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Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet
Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet

Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, with gilt decorated figural courtyard scene, the two doors opening to one shelf. 63" H  x 36.25" W x 18" D.

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Vintage Asian Red Lacquer Cabinets
Pair of Vintage Asian Red Lacquer Cabinets

Pair of Vintage Asian Red Lacquer Cabinets

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of tall vintage Asian red lacquer cabinets with gold branch and leaf design and square brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet on Stand
Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet on Stand

Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet on Stand

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet on Stand, brass hardware, two doors, garden scene to top, figural landscape scene to sides, horse hoof legs. 30" H x 32.5" W x 18.5" D.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Red Lacquer Cabinet
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Red Lacquer Cabinet

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Red Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province elmwood red Lacquer cabinet This tall cabinet has 2 drawers and 3 shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Red Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Motif
Red Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Motif

Red Lacquer Cabinet with Painted Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

Red lacquer cabinet with painted motif and painted calligraphy.

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Motif
Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Motif

Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Motif

$3,600Sale Price|25% Off

Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

Red lacquer cabinet with gilt motif with inside two drawers shelf and bottom space.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Qing Dynasty Ningbo Red Lacquered Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Qing Dynasty Ningbo Red Lacquered Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Qing Dynasty Ningbo Red Lacquered Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty Ningbo red lacquered four-door wedding cabinet from the 19th century, with butterfly hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquer Cabinets
Red Lacquer Cabinets

Red Lacquer Cabinets

Located in New York, NY

Great looking 19th-century cabinets in a striking red lacquer finish. Decorated with original bronze hardware, the cabinets are raised on block feet.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterfly and Bird Motifs
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterfly and Bird Motifs

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterfly and Bird Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

This exquisite red lacquered cabinet captivates with its rich lacquered finish, adorned with intricate hand-painted motifs.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Display Shelf
Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Display Shelf

Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Display Shelf

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive Chinese red lacquer cabinet with an open display shelf.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Chinoserie Red Lacquered Cabinet or Armoire with Gilt Accents
Large Chinoserie Red Lacquered Cabinet or Armoire with Gilt Accents

Large Chinoserie Red Lacquered Cabinet or Armoire with Gilt Accents

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Chinoiserie red lacquered cabinet or armoire from the early 20th century, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two paneled doors, each with decorative gilt palace scenes a...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Decoration
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Decoration

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

A Chinese red lacquered cabinet with gilt decoration from the late 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Drawers and Doors
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Drawers and Doors

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Drawers and Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century. Embrace the allure of antique Chinese craftsmanship with this Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet, a quin...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Elm, Hand-Painted
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Elm, Hand-Painted

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Elm, Hand-Painted

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet. A beautiful 19th Century Red Lacquer Gilt Painted Qing Dynasty Cabinet.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Late Qing Dynasty  Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware
Late Qing Dynasty  Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the early 20th century, with butterfly hardware, two drawers, four doors, carved and gilt décor.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquered Cabinet with Gilt Chinoiserie Décor
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquered Cabinet with Gilt Chinoiserie Décor

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquered Cabinet with Gilt Chinoiserie Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with original red lacquer, hand-painted golden scenes and carved apron.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Style Red Lacquered Cabinet
Chinoiserie Style Red Lacquered Cabinet

Chinoiserie Style Red Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Bensalem, PA

Amazing red lacquered Qing Dynasty style cabinet with lots of storage and hidden compartment please look at pictures for overall detail and feel free to reach out with any questions

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hand-Carved Doors
19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hand-Carved Doors

19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hand-Carved Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with hand-carved doors.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Storage Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A red lacquered cabinet adorned with hand-painted butterfly and foliage motifs, this tall storage piece offers both visual richness and practical function.

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Medallion Hardware
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Medallion Hardware

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinet with Medallion Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with round medallion hardware and drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Butterflies
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Butterflies

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Butterflies

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautifully painted Chinese red lacquered cabinet with gilded butterflies. Hand crafted and hand painted from the Shanxi province of north China during the early 18th century.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing dynasty period red lacquer compound cabinet from the 19th century, with gilded Chinoiserie décor, drawers and carved apron.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century, A Pair of Antique Japanese Wooden Red Lacquered Cabinet
19th Century, A Pair of Antique Japanese Wooden Red Lacquered Cabinet

19th Century, A Pair of Antique Japanese Wooden Red Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of antique Japanese wooden red lacquered cabinet. Age: Japan, 19th Century Size: Height 55.5 C.M. / Width 40.5 C.M. / Depth 25.6 C.M.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Gilt Landscape Motifs and Storage Shelves
Red Lacquered Cabinet with Gilt Landscape Motifs and Storage Shelves

Red Lacquered Cabinet with Gilt Landscape Motifs and Storage Shelves

Located in Yonkers, NY

This red lacquered cabinet captures a layered sense of history through its worn surface, intricate detailing, and elegant proportions.

Category

20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Birds in Flight, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Birds in Flight, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Birds in Flight, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of early 19th century red lacquer cabinets is an extraordinary find. When placed beside each other, what remains of the finely-painted decoration comes together to form a s...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

c. 1880 Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hidden Compartment
c. 1880 Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hidden Compartment

c. 1880 Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Hidden Compartment

Located in Dekalb, IL

Small-scale cabinet in traditional Chinese form, finished in a timeworn red lacquer with hand-painted decorative scenes now softened and partially worn through use.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare & Exquisite Antique 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
Rare & Exquisite Antique 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Rare & Exquisite Antique 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet on Stand

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and exceptionally rare 19th century Chinese red lacquer cabinet on stand A good looking and decorative piece, this is circa 1860-18...

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Furniture

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A small Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer side cabinet from the 19th century, with double doors, two drawers and brass hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinets with Original Decoration
Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinets with Original Decoration

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Cabinets with Original Decoration

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of cabinets in red-lacquered elm, richly decorated and exceptionally well-preserved.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Red Lacquer Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Red Lacquer Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Red Lacquer Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Located in Yonkers, NY

This exquisite Japanese Meiji period cabinet, dating from the late 19th century, showcases a rich red lacquer finish that instantly captures attention.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China
Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China

Antique Red Lacquered Cabinet Armoire from Shanxi, China

Located in Round Top, TX

The richness of the utterly stunning original red lacquered paint is deepened with the natural wear down to the original wood, enriching the depth of its beauty.  

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Armoire, Wardrobe
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Armoire, Wardrobe

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Cabinet, Armoire, Wardrobe

Located in Pomona, CA

This beautiful Chinese traditional red lacquer Armoire features two open doors and one shelf inside the cabinet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Poetic Pairings, circa 1900
Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Poetic Pairings, circa 1900

Pair of Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinets with Poetic Pairings, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set within a simple black lacquer frame, the three drawers of these early 20th century upright cabinets are brilliantly colored with rich red lacquer trimmed with gold pigment.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron
Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron

Chinese Red Lacquer Ming Dynasty Style Cabinet with Floral-Carved Gilt Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with four drawers, ornate brass hardware and carved apron.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

6-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection
6-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection

6-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection

By SoShiro

Located in London, GB

Made in Italy from eco-friendly wood and steel, this grey-and-red lacquered cabinet features a utilitarian stainless-steel interior with six drawers that are colour-coded with magnet...

Category

2010s Japanese International Style Lacquer

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet
19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet

19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A stunning mid-19th Century English red lacquered cabinet painted in the Chinoiserie manner.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Three-Section Stackable Cabinet
Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Three-Section Stackable Cabinet

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Three-Section Stackable Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese red lacquered three-section stackable cabinet from the early 20th century, with polychrome lacquer.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

The cabinet front is cloaked in layer upon layer of cinnabar-red lacquer, now heavily crackled with a texture that calls to be touched.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Mongolian Red Lacquered Buffet with Hand Painted Floral Décor
Mongolian Red Lacquered Buffet with Hand Painted Floral Décor

Mongolian Red Lacquered Buffet with Hand Painted Floral Décor

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

An antique Northern Chinese/Mongolian red lacquered cabinet. This exquisite cabinet features a vibrant red lacquered façade.

Category

20th Century Mongolian Chinoiserie Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

The cabinet front is cloaked in layer upon layer of cinnabar-red lacquer, now heavily crackled with a texture that calls to be touched.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cabinets with Chinoiserie Design by Maison Jansen
Pair of Cabinets with Chinoiserie Design by Maison Jansen

Pair of Cabinets with Chinoiserie Design by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Pair of red lacquered cabinets with chinoiserie designs in gold, with bronze details and European marble top and interior with shelf.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Motif
Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Motif

Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Motif

$3,500Sale Price|39% Off

Red Lacquer Armoire with Gilt Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

Red lacquer cabinet with painted landscape motif .

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Stunning Pair of Red Lacquer Commodes by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
Stunning Pair of Red Lacquer Commodes by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960

Stunning Pair of Red Lacquer Commodes by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A marvelous pair of Chinese Red lacquer cabinets by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The cabinet front is cloaked in a bright, cinnabar-red lacquer finish, now darkened by an aged patina and antique wear.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

3-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection
3-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection

3-drawer cabinet of lacquer carved wood and steel from SoShiro Ainu collection

By SoShiro

Located in London, GB

Made in Italy from eco-friendly wood and steel, this grey-and-red lacquered cabinet features a utilitarian stainless-steel interior with three drawers that are colour-coded with magn...

Category

2010s Japanese International Style Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

19th Century Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Cabinet

Located in Pomona, CA

This Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Cabinet dating from the 19th century is crafted from wood and features a red lacquer finish, which is achieved by applying multiple layers of lacquer...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Striking Red Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Cabinet
Striking Red Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Cabinet

Striking Red Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Cabinet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Large striking red and gold Chinoiserie cabinet having two doors that open to storage within. No shelf but there is a railing for one. The gilded birds and foliage hand painted dec...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Wood

1960 Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, Chinoiserie Style, 12 Drawers
1960 Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, Chinoiserie Style, 12 Drawers

1960 Red Lacquer Apothecary Cabinet, Chinoiserie Style, 12 Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Red Lacquer Apothecaries Many Drawer Cabinet This Charming piece is finished in bright red with gold decoration, the cupboard has 2 doors and it is shelved inside.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

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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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