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Korean Lacquer Box

Vintage Korean Lacquer Box with Inner Tray and MOP inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely vintage Korean lacquer box in bright red and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays circa
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Late 20th Century Korean Arts and Crafts Lacquer

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Korean Inlaid Lacquer Mandarin Duck Form Box, Early 20th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely lovely Korean black lacquer and abalone shell inlaid box in the form of a pair of
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Vintage 1920s Korean Lacquer

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Abalone, Lacquer

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa
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Vintage 1930s Korean Showa Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer, Abalone

Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Antique, a beautiful Korean Cinnabar Lacquer box with lock, hand-painted, depicting traditional
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Antique 19th Century Korean Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Stationery Box, c. 1930's, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Korean black lacquer and mother of pearl inlay stationery box with lion and peony, circa
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Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer

Storage Chest or Jewelry Box by Designer Rae Kasian
By Roe Kasian
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large rich dark red burgundy lacquer storage chest box with metal detail by designer
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Late 20th Century Korean Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Unique Black Document Box with Bull Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
most celebrated South Korean artists in modern and contemporary painting, Lee Jung-seob. His painting
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2010s South Korean Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Floral Design Mother of Pearl Box with Peony Blossoms by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork adopts mother of pearl and lacquer to portray peony blossoms, also known as the king
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2010s Korean Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Korean Wedding Box on Stand Lacquer with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquered wood wedding box known as Ham in Korea with a conforming stand. Based on the
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

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Floral Design Wooden Lacquer Document Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
lacquer underdrawing. The mother of pearl resting on the black surface radiates its magnificent glow
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2010s South Korean Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mother of Pearl Lacquer Box with Chrysanthemum Flowers Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
iridescent mother of pearl, to create a wooden box depicting chrysanthemum flowers, one of the four gracious
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2010s Korean Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Korean Table Chest with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Korean table chest was crafted in the early 20th century of lacquered papier-mache with
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Early 20th Century Korean Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Mother of Pearl Lacquer Box with Ten Longevity Symbols by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
The Ten Longevity Symbols is a traditional pattern that embodies longevity and the virtues of life. The letters symbolizing '? (longevity)' and '? (luck)' are placed at the top and b...
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2010s South Korean Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Blue Mother of Pearl Decorative Wooden Box with Crane Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork presents a wooden box inlaid with the image of cranes carved from mother of pearl. The
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2010s South Korean Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Pair of Small Asian Lacquer Boxes or Trunks, Late 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming near pair of black lacquer small Korean trunks or boxes that date to the end of
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Chinoiserie Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Rare Korean Lacquer Box, circa 19th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare Korean lacquer box with dragon and phoenix motif inlaid with mother-of-pearl (the pearl of
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Antique 19th Century Korean Meiji Lacquer

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Rare Korean Lacquer Box, circa 19th Century
Rare Korean Lacquer Box, circa 19th Century
H 6.7 in W 16.74 in D 12.6 in
Korean Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Cigarette Box, 1930's, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A small and charming Korean black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid cigarette box, 1930's, Korea
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Vintage 1930s Korean Showa Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer

Korean Lacquer Mother of Pearl Inlay Cigarette Box, 1930's, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful small Korean black lacquer and inlaid mother of pearl "longevity" cigarette box, circa
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Vintage 1930s Korean Showa Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Peony, circa 1920, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A bold Korean Art Deco lacquer and mother of pearl inlay stationery or writing box, circa 1920
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Vintage 1920s Korean Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer

Blue Mother of Pearl Decorative Wooden Box with Crane Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork presents a wooden box inlaid with the image of cranes carved from mother of pearl. The
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2010s South Korean Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Lacquer box
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Lacquer box
H 46 in W 22.5 in D 1.25 in
Japanese lacquer boxes - Offline Sale
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Japanese lacquer boxes - Offline Sale
H 46 in W 22.5 in D 1.25 in

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Korean Lacquer Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Korean lacquer box you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and brass, every Korean lacquer box was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Korean lacquer box, we have 2 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Korean lacquer box, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Korean lacquer box, those designed in Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Korean Lacquer Box?

The average selling price for a Korean lacquer box at 1stDibs is $2,117, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $5,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Korean Lacquer Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Russian lacquer boxes are also called Palekh boxes after the village where the craft was first recorded in the 1920s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Russian lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most Russian lacquer boxes are made in the villages of Fedoskino, Kholui, Mstera and Palekh, Russia. In 1705, the guild for manufacturing lacquer boxes opened in Fedoskino. Many boxes feature natural forms inspired by the landscapes surrounding the village. On 1stDibs, find a range of wrought iron furniture.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean Russian lacquer boxes, moisten a soft cleaning cloth with warm water and mild dish soap. Gently wipe down every surface of the box and then repeat the process with a cloth dampened only with water. For the final step, dry with a soft towel. Find a variety of Russian lacquer boxes on 1stDibs.

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