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19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood sideboard
19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood sideboard

19th century Chinese lacquered hardwood sideboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Chinese lacquered sideboard dresser circa 1870. Large and fine quality Chinese export

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century
Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century

Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage three-tier Chinese lacquered wood bookcase - 20th century Asian Art - Antique Decoration

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten-Drawer Document Chest. Measures: 22.5" in width

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten-Drawer Document Chest. Measures: 22.5" in width

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Louis XV Period Corner Cupboard In Chinese Lacquer
Louis XV Period Corner Cupboard In Chinese Lacquer

Louis XV Period Corner Cupboard In Chinese Lacquer

Located in BARSAC, FR

Rare corner cupboard in Chinese lacquer decorated with animated landscapes, opening with two leaves

Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Chest on Stand
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Chest on Stand

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Chest on Stand

Located in Sheffield, MA

A very handsome Chinese lacquered trunk or coffee table with exceptional heavily embellished hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century

Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs

Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

A Beautiful & Rare Napoleon III 19th Century, Chinese Lacquer & Gilt Secretaire
A Beautiful & Rare Napoleon III 19th Century, Chinese Lacquer & Gilt Secretaire

A Beautiful & Rare Napoleon III 19th Century, Chinese Lacquer & Gilt Secretaire

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful & Rare Napoleon III 19th Century, Chinese Lacquer & Gilt Secretaire On Lion Paw

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Chinese Lacquered Cabinet
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Chinese Lacquered Cabinet

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Chinese Lacquered Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A spectacular antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany Chinese lacquered double

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Cabinet Rococo Black and Gold Italian Mid-Century Modern Chinese Lacquer Scenes
Cabinet Rococo Black and Gold Italian Mid-Century Modern Chinese Lacquer Scenes

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf

Louis XVI Mahogany Commodes with Chinese Lacquer Panels, Circa 1870
Louis XVI Mahogany Commodes with Chinese Lacquer Panels, Circa 1870

Louis XVI Mahogany Commodes with Chinese Lacquer Panels, Circa 1870

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Exceptional Eighteenth Century Chinese Lacquer Panels. Stamped on the lock ‘Duvivier, Paris, 77 F St

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century Chinese Lacquer Tall Tea Table
18th Century Chinese Lacquer Tall Tea Table

18th Century Chinese Lacquer Tall Tea Table

Located in San Marino, CA

A one of a kind late 18th century Chinese, Qing dynasty black lacquer one door, one drawer tall tea

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850

Chinese Lacquered Two-Door Chest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Perfecting line and proportion, this cabinet’s minimalist design celebrates the natural beauty and texture of northern elm (yumu). Accented with a carved lotus apron and the quiet lu...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing End Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest
Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest

Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest

Located in Sheffield, MA

The chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood on the outside and the inside is lined with tan

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Ornate Chinese Lacquered Cabinets with Cabriole Legs, c. 1850
Pair of Ornate Chinese Lacquered Cabinets with Cabriole Legs, c. 1850

Pair of Ornate Chinese Lacquered Cabinets with Cabriole Legs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These richly carved and lacquered cabinets were made over 150 year ago in China’s Shanxi Province

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet
19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet

19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique Chinese lacquer cabinet from the original Spago restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet
19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet

19th Century Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique Chinese lacquer cabinet from the original Spago restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau on Stand and Toilet Glass Dressing Table
Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau on Stand and Toilet Glass Dressing Table

Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau on Stand and Toilet Glass Dressing Table

Located in London, by appointment only

A Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand decorated with an unusual polychrome flower design This

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Secretaires

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of late 19th century Chinese lacquered elmwood cabinets.    

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Cabinet black lacquer patinated, Shanxi Approx. 1800
Cabinet black lacquer patinated, Shanxi Approx. 1800

Cabinet black lacquer patinated, Shanxi Approx. 1800

Located in Kastrup, DK

patina. Shanxi circa 1800. Finish: Clear Chinese lacquer polishing, which enhances the natural patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Leather Trunk with Calligraphy
Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Leather Trunk with Calligraphy

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Leather Trunk with Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique lacquered leather trunk from the early 20th century, with brass hardware and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

19th Century Lacquered Small Cabinet
19th Century Lacquered Small Cabinet

19th Century Lacquered Small Cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

two doors with panels of Chinese lacquer from the 17th century, featuring birds on flowering branches

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Granite, Brass

Chinese Marigold Yellow Storage Coffer, c. 1900
Chinese Marigold Yellow Storage Coffer, c. 1900

Chinese Marigold Yellow Storage Coffer, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

While most Chinese lacquered furniture is black or red in color, this 19th-century storage coffer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered trunk from the 19th century, with round metal hardware

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

A French marble top lacquered server labeled Gouffé, C 1950.
A French marble top lacquered server labeled Gouffé, C 1950.

A French marble top lacquered server labeled Gouffé, C 1950.

By Maison Gouffé

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The shaped rectangular marble top above a single decorated door with two Chinese lacquer panels

Category

20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

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

Rare Chinese Kangxi Polychrome Coromandel Lacquer Casket

Located in Lymington, GB

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Giorgio Cabinet in Lacquer and Bronze Finish
Giorgio Cabinet in Lacquer and Bronze Finish

Giorgio Cabinet in Lacquer and Bronze Finish

By Casa Casati

Located in Milan, MI

A family of lacquered containers inspired by Louis XV pieces with Chinese lacquered panels

Category

2010s Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Panoramic Trompe L'Oeil Modern Sideboard Server Cabinet by Egg Designs
Panoramic Trompe L'Oeil Modern Sideboard Server Cabinet by Egg Designs

Panoramic Trompe L'Oeil Modern Sideboard Server Cabinet by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

background. This unique sideboard has a MDF carcass in a Chinese lacquer paint finish, we can lacquer to

Category

2010s South African Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Vintage Leather Blanket Chest with Reddish Brown Patina
Vintage Leather Blanket Chest with Reddish Brown Patina

Vintage Leather Blanket Chest with Reddish Brown Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

brown patina, this Chinese lacquered leather blanket chest from the mid 20th century will make for a

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquered Three-Section Chest with Carved Figures
Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquered Three-Section Chest with Carved Figures

Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquered Three-Section Chest with Carved Figures

Located in Yonkers, NY

design. This antique Chinese lacquered chest, with its linear form and decorative artistry, is ideal for

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

V Avenue Bar Counter in liquid metal and stainless steel by Piero Manara
V Avenue Bar Counter in liquid metal and stainless steel by Piero Manara

V Avenue Bar Counter in liquid metal and stainless steel by Piero Manara

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

-gloss China lacquer, providing a sleek, smooth, and richly colored interior. Perfect for upscale

Category

2010s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Credenza
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Credenza

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Credenza

Located in Essex, MA

The breakfront top with floral decoration with a brass edge moulding over a pair of doors decorated with palm trees and exotic birds in gilt highlights. The reverse of the doors with...

Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet
Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet

Chinese Qing Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Qing hand-painted lacquered wedding cabinets were popular in the1800s as wedding gifts and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Decorated Lacquered Cabinets
Pair of Chinese Decorated Lacquered Cabinets

Pair of Chinese Decorated Lacquered Cabinets

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Asian Chinese (19th Century) decorated lacquered small 2 door cabinets with scenes and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Early 18th Century Coromandel Lacquer Corner Cabinet
Early 18th Century Coromandel Lacquer Corner Cabinet

Early 18th Century Coromandel Lacquer Corner Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

of gesso, and then lacquered in colours. A Technical Study on Chinese Lacquer Technology: Case UCL

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Asian Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

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

Finely Lacquered Chinese Chest, c. 1850
Finely Lacquered Chinese Chest, c. 1850

Finely Lacquered Chinese Chest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

China. Although the design follows classic forms, vibrant decoration makes this chest unique. The

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Lacquered Chinese Locking Cabinet, c. 1850
Lacquered Chinese Locking Cabinet, c. 1850

Lacquered Chinese Locking Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted of elm with a dark lacquer finish, this small locking cabinet from the mid-19th century

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Table Cabinets.
Pair Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Table Cabinets.

Pair Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Table Cabinets.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Table Cabinets. Beautiful pair of matching red lacquer diminutive

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

21st Century Ukiyo Sideboard in Maple and Panels Decorated in Relief Plaster
21st Century Ukiyo Sideboard in Maple and Panels Decorated in Relief Plaster

21st Century Ukiyo Sideboard in Maple and Panels Decorated in Relief Plaster

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

traditional Chinese lacquers, applied in this case to contemporary forms. Ukiyo sideboard with structure in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards

Materials

Maple

Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes
Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes

Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Chinese Seenes

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This beautiful two doors cabinet is made of black and red lacquered wood presenting Chinese sceens

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Monumental 19th century Chinese red lacquer cupboard
Monumental 19th century Chinese red lacquer cupboard

Monumental 19th century Chinese red lacquer cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Monumental 19th century Chinese red lacquer cupboard circa 1870. Stunning Chinese cupboard of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Black & Gold Lacquered Wardrobe
Chinese Black & Gold Lacquered Wardrobe

Chinese Black & Gold Lacquered Wardrobe

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Chinese black and gold lacquer wardrobe with decorated paneled sides and heavy brass hardware

Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This painted Chinese cabinet dates to the mid-19th century and has a richly aged patina that only

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in the mid-19th century, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a traditional

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750
Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750

Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

This grand black lacquer cabinet epitomizes the austere beauty of classical Chinese furniture

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Minimalist Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

A classic piece of Chinese furniture, this striking red lacquer cabinet was likely part of a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

The essence of traditional Chinese furniture is fully expressed in the simplicity and graceful

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

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Chinese Lacquer For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Chinese lacquer available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and hardwood. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of Chinese lacquer, we have 1223 options in-stock, while there are 44 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of Chinese lacquer — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of Chinese lacquer, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of Chinese lacquer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Modshop, Drexel and Ficks Reed produced versions that are worth a look. A large piece of Chinese lacquer can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller item from our selection of Chinese lacquer available at 1stDibs — each spanning 10 in width — may make for a better choice.

How Much is a Chinese Lacquer?

Prices for a piece of Chinese lacquer can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $240 and can go as high as $346,832, while the average can fetch as much as $4,540.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chinese Lacquer
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese lacquer refers to the specific lacquering styles used in Chinese wares. Chinese lacquerware has a tradition stretching back thousands of years, and vintage examples are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Chinese lacquerware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    There is actually no different between lacquer and acrylic lacquer. Acrylic lacquer is a type of lacquer. Unlike nitrocellulose lacquer, acrylic lacquer goes on clear and remains clear over time.
  • 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To care for Chinese lacquered furniture, wipe it with a damp cloth regularly. You can use a paste wax intended for use on lacquer finishes to restore shine, but avoid using harsh furniture polishes and cleaners on pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lacquered furniture.

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