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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs hand paint and gilt on black lacquer . Some tears due to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs of two dragons frolicking with a pearl
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
, this gilt black lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs rich hand paint and gilt on black
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Japanese writing box dates to circa 1950 and is detailed with a raised lacquer scene of
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
A superb Japanese export lacquer writing box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Kyoto, circa 1680
The writing box has bevelled edges and a kabusebuta (overhanging lid), and is
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set
Located in Hudson, NY
Wheels Submerged in flowing water motif, believed to be a subject popular in samurai families. Example of the same subject matter in Tokyo National Museum.
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
Located in Central England, GB
This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
H 7.88 in W 12.6 in D 19.3 in
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
Located in Chicago, IL
masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware. The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and poem box (tanzaku
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A captivating lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) of rounded rectangular form depicting a pair of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
H 1.78 in W 10.01 in D 9.26 in
Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 硯箱 'Writing Box' by Hattori Toshio 服部俊夫 '1943'
By Hattori Toshio (Shunsho)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A small Japanese black and gold lacquer suzuribako (writing box) with cartwheels in water, by the
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
H 1.3 in W 4.53 in D 9.85 in
An exceptional Namban 'escritório' writing-box, with a single drawer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
cm
The form is the same as the writing boxes made and used by the Portuguese in Portugal, Madeira
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Coral
Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cleric's writing slope. A Japanese, red lacquer travelling correspondence box
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
H 7.29 in W 15.56 in D 10.83 in
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in
19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
big 19th Century gilt black lacquer Chinese writing table box . very good condition and beautiful
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
This exquisite antique writing box was meticulously handcrafted using traditional joinery
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Desks
Materials
Steel
H 8.39 in W 27.37 in D 20.08 in
Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautifully detailed and large Chinese export lacquered in gold writing box. This exquisitely
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Materials
Wood
Hydrangea Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
A suzuribako (writing box) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid, rounded edges and corners and interior
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
Suzuribako writing box with décor of Mount Fuji on a gold lacquer ground, the inside with gold
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Gold, Silver
Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants
Located in New York, NY
A nando suzuribako (writing box with en-suite storage) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid and beveled
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif
Located in New York, NY
Japanese lacquerware writing box with a phoenix motif
Meiji period, late 19th century or early
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Prahran, Victoria
High quality Japanese 'Kamakura-Bori' carved lacquer writing box with a shallow relief carved
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Chinese lacquer writing box of lovely quality and condition; the interior lids and doors in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects...
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box 'Suzuribako' with Frog Design
Located in Hudson, NY
bottom of box reads: Kiyohide, title on the original storage box reads: Around May.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful Maki-e lacquer suzuribako (the writing box) circa 19th century of Edo period (1615-1868
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Black Lacquer Tsuzuri-Bako Writing Box with Cricket and Grasses Design
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese black lacquer Tsuzuri-Bako (writing box) with a delicate and whimsical design of a cricket
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 1.78 in W 9.65 in D 8.08 in
Turtle Lacquerware Writing Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
(writing box) is made with exquisite Japanese lacquer artistry and imaginative design. Every element
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Writing or Work Box on Later Custom Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty Chinese export black lacquer work box with a central drawer and side handles, the fitted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Papier Mache Inlaid Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box Chinoiserie MOP
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique black lacquered, scalloped edge writing slope with gold painted accents setting off a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Lacquer
H 3.25 in W 10.75 in D 12.75 in
Desk with a Box of Drawers in White Lacquer, Pierre Cardin Style, circa 1970
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Geometric shape desk with a box of drawers, in white lacquer on all sides.
The box has two drawers
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Glass
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in L 29.53 in
Finn Juhl Desk with Organizer Box Produced by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk model BO-69 / Nyhavn with organizer box designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese black lacquer pillow-shape writing box (suzuri-bako) of camillias design with gold, pewter
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind 19 th century Chinese black lacquered and golded with chinoiseries sewing box and
Category
Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Gold
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 18.9 in
Japanese Fine Rich Black Gold Lacquer KOI and Pine Writing Box, Collectors Dream
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Kyoto travels.
A superb Makie Lacquer Suzuri-Bako writing
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
H 2.25 in W 9 in D 9.75 in
Antique Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare antique Chinese lacquer writing box, the lift up cover elaborately
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Writing Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese black lacquered 'suzuribako' writing box of unusual domed design with a fitted
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Milford, NH
An excellent quality Japanese Meiji period carved wooden writing box or lap desk with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century
Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
H 2.17 in W 10.79 in D 3.35 in
Japanese Meiji Period Suziribako Stacking Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A late 19th century black and gold lacquer writing box. The three trays that fit stacked with lid
Category
Antique Early 1900s Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, 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
Category
Vintage 1920s Korean Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer
H 2.5 in W 9 in D 11.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Japanese lacquer box for writing implements or stationery, suzuribako, with an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fine Japanese Suzuribako Box with Storage Box and Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking and finely lacquered Suzuribako (writing box) with ink stone and bronze waterdrop from
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 箱 with a cherry blossom & Chinese landscape design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very well-made, beautiful black lacquer rectangular suzuri’bako (writing box) with rounded
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Silver
H 1.89 in W 9.38 in D 10.2 in
Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible workmanship and highly collectible antique box, late 1600s.
When it comes to
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 3.1 in W 8.5 in D 5.4 in
Lacquered and Brass Desk Side Box by Jean Claude Mahey, France, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare black lacquered and brass desk by Jean Claude Mahey. 2 drawers in front and useful side box
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.12 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Materials
Lacquer
English Regency Period Walnut Campaign Writing Box on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Regency period walnut campaign writing box on stand, circa 1820. Presentation plaque on the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Lacquered Writing Box on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie lacquered writing box on stand with writing lift
Measures: 23" W x 16.75" D x 28.25" T
Category
20th Century Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquered Writing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice antique Japanese writing box done in the style of Chinese carved cinnabar.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese lacquer writing box
Located in Vancouver, BC
An early 20thC Japanese writing box, when open revealing various drawers, letter slots and a velvet
Category
Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Velvet
19thc. Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Paris, FR
, details in gold leaf. Rim in fundame a matt gold lacquer ground, the surface inside the cases with
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Chinese Export Lacquered Writing Box
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Early 19th Century Chinese Export lacquer traveler's writing box with carrying handles on each side
Category
Antique 19th Century Boxes
Japan, Gold Lacquer Writing Box "Suzuribako, " Edo Period "19th Century"
Located in Paris, FR
The rounded rectangular box designed with a river going through a rocky landscape among pines and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
H 1.78 in W 8.67 in D 9.45 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic lacquer writing box available at 1stDibs. Each lacquer writing box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using lacquer, wood and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a lacquer writing box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A well-made lacquer writing box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hattori Toshio (Shunsho) are consistently popular.
How Much is a Lacquer Writing Box?
A lacquer writing box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,180, while the lowest priced sells for $316 and the highest can go for as much as $15,180.
Questions About Lacquer Writing Box
- What are lacquer boxes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lacquer 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, 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, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most 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, 2022Russian 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, 2022The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.