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Chinese Lacquer Secretary

19th c. Georgian Style Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
England: Georgian style black lacquered Chinese export small secretary with gilt figural scenes
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

19th c. Georgian Style Secretary
19th c. Georgian Style Secretary
H 64 in W 27 in D 27 in

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Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of the Red Lacquered Chinese Secretary Desk. Meticulously crafted with
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
Chinese Red Lacquered Secretary Desk
H 42 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful black lacquered secretary with gilt paint decorative paintings. Made in 2 parts. Has a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary
Chinese Black Lacquer Secretary
H 39 in W 23.5 in D 14 in
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Breakfront Sideboard China Cabinet Secretary
By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and sought after two piece chinoiserie black lacquered breakfront by Union National, NY
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Emerald Green Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk China Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent emerald green lacquer Chinoiserie secretary two part desk features a pagoda top and
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk. Featuring intricate hand-painted scenes on a rich black lacquer finish
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
solid maple and finished in hand rubbed black lacquer with 32 panes of hand beveled glass. The interior
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint

A Chinese Export Black Lacquer Two-Part Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese export black lacquer two-part secretary with fold out writing surface having inset toile
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Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Small and Elegant Louis XV Style Secretary Desk in Chinese Lacquer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Louis XV style . Black lacquered with Asian decor . Gilt bronze . Curved on each side . Circa
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

19th c English Chinoisserie black lacquered secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c English finely decorated black lacquered slant front secretary
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Antique Late 19th Century European Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

19th Century English Black Lacquered Slant Front Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c English black lacquered slant front secretary.
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Black and gold chinoiserie vintage Asian secretary desk that comes with matching chair. Spectacular
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinoiserie carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt slant top and
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, one of a kind, vintage Asian black and gold lacquer chinoiserie secretary desk. What
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Lacquered & Gilt Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
This piece was made in China for export. Richly decorated in gold on a black lacquered ground with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Chinese Export Lacquered & Gilt Secretary
Chinese Export Lacquered & Gilt Secretary
H 57.5 in W 25.25 in D 24 in
An English Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Lacquer Fall Front Secretary Decorated with Chinese Scenes in Gold. Made for the English
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary
Located in Miami, FL
First quarter 19th century, the scrolled pediment above a pair of doors decorated with oriental landscapes and figures. The interrior containing a series of drawers centered by a mi...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquered and Gilt Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare Chinese export lacquered secretary cabinet. A very rare piece in exceptionally nice
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Giltwood

UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Charlotte, NC
A breakfront china cabinet, with secretary desk, in the Asian Chinoiserie style, by Union-National
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Chinese Lacquer Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chinese lacquer secretary available at 1stDibs. A chinese lacquer secretary — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the chinese lacquer secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A chinese lacquer secretary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chinese lacquer secretary over the years, but those crafted by Henry Dasson, John Widdicomb and Union National are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Lacquer Secretary?

The average selling price for a chinese lacquer secretary at 1stDibs is $4,695, while they’re typically $1,198 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Lacquer Secretary
  • 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 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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