Japanese Lacquered Secretary
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Copper, Gold
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H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
George III Scarlet Japanned Secretary Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
The case 18th century with later scarlet Japanned decoration. With shaped arched pediment over a
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Antique 1750s English George III Secretaires
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Leather, Oak
English Scarlet Gilt and Polychrome Japanned Secretary
Located in Stamford, CT
A marvelous 18th century scarlet gilt and poly chrome secretary later Japanned. This English
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Antique 18th Century English Secretaires
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19th Century Queen Anne Lacquer Secretary Desk
Located in Naples, FL
secretary with a slant-fronted hinged fall concealing a hinged door flanked by three pigeon holes over three
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Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Furniture
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Bronze
19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
Located in Milford, NH
A fine three-piece diminutive black lacquer secretary desk with extensive chinoiserie or japanned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 64.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet Secretary
A rare and
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Secretaires
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H 84.5 in W 49.5 in D 36 in
Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Attributed to G. Viardot, France, Circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
A Japanese style carved wood cabinet attributed to G. Viardot. A painted decor imitating Japanese
Category
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 65.75 in W 25.6 in D 12.6 in
Japanese Style Cabinet-Secretary Att. to Perret & Vibert, France, circa 1880
By Perret et Vibert
Located in PARIS, FR
A Japanese style carved wood cabinet, with a painted decor imitating Japanese lacquer, ornamented
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 65.75 in W 25.6 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Dutch Chinoiserie Secretary and High Chest
Located in Greven, DE
wisdom and are also regarded as "birds of happiness".
Interesting facts:
Chinese and Japanese lacquered
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Secretaires
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18th Century Chinoiserie Secretaire in Lacquer by Jacques Dubois (1694-1763)
By Jacques Dubois
Located in NICE, FR
A brown-red low secretary in lacquer adorned with chinoiserie motifs by the great French
Category
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Bronze
H 40.95 in W 38.19 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Fauvist Colorful Oil Painting Chinese Ceramic Jars with Fan and Apple
Located in Surfside, FL
from his father, who came from a samurai family who became secretary of the Japanese Navy Ministry. It
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Marble Topped End Table
Located in New York, NY
drawers
Japanese lacquered scene on a green ground
Three graduated drawers
Ball and claw feet
The
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Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Jeanneret, Tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940
Located in Paris, FR
1926, including an armchair, a pedestal table with a glass top and a library-secretary which obtains
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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
H 14.97 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Planete
Located in San Francisco, CA
similar material. There is flat black and gloss black paint. Perhaps the gloss is lacquer. The surface is
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1960s Mixed Media
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Masonite, Paint, Mixed Media
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Located in Chicago, IL
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19th Century English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
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H 41.54 in W 19.89 in D 20.48 in
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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H 88 in W 43 in D 21 in
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Dallas, TX
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By Adrianus Apol
Located in Hilversum, NL
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Very Fine and Rare Chinese Export Black and Gold Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, Middlesex
appeal in the West. The palette of black and gold is not typically Chinese but imitates Japanese lacquer
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Located in Austin, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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1930s Japanese Inspired Chest of Drawers Secrétaire, Red Lacquered, France
Located in Girona, ES
Japanese inspired chest of drawers-secrétaire, red lacquered solid wood with scenes in golden
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H 17.72 in W 36.23 in L 17.72 in
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Located in Paris, FR
19th century Japanese lacquer secretary desk richly decorated
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Japanese Lacquered Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese lacquered secretary available at 1stDibs. A Japanese lacquered secretary — often made from wood, lacquer and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese lacquered secretary — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Japanese lacquered secretary made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. A well-made Japanese lacquered secretary has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jacques Dubois are consistently popular.
How Much is a Japanese Lacquered Secretary?
The average selling price for a Japanese lacquered secretary at 1stDibs is $20,250, while they’re typically $2,495 on the low end and $1,386,932 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Lacquered Secretary
- 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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