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19th Century Chinese Farm Altar Table or Dongbei
19th Century Chinese Farm Altar Table or Dongbei

19th Century Chinese Farm Altar Table or Dongbei

Located in Essex, MA

19th century Chinese farm or altar table, double sided with sliding lacquer panels and central lacquer drawer.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair of Red Lacquered Cabinets
Pair of Red Lacquered Cabinets

Pair of Red Lacquered Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of slightly tapered red lacquered cabinets with two doors, and four drawers with brass hardware from 19th century Shanxi Province, China.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Black Lacquer Chest With Two drawers & A Pair Of Doors
Black Lacquer Chest With Two drawers & A Pair Of Doors

Black Lacquer Chest With Two drawers & A Pair Of Doors

Located in Greenwich, CT

A refined black lacquer chest, two drawers on top of a pair of doors, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional chest selections.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Motif
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Motif

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of refined and elegant black lacquer chests, tapered form with fine hand painted butterfly motifs, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for ad...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Paneled Storage Cabinet, c. 1650
Chinese Paneled Storage Cabinet, c. 1650

Chinese Paneled Storage Cabinet, c. 1650

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an exquisite example of a 17th century square corner cabinet, constructed with masterful mortise and tenon joinery. It features two paneled doors attached with small barrel h...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards

Materials

Elm

A Pair of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Motif
A Pair of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Motif

A Pair of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of refined black lacquer chests, of upright rectangular form, fine hand painted butterfly moitf on the pair of doors, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichoriental...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Tall Tapered Black Lacquer Cabinet
Tall Tapered Black Lacquer Cabinet

Tall Tapered Black Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A tall 19th century Northern Chinese tapered black lacquer cabinet with white brass hardware, and two interior drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Chinese Carnelian Keeper's Coffer, c. 1850
Chinese Carnelian Keeper's Coffer, c. 1850

Chinese Carnelian Keeper's Coffer, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century storage chest balances a streamlined silhouette with vibrant color and wabi-sabi textures. Originally configured to open from the top, the cabinet's paneled front h...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Pine

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

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Painted Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful pair of 19th century Chinese cabinet with a heavy black lacquer and beautifully painted garden scenes depicting myriad birds including cranes, phoenix, magpies, and ducks...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Flanked Prosperity Chest
19th Century Chinese Flanked Prosperity Chest

19th Century Chinese Flanked Prosperity Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

A more rustic interpretation of classic Qing-dynasty furniture, this antique chest simplifies the silhouette with pert, upturned flanges and just a hint of taper to its square frame....

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Petite Chinese Charm Cabinet, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Charm Cabinet, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Charm Cabinet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

The quiet elegance of this small cabinet is thanks to its clean lines and balanced proportions. Dated to the late 19th century, this cabinet is designed to resemble the classic uprig...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Chinese Display Cabinet with Three Pairs of Doors
Chinese Display Cabinet with Three Pairs of Doors

Chinese Display Cabinet with Three Pairs of Doors

Located in Chicago, IL

This display cabinet is from China and was made from wood and lacquer, circa 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Laquered Desk Cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning quality Chinese export desk, circa 1830. Main feature is the rare alabaster doors which have been hand-painted both sides and allows the light to glow through when the d...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Birds & Flowers Motif
Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Birds & Flowers Motif

Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Birds & Flowers Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

a very elegant black lacquer sideboard. black lacquer top and sides, muted gold gilt "birds and flowers" motif on the front, four drawers on top of a pair of two-fold doors, brass fi...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard

Located in Greenwich, CT

simple and refined black lacquer sideboard, four drawers on top of two pairs of doors, brass ring pulls, 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Two Door Black Lacquer Chest
Two Door Black Lacquer Chest

Two Door Black Lacquer Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Two door 19th century Chinese chest with original heavy lacquer. One shelf in the interior contains an unusual storage compartment underneath.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard with Gold Gilt Floral Motif
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard with Gold Gilt Floral Motif

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard with Gold Gilt Floral Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard with muted gold gilt floral motif on two pairs of doors, brass fitting.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also called Jumu wood. Originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Calligraphy Cabinets

Located in Kastrup, DK

A rare pair of cabinets. Freestanding in red lacquer on front and the sides, the back is decorated with Chinese calligraphy on a black lacquer base.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Black Lacquer Sideboard With A Pair Of Bifold Doors
Black Lacquer Sideboard With A Pair Of Bifold Doors

Black Lacquer Sideboard With A Pair Of Bifold Doors

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very simple and elegant black lacquer sideboard with a pair of bifold doors, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional "sideboard" select...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Sideboard With Pair Of Bi-Fold Doors
Black Lacquer Sideboard With Pair Of Bi-Fold Doors

Black Lacquer Sideboard With Pair Of Bi-Fold Doors

Located in Greenwich, CT

a very simple and elegant black lacquer sideboard, of rectangular form, a pair of bi-fold doors, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for additional ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Floral Motif
Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Floral Motif

Fine Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Floral Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

a very refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard with muted gold gilt floral motif on two pairs of doors, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Sideboard With Three Pairs Of Doors & Drawers
Black Lacquer Sideboard With Three Pairs Of Doors & Drawers

Black Lacquer Sideboard With Three Pairs Of Doors & Drawers

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, framed top supported by straight legs and joined by three drawers and three pairs of doors, brass fitting. view our website at: ww...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Two Drawer Sunflower Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Two Drawer Sunflower Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Two Drawer Sunflower Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th century chest is a classic Beijing design, which people have tried, unsuccessfully, to duplicate for decades. Artisans skilled in traditional lacquer techniques brightened ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Night Stands

Materials

Elm

Black Lacquer Cabinet with Shelf
Black Lacquer Cabinet with Shelf

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 drawers inside.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif
Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif

Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard, a pair of bifold doors with painted gold gilt landscape motif, brass fitting. Visit our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques....

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Gold

black Lacquer Sideboard With Painted Gold Gilt Motif
black Lacquer Sideboard With Painted Gold Gilt Motif

black Lacquer Sideboard With Painted Gold Gilt Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard with hand painted gold gilt motif on the pair of bifold doors, brass fitting. Visit our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com fo...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Gold

Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Floral Motif
Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Floral Motif

Black Lacquer Sideboard With Gold Gilt Floral Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

a very refined and elegant black lacquer sideboard with muted gold gilt floral motif on two pairs of doors, brass fitting. View our website at: www.greenwichorientalantiques.com for ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Gold

Chinese Side Chest with Nine Drawers
Chinese Side Chest with Nine Drawers

Chinese Side Chest with Nine Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome nine-drawer chest is from Shanxi, China made from reclaimed elm wood utilizing mortise and tenon joinery. You can also customize it and make it your own. Wood, color, f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Ornate Chinese Cabinet
Ornate Chinese Cabinet

Ornate Chinese Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

An ornately detailed early 20th century Chinese cabinet with oval relief paneled doors painted with landscape scenes, on highly carved legs with gilt scrolling vines, and an interior...

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Early 20th Century Cabinets

China Red Chest Of Drawers With Brass Details From The 1970s – Lacquered Series
China Red Chest Of Drawers With Brass Details From The 1970s – Lacquered Series

China Red Chest Of Drawers With Brass Details From The 1970s – Lacquered Series

Located in Roma, RM

China Red chest of drawers with brass details from the 1970s – Lacquered Series Product details Dimensions 132 L x 87 H x 50 D cm

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Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bookcase in Red and Black Lacquered Wood
19th Century Bookcase in Red and Black Lacquered Wood

19th Century Bookcase in Red and Black Lacquered Wood

Located in Valladolid, ES

Beautiful antique Chinese bookcase in red and black lacquered wood , with chinese symbols as a motif , they are the symbols of the Chinese Kings of Mercy : FU-LU-SHOU .

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Antique 1890s English Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Original Red Lacquer Chest of Drawers, Shanxi c. 1740
Original Red Lacquer Chest of Drawers, Shanxi c. 1740

Original Red Lacquer Chest of Drawers, Shanxi c. 1740

Located in Kastrup, DK

Original black lacquer on the sides. Shanxi, China approx. 1840 Measurement (cm) H: 89 / 93 W: 165 D: 50.

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

Materials

Elm

Chinese Lattice Cutout Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Lattice Cutout Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Lattice Cutout Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

While most Qing-dynasty cabinets were decorated with gilt paintings or fine carvings, this tall cabinet is patterned with unusual oblong cutouts that simulate lattice and provide a g...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Shanghai Art Deco Lacquered Three Door Wardrobe
Rare Shanghai Art Deco Lacquered Three Door Wardrobe

Rare Shanghai Art Deco Lacquered Three Door Wardrobe

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare wardrobe from the Art Deco movement in Shanghai, circa 1920. Strong Art Deco shape, with its original lacquered paint work. Paintwork has been rubbed back in places but we thin...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Cabinet with Two Drawers
Qing Dynasty Chinese Cabinet with Two Drawers

Qing Dynasty Chinese Cabinet with Two Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This Qing dynasty cabinet is from Shanxi, China and dates to the mid-1800s. It was originally used to provide extra storage in the dining or sleeping areas of a comfortable home. Thi...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Square Corner Kang Cabinets
Pair of Chinese Square Corner Kang Cabinets

Pair of Chinese Square Corner Kang Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

In a traditional northern Chinese home, these chests would have been placed on a low, raised platform called a kang (a type of bed) and used to store household objects. Similar to to...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

19th Century Compact Chinese Round-Corner Cabinet
19th Century Compact Chinese Round-Corner Cabinet

19th Century Compact Chinese Round-Corner Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

This compact armoire is comprised of beautiful clean lines; an asymmetrical overhanging top called a cabinet’s cap surmounts straight, convex legs and feet. A pair of doors, with mou...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Original Painted Sideboard/Cabinet, China c.1840-1860
Antique Original Painted Sideboard/Cabinet, China c.1840-1860

Antique Original Painted Sideboard/Cabinet, China c.1840-1860

Located in Round Top, TX

It is from the Shandong province of China and dates between 1840-1860. This sideboard features a hand polished lacquer finish and the original paint.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint, Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinets
Pair of Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinets

Pair of Chinese Square Corner Locking Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

Perfecting line and proportion, the simple design of this pair of low locking chests celebrate the restraint of classic Chinese furniture forms. Crafted from reclaimed elmwood, the c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Low Two-Door Chest
19th Century Chinese Low Two-Door Chest

19th Century Chinese Low Two-Door Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

In a traditional northern Chinese home, a chest like this would have been placed beside a raised platform called a kang, which was used as a sleeping and living area.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Chinese Camphor Wood Blanket Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Camphor Wood Blanket Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Camphor Wood Blanket Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese antique blanket chest from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty
Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty

Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty

Located in Chicago, IL

Expertly constructed in China's Shanxi province, the low cabinet exemplifies the clean lines of Ming-dynasty forms.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Camphor Wood Blanket Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Camphor Wood Blanket Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Camphor Wood Blanket Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese antique blanket chest from the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Camphor Wood Blanket Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Camphor Wood Blanket Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Camphor Wood Blanket Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese antique blanket chest from the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Motif
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Motif

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Chests With Gold Gilt Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of refined and elegant black lacquer chests with hand painted landscape motif in gold gilt, brass fitting. beautiful colors, form and lines. Visit our website at: www.greenwic...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Gold

19th Century Chinese Gilt Palace Landscape Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Gilt Palace Landscape Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Gilt Palace Landscape Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Seamlessly constructed and cloaked in black lacquer, this Qing-dynasty cabinet is spectacularly decorated with ornate gilt scenery, depicting traditional palatial courtyard buildings...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Birch

Mid-19th Century Ox Blood Lacquered Cabinet with Lattice Doors
Mid-19th Century Ox Blood Lacquered Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Mid-19th Century Ox Blood Lacquered Cabinet with Lattice Doors

Located in Chicago, IL

This charming Chinese kitchen cabinet has a playful assortment of doors, drawers, and sliding panels.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Chinese Four Seasons Coffer
Early 20th Century Chinese Four Seasons Coffer

Early 20th Century Chinese Four Seasons Coffer

Located in Chicago, IL

Each front panel of this 19th century coffer depicts a flower signifying one of the four seasons, a group of blossoms celebrated for centuries in Chinese art and culture. Traditional...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Pine, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Provincial Chinese Sideboard
19th Century Provincial Chinese Sideboard

19th Century Provincial Chinese Sideboard

Located in Chicago, IL

The grand scale of this 19th-century coffer suggests it was originally used in a Qing-dynasty home as a family altar. Incense, candles, and fruits would have covered the cabinet top ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

20th Century Sideboard in Lacquered and Painted Wood
20th Century Sideboard in Lacquered and Painted Wood

20th Century Sideboard in Lacquered and Painted Wood

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Chinese sideboard of the 20th century. Furniture in lacquered and painted wood with floral decorations.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Lacquered Side Chest
19th Century Lacquered Side Chest

19th Century Lacquered Side Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This bold 19th Century red lacquered side chest is from the province of Jiangsu, China and made from Elm Wood.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Scholar's Display Cabinet
Pair of Chinese Scholar's Display Cabinet

Pair of Chinese Scholar's Display Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

These Chinese display cabinets are made from reclaimed cypress wood and are from Suzhou, China. They each feature mortise and tenon joinery, elegant lattice work that can function a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Cypress, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Table Cabinet
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Table Cabinet

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Table Cabinet

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A delightful mid-19th century black lacquer chinese export Table cabinet having exceptional gilded chinoiserie and Penwork decoration with arrangement of drawers retaining Origina...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Inlaid 1960s Red Lacquer and Ebonized Drinks Cabinet
Inlaid 1960s Red Lacquer and Ebonized Drinks Cabinet

Inlaid 1960s Red Lacquer and Ebonized Drinks Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Exceptional quality 1960s red lacquer and ebonized drinks cabinet with mirrored interior and fantastic ivory and mother of pearl inlay.

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Mirror, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Altar Elmwood Sideboard
19th Century Chinese Altar Elmwood Sideboard

19th Century Chinese Altar Elmwood Sideboard

Located in Kastrup, DK

Original lacquer in black, red and green colors. Top drawers and spandrels with wood carvings and polychrome lacquer.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This lacquered display cabinet from Shanxi province was crafted in the mid-19th century using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery methods. The enclosed lower half was used for gene...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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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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