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An Important Late 17th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet Edo Period on Stand
An Important Late 17th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet Edo Period on Stand

An Important Late 17th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet Edo Period on Stand

Located in Benington, Herts

An extremely fine, elegant and rare late 17th Century Japanese lacquer cabinet, from the Eco period, on later lacquered black stand.

Category

Antique 1690s Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlays
19th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlays

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Cabinet with Mother of Pearl Inlays

Located in Buxton, GB

This antique Japanese lacquered cabinet is a beautiful piece of furniture that is perfect for any collector of antique furniture.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890
Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890

Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A exquisite, fine quality Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese black lacquer cabinet on stand with wonderful scrolling gilded decoration.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan
Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan

Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The highly decorated tray in the form of a table frames a series of three stacking boxes, a further three lidded boxes and a tray concealed within, raised on ogee bracket feet. This...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period

Located in Troy, NY

Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

Late 17th Century William & Mary Chinoiserie Cabinet on Later Stand
Late 17th Century William & Mary Chinoiserie Cabinet on Later Stand

Late 17th Century William & Mary Chinoiserie Cabinet on Later Stand

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A highly decorative late 17th century Japanese lacquer cabinet, the exterior richly worked with gilt chinoiserie-style landscape scenes, flowering trees and birds, with engraved bras...

Category

Antique 17th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

6-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection
6-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection

6-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection

By SoShiro

Located in London, GB

Made in Italy from eco-friendly wood and steel, this grey-and-red lacquered cabinet features a utilitarian stainless-steel interior with six drawers that are colour-coded with magnet...

Category

2010s Japanese International Style Lacquer

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Lacquered Meiji Period Cabinet
Japanese Lacquered Meiji Period Cabinet

Japanese Lacquered Meiji Period Cabinet

Located in Montreal, QC

Japanese lacquered Meiji Period cabinet.

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet
19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet

19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Fulton, CA

Incredible example of Asian lacquer carving. Standing over seven feet tall, this monumental display shelf was produced in Japan at the end of the Edo period, late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Continental 19th century Japanese Lacquer and Ormolu cabinet
Continental 19th century Japanese Lacquer and Ormolu cabinet

Continental 19th century Japanese Lacquer and Ormolu cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most decorative Continental 19th century Japanese Lacquer and Ormolu cabinet. This stunning freestanding cabinet is raised on four elegant, slender, and tapered cabriole legs endin...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet
Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet

Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet, having a quality lacquered lift off lid above 4 drawers with original handles, containing 2 small matching lacquered boxes.

Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet
19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet

19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

A highly decorative 19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet from the Meiji period (1868-1912) the double hinged doors decorated with two eagles in relief, each standing on a pol...

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Fabulous Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Hardwood Display Cabinet
Fabulous Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Hardwood Display Cabinet

Fabulous Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Hardwood Display Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

A striking antique Japanese display cabinet crafted in richly toned hardwood and finished in a deep red lacquer.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

English 19th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Display Cabinet
English 19th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Display Cabinet

English 19th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Display Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking English 19th-century japanned display cabinet or bookcase, richly decorated with gilt chinoiserie scenes on a black lacquered ground.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Red Lacquer Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Red Lacquer Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Red Lacquer Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

This exquisite Japanese Meiji period cabinet, dating from the late 19th century, showcases a rich red lacquer finish that instantly captures attention.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Japanese Lacquer and Lace Wood Veneer Cabinet
Italian 18th Century Japanese Lacquer and Lace Wood Veneer Cabinet

Italian 18th Century Japanese Lacquer and Lace Wood Veneer Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and high quality Italian mid 18th century Louis XVI period Japanese black lacquer, lacewood, ormolu, and Brèche de Sicile marble cabinet from Florence, circa 1750.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Japanese Black Lacquer Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and important French 19th century Louis XVI st. tulipwood, ormolu, Vert de Patricia marble and Japanese black lacquer cabinet. The Meuble à Hauteur d’Appui cabinet is r...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer and Marble Encoignure Cabinets
Pair of French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer and Marble Encoignure Cabinets

Pair of French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer and Marble Encoignure Cabinets

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most decorative pair of French 19th century Transitional st. polychrome, Japanese lacquer, ormolu and Sarrancolin marble encoignure cabinets.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th century Japanese Lacquer Tansu with Hawk Feather Design
19th century Japanese Lacquer Tansu with Hawk Feather Design

19th century Japanese Lacquer Tansu with Hawk Feather Design

Located in New York, NY

19th century Japanese Edo period togidashi (polished out) lacquered tansu chest.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

George III Japanned Cabinet On Stand
George III Japanned Cabinet On Stand

George III Japanned Cabinet On Stand

Located in Essex, MA

With a pair of doors with elaborate brass hinges and overall Asian inspired decoration opening to an interior of drawers with brass bail handles. The slightly later base with Asian i...

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet
18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet

18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

An 18th-century gilt japanned / lacquer chinoiserie cabinet. Displaying exotic birds, pagodas, rock work over water, and floral decoration.

Category

Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Cabinets

Materials

Metal

19th Century black lacquered and painted table cabinet
19th Century black lacquered and painted table cabinet

19th Century black lacquered and painted table cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century freestanding Japanese black lacquered and painted table top cabinet from the Meiji period (1868-1912) The cabinet throughout depicting Japanese countryside scenes, vario...

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Georgian Japanned Corner Cabinet
18th Century Georgian Japanned Corner Cabinet

18th Century Georgian Japanned Corner Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fine and rare early English 18th Century cream Japanned hanging corner cabinet.  With fine gilt relief Chinoiserie decoration on rare cream ground, all in superb original conditio...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Red Lacquer Wood Case, Early 20th Century
Japanese Red Lacquer Wood Case, Early 20th Century

Japanese Red Lacquer Wood Case, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Japanese Red Lacquer Wood Case is an original decorative object realized in Japan in the first decades of the 20th Century. Original lacquer wood manufacture. Good conditions.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Venetian Rococo Lacquer Cabinet
19th Century Venetian Rococo Lacquer Cabinet

19th Century Venetian Rococo Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

An antique Venetian rococo japanned (or 'lacquer') cabinet. This rare and sophisticated antique cabinet separates in two, with bombé and serpentine profiles.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand
Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand

Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sato and the location of its production Shi(d)Zuoka, Japan, both in Japanese and English. The measurement of the Cabinet: 48 H x 35.6 W x 15.5 D.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Early 20th Century Black and Gold Speckled Compound Cabinet
Japanese Early 20th Century Black and Gold Speckled Compound Cabinet

Japanese Early 20th Century Black and Gold Speckled Compound Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese compound cabinet from the early 20th century with black and gold speckled finish and glass sliding doors.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Japanese Textured Black Lacquer Chests w/Hand Painted Asian Details
Pair of Japanese Textured Black Lacquer Chests w/Hand Painted Asian Details

Pair of Japanese Textured Black Lacquer Chests w/Hand Painted Asian Details

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage pair of Japanese textured black lacquer chests with hand painted Asian details & patinated brass hardware & feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century
Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century

Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese apothecary cabinet dates from the late Meiji to Taisho period (circa early 20th century) and was originally used in a medical clinic.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass, Cedar, Lacquer

Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet
Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet

Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A refined piece of Meiji-era craftsmanship, this antique Mizuya-dansu (kitchen chest) dates to circa 1900 and reflects the understated elegance of traditional Japanese interiors. Cra...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century Japanned Double Corner Cabinet
Early 18th Century Japanned Double Corner Cabinet

Early 18th Century Japanned Double Corner Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

Often erroneously referred to as lacquer work, this is japanned. Beautifully decorated with idyllic scenes of rockwork, pagodas, people, trees, birds, water, with bridges and a boat.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

An early 18th century Queen Anne japanned chinoiserie cabinet on stand.
An early 18th century Queen Anne japanned chinoiserie cabinet on stand.

An early 18th century Queen Anne japanned chinoiserie cabinet on stand.

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

An early 18th century Queen Anne japanned cabinet on stand. The cabinet English, first quarter of the 18th century, the stand Chinese, circa 1700–1725.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk
A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk

A Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk

Located in London, GB

Japan, Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912 A very fine mid nineteenth century black lacquered Meiji wooden trunk, with gilded foliate arabesques throughout, large roundels and engraved corner...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door
19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door

19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese staircase tansu cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and single door. Born in Japan during the 19th century, this staircase tansu features a convenient stepped ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Taishō Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Two Toned Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Japanese Taishō Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Two Toned Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Japanese Taishō Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Two Toned Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Taisho period Mizuya Dansu two toned kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century, with sliding doors, drawers and brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Early Showa Era, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Early Showa Era, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Vintage Sliding-Door Cabinet (Cha Tansu), Early Showa Era, Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The frame and sliding doors are finished in a deep, dark urushi (Japanese traditional lacquer), while the interior shelves retain a warm reddish lacquer that adds a subtle contrast.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

Materials

Cypress, Wood

Japanese Lacquer Mounted Bonheur du Jour, By Henry Dasson
Japanese Lacquer Mounted Bonheur du Jour, By Henry Dasson

Japanese Lacquer Mounted Bonheur du Jour, By Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Black and Gilt Japanese Lacquer Mounted Mahogany and Bois Satiné Bonheur du Jour, By Henry Dasson. The upper structure faced with three lacqu...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Harrods Green Lacquered Cocktail Cabinet on Stand Mid 20th Century
Antique Harrods Green Lacquered Cocktail Cabinet on Stand Mid 20th Century

Antique Harrods Green Lacquered Cocktail Cabinet on Stand Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A fabulous polychromed Green lacquered and gilt japanned cocktail cabinet-on-stand, retailed by Harrods and bearing their ivorine label, circa 1940's in date.  

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

English Aesthetic Movement Antique Handpainted Cabinet, in Japanese Style
English Aesthetic Movement Antique Handpainted Cabinet, in Japanese Style

English Aesthetic Movement Antique Handpainted Cabinet, in Japanese Style

Located in New York, NY

A large two-door collector’s cabinet in the Anglo-Japanese taste, dating to the height of the Aesthetic Movement in England.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper
1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper

1900s-20s Meij-Taisho Japanese Wabi-Sabi Cabinet Yakusugi cedar, bamboo & copper

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to the Meiji–Taishō period (circa 1900s–1920s).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Copper

George I Green Japanned and Parcel Gilt Lacquer Bureau, 18th C.
George I Green Japanned and Parcel Gilt Lacquer Bureau, 18th C.

George I Green Japanned and Parcel Gilt Lacquer Bureau, 18th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking example of Japanned furniture with European flair, this secretary desk features a vivid green lacquered surface adorned with parcel-gilt decoration in the Chinoiserie styl...

Category

Antique 18th Century Asian George I Buffets

Materials

Lacquer, Mirror, Wood

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Tansu Cabinet with Natural Bark Veneers, Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid size Mizuya (cupboard) , dates to late Meiji to early Showa period (circa 1900s–1930s).
 Crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and Japanese Oak. Tansu cabinets in this s...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Oak

3-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection
3-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection

3-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection

By SoShiro

Located in London, GB

Made in Italy from eco-friendly wood and steel, this grey-and-red lacquered cabinet features a utilitarian stainless-steel interior with three drawers that are colour-coded with magn...

Category

2010s Japanese International Style Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C
Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1940s), estimate from the style, materials & conditions. Hav...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cedar

Pair of Dutch Neoclassic Satinwood and Japanned Cabinets
Pair of Dutch Neoclassic Satinwood and Japanned Cabinets

Pair of Dutch Neoclassic Satinwood and Japanned Cabinets

Located in Essex, MA

Each with rectangular tops with rosewood banding, canted corners over a pair of doors each with green chinoiserie decorated doors and dividers. One shelf. Raised on square tapered ...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood, Lacquer

Venetian Early 19th Century Two-Drawer Japanese Lacquered Commode
Venetian Early 19th Century Two-Drawer Japanese Lacquered Commode

Venetian Early 19th Century Two-Drawer Japanese Lacquered Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very decorative Venetian early 19th century two drawer Japanese lacquered commode with marble top. The commode is raised by slender 'S' cabriole legs ending with a ball and claw. T...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

1930s - 50s Japanese antique 2 tier glass cabinet w/ drawers, organic Wabi sabi
1930s - 50s Japanese antique 2 tier glass cabinet w/ drawers, organic Wabi sabi

1930s - 50s Japanese antique 2 tier glass cabinet w/ drawers, organic Wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

from Kanto area, Japan. This 2 tier, wooden glass cabinet is a product of 1930s - 50s (early Showa period) estimate from the style, material & conditions.

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20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cedar

Large Japanese Antique Apothecary Cabinet, Kusuri-Dansu with Glass doors 1870s
Large Japanese Antique Apothecary Cabinet, Kusuri-Dansu with Glass doors 1870s

Large Japanese Antique Apothecary Cabinet, Kusuri-Dansu with Glass doors 1870s

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

At the center is a glass-fronted display compartment, inside which the name “Kikuya” remains written in brush calligraphy. Both the glass cabinet section and the calligraphic name si...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Agate

1930s Japanese Antique Lacquer Sendai Tansu Clothing Chest
1930s Japanese Antique Lacquer Sendai Tansu Clothing Chest

1930s Japanese Antique Lacquer Sendai Tansu Clothing Chest

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A 1930s Japanese lacquer Sendai Tansu Chest of drawers. Looks to be solid pine construction with a lacquered finish. Heavy patina adds to the charm. An almost 100 year old piece th...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Early-18th Century Red Japanned Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Early-18th Century Red Japanned Corner Cabinet Cupboard

Early-18th Century Red Japanned Corner Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Lymington, GB

An English early-eighteenth century red japanned bow-front corner cupboard, or cabinet, George II-period, circa 1730.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Corner Cupboards

Materials

Lacquer

Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century
Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century

Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century

Located in GB

An absolutely stunning large Japanese black lacquered storage chest, 19th century. This chest is offered with superb hand carved wooden plum and cherry blossom flowers, and spectacul...

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Antique 19th Century Asian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor
Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor

Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji period black lacquer blanket chest from the early 20th century, with gold, white and green floral décor, brass hardware and blue painted accents. Creat...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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Japanese Lacquer Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Japanese lacquer cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese lacquer cabinets — often made from wood, lacquer and metal — can elevate any home. Japanese lacquer cabinets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese lacquer cabinets bearing Georgian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Japanese lacquer cabinets over the years, but those made by Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Japanese Lacquer Cabinets?

Japanese lacquer cabinets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $299 and the highest can go for as much as $385,000.

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 Japanese Lacquer Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer refers to the finish of the cabinet, and provides a kind of glossy appearance. You would paint the cabinets a base color, and then apply a lacquered layer overtop for the desired look. You’ll find a large variety of lacquered furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there is a type of varnish called Japanese lacquer. It is made from the sap of an urushi tree, which grows in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and modern Japanese lacquered pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes lacquer is good for kitchen cabinets since it is hard and durable. Lacquer finishes tend to be quite smooth and seamless.

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