1920s)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese black lacquer cabinet was crafted during the Taisho period (1912–1926). Measuring

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Cedar, Cypress, Lacquer

Italian Art Deco Parchment and Black Lacquer Cabinet, 1940s
Italian Art Deco Parchment and Black Lacquer Cabinet, 1940s

Italian Art Deco Parchment and Black Lacquer Cabinet, 1940s

Located in Meda, MB

are black lacquered, while the doors and the drawer is in parchment.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Fine Austrian Empire Black Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard circa 1820
Fine Austrian Empire Black Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard circa 1820

Fine Austrian Empire Black Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard circa 1820

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EBONIZED EMPIRE CABINET WITH POLYCHROMED CARYATIDS Probably Vienna, Austria, circa 1820 35 1/4" H

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Empire Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Large Black Lacquered Cabinet by James Mont
Stunning Large Black Lacquered Cabinet by James Mont

Stunning Large Black Lacquered Cabinet by James Mont

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular James Mont branded black lacquer chest of drawers with raised edges. Gold leafed raised

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Landscape and Floral Motifs
Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Landscape and Floral Motifs

Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Landscape and Floral Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

original dark brown/black lacquer and hand-painted decoration. The rectangular form is defined by clean

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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

Pair of Small Black Lacquer Cabinets Nightstands by J.C. Mahey, 1970s
Pair of Small Black Lacquer Cabinets Nightstands by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

Pair of Small Black Lacquer Cabinets Nightstands by J.C. Mahey, 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey, Romeo Paris

Located in Paris, IDF

Glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels crisp and luxe on this pair of small

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Three Door Cabinet
Black Lacquer Three Door Cabinet

Black Lacquer Three Door Cabinet

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Modern black lacquered cabinet with curved front appearing as three doors. Cabinet has two doors

Category

Late 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Renzo Rutili Italian Black Lacquer Modern Cabinets
Pair of Renzo Rutili Italian Black Lacquer Modern Cabinets

Pair of Renzo Rutili Italian Black Lacquer Modern Cabinets

By Renzo Rutili

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Italian Mid-Century Modern black lacquered cabinets. (RENZO RUTILI)(PRICED AS PAIR)

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Black Red Lacquer Two Tone Cabinet Bachelor Chest Rolled Edge bracket Feet
Black Red Lacquer Two Tone Cabinet Bachelor Chest Rolled Edge bracket Feet

Black Red Lacquer Two Tone Cabinet Bachelor Chest Rolled Edge bracket Feet

By James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice black lacquer cabinet with two oriental motive decorated accordion style doors.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Atomo Lacquered Cabinets Buffets by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy
Contemporary Atomo Lacquered Cabinets Buffets by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy

Contemporary Atomo Lacquered Cabinets Buffets by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy

By Antonio Cagianelli

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Contemporary Atomo black lacquered cabinets buffets by the Italian designer Antonio Cagianelli

Category

2010s Italian Space Age Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Victorian Papier Mache Pearl Cabinet
English Victorian Papier Mache Pearl Cabinet

English Victorian Papier Mache Pearl Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid black lacquered cabinet with serpentine shape and 2

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Lacquered Cabinet by Bruno Paul for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, Germany 1930s
Lacquered Cabinet by Bruno Paul for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, Germany 1930s

Lacquered Cabinet by Bruno Paul for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, Germany 1930s

By Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, Bruno Paul

Located in Hellouw, NL

Amazing black lacquered cabinet or bookcase by Bruno Paul for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau from

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

French Boulle Style Display Pier Cabinet, circa 1900
French Boulle Style Display Pier Cabinet, circa 1900

French Boulle Style Display Pier Cabinet, circa 1900

Located in Surrey, BC

A hand painted, red-and-black lacquered cabinet with ornate, Ormolu accents (gilded, cast metal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Glenn of California Extendable Drop Leaf Walnut and Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet
Glenn of California Extendable Drop Leaf Walnut and Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet

Glenn of California Extendable Drop Leaf Walnut and Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet

By Glenn of California

Located in Monrovia, CA

Glenn of California Extendable and drop leaf walnut and Black Lacquer Cabinet Or Bar Designed by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta
Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta

Florence Knoll Style Credenza with Matching File Cabinet by by Giacomo Buzzitta

By Stow Davis

Located in Dallas, TX

matching set has Carrara marble tops, black lacquer cabinets with chromed steel bases and drawer pulls and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Steel

Fine French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Ebonized Wood & Pietra Dura Cabinet
Fine French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Ebonized Wood & Pietra Dura Cabinet

Fine French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Ebonized Wood & Pietra Dura Cabinet

By Befort Jeune

Located in Los Angeles, CA

d'Appui à Hauteur with a grey marble top. The single front-door black-lacquered cabinet centered with a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Ormolu

George III Style Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet from Baker's Stately Homes Collection
George III Style Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet from Baker's Stately Homes Collection

George III Style Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet from Baker's Stately Homes Collection

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Simply stunning, ornate, black lacquer cabinet from The Stately Homes Collection by Baker Furniture

Category

Vintage 1980s American George III Cabinets

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Queen Cabinet in Black Lacquered Mahogany
Queen Cabinet in Black Lacquered Mahogany

Queen Cabinet in Black Lacquered Mahogany

Located in Paris, FR

wood, finished with lacquered black beveled glass. Contains six drawers and a smoked glass shelf. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Black Lacquered Oak Cabinet
Black Lacquered Oak Cabinet

Black Lacquered Oak Cabinet

By Ros Italia

Located in Milan, IT

Boasting a sturdy and elegant silhouette that well adapts to exclusive classic-style decors, this bookcase is a precious piece sure to withstand family moments for many years to come...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquered Coromandel Cabinets
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquered Coromandel Cabinets

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquered Coromandel Cabinets

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Century) black lacquered and decorated coromandel cabinets with 4

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Hand Painted Black Lacquered Two Piece Cabinet
Hand Painted Black Lacquered Two Piece Cabinet

Hand Painted Black Lacquered Two Piece Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Early 20th century hand painted black lacquered wood two piece chinoiserie display cabinet. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century black lacquered and painted table cabinet
19th Century black lacquered and painted table cabinet

19th Century black lacquered and painted table cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century freestanding Japanese black lacquered and painted table top cabinet from the Meiji

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet
Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet

Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet, having a quality lacquered lift off lid above 4

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Late 19th Century Large Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Late 19th Century Large Cabinet from Shanxi, China

Late 19th Century Large Cabinet from Shanxi, China

Located in Singapore, SG

Originally a black lacquer cabinet, but much of the lacquer have peeled off, revealing the lovely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Iron

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 Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Shanxi Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

sides and square corners. The cabinet is cloaked in a glossy black lacquer finish, contrasted by hand

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinet
Napoleon III Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinet

Napoleon III Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A fine example of French craftsmanship from the Napoleon III era, this black lacquer and brass

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet 'Thierry' in Black Lacquered Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet 'Thierry' in Black Lacquered Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet 'Thierry' in Black Lacquered Oak

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet, model 'Thierry', lacquered oak, ceramic, France

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1900
Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1900

Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Book Cabinet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

with clean lines and a bold finish of red and black lacquer. Years of use have imparted an antique

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th century black lacquered Chinese compound cabinets
Pair of 19th century black lacquered Chinese compound cabinets

Pair of 19th century black lacquered Chinese compound cabinets

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century black lacquered Chinese compound cabinets circa 1840. Fine pair of Qing

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century
An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century Description: The upper section

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

London Media Cabinet, Black Lacquer and Maple Cabinet by Christian Siriano
London Media Cabinet, Black Lacquer and Maple Cabinet by Christian Siriano

London Media Cabinet, Black Lacquer and Maple Cabinet by Christian Siriano

By Christian Siriano

Located in New York, NY

Made to order black lacquer top and maple base media cabinet designed by Christian Siriano with

Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Dorothy Draper Black Lacquer and Gilded Espana Cabinet
Dorothy Draper Black Lacquer and Gilded Espana Cabinet

Dorothy Draper Black Lacquer and Gilded Espana Cabinet

By Dorthy Draper

Located in Essex, MA

With slate top over a pair of doors, caster feet. Manufactured by Henredon.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

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

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet with Greek Key Accents
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet with Greek Key Accents

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Painted Cabinet with Greek Key Accents

Located in Pasadena, TX

This cabinet is made in the chinoiserie style. It's been lacquered in black and is hand painted. It

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Vintage Postmodern Black Lacquered Wood and Burlwood Bar Drinks Cabinet
Vintage Postmodern Black Lacquered Wood and Burlwood Bar Drinks Cabinet

Vintage Postmodern Black Lacquered Wood and Burlwood Bar Drinks Cabinet

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

features a fully wooden construction with a black lacquered exterior finish. It has an angular rectangular

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

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Black Lacquered Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of black lacquered cabinets is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique black lacquered cabinets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and metal. There are 1280 antique and vintage black lacquered cabinets for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 168 modern editions to choose from as well. Black lacquered cabinets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Black lacquered cabinets bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made black lacquered cabinets over the years, but those made by Mastercraft, Driade and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Black Lacquered Cabinets?

Prices for black lacquered cabinets start at $0 and top out at $486,675 with the average selling for $5,523.

Finding the Right Cabinets for You

Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.

The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.

Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.

The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.

A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.

One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.

Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.

Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.

Questions About Black Lacquered Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes lacquer is good for kitchen cabinets since it is hard and durable. Lacquer finishes tend to be quite smooth and seamless.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer refers to the finish of the cabinet, and provides a kind of glossy appearance. You would paint the cabinets a base color, and then apply a lacquered layer overtop for the desired look. You’ll find a large variety of lacquered furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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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