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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 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 Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

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

Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest
Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest

Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

Chinese Black Lacquer Wedding Chest

Located in Pasadena, TX

floral details added throughout. It is constructed of black lacquer with camphor wood lining the inside

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Tapered Cabinet, C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A classic piece of Chinese furniture, large, upright cabinets such as this were used in traditional

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards

Materials

Brass

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

Chinese Red Lacquer Medicine Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous lacquered cabinet is a 19th-century Chinese apothecary chest, originally used in a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Elm

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 an open shelf above and a closed compartment below, this early 20th century Chinese book

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, circa 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, circa 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Scholars' Cabinet, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

, two drawers, and a hidden lower compartment. The expansive doors are cloaked in cinnabar-red lacquer

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards

Materials

Elm

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

A stunning and pair of Chinese early 19th century cabinets features a red lacquer front contrasted

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China
Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China

Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China

Located in Round Top, TX

figures. The richness of the utterly stunning original red lacquered paint is deepened with the natural

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

"Pantalionnière" Chest of Drawers, André Arbus (1903-1969)
"Pantalionnière" Chest of Drawers, André Arbus (1903-1969)

"Pantalionnière" Chest of Drawers, André Arbus (1903-1969)

By André Arbus

Located in Paris, FR

" Chest of Drawers Lacquered oak, brown Chinese lacquer. Circa 1935. A variant of this model was acquired

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Bone

Chinese Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer
Chinese Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer

Chinese Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chest with thick red original lacquer and very charming patina. "Shanxi" China 1780-1820.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

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

Queen Anne Walnut Corner Cupboard with Beveled Mirror Plate
Queen Anne Walnut Corner Cupboard with Beveled Mirror Plate

Queen Anne Walnut Corner Cupboard with Beveled Mirror Plate

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

express an Asian influence much like that seen on Chinese lacquered furniture of the period. The carcass

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Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk
Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk

Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Beautiful Mid-19th Century Chinese Shanxi Trunk hand crafted from elmwood and featuring hand

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China
Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China

Qing Dynasty Hand Painted & Lacquered Gilt Armoire Cabinet, China

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Qing dynasty red and black lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt paintwork. The from of the

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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Opulent Black Lacquer Chinese Export Collector's Cabinet on Stand
Opulent Black Lacquer Chinese Export Collector's Cabinet on Stand

Opulent Black Lacquer Chinese Export Collector's Cabinet on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

an opulent black lacquer Chinese Export Collector's Cabinet on Stand with detailed gilt landscape

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Elm, Hand-Painted
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Elm, Hand-Painted

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Elm, Hand-Painted

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet. A beautiful 19th Century Red Lacquer Gilt Painted Qing

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Red Painted/Lacquered Cabinet With Flowers, Circa 1820
Chinese Red Painted/Lacquered Cabinet With Flowers, Circa 1820

Chinese Red Painted/Lacquered Cabinet With Flowers, Circa 1820

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique Chinese Red Painted/Lacquered Cabinet. This beautiful red cabinet has lovely flowers and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint, Lacquer

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

Red Lacquer Temple Cabinet, Shan XI China
Red Lacquer Temple Cabinet, Shan XI China

Red Lacquer Temple Cabinet, Shan XI China

Located in Buchanan, MI

Red lacquer temple cabinet Shan XI China, 200 years old. Note original sales ticket.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Asian Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

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

Elm Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, China c. 1860
Elm Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, China c. 1860

Elm Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer, China c. 1860

Located in Kastrup, DK

retains its original red lacquer, which has developed a beautiful natural patina over time. The cabinet

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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

Chinese Black Lacquered Hand Painted Credenza/Sideboard
Chinese Black Lacquered Hand Painted Credenza/Sideboard

Chinese Black Lacquered Hand Painted Credenza/Sideboard

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Chinese Black Lacquered Hand-Painted Credenza — lacquered sideboard with ornate painted detail and

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Rare & Exquisite Antique 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Rare & Exquisite Antique 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Rare & Exquisite Antique 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and exceptionally rare 19th century Chinese red

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese sideboard, lacquered in red
Chinese sideboard, lacquered in red

Chinese sideboard, lacquered in red

Located in MILL, NL

Chinese Sideboard, Red Lacquered Large sideboard. Presumably from South-East Asia, c. 2000. In

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21st Century and Contemporary Sideboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Cupboard Lacquered in Red with Two Doors
19th Century Chinese Cupboard Lacquered in Red with Two Doors

19th Century Chinese Cupboard Lacquered in Red with Two Doors

Located in Marbella, ES

Red lacquered Chinese cupboard with two 19th century doors. Modern iron fittings.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cupboards

Materials

Wood

SUBLIME ANTIQUE STYLE CHINESE CHINOISERIE PAINTED & LACQUERED CHEST OF DRAWERs
SUBLIME ANTIQUE STYLE CHINESE CHINOISERIE PAINTED & LACQUERED CHEST OF DRAWERs

SUBLIME ANTIQUE STYLE CHINESE CHINOISERIE PAINTED & LACQUERED CHEST OF DRAWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

style Chinese hand painted Curved frame Chinoiserie chest of drawers Please note the delivery fee

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Open Front Door Table Cabinets
Pair of Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Open Front Door Table Cabinets

Pair of Vintage Chinese Red Lacquer Open Front Door 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

Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China

Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China

Located in Singapore, SG

This red lacquered sideboard originated from Shanxi province, China, and from its size it was most

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Blanket Chest with Reddish-Brown Lacquer Finish
Antique Chinese Blanket Chest with Reddish-Brown Lacquer Finish

Antique Chinese Blanket Chest with Reddish-Brown Lacquer Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

This large antique Chinese trunk features a deep reddish-brown lacquer finish and classic form

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Cabinet Lacquered in Coral Red and Carved, Late 19th Century
Chinese Cabinet Lacquered in Coral Red and Carved, Late 19th Century

Chinese Cabinet Lacquered in Coral Red and Carved, Late 19th Century

Located in Marseille, FR

Chinese cabinet in coral red lacquer and carved late 19th century, height 155 cm for a width of 108

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China

Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese 19th century sideboard cabinet with orginal lacquer. Front and top with deep dark red

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration

Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Decoration
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Decoration

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

A Chinese red lacquered cabinet with gilt decoration from the late 19th century. This cabinet is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Five Section Stacking Chest
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Five Section Stacking Chest

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Five Section Stacking Chest

Located in Reading, Berkshire

19th Century Exquisite Chinese black lacquered five section stacking chest with stunning figural

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Han Shelves

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Blanket Chest
Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Blanket Chest

Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Blanket Chest

Located in Sacramento, CA

Late 19th century Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with rattan top. These chests were often used

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

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. Stunning quality chinese

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Desks

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cabinets, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

interior shelves. The exterior is colored by a red lacquer finish and accented by original brass hardware

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900

Chinese Red Lacquer Coffer with Gilt Carvings, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

layer of brushed red lacquer enlivens the cabinet front with bright color and a richly worn texture

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

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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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