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Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration
Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

This red-lacquered Chinese sideboard was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquer Two Door Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Two Door Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Two Door Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This red lacquer chest honors the clean lines and balanced proportions of classic Chinese furniture design.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Two-Door Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Perfect in line and proportion, this cabinet celebrates Minimalist design which was a gift from China to the world during the Ming period. The natural beauty and texture of wood come...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Red Lacquered Chinese Low Chest with Three Shelves
Red Lacquered Chinese Low Chest with Three Shelves

Red Lacquered Chinese Low Chest with Three Shelves

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome low chest is from Shandong, China and was made from reclaimed elm wood. The piece features mortise and tenon joinery, red lacquer and three shelves for storage.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

18th Century Painted Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Piece Cabinet
18th Century Painted Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Piece Cabinet

18th Century Painted Chinese Black Lacquer Two-Piece Cabinet

Located in Wainscott, NY

18th century painted Chinese black lacquer two-piece cabinet This cabinet is a wonderful tailored design with the opportunity to separate the pieces and use as two cabinets Conditi...

Category

20th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Two-Door Lacquered Sideboard
19th Century Chinese Two-Door Lacquered Sideboard

19th Century Chinese Two-Door Lacquered Sideboard

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries ago, this handsome coffer may have served as the family storage chest for embroidered silks or formal clothing. Crafted by a Qing-dynasty artisan in the bustling port city ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Gilded and Lacquered Cushion Chest
19th Century Chinese Gilded and Lacquered Cushion Chest

19th Century Chinese Gilded and Lacquered Cushion Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Each panel is coated with several layers of black lacquer and bordered by a gilt trim of lustrous mica.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquer Double Fish Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Black Lacquer Double Fish Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Black Lacquer Double Fish Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century red lacquer Chinese elmwood coffer with three drawers and two bi-folding doors with brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Buffets

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese red lacquer chest with two doors and three drawers with brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Three-Drawer Coffer, circa 1850
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Three-Drawer Coffer, circa 1850

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Three-Drawer Coffer, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Richly aged brass hardware punctuates the dark brown surface of this Qing-dynasty coffer with moon-shaped locks, hinge plates, and pulls. The cabinet is crafted of northern elmwood (...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This red lacquer cabinet is an excellent example of the rich, decorative style of cabinetry built during the 19th century in China's Shanxi province.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1940's Chinese Export Lacquer Hand Painted Soapstone Compact Cabinet
1940's Chinese Export Lacquer Hand Painted Soapstone Compact Cabinet

1940's Chinese Export Lacquer Hand Painted Soapstone Compact Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Compact, decorative Chinese export cabinet circa 1940's. Fine gilt work on black lacquer with soapstone carvings of birds in spring.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Lacquered Chinese Kitchen Island Cabinet with Original Paint
Antique Lacquered Chinese Kitchen Island Cabinet with Original Paint

Antique Lacquered Chinese Kitchen Island Cabinet with Original Paint

Located in Round Top, TX

This stunning square lacquered Chinese cabinet still maintains the vibrant original paint with dominant colors of orange, red and green.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A delightful and rare early 19th century Chinese export lacquer cabinet having exceptional chinoiserie and penwork decoration to panelled doors enclosing shelves and one drawer retai...

Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Chinese Export Cupboards

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Parcel Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet
Chinese Parcel Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet

Chinese Parcel Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese parcel gilt red lacquer cabinet, the doors centered with carved panels with auspicious dragons in a landscape, the sides with Chinoiserie scenes.

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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Red lacquer front, side and top with contrasting black frame.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

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

Painted Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in the mid-19th century, this tall cabinet has a clean-lined form, designed with straight sides, square corners and minimal carvings. The cabinet front is cloaked in a bright...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Chinese Sideboard with Beautiful 'Greenish' Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Sideboard with Beautiful 'Greenish' Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Sideboard with Beautiful 'Greenish' Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Handsome Chinese sideboard in a greenish lacquer, which has been painted 60-80 years ago.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Four-Door Red Lacquer Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Four-Door Red Lacquer Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Four-Door Red Lacquer Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th century chest, hailing out of Northern China, started its life as a storage trunk with a solid lacquered front.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquered 2-Section Cabinet
Chinese Red Lacquered 2-Section Cabinet

Chinese Red Lacquered 2-Section Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This vibrant red cabinet most likely housed Chinese novels and family keepsakes--everything was kept secure with the fastened key. You are able to disassemble the item into two separ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cupboards

Materials

Elm

Decorative Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Floral Painted and Lacquered Sideboard
Decorative Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Floral Painted and Lacquered Sideboard

Decorative Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Floral Painted and Lacquered Sideboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made, Chinese Chinoiserie floral painted and lacquered sideboard cupboard This is a very good-looking and decorative piece, it ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Storage Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Storage Chest, c. 1850

Chinese Gilt Red Lacquer Storage Chest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Used as a storage chest for clothes and personal belongings, this 19th-century coffer was likely commissioned for a wedding dowry, bestowed upon a groom filled with silks and gifts. ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboard Buffet
A Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboard Buffet

A Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboard Buffet

Located in Austin, TX

Clean and simple lines of classic Chinese design with four drawers and four doors. Original red lacquer, woven rattan top, natural sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Lute Table
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Lute Table

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Lute Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage Chinese table made of Chinese northern elmwood with a red lacquer finish and woven top.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sideboards

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Coffer
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Coffer

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Coffer

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese red lacquered elmwood coffer with four doors and brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Coffer
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Coffer

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Coffer

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese red lacquered elmwood coffer with four doors, brass hardware, and beautiful well worn finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese red lacquer coffer with four drawers, two bi-folding doors and brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood chest with two drawers, two doors and brass hardware.

Pagoda Red Collection #: CAH009


Keywords: Chest of drawer...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Mid-19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Square Corner Coffer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Square Corner Coffer

Mid-19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Square Corner Coffer

Located in Chicago, IL

The elm wood has developed a pleasing patina beneath remnants of its' original red lacquer. Additional dimensions: Drawers: 10.25" W x 14" D x 3" H Top Shelves: 28" W x 13.75" D...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Four-Door Black Lacquer Rooster Scholars' Cabinet
Chinese Four-Door Black Lacquer Rooster Scholars' Cabinet

Chinese Four-Door Black Lacquer Rooster Scholars' Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Featuring a rooster on its lower doors, this extravagantly decorated 19th century cabinet was likely commissioned at the time by someone born in the year of the rooster. Standing out...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Gilt Metal, Pewter

Antique Lacquered Square Chinese Kitchen Island Cabinet with Original Paint
Antique Lacquered Square Chinese Kitchen Island Cabinet with Original Paint

Antique Lacquered Square Chinese Kitchen Island Cabinet with Original Paint

Located in Round Top, TX

This stunning square lacquered Chinese cabinet still maintains the vibrant original paint with dominant colors of orange, red and green.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Chinese Style Black Lacquer Trunk with Brass Mounts
Chinese Style Black Lacquer Trunk with Brass Mounts

Chinese Style Black Lacquer Trunk with Brass Mounts

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Chinese style black lacquer trunk with brass mounts, mid-20th century.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Original Decorated lacquer cabinet from "Shanxi", China
19th Century Original Decorated lacquer cabinet from "Shanxi", China

19th Century Original Decorated lacquer cabinet from "Shanxi", China

Located in Kastrup, DK

Original Decorated lacquer cabinet from "Shanxi" province. Approx. 1800-1830. Exceptionally beautiful original patina, with a light finish that highlights the cabinet in a fascinatin...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration
Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

This red-lacquered Chinese sideboard was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration
Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

This red-lacquered Chinese sideboard was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration
Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

This red-lacquered Chinese sideboard was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Red Lacquered Chinese Coffer
Red Lacquered Chinese Coffer

Red Lacquered Chinese Coffer

Located in Chicago, IL

From 19th century Northern China, this monumental red lacquered elmwood coffer features six drawers and three pairs of doors with brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

19th Century Red Lacquer Chinese Console Cabinet Sideboard
19th Century Red Lacquer Chinese Console Cabinet Sideboard

19th Century Red Lacquer Chinese Console Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Round Top, TX

The red lacquered polished finish on this Chinese sideboard or console provides a modern look allowing it to serve well in a contemporary setting.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid China Cabinet
Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid China Cabinet

Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid China Cabinet

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Enhance your home with this exquisite Chinese Mother Pearl Inlay China Cabinet. Crafted from black lacquered wood with intricate mother of pearl inlays depicting delicate floral patt...

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Carved Zitan Sideboard in Black Lacquer
Chinese Carved Zitan Sideboard in Black Lacquer

Chinese Carved Zitan Sideboard in Black Lacquer

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A two door sideboard fitted with drawers inside produced in China in the 1920’ from Zitan and crisply carved and then black lacquered, I am unsure of the timber but the cabinet is ve...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Sideboards

Materials

Zitan

Chinese Red-Lacquered Cabinet with Two Drawers and Restoration
Chinese Red-Lacquered Cabinet with Two Drawers and Restoration

Chinese Red-Lacquered Cabinet with Two Drawers and Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

This cabinet was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery. The red-lacquered color on the piece has been enhanced with a sophisticated French polish finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Pharmacy Cabinet, Black Lacquer, c 1860-1880
Antique Chinese Pharmacy Cabinet, Black Lacquer, c 1860-1880

Antique Chinese Pharmacy Cabinet, Black Lacquer, c 1860-1880

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pharmacy cabinet in elm wood with original black lacquer. Top pair of doors under 16 drawers. Shanxi Province 1860 - 1880.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Red Lacquered Chinese Sideboard c.1840-60
Small Antique Red Lacquered Chinese Sideboard c.1840-60

Small Antique Red Lacquered Chinese Sideboard c.1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

This Chinese sideboard features two top drawers for storage and front opening doors with shelving.The superb quality of this piece is largely due to the exceptional finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Paint, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Sideboard
Antique Chinese Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Sideboard

Antique Chinese Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Sideboard

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique Chinese style lacquered chinoiserie sideboard. This was likely made in England in around the 1970’s.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Chinese Cocktail Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquered Furniture Painted
Chinese Cocktail Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquered Furniture Painted

Chinese Cocktail Cabinet Chinoiserie Lacquered Furniture Painted

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Characterful Chinese cocktail cabinet with intricate Chinoiserie Look reminds me of China Tang restaurant interior at The Dorchester Hand carved base with antiqued silver gilt fini...

Category

Vintage 1920s Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration
Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

This red-lacquered Chinese sideboard was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration
Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Four Doors and Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

This red-lacquered Chinese sideboard was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Three Drawers and Restoration
Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Three Drawers and Restoration

Chinese Red-Lacquered Sideboard with Three Drawers and Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

This red-lacquered Chinese sideboard was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Red-Lacquered Cabinet with Four Doors and Restoration
Chinese Red-Lacquered Cabinet with Four Doors and Restoration

Chinese Red-Lacquered Cabinet with Four Doors and Restoration

Located in Chicago, IL

This red-lacquered Chinese cabinet was made from reclaimed pine wood with traditional nail-less joinery.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet of Camphor Wood
Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet of Camphor Wood

Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet of Camphor Wood

Located in Austin, TX

A 19th c. Chinese cabinet of camphor wood featuring a red lacquered facing exterior with designs in gilt and white bronze hardware, and black lacquered sides.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Console Altar Table Credenza
Chinese Red Lacquer Console Altar Table Credenza

Chinese Red Lacquer Console Altar Table Credenza

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous console table in the form of a Chinese altar table. Five drawers with three over two configuration.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Chinese red lacquered coffer with four drawers and four doors with brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Painted Black Lacquer Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Painted Black Lacquer Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Painted Black Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese black lacquered elmwood cabinet painted with peacock and pheasant couples, with scholars' objects below, and a carved crooked dragon apron.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

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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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