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Chinese Black Lacquer Desk

Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk
Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk

Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk

$2,072Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.75 in W 23.25 in D 13.625 in

Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese export, circa 1820. An exceptional quality and rare form. Featuring figural landscape decorations in gilt to the main black lacquer doors, which open to reveal 13 separated c...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Davenport Desk
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Davenport Desk

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Davenport Desk

Located in Brea, CA

Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt Davenport desk, the entire finely decorated with the typical figural landscape and foliate gilt decoration, the sloped top opening ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Desks

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Chinese Lacquered Table Desk Asian Hand Painted
Vintage Chinese Lacquered Table Desk Asian Hand Painted

Vintage Chinese Lacquered Table Desk Asian Hand Painted

$1,356Sale Price|20% Off

H 305 in W 35.5 in D 23.75 in

Vintage Chinese Lacquered Table Desk Asian Hand Painted

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Chinese Black Lacquered Table Desk With Hand Painted Asian Scenes and Drawer It looks like the d...

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Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand

Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand

$32,396

H 37.01 in W 28.35 in D 18.51 in

Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand

Located in London, GB

A fine and rare mid 18th century Chinese Export lacquer bureau on stand. Probably made in Canton specifically for the export trade to meet the demands of the European market. Beautif...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

$2,952Sale Price|20% Off

H 42.52 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

Located in Miami, FL

Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Red brilliant lacquered inferior part opening by three drawers with a crossbar.

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Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Writing Desk
Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Writing Desk

Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Writing Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Chippendale Chinoiserie Ebonized Bamboo and Rattan Writing Desk. Features grass cloth on writing surface, front apron and sides, and is framed with ebonized bamboo. The ebon...

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20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

A rare mid 18th Century Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand circa 1750
A rare mid 18th Century Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand circa 1750

A rare mid 18th Century Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand circa 1750

Located in Reepham, GB

A Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand with toilet glass, decorated with an unusual polychrome flower design. Made in China circa 1750, the decorative design of this exquisite l...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Gilt Black Lacquer Table 3 Drawer Desk 1850
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Gilt Black Lacquer Table 3 Drawer Desk 1850

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Gilt Black Lacquer Table 3 Drawer Desk 1850

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique gilt-wood & black lacquer Chinese Export Qing dynasty table desk, circa 1850.

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

18th Century Gilt Black Chinese Larquer Cabinet Desk
18th Century Gilt Black Chinese Larquer Cabinet Desk

18th Century Gilt Black Chinese Larquer Cabinet Desk

Located in Brea, CA

18th century gilt black lacquer Chinese cabinet desk, the rectangular-section body decorated with panels of landscapes, the superstructure of two panelled doors, enclosing an array o...

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar
Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar

Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar

$5,900 / item

H 29.53 in W 66.15 in D 22.05 in

Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar

Located in Geneve, CH

Oracle Desk by kar Dimensions: W 168 x D 56 x H 75 cm Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss. Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells...

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2010s Chinese Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Desk
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Desk

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Desk

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 68.5 in D 31 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese black lacquer over wood desk / writing table.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Export Carved and Gilded Black Lacquered Desk and Chair
Antique Chinese Export Carved and Gilded Black Lacquered Desk and Chair

Antique Chinese Export Carved and Gilded Black Lacquered Desk and Chair

Located in Antwerp, BE

A sensationally chic Chinese export dual pedestal desk with matching chair .The classically British dual pedestal design is embellished with Chinese carvings to perfectly mix the eas...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

chinoiserie black lacquer writing desk
chinoiserie black lacquer writing desk

chinoiserie black lacquer writing desk

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 50 in D 25 in

chinoiserie black lacquer writing desk

Located in Athens, GA

gorgeous 1970’s relic, many drawers and cubbys some slight surface scratches.. classic anchor of design, a floating chinoiserie desk shipping from athens ga 30606 so please message m...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Desks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK & GILT LACQUER & MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUREAU
A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK & GILT LACQUER & MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUREAU

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK & GILT LACQUER & MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUREAU

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H 40.75 in W 39.75 in D 24.25 in

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK & GILT LACQUER & MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUREAU

Located in New York, NY

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND GILT LACQUER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BUREAU FROM THE DANISH ROYAL COLLECTIONS
CIRCA 1740

The hinged slant-front enclosing drawers...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Three-Drawer Desk
Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Three-Drawer Desk

Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Three-Drawer Desk

Unavailable

H 31 in W 39 in D 19 in

Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Three-Drawer Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Chinese black lacquer three-drawer desk.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Stunning quality pair of Chinese export canton black lacquer desk cabinet
Stunning quality pair of Chinese export canton black lacquer desk cabinet

Stunning quality pair of Chinese export canton black lacquer desk cabinet

Located in TOULON, FR

Stunning quality pair of Chinese export canton black lacquer desk cabinet China, circa 1830 The stand European, circa 1900 Overall, Height: 202 cm - Cabinet: 88-77-37 cm Provenance: ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Asian Desk and Chest, Red and Black Lacquer, Ming Style
Asian Desk and Chest, Red and Black Lacquer, Ming Style

Asian Desk and Chest, Red and Black Lacquer, Ming Style

Located in SOMIS, CA

This beautiful cabinet is a great example of Ming Dynasty's simple and elegant furniture design. Contrasting red and black color makes it a fantastic focal point. Removable centre ba...

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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Desk
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Desk

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Desk

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H 35 in W 60.5 in D 28.5 in

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Chinese black lacquered desk, circa 1880. Comprising of 3 parts, 2 pedestals and top surface.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks

Materials

Lacquer

19th century Chinese black lacquered desk
19th century Chinese black lacquered desk

19th century Chinese black lacquered desk

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H 35 in W 60.5 in D 28.5 in

19th century Chinese black lacquered desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Chinese black lacquered desk circa 1880. Comprising of 3 parts, 2 pedestals and top surface. 

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III

Located in Valladolid, ES

Travel desk made of lacquered and gilded wood with drawers inside, reserved scenes with figures in palatial environments surrounded by flowers, birds and Taoist symbols. Exquisite E...

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Antique 1790s English Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Metal

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Alabaster

Chinese Export Black Lacquered Writing Table or Desk with Gilt Landscapes
Chinese Export Black Lacquered Writing Table or Desk with Gilt Landscapes

Chinese Export Black Lacquered Writing Table or Desk with Gilt Landscapes

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Black Lacquered Writing Desk with Gilt Landscape and Floral Decoration, Canton, Early 19th Century An early 19th century Chinese Export writing desk, produced for the...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Black Lacquered Desk
Black Lacquered Desk

Black Lacquered Desk

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H 32.5 in W 54 in D 27.5 in

Black Lacquered Desk

Located in New York, NY

A large black lacquered desk with two drawers and four side shelves, late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Desks

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Black Lacquer Doctor's Desk with a Stunning Marbled Look on Tabletop
Chinese Black Lacquer Doctor's Desk with a Stunning Marbled Look on Tabletop

Chinese Black Lacquer Doctor's Desk with a Stunning Marbled Look on Tabletop

Located in Kastrup, DK

Freestanding doctor's desk with black lacquer. The natural wear and tear has given the tabletop an exciting and stunning marbled look that is highlighted with the delicate lacquer fi...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk
Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk

Chinese Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Immerse yourself in the beauty of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted/Black Lacquered and Brass Secretary Desk.

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Alter Table
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Alter Table

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Alter Table

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H 35 in W 60.5 in D 28.5 in

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Alter Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Presented in black lacquer which has worn through. Now useful as a desk with a drawer in each pedestal and lower pierced carved shelf.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Sligh Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Kneehole Writing Desk MCM
Vintage Sligh Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Kneehole Writing Desk MCM

Vintage Sligh Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Kneehole Writing Desk MCM

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Sligh Furniture black lacquered knee hole writing desk featuring Chinoiserie styling with seven drawers, a tooled red leather top, and floral landscape motif that features bi...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Lacquer

A Chinese Export Black and Gold Lacquer Desk
A Chinese Export Black and Gold Lacquer Desk

A Chinese Export Black and Gold Lacquer Desk

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H 31.5 in W 51.5 in D 25 in

A Chinese Export Black and Gold Lacquer Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful Chinese Export black and gold lacquer desk, elaboratly decorated with detailed Chinoiserie scenes, three drawers and beautiful base with stylized paw feet, custom fitted ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Gold

Rare circa 1900 Chinese Export Hand-Carved Writing Desk Ebonized Black Lacquer
Rare circa 1900 Chinese Export Hand-Carved Writing Desk Ebonized Black Lacquer

Rare circa 1900 Chinese Export Hand-Carved Writing Desk Ebonized Black Lacquer

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this jawing dropping circa 1900 hand-carved Chinese export hand-carved solid teak writing desk with Ebonised black lacquered finish A very good...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

19th Century English Regency Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Desk
19th Century English Regency Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Desk

19th Century English Regency Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency Chinese export (19th Century) black lacquer desk with foliate trim and Chinese landscape imagery in gilt throughout with 3 frieze drawers over a kneehole flanking 2 d...

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Painting Table
18th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Painting Table

18th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Painting Table

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H 33.5 in W 59.75 in D 27.25 in

18th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Painting Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Painting table with its original black lacquer finish, constructed with standard mitered frame members with a tongue and grooved floating panel. The legs are straight and end in hors...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Inferior part opening by three drawers with a crossbar.

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Antique Early 1900s European Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Desk Table and Chair
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Desk Table and Chair

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Desk Table and Chair

Located in West Hartford, CT

Exquisite black lacquer and mother of pearl desk that combines the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with the sophisticated design of the iconic Carlton desk. It is both function...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

c. 1860 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Writing Slope
c. 1860 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Writing Slope

c. 1860 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Writing Slope

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H 6.5 in W 17 in D 10.5 in

c. 1860 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Writing Slope

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 Chinese lacquer on wood writing slope. Made for the English market. Fold over writing surface. Secret drawers. Losses & rubbing commensurate with age, use & delicacy of ma...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets

Materials

Lacquer

18th-19th Century Chinese Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Knee Hole Desk
18th-19th Century Chinese Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Knee Hole Desk

18th-19th Century Chinese Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Knee Hole Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Decorated throughout in gilt chinoiserie decoration on a black lacquered ground. Acquired from a Greenwich, Ct. mansion.

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Bureau on Stand
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Bureau on Stand

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Bureau on Stand

Located in Cheshire, GB

Black lacquer chinoiserie decorated bureau on stand. Painted with typical chinoiserie landscapes within hatched and floral borders. The fall front opening to reveal blue lacquered in...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Paint

Boin-Taburet Paris Soapstone Inkwell, Ormolu and Chinese Lacquer, circa 1880
Boin-Taburet Paris Soapstone Inkwell, Ormolu and Chinese Lacquer, circa 1880

Boin-Taburet Paris Soapstone Inkwell, Ormolu and Chinese Lacquer, circa 1880

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Open-Worked Carved Monkey Design Soapstone Inkwell (Steatite) Resting on a Red and Gold China Lacquer Tray designed with characters on a bridge. Mount of tray and inkwell bronze go...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Soapstone, Ormolu

Rare Victorian Chinoiserie Japanned Black Laqured Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Rare Victorian Chinoiserie Japanned Black Laqured Twin Pedestal Partner Desk

Rare Victorian Chinoiserie Japanned Black Laqured Twin Pedestal Partner Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare 19th century Chinoiserie Japaned lacquered twin pedestal partner desk circa 1860. A very rare and desirable desk, th...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Black Lacquer Chinese Desks / Console Tables.
Pair of Black Lacquer Chinese Desks / Console Tables.

Pair of Black Lacquer Chinese Desks / Console Tables.

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of Black Lacquer Chinese Desks / Console Tables. 1930's These items are priced separately.

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20th Century Chinese Console Tables

A Very Unusual Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Desk
A Very Unusual Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Desk

A Very Unusual Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Desk

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H 32.25 in W 53.75 in D 24.75 in

A Very Unusual Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Desk

Located in New York, NY

A Very Unusual Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Desk

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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

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

Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Cylinder Roll Desk and Chair, 19th/20th C.
Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Cylinder Roll Desk and Chair, 19th/20th C.

Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Cylinder Roll Desk and Chair, 19th/20th C.

Located in Kingston, NY

Chinese export gilt black lacquer desk with a cylinder roll top supported on cabriole legs together with a related lacquer chair.

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Early 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand
Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand

Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand

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H 6 in W 17.25 in D 10.25 in

Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th century Chinese export lacquered traveling desk decorated overall with figures in a garden setting, the interior with a felt lined writing surface, now on a custom stand of a ...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair
Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair

Black Laquered Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Secretaire Desk and Chair

Located in West Hartford, CT

Black and gold chinoiserie vintage Asian secretary desk that comes with matching chair. Spectacular painted scenery of Chinese landscape including birds and flowers. Comes with separ...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decoration Chinese Export Writing Desk
18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decoration Chinese Export Writing Desk

18th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decoration Chinese Export Writing Desk

Located in Middleburg, VA

Rare 18th century black lacquer Chinese export writing desk with chinoiserie decoration.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, C. 1850
Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, C. 1850

Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, C. 1850

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H 32 in W 46 in D 20.75 in

Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Desks with drawers such as this were strongly influenced by Western designs, and didn't become popular in China until the 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900
Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900

Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900

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H 34 in W 54.5 in D 19.25 in

Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This five-drawer writing desk from the early 20th century has a timeless simplicity, designed with clean-lines and an even, black lacquer finish. Crafted of northern elm (yumu), the ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Black Lacquer Desk with Drawers
Black Lacquer Desk with Drawers

Black Lacquer Desk with Drawers

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H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in

Black Lacquer Desk with Drawers

Located in Greenwich, CT

Black lacquer desk with drawers with straight legs and stretchers. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times in "Architecture Digest" mag...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Desk with Drawers
Black Lacquer Desk with Drawers

Black Lacquer Desk with Drawers

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H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in

Black Lacquer Desk with Drawers

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine black lacquer desk with drawers with straight legs and stretchers. We carry fine quality furniture with elegant finished and has been appeared many times in "Architecture Digest...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Maitland Smith Black Lacquer Chinese Chippendale Style Burnt Bamboo Desk
Maitland Smith Black Lacquer Chinese Chippendale Style Burnt Bamboo Desk

Maitland Smith Black Lacquer Chinese Chippendale Style Burnt Bamboo Desk

By Maitland Smith

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is always a favorite find! This is a Chinese chippendale style desk by Maitland-Smith.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Long Black Lacquer Chinese Table
Long Black Lacquer Chinese Table

Long Black Lacquer Chinese Table

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H 34 in W 124 in D 18.5 in

Long Black Lacquer Chinese Table

Located in Wainscott, NY

Made in the Shanxi region of North Central China. Used by Scholars for them to view Chinese hand scrolls. Also to display Chinese antiques in Chinese mansions.

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Small vintage Chinese writing desk
Small vintage Chinese writing desk

Small vintage Chinese writing desk

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H 41.34 in W 25.99 in D 13.78 in

Small vintage Chinese writing desk

Located in Milano, IT

Small Chinese writing desk in black lacquered wood, dating back to the 1940s-50s, an example of oriental craftsmanship that combines elegance and functionality.

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Vintage 1940s Central Asian Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870
Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870

Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Nice Napoleon III period desk set, consisting of a mailbox, a box for pens and pencils and a matchbox, all on a tray. The set is decorated in Chinese lacquer, on the mailbox is repre...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets

Materials

Lacquer

Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk
Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk

Chinoiserie Carved Black Lacquer Secretary Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinoiserie carved black lacquer secretary desk having a black lacquer and gilt slant top and matching serpentine base. A simply stunning overstated piece having multiple compartment...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire
Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire

Asian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gold Secretary Desk Hand Painted Secretaire

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning, one of a kind, vintage Asian black and gold lacquer chinoiserie secretary desk. What makes this secretaire so unusual is the raised birds and floral designs throughout and ...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinese Black Lacquer Desk
Chinese Black Lacquer Desk

Chinese Black Lacquer Desk

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H 32 in W 56 in D 28.5 in

Chinese Black Lacquer Desk

Located in Washington, DC

Black lacquered elmwood desk with four drawers.

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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Desk
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Desk

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Desk

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century black lacquer bureau plat, the surfaces all with foliate gilt decoration upon a back ground, the front side with a configuration of seven drawers with brass dro...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquered Chinese Fretwork Desk, 1960s
Black Lacquered Chinese Fretwork Desk, 1960s

Black Lacquered Chinese Fretwork Desk, 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lacquered mahogany three drawer desk, Chinese style fretwork, brass drawer plates and pulls, of rectangular form, Chinese 1960s. Length 44 in, depth 17 in, height 30 in. Stamped "Hon...

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquered Chinese Fretwork Desk, 1960s
Black Lacquered Chinese Fretwork Desk, 1960s

Black Lacquered Chinese Fretwork Desk, 1960s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lacquered mahogany three drawer desk, Chinese style fretwork, brass drawer plates and pulls, of rectangular form, Chinese 1960s. Length 44 in, depth 17 in, height 30 in. Stamped "Hon...

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Cabinet and Secretary

Located in Miami, FL

First quarter 19th century, the scrolled pediment above a pair of doors decorated with oriental landscapes and figures. The interrior containing a series of drawers centered by a mi...

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Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese black lacquer desk available at 1stDibs. Each Chinese black lacquer desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lacquer, wood and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese black lacquer desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese black lacquer desk, those designed in Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Chinese black lacquer desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Boin-Taburet are consistently popular.

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A Chinese black lacquer desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,024, while the lowest priced sells for $1,895 and the highest can go for as much as $31,190.
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  • 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.