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Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered 5 Drawer Chest
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered 5 Drawer Chest

Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Red Lacquered 5 Drawer Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 19th century Qing dynasty Shanxi five drawer chest of drawers with brass pulls.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Italian circa 18th Century Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Commode
Italian circa 18th Century Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Commode

Italian circa 18th Century Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Commode

Located in Sydney, NSW

Italian Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Commode, circa 18th century. The Alep Breccia Marble Top Above Two

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair Chinese 19th Cent. Shanxi lacquer Bed Side or Sofa Cabinets
Pair Chinese 19th Cent. Shanxi lacquer Bed Side or Sofa Cabinets

Pair Chinese 19th Cent. Shanxi lacquer Bed Side or Sofa Cabinets

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Chinese ca 1840-50 Shanxi lacquer water fall cabinets with its original red & black lacquer

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Cranberry Lacquer and Brass Credenza by Mastercraft
Cranberry Lacquer and Brass Credenza by Mastercraft

Cranberry Lacquer and Brass Credenza by Mastercraft

Located in Dallas, TX

cranberry lacquer this credenza embodying a "racetrack" shape with rounded ends is accented with brass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Red Midcentury Design Bauhaus Writing Desk Container by Marcel Breuer, 1930
Red Midcentury Design Bauhaus Writing Desk Container by Marcel Breuer, 1930

Red Midcentury Design Bauhaus Writing Desk Container by Marcel Breuer, 1930

By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vienna, AT

Original red midcentury Bauhaus writing desk container designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1930. The

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Chest of Drawers Dark Red, Bordeaux Lacquer, Nero Marquina Handles
Contemporary Chest of Drawers Dark Red, Bordeaux Lacquer, Nero Marquina Handles

Contemporary Chest of Drawers Dark Red, Bordeaux Lacquer, Nero Marquina Handles

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

contemporary bedroom decor. Let this luxury drawer chest lacquered in a refined ultramarine blue transform your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

La Superleggera Big Shelves System - fire red
La Superleggera Big Shelves System - fire red

La Superleggera Big Shelves System - fire red

By MARCO RIPA

Located in Fermo, FM

La Superleggera is a hand-welded iron shelf system with a minimal and elegant design. This small version is perfect as storage for entrances or living rooms. Its thin lines as drawn...

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

La Superleggera Small Shelves System, Fire Red
La Superleggera Small Shelves System, Fire Red

La Superleggera Small Shelves System, Fire Red

By MARCO RIPA

Located in Fermo, FM

La Superleggera is a hand-welded iron shelf system with a minimal and elegant design. This small version is perfect as storage for entrances or living rooms. Its thin lines as draw...

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th Century Red Lacquer Chinese Wedding Cabinet
19th Century Red Lacquer Chinese Wedding Cabinet

19th Century Red Lacquer Chinese Wedding Cabinet

Located in Gravenmoer, NL

19th century red lacquer Chinese wedding cabinet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

1920s French Display Cabinet or Bar
1920s French Display Cabinet or Bar

1920s French Display Cabinet or Bar

Located in London, GB

A 1920s French red lacquer display cabinet or bar, with Japanese style, designs of birds and sea

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Cabinets

19th century Namwood red & black lacquer cabinet
19th century Namwood red & black lacquer cabinet

19th century Namwood red & black lacquer cabinet

Located in Denver, CO

19th century Namwood red & black cabinet, well suited as a living room piece with its decorative

Category

Antique 19th Century Furniture

Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Chinese Tapered Cabinet

Chinese Tapered Cabinet

Unavailable|$9,995

Chinese Tapered Cabinet

Located in Morristown, NJ

A 19th century Monumental Chinese Tapered Dressing Cabinet red lacquer over Cedar wood. CA1870

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Cedar

Contemporary glass cabinet by Roberto Giulio  Rida
Contemporary glass cabinet by Roberto Giulio  Rida

Contemporary glass cabinet by Roberto Giulio Rida

By Roberto Giulio Rida

Located in London, GB

Cabinet with red lacquered interior and black lacquered metal legs,encased in opaque glass pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets

Red Painted Wooden Shelves by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s , Set of 2
Red Painted Wooden Shelves by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s , Set of 2

Red Painted Wooden Shelves by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s , Set of 2

By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz

Located in Uccle, BE

. Structure in red painted wood. Good general conditions, small signs and short comings of paint due to normal

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie
Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie

Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

Covered in rich black & red lacquer, of rectangular form with square corners, the fine scholar’s

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

OKAZAKI CHAIR red & orange by Shigeru UCHIDA
OKAZAKI CHAIR red & orange by Shigeru UCHIDA

OKAZAKI CHAIR red & orange by Shigeru UCHIDA

Located in Venezia, VENETO

. Dimensions: W390 x D470 x H770 mm Base: Wood, Finish: Lacquer Coating

Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Side Cabinets Qianlong
Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Side Cabinets Qianlong

Chinese Qing Dynasty 18th Century Shanxi Red Lacquer Side Cabinets Qianlong

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

***SUMMER SALE*** This is a lovely pair of 18th century red lacquer side cabinets are typical of

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sideboard in Black and Red, circa 1950
Sideboard in Black and Red, circa 1950

Sideboard in Black and Red, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A side board in black red lacquer and black lacquer center, interior in mahogany, finishing satin

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Round Corner Scroll Taper Cabinet
Early 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Round Corner Scroll Taper Cabinet

Early 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Round Corner Scroll Taper Cabinet

Located in Central, HK

An early 19th century red lacquer round corner scroll taper cabinet from Suzhou, with moulding edge

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Art Deco Geometric Blac Sideboard, in Gloss Black Bird Eye, Handles in Gloss Red
Art Deco Geometric Blac Sideboard, in Gloss Black Bird Eye, Handles in Gloss Red

Art Deco Geometric Blac Sideboard, in Gloss Black Bird Eye, Handles in Gloss Red

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

Eye and Polished Brass. Handles in Polished Brass and Gloss Red Lacquer. Legs in Gloss Black Lacquer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Stunning Pair of Neoclassical Lacquered Chests or Commodes
Stunning Pair of Neoclassical Lacquered Chests or Commodes

Stunning Pair of Neoclassical Lacquered Chests or Commodes

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning pair of neoclassical two-toned lacquered chest of drawers or commodes. With three drawers

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Modern Art Deco TV Stand Sideboard Wood Gloss Black Bird Eye Gloss Red Handles
Modern Art Deco TV Stand Sideboard Wood Gloss Black Bird Eye Gloss Red Handles

Modern Art Deco TV Stand Sideboard Wood Gloss Black Bird Eye Gloss Red Handles

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

Marino TV Stand is an exclusive furniture piece that combines exquisite materials and details of colors, making it unique. This sophisticated sideboard promises to add glam to any co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Chinese Red Gilded Lacquered Bookcase Cabinets from the 18th Century
Pair of Chinese Red Gilded Lacquered Bookcase Cabinets from the 18th Century

Pair of Chinese Red Gilded Lacquered Bookcase Cabinets from the 18th Century

Located in Brescia, IT

silhouette shows a beautiful dark red lacquer front with pure gold decorations of figures of Chinese

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm, Giltwood

Contemporary red Sideboard  or Console "X" by Studio1+11 , 21st Century, Germany
Contemporary red Sideboard  or Console "X" by Studio1+11 , 21st Century, Germany

Contemporary red Sideboard or Console "X" by Studio1+11 , 21st Century, Germany

By Wim Yanov

Located in Berlin, DE

a special complexity of form, many graphical elements combined with a bright red lacquered surface

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Antique Chinese  Lacquered Cabinet With Highly Detailed Painted Images
Antique Chinese  Lacquered Cabinet With Highly Detailed Painted Images

Antique Chinese Lacquered Cabinet With Highly Detailed Painted Images

Located in New York, NY

A rare and unusual antique Chinese lacquered cabinet with beautiful, highly detailed painted images

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Poul Cadovius Bookshelves Butterflies, Royal Metal Bookshelves Red, Blue Yellow
Poul Cadovius Bookshelves Butterflies, Royal Metal Bookshelves Red, Blue Yellow

Poul Cadovius Bookshelves Butterflies, Royal Metal Bookshelves Red, Blue Yellow

By Poul Cadovius, Royal System

Located in LA Arnhem, NL

Poul Cadovius bookshelves butterflies. A set of three metal bookshelves. The butterflies are flying against the wand and can hold pocketbooks. May be better to be seen as an art item...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets of red lacquered soft wood, each cabinet with a set of doors

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Shell, Softwood

Adentro IKI dining table by Marco Zanuso jr. Natural Oak top & red base
Adentro IKI dining table by Marco Zanuso jr. Natural Oak top & red base

Adentro IKI dining table by Marco Zanuso jr. Natural Oak top & red base

By Marco Zanuso Jr.

Located in PARIS, FR

cm) Other versions finish IKI base (white matt lacquered, bronze lacquered, red matt lacquered) are

Category

2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Unique Red Gum Chest of Drawers 'Schubladenstapel #1206, Swiss Made
Unique Red Gum Chest of Drawers 'Schubladenstapel #1206, Swiss Made

Unique Red Gum Chest of Drawers 'Schubladenstapel #1206, Swiss Made

By Röthlisberger, Susi & Ueli Berger

Located in Guemligen, CH

"Stack of drawers" was designed in 1982 by the Swiss artist couple Susi and Ueli Berger. Inspired by a pile of stacked suitcases, the initial idea was soon transformed into a sophist...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Credenza by Joseph Andre Motte

Credenza by Joseph Andre Motte

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in New York, NY

Joseph Andre Motte. Credenza.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Finely Carved Chinese Antique Red Cabinet Gold Leaf, 19th Century
Finely Carved Chinese Antique Red Cabinet Gold Leaf, 19th Century

Finely Carved Chinese Antique Red Cabinet Gold Leaf, 19th Century

Located in SOMIS, CA

superb skill, passion, patience and extremely high standard. The 6-drawer, full-capacity cabinet with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Genghis Khan Mongolian Chest
Antique Genghis Khan Mongolian Chest

Antique Genghis Khan Mongolian Chest

Located in SOMIS, CA

This Mongolian chest is painted in a lustrous dark green lacquer with a glorious saffron contrast

Category

Antique 19th Century Mongolian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Miniature Cabinet
Chinese Export Miniature Cabinet

Chinese Export Miniature Cabinet

Located in Sheffield, MA

Chinese export miniature red lacquered table top cabinet with gilded decoration of figure having

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Pair Early 19th Century Chinese Compound Cabinets
Pair Early 19th Century Chinese Compound Cabinets

Pair Early 19th Century Chinese Compound Cabinets

Located in Gravenmoer, NL

A pair of early 19th century Chinese red and black lacquer compound cabinets.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet
Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Red Lacquered Cabinet
Red Lacquered Cabinet

Red Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Tall red lacquered cabinet with two doors, four drawers, and brass hardware from 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet.
Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet.

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet.

Located in Hudson, NY

Chines red lacquer cabinet, with original design and finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Vintage Asian Red Lacquered Cabinet
Vintage Asian Red Lacquered Cabinet

Vintage Asian Red Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Vintage Asian red lacquered cabinet.

Category

Late 20th Century Cabinets

Pair of Red Lacquered Cabinets
Pair of Red Lacquered Cabinets

Pair of Red Lacquered Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of slightly tapered red lacquered cabinets with two doors, and four drawers with brass

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

Beautiful Antique Asian Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet With Elaborate Gilt Decorated Carving, 2 Sets

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires

Chinese Parcel Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet
Chinese Parcel Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet

Chinese Parcel Gilt Red Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese parcel gilt red lacquer cabinet, the doors centered with carved panels with auspicious

Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinets
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinets

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of early 19th century tapered red lacquered cabinets with painted doors depicting scholars and

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese red lacquer cabinet with two doors and two drawers with brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Antique Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Antique Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique chinoiserie red lacquer cabinet on stand, circa 1880-1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Cabinets

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet
Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome antique Chinese carved hardwood red lacquer cabinet with iron handles. Featuring paneled

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Red lacquer cabinet, with painted landscape,  John Widdicomb
Red lacquer cabinet, with painted landscape,  John Widdicomb

Red lacquer cabinet, with painted landscape, John Widdicomb

Located in Hudson, NY

Red lacquer cabinet, with painted landscape, John Widdicomb American

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Located in Astoria, NY

Exquisite Chinese parcel gilt red lacquer cabinet on stand, the doors centered with carved panels

Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Two Door Red Lacquered Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Two Door Red Lacquered Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Two Door Red Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese tall and narrow red lacquered cabinet with two doors with brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Asian Style Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquer Cabinet
Asian Style Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquer Cabinet

Asian Style Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Astoria, NY

Asian style Mid-Century Modern red lacquer cabinet with three small drawers over three rows of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 19th century Chinese red lacquered cabinets painted with garden courtyards amidst

Category

Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet with Four Drawers
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet with Four Drawers

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet with Four Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous 19th century Chinese red lacquered cabinet is made from persimmon wood and has 4

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Rare and Important George I red lacquer cabinet
Rare and Important George I red lacquer cabinet

Rare and Important George I red lacquer cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare and Important George I red lacquered cabinet, The shaped and molded top over two concave doors

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet
Pair of Large 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet

Pair of Large 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of impressive 19th century provincial Chinese red lacquered cabinets depicting a single tree

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet - Shanxi Province
Qing Dynasty Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet - Shanxi Province

Qing Dynasty Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet - Shanxi Province

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

18th-century Chinese two-door red lacquered cabinet from Shanxi, China, dating back to the Qing

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Red Lacquered Cabinet
Red Lacquered Cabinet

Red Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century red lacquer elmwood two door two drawer cabinet from provincial China.

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Elm

A Pair Of Red Lacquer Cabinets With Gold Gilt Motif

A Pair Of Red Lacquer Cabinets With Gold Gilt Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of beautiful and refined red lacquer cabinets with hand painted gold gilt motif, pierced

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Gold

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Red Lacquer Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the red lacquer cabinet you’re looking for. A red lacquer cabinet — often made from wood, lacquer and metal — can elevate any home. Find 561 options for an antique or vintage red lacquer cabinet now, or shop our selection of 40 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect red lacquer cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A red lacquer cabinet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Miniforms, Carlo De Carli and Aldo Tura each produced at least one beautiful red lacquer cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Red Lacquer Cabinet?

A red lacquer cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $299 and the highest can go for as much as $280,000.

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 Red Lacquer Cabinet
  • 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 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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