Japanese Lacquered Bookcase
Lambs of Manchester. An Anglo-Japanese secretaire bookcase with lacquered panel
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
Lambs of Manchester. An Anglo-Japanese secretaire bookcase with a Japanese lacquered panel to the
Category
Antique 1880s Anglo-Japanese Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
$12,123
H 64.97 in W 32.09 in D 18.12 in
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OKAZAKI CHAIR red & orange by Shigeru UCHIDA
Located in Venezia, VENETO
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Dimensions: W390 x D470 x H770 mm
Base: Wood, Finish: Lacquer Coating
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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
George III Style Japanned Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
a George III style black japanned bookcase cabinet with two glass paned doors above, two solid
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Lacquer
Double Sided Regency Chinoiserie Bookcase
By Regency
Located in Greenwich, CT
Regency style chinoiserie decorated double sided waterfall bookcase with pierced brass gallery over
Category
Vintage 1950s Regency Bookcases
Materials
Lacquer
Chinoiserie George III Breakfront Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Dallas, TX
A George III breakfront bookcase with later Japanned chinoiserie decoration, a molded cornice above
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Gold Leaf Japanese Cabinet with Carved and Painted Panels of Flowers
Located in Stamford, CT
A small 19th century gold leaf Japanese cabinet with carved and painted panels of flowers and
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
French Louis XVI Style Chinoiserie Three-Door Bookcase or Armoire ‘L. Bontemps’
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
‘Japanned’ lacquer panels and finely-detailed gilt bronze mounts. Fully adjustable shelves in all three
Category
Antique 1890s French Bookcases
Materials
Kingwood
H 83 in W 67 in D 18 in
Period Queen Anne Japanned / Chinoiserie Cabinet on Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
piece is Japanned, having black lacquer with raised, gilded chinoiserie decoration overall, depicting
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
George I Style, Chinoiserie, Green-Japanned Desk, Bookcase, Parcel-Gilt, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinoiserie, Secretary Desk with Bookcase in the George I Style, Green Lacquer, Giltwood, China
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese George I Secretaires
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
H 84 in W 38 in D 18 in
18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase, George III
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-18th century Georgian secretary bookcase with green lacquered Japanning. This chinoiserie
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Secretaires
Materials
Pine
Antique Breakfront Bookcase Large Japanned Lacquered George III, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent large and imposing George III Japanned breakfront library bookcase dating to circa 1820
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 73.23 in W 149.61 in D 17.72 in
Antique Breakfront Bookcase Large Japanned Lacquered George III, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent large and imposing George III Japanned breakfront library bookcase dating to circa 1820
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 73.23 in W 149.61 in D 17.72 in
Antique Breakfront Bookcase Large Japanned Lacquered George III, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent large and imposing George III Japanned breakfront library bookcase dating to circa 1820
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 73.23 in W 149.61 in L 73.23 in
Victorian Style Bamboo Black Lacquer and Japanned Bookcase, circa 1875-1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Victorian style bamboo black lacquer and Japanned bookcase, circa 1875-1900.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Lacquer
H 42.25 in W 38.25 in D 13 in
19th Century English Country House Japanned Lacquer Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique Japanned lacquer cabinet with cupboards either end of an open centre containing adjustable
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Bookcases
Antique George III Bookcase from Oxford College circa 1820 Jappaned Lacquered
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent large and imposing George III Japanned breakfront library bookcase dating to circa 1820
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 73.23 in W 149.61 in D 17.72 in
ENGLISH BAMBOO CABINET / BOOKCASE
Located in St.amford, CT
English bamboo cabinet / bookcase, with japanned lacquered top and sides. Single glass door opens
Category
20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Cees Braackman Japanese Serie Wall Unit for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958
By Cees Braakman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful wall unit of the Japanese serie by Cees Braackman, produces by Pastoe. Three elements
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 80.71 in W 89.38 in D 10.24 in
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Oak
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By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
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$4,950
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Japanese Lacquered Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese lacquered bookcase you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every Japanese lacquered bookcase was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage Japanese lacquered bookcase now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Japanese lacquered bookcase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese lacquered bookcase made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese lacquered bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Danese Milano, Naoto Fukasawa and La Permanente Mobili Cantù are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Japanese Lacquered Bookcase?
Prices for a Japanese lacquered bookcase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $470 and can go as high as $44,845, while the average can fetch as much as $13,315.
Finding the Right Bookcases for You
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.
Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères.
Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement.
Find barrister bookcases, Globe Wernicke bookcases, bookcases with doors and other vintage and antique bookcases on 1stDibs now.
Questions About Japanese Lacquered Bookcase
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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, 2022You 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, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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, 2022To 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, 2022Yes, 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.
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