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Slender Chinese Full Moon Cabinet with Drawer, Early 20th Century
Slender Chinese Full Moon Cabinet with Drawer, Early 20th Century

Slender Chinese Full Moon Cabinet with Drawer, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the early 20th century, this upright cabinet from northern China has a timeless and minimal design that blends into any interior.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Cabinets

Materials

Pine

The Free Cabinet in Solid Wood, Plywood, Brass & Gloss Lacquer by Artempo
The Free Cabinet in Solid Wood, Plywood, Brass & Gloss Lacquer by Artempo

The Free Cabinet in Solid Wood, Plywood, Brass & Gloss Lacquer by Artempo

Located in Geneve, CH

The Free Cabinet in Solid Wood, Plywood, Brass & Gloss Lacquer by Artempo Dimensions: D 89 x W 176,8 x H 43,5 cm. Materials: Solid wood, lacquer, plywood, and brass. The cabinet's e...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Side Cabinet with Reddish Black Lacquer
Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Side Cabinet with Reddish Black Lacquer

Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Side Cabinet with Reddish Black Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the early 20th century with two drawers, two doors and custom reddish black lacquer.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Large Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Décor
Large Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Décor

Large Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period large armoire from the 19th century with red lacquer, gilt décor, two doors and front apron.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Six Door Prosperity Coffer, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Six Door Prosperity Coffer, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Six Door Prosperity Coffer, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

A dark finish of sheer black lacquer cloaks the exterior, now richly worn with an antique patina and a subtle crackle.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Chinese Ten-Drawer Paneled Sideboard, c. 1900
Chinese Ten-Drawer Paneled Sideboard, c. 1900

Chinese Ten-Drawer Paneled Sideboard, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricately constructed with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, this lacquered coffer was crafted by an artisan in northern China during the late Qing dynasty.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Credenza
Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Credenza

Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Credenza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage Asian black lacquered credenza embodies timeless elegance and sophisticated design. Drawing inspiration from classic Chinoiserie aesthetics, its sleek silhouet...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lacquered Cabinet with Painting on Doors
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lacquered Cabinet with Painting on Doors

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lacquered Cabinet with Painting on Doors

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Lacquered cabinet with painting on doors This cabinet has 2 drawers and 2 shelves with hand painted doors.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer, Paint

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Gilt Motifs and Carved Apron Base
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Gilt Motifs and Carved Apron Base

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Gilt Motifs and Carved Apron Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

This red lacquer cabinet features elegant lines, rich color, and delicate decorative details. The surface is finished in a deep red lacquer, softened by age and accented with traces ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Provincial Chinese Kitchen Cabinet with Bamboo Panels, c. 1900
Provincial Chinese Kitchen Cabinet with Bamboo Panels, c. 1900

Provincial Chinese Kitchen Cabinet with Bamboo Panels, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This provincial cupboard from the early 20th century was once used in a rural Chinese kitchen to store dish ware, baskets and other kitchen supplies.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China

Late 18th Century Decorated Cabinet from Shanxi, China

Located in Kastrup, DK

Late 18th century cabinet from Shanxi, China. Original red and black lacquer with a light clear surface finish, which highlights the lovely natural patina.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet with Carved Décor
Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet with Carved Décor

Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Bedside Cabinet with Carved Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period bedside cabinet from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, two doors, hidden drawers, carved décor and brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquer Late Qing Dynasty Bedside Cabinet with Carved Décor
Red Lacquer Late Qing Dynasty Bedside Cabinet with Carved Décor

Red Lacquer Late Qing Dynasty Bedside Cabinet with Carved Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period bedside cabinet from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, two doors, hidden drawers, carved décor and brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Black and Brown Lacquer
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Black and Brown Lacquer

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Black and Brown Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side cabinet from the 19th century with custom black and brown lacquer, two drawers and two doors.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Side Cabinet with Custom Orange Lacquer
Late Qing Dynasty Elm Side Cabinet with Custom Orange Lacquer

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Side Cabinet with Custom Orange Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elmwood side cabinet from the early 20th century with new custom distressed orange lacquer, two doors, brass hardware, carved spandrels and straigh...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Mondrian Tianjin Coffer, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Mondrian Tianjin Coffer, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Mondrian Tianjin Coffer, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique Chinese coffer from the turn of the century is crafted in the geometric style of Tianjin cabinetry, faced with five drawers, four doors and prominent hardware.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Chinese Crackled Offering Cabinets, 19th Century
Pair of Petite Chinese Crackled Offering Cabinets, 19th Century

Pair of Petite Chinese Crackled Offering Cabinets, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Petite in scale, these charming little storage chests are the perfect place to stow household odds and ends. Dated to the late 19th century, the small cabinets may have been used as ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Large Chinoserie Red Lacquered Cabinet or Armoire with Gilt Accents
Large Chinoserie Red Lacquered Cabinet or Armoire with Gilt Accents

Large Chinoserie Red Lacquered Cabinet or Armoire with Gilt Accents

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Chinoiserie red lacquered cabinet or armoire from the early 20th century, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two paneled doors, each with decorative gilt palace scenes a...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hand-Carved Doors
19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hand-Carved Doors

19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hand-Carved Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with hand-carved doors.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A red lacquered cabinet adorned with hand-painted butterfly and foliage motifs, this tall storage piece offers both visual richness and practical function. The surface is finished in...

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer treasure chest from the 19th century with gilded calligraphy, low drawer and brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Diamond Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The focal point of this beautiful 19th century scholars' display cabinet is undoubtedly the complex diamond-form lattice panels fitted into the tall double doors. Unlike fretwork mad...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

White Lacquered Trunk with Brass Hardware, Vintage Storage Chest
White Lacquered Trunk with Brass Hardware, Vintage Storage Chest

White Lacquered Trunk with Brass Hardware, Vintage Storage Chest

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage white lacquered trunk with traditional brass hardware. This Chinese trunk, finished in a soft white patina, is a refined storage solution with timeless character.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900
Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900

Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscel...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers
Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers

Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A near pair of vintage Chinese apothecary chests, these pieces share the same nine-drawer design and distressed white lacquer finish, yet subtle variations in their details make each...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers and Wooden Pulls
Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers and Wooden Pulls

Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers and Wooden Pulls

Located in Yonkers, NY

Crafted from darkly lacquered elm, this tall chest of drawers features clean lines and solid proportions, with a focus on practicality and pared-down elegance. The rectangular top, s...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Large Reddish Brown Lacquered Cabinet with Folding Doors and Two Shelves
Large Reddish Brown Lacquered Cabinet with Folding Doors and Two Shelves

Large Reddish Brown Lacquered Cabinet with Folding Doors and Two Shelves

Located in Yonkers, NY

Impressive in scale and richly toned, this large antique Chinese cabinet offers a striking combination of architectural balance and functional design.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Red Lacquer Trunk with Flowers, Birds and Calligraphy Motifs
Red Lacquer Trunk with Flowers, Birds and Calligraphy Motifs

Red Lacquer Trunk with Flowers, Birds and Calligraphy Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage red lacquer blanket chest from the Mid-20th Century with egret bird motifs and friezes of bats and flowers around all the edges. Imbued with rich symbolism and artistic ver...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Mythical Qilin & Buffalo Coffer, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Mythical Qilin & Buffalo Coffer, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Mythical Qilin & Buffalo Coffer, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Well balanced and richly carved, this antique sideboard from Shanxi province is a beautiful example of Chinese cabinetry. Dated to the early 19th century, the long coffer was likely ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880
Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880

Small Red Chinese Console Sideboard, circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

The red lacquered polished finish with contrasting black top on this small Chinese sideboard provides a modern look allowing it to serve well in a contemporary setting.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Stepped Six Door Coffer, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Stepped Six Door Coffer, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Stepped Six Door Coffer, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Tapered spandrels flank the sides, shaped to a stepped design that continues to the apron for a geometric silhouette. A lacquered finish darkens the exterior to a deep brown, now be...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Chinese Bird-and-Flower Painted Side Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Bird-and-Flower Painted Side Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Bird-and-Flower Painted Side Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The darkly lacquered front of this 19th-century Chinese locking cabinet is the perfect canvas for a traditional bird-and-flower painting.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Large Elmwood Dark Lacquer Cabinet with Brass Hardware and Carved Apron
Large Elmwood Dark Lacquer Cabinet with Brass Hardware and Carved Apron

Large Elmwood Dark Lacquer Cabinet with Brass Hardware and Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

This tall elm wood cabinet combines bold simplicity with refined detail, offering both practical storage and visual presence. The linear silhouette is finished in a rich dark lacquer...

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquer Cabinet with Original Hand-Painted Decorations, Gansu Province
Red Lacquer Cabinet with Original Hand-Painted Decorations, Gansu Province

Red Lacquer Cabinet with Original Hand-Painted Decorations, Gansu Province

Located in Kastrup, DK

It remains in its original condition with a natural, age-related patina, enhanced by a clear lacquer finish. From Gansu Province, China, 1850-1870, Qing Dynasty

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Contemporary Red Lacquered and Ornate Asian Storage and Filing Cabinet on Stand
Contemporary Red Lacquered and Ornate Asian Storage and Filing Cabinet on Stand

Contemporary Red Lacquered and Ornate Asian Storage and Filing Cabinet on Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

A Contemporary Red Lacquered and Ornate Asian Storage cabinet or Filing Cabinet on Stand. Inside Felt lined and stand top. Very good vintage condition. comes with removable filing ra...

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Unknown Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Felt, Hardwood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Floral Fretwork Shelf, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Floral Fretwork Shelf, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Floral Fretwork Shelf, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This darkly lacquered bookcase once stood in the center of a traditional Chinese scholars' studio, displaying a collection of books, scrolls, viewing stones and treasured objects.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Fine Chinese Scholars' Display Cabinet, c. 1900
Fine Chinese Scholars' Display Cabinet, c. 1900

Fine Chinese Scholars' Display Cabinet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant display cabinet from the late 19th century exemplifies the perfection of line and proportion that makes classical Chinese furniture so timeless. The tall cabinet has a r...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Shelves

Materials

Elm

Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest
Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest

Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

18th Century book chest in red lacquer. The top lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Large Qing Elm Armoire with Carved Motifs and Red Lacquered Accents
Large Qing Elm Armoire with Carved Motifs and Red Lacquered Accents

Large Qing Elm Armoire with Carved Motifs and Red Lacquered Accents

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Chinese Qing Dynasty elmwood armoire from the 19th century, with hand carved panels, red lacquered accents and bronze hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

20th C. Vintage/Antique Bureau, Bookcase, Chinese, Painted Red  Roll-Top Desk
20th C. Vintage/Antique Bureau, Bookcase, Chinese, Painted Red  Roll-Top Desk

20th C. Vintage/Antique Bureau, Bookcase, Chinese, Painted Red Roll-Top Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Vintage/Antique Bureau, Bookcase, Chinese, Painted Red Roll-Top Desk! Roll-Top Desk, Bureau, Bookcase, Chinese, Painted Red Lacquer, Vintage / Antique, 1900's, 20th Century!

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Original Red Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original red lacquer and hand-painted gilt décor.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Blanket Chest with Red Lacquer and Cloisonné Floral Décor
Vintage Blanket Chest with Red Lacquer and Cloisonné Floral Décor

Vintage Blanket Chest with Red Lacquer and Cloisonné Floral Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese blanket chest from the mid 20th century with red lacquer ground, cloisonné décor and lateral handles.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Cabinet or Chest with Hand-Painted Floral Motif
Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Cabinet or Chest with Hand-Painted Floral Motif

Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Cabinet or Chest with Hand-Painted Floral Motif

Located in Plainview, NY

Vintage Asian Chinese Black Lacquered Cabinet or Chest with Hand-Painted Floral Motif: Vintage Asian black lacquered cabinet or scholar’s chest, beautifully adorned with hand-painte...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1800
Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1800

Chinese Honeycomb Lattice Display Cabinet, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautiful early 19th century display cabinet from China's Henan province features complex honeycomb lattice panels and doors carved with elaborate scrollwork. Unlike fretwork ma...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases

Materials

Elm

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest

Located in Forney, TX

A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest from China. Commissioned in the 19th century to commemorate the wedding of a new bride...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Screen Luohan Bed in Brass, Shell, Nickel Silver & Lacquer by Artempo
Screen Luohan Bed in Brass, Shell, Nickel Silver & Lacquer by Artempo

Screen Luohan Bed in Brass, Shell, Nickel Silver & Lacquer by Artempo

Located in Geneve, CH

Screen Luohan Bed in Brass, Shell, Nickel Silver & Lacquer by Artempo Dimensions: D 106 x W 205 x H 77 cm. Materials: Lacquer, brass, shell, and nickel silver. Artempo means art of ...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Cabinets

Materials

Silver, Nickel, Brass

Late 19th Century Large Cabinet from Shanxi, China
Late 19th Century Large Cabinet from Shanxi, China

Late 19th Century Large Cabinet from Shanxi, China

Located in Singapore, SG

Originally a black lacquer cabinet, but much of the lacquer have peeled off, revealing the lovely wood underneath. Only the middle doors open, the panels on the left and right are se...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique circa 1800 Chinese Hand Painted Wedding Cabinet Housekeepers Cupboard
Antique circa 1800 Chinese Hand Painted Wedding Cabinet Housekeepers Cupboard

Antique circa 1800 Chinese Hand Painted Wedding Cabinet Housekeepers Cupboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique circa 1800 hand painted and lacquered Chinese Wedding cupboard for folded linens etc A very good looking and well made piece...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese George III Furniture

Materials

Elm

Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Ming Dynasty Style Red Lacquered Console Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered console cabinet from the early 20th century, with five drawers and double doors.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Buffets

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer w/ Gold Accent Painted Buffet Cabinet
Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer w/ Gold Accent Painted Buffet Cabinet

Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer w/ Gold Accent Painted Buffet Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, TX

This buffet cabinet is designed in the Chinoiserie style. It's black lacquered with lots of gold accent panels. These gold panels are painted with different floral and bird artworks....

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Buffets

Materials

Glass, Paint, Wood, Lacquer

Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gold Details and Calligraphy Motifs
Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gold Details and Calligraphy Motifs

Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gold Details and Calligraphy Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A red lacquered blanket chest with gold details and calligraphy motifs. This red blanket chest draws the eye with its linear silhouette, enhanced by a rich red finish accented with e...

Category

20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Screen Bookshelf in Gloss Lacquered Solid Wood & Brass by Artempo
Screen Bookshelf in Gloss Lacquered Solid Wood & Brass by Artempo

Screen Bookshelf in Gloss Lacquered Solid Wood & Brass by Artempo

Located in Geneve, CH

Screen Bookshelf in Gloss Lacquered Solid Wood & Brass by Artempo Dimensions: D 83 x W 83 x H 173 cm. Materials: Lacquered solid wood, plywood, and brass. This bookshelf screen syst...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Bookcases

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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