Chinese Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet
Chinese Oriental Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Figurine Decorated Liquor Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chinese Oriental Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Figurine Decorated Liquor Cabinet MINT.
Lots of neat
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Dry Bars
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
H 41 in W 37 in D 19 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
. Chinese Dry Bar Cabinet.
This handcrafted two part Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Signed James Mont Design Pagoda Cocktail Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
Signed "James Mont Design" 1950's 'Chinese Modern' pagoda-form black lacquer bar cabinet with red
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Regency Style Chinoiserie Panelled Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
gilded panels, depicting rural Chinese scenes around a lake. The deep black lacquered cabinet is framed
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Stunning Baker Furniture Ornate Chinoiserie Lacquered Bar Cabinet on Stand
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Simply stunning, ornate (inside and out), George III Oriental lacquer cabinet by Baker Furniture
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Antique 1760s American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 68 in W 40.75 in D 17.75 in
Cabinet Rococo Black and Gold Italian Mid-Century Modern Chinese Lacquer Scenes
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cabinet Rococo style black and gold Italian Mid-Century Modern Chinese lacquer scenes.
Cabinet bar
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
H 64.18 in W 44.89 in D 16.93 in
Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Lighted Curio China Display Cabinet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a display cabinet, it can serve as a captivating focal point for a bar setup.
While unmarked it is
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 72 in W 32 in D 16 in
Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese China Cabinet for Henredon, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Dorothy draper Viennese collection China cabinet designed for Henredon, circa 1963. Shown in pink
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Black Lacquer and Brass Regency Cabinets, 1960's
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine pair of 1960's black lacquered cabinets with a design influenced by the work of the
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Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1940's Hollywood Regency Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Painted Buffet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 1940's Hollywood Regency Asian/ Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Cabinet/ Buffet/ Sideboard
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Buffets
Materials
Wood
H 39.5 in W 17.75 in D 42 in
European Art Deco Lacquered Buffet with Zig Zags
By Jean Dunand
Located in Oakland, CA
carving at the baseboard.
Magnificent details abound in this artistically lacquered sideboard cabinet
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Mirror, Palisander
Pair of Asian Influenced Cabinets in Your Choice of Color
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
color. Would look great in a Chinese red lacquer, black or white lacquer, your choice! Each cabinet has
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Chippendale Style Schiedmayer Piano Oriental Scenes Embossed Japanning
Located in Leeds, GB
harmonious and unified designs. The Chinese Chippendale designs in 'The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's
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Antique Late 19th Century German Chinese Chippendale Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 38.98 in W 59.06 in D 76.38 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
known as the Modern Bar),[33] a lacquered cabinet that Jackson designed in 1978 for his wife (then
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
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The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall.
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2010s American Flush Mount
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French Art Deco Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style bar cabinet, reminiscent of the roaring, 1920s. Decked out with églomisé glass and gilt painted lines. The classic cabinet with geometric brass trim and handl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dry Bars
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Midcentury Metamorphic Rolling Bar Cabinet, Cocktail Bar
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
midcentury Metamorphic Rolling Bar Cabinet, Cocktail Bar
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
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Teak
Italian Artdeco Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Valzania
By Valzania
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian Art Deco period bar cabinet created by Valzania in 1930-40s.
The cabinets leg-base is in glossy black colour painted wood with hand-carved surface wood pedestal.
The cabine...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
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Metal
Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet with Carved Grapevine
Located in Somis, CA
This elegant antique cabinet has a "open light" feature on its top portion. The name came from its open design to allow the display of special things or easy access to objects and bo...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
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Wood
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
A remarkable 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet. With 24 drawers and 2 larger lower drawers. Each smaller drawer with Chinese script and brass pull handles.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
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Rare Regency Penwork Collectors Cabinet on Stand, Chinoiserie
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a rare period English collector's cabinet, circa 1800, in lacquer, with Penwork figural decoration. The double doors open to reveal fifteen fitted drawers with original pink ...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cabinets
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Wood
Set of Six Dining Chairs after Ico Parisi
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully refinished and solid set of six early 1950's Italian dining chairs in the manner of Ico Parisi with original green Skai covered zigzag spring seat unit.
See our separate...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Mahogany
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror.
The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bedroom Sets
English 1820s Georgian Period Black and Gold Chinoiserie Chest with Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian ebonized chinoiserie chest-of-drawers from the early 19th century with gilt and black lacquered accents and later added stone top. Created in England during the f...
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Wood
H 32.5 in W 37 in D 17 in
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s
English Victorian tea table
Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History
The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 19 in W 33.5 in D 27.25 in
Salvador Dali Service Porcelain 113 Pieces 1977 Limited Edition N°577/1000
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, FR
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) world-famous Spanish painter, graphic artist, and sculptor of surrealism designed this Ceramic edition Painted Porcelain with 24-karat gold rim, complete se...
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Vintage 1970s German Porcelain
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Porcelain
H 17.33 in W 29.53 in D 20.48 in
18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Large 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase/Jar. Of baluster form this covered vase is truly exceptional in quality, condition and size. The body...
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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese Export Vases
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Porcelain
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Black lacquered mahogany, with gold gilt trim, hand painted Asian scenes, and origin...
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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
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Brass
H 67.25 in W 36.75 in D 19.75 in
Chinese Carved Vintage Silver Jewelry Cabinet Collector Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Intricately carved serving vintage silver jewelry buffet cabinet chest of drawers from Southeast Asia, circa 1960s. Features beautiful Chinese wood relief flowers and birds pattern t...
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Ming Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Fernando Lapoose, Hair of the Dog - Furry Bar Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Fernando Laposse [Mexican, b. 1988]
Agave fibers, brass, plywood
76.75 x 42.25 x 34.25 inches
195 x 115 x 87 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
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A 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquered Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
With a rectangular stained top above three freize drawers with outlined with painted stringings, atop two floral stenciled panelled doors framed in apple green; the doors open to a s...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Dry Bars
Mid-Century Style Textured Credenza with Lucite and Brass Hardware and Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
pattern amongst the facade of this credenza. Along with the Lucite and brass bar pulls and legs, this is
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Credenzas
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Brass
Asian Desk and Chest, Red and Black Lacquer, Ming Style
Located in SOMIS, CA
. Contrasting red and black color makes it a fantastic focal point. Removable centre bar makes storing large
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20th Century Chinese Furniture
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Wood
George III Chinese Chippendale Mahogany & Upholstered Open Armchair, circa 1780
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
cabinets and shelves for china, and typically features pagoda-style pediments and glazing bars arranged in
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Antique 1780s English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
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Linen, Mahogany
H 34.75 in W 22 in D 21 in
Black Lacquer Bar with Hardstone Figures
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
1960s Black Asian Bar of smaller scale, from Paris.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Dry Bars
Materials
Stone
Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Dry Bar After George Zee
By George Zee
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage mid 20th century inlaid and black lacquered drinks cabinet. Done in the manner of a George
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Dry Bars
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Glass, Mirror, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand Painted Rolling Tea Dry Bar Cart Barcart
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful vintage black lacquered bar cart expands to a round table when sides are raised
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Dry Bars
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-Century Chino-Portuguese Inlaid Decorated Mahogany Dry Bar, Black Lacquered
Located in Matosinhos, PT
Mid-Century Chino-Portuguese Inlaid Decorated Mahogany Dry Bar, Drinks Cabinet, Black Lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
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Soapstone
H 39.38 in W 32.29 in D 15.75 in
Antique Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet Giltwood Stand Dry Bar Cocktail 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique 18th century Revival chinoiserie lacquer cabinet on stand
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Antique 1830s Chinoiserie Dry Bars
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Brass
H 68.9 in W 34.26 in L 68.9 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese black lacquer cabinet. A black lacquer Chinese scholars cabinet of cypress
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Cypress
Pagoda Form Black Lacquer with Brass Cabinet in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont, R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
, including distinctive solid brass decorative pulls. Freshly restored black lacquer finish with Chinese red
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Chinese Lacquer and Hardstone Bar Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A vintage, Chinese decorative cabinet. The black lacquered wood cabinet is embellished throughout
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
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Stone, Brass, Gold
Fabulous stand behind Art Deco Bar Modernist Geometric Design
Located in Oakland, CA
painted front design in Chinese Red lacquer with silver leaf, gold leaf and stepped geometric designs
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Vintage 1940s American Dry Bars
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Marble, Enamel
Black Lacquer Cabinet with Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese black lacquer elmwood cabinet with two doors, a shelf below and three
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
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Elm
Chinese Export Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Bird Decorated Panels
Located in Essex, MA
A striking Chinese export black lacquered cabinet of rectangular form, the front decorated overall
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
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Brass
H 75.5 in W 38.5 in D 21.38 in
Double Black Lacquer Cabinet With Coromandel Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully carved and hand painted Chinese scenes embellish the doors of this black lacquer double
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Cabinets
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Large Cabinet Chinese Qing Dynasty
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period two piece cabinet from the early 19th century.
This peach wood
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Metal
Memphis-Inspired Black Lacquer & Cerused Oak Tall Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A tribute to Ettore Sottsass and the Memphis group of furniture designers, this tall china cabinet
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Late 20th Century American Cabinets
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Wood, Oak
19th Century Chinese Red and Black Lacquer Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant 19th Century Chinese red and black poplar wood lacquer cabinet. From Shanxi Province
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
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Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 19th century Chinese black lacquered elmwood tapered cabinets with two drawers and white
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets
Midcentury Chinoiserie Inlaid Decorated Mahogany Bar Buffet, Black Laquered
Located in Rijssen, NL
A early 19th century Chinese mahogany lacquer side cabinet, inlaid with soap stone, depicting
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
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Lacquer, Mahogany
H 40.56 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
Chinese Lacquer Cabinet with Shrine Panel Doors
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive black lacquer cabinet made with antique parcel-gilt panels mounted onto the two front
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
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Lacquer, Wood
17'th Century "Book" Cabinet / Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
1700's "Book Cabinet/Chest" With thick original red and black lacquer.
The center bar between the
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Wood
Louis XV Style Drawer Commode, Chinese Style Lacquer, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
standing on four cabriole legs. Bulged shape and inferior scalloped bar.
Brown lacquer decor adorned with
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Parzginer Originals Studded Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger, c 1960s, Signed
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
extremely rare Parzinger Originals cabinet features glossy black lacquer front, top and sides with large
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Brass
H 50.75 in W 40.25 in D 24 in
Chinese Lacquer Bar with Carved Hardstone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual vintage Chinese liquor cabinet or bar, the deep black lacquer finish embellished with
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Dry Bars
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1960s Chinese Export Wicker Elephant Dry Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Chinese export wicker elephant dry bar, a rare and wonderful, fully functional dry bar. Of
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Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Cocktail Bar Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chinoiserie black lacquer cocktail or bar cabinet fronted by double doors and one drawer below. The
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets
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Wood
Cabinet-Bar in Chinese Style Lacquer, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cabinet-bar in Chinese style lacquer standing on four Chinese style square shape legs and opening
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Vintage 1950s French Chinoiserie Cabinets
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Glass, Mirror, Lacquer
Mid Century Black Lacquer Chinese Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet Pagoda Geishas
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Chinese black lacquer cabinet with rectangular form and brass capped feet. The front
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets
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Hardwood, Lacquer
H 39.5 in W 26 in D 13.75 in
Chinese Qing Cabinet with Black Lacquer & Gold Painted Embellishments
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 19th century, Chinese cabinet with nice proportions in black lacquer with two doors that are
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Lacquer, Paint
Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinet with Gilt Hand Painted Motifs, Early 1900
Located in Florence, IT
the black lacquered color of the cabinet. The top is in black opaline glass frames with brass edges
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Cabinets
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Brass
H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 12.6 in
Black Lacquered Chinese Cabinet with Gilt Hand Painted Motifs, Early 1900
Located in Florence, IT
the black lacquered color of the cabinet. The top is in black opaline glass frames with brass edges
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Cabinets
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Brass
H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 12.6 in
Chinese Dry Bar Cabinet or Hollywood Regency Style Chinoiserie Bedside Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
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This black and gold lacquered Chinese cabinet is made with Jiangxi style decor. The side and front
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets
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Brass, Bronze
H 30.5 in W 40 in D 16 in
19th Century Cabinet dry bar
Located in New York, NY
cabinet. Proportions work well for a dry bar. Can hold bottles & glasses below. Top display stage to
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Elm
Pair of Red Lacquered Wedding Cabinets, Shanxi Province, C. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of 19th Chinese wedding cabinets from Shanxi Province, 1830-1840.
Original red lacquer, black
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
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Elm
Black Chinese Style Lacquered Louis XV Style Commode, circa 1950
By Faubourg
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
on angles, four drawer pulls, two lock entries, apron bracket and shoes.
Black Chinese style lacquer
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Monumental La Barge Neoclassical Wine Cabinet
By La Barge
Located in Forney, TX
A palatial, very high quality, wine cellar cabinet - cocktail bar - china display by high-end
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Cabinets
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Bronze, Iron
19th c. Red Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Washington, DC
Chinese red lacquer, square cornered ,cabinet with with two doors. The finish retains its original
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Dry Bars
Chinese Wine Cabinet Cube
Located in Sarasota, FL
This Cube Cabinet I could not resist...Black & Red lacquered four drawers build in a cube shape The
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21st Century and Contemporary Dry Bars
A Qing Dynasty Lacquered Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
With a round bronze sculpted medallion, all over lacquered black and gold; with a mirrored interior
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Chinese Bookcase
Located in Southampton, NY
Black Lacquered Bookcase with lower cabinet, perfect for a bar, books, or display and storage.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
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Elm
AVL Breakfast Table & Chairs for Moooi
Located in San Francisco, CA
. We juiced it all with an over the top wet piano black lacquer finish never offered by Moooi's
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21st Century and Contemporary Game Tables
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Cabinet with Two Doors
Located in Lisbon, PT
For sale on 1stdibs a 19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Cabinet with Two Doors on vertical feet
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Wood
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Chinese Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese black lacquer bar cabinet for your home. Each Chinese black lacquer bar cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. If you’re shopping for a Chinese black lacquer bar cabinet, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese black lacquer bar cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese black lacquer bar cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese black lacquer bar cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Dakota Jackson and Dorothy Draper produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Chinese Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet?
Prices for a Chinese black lacquer bar cabinet start at $2,895 and top out at $48,585 with the average selling for $6,900.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
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