Lacquered Furniture

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo Edo period, circa 1660-1680 H. 88 x W. 100.5 x D. 54 cm This cabinet includes a later European japanned stand, but also a modern powder-coated steel frame. The latter can be designed and added to your specific needs. The sides and front of the rectangular two-door cabinet are embellished in gold and silver hiramaki-e and takamaki-e on a black roiro lacquer ground with a continuous design. The two doors depict a long procession of numerous figures travelling on foot and horseback along buildings and a pagoda into a mountainous landscape. This is the annual court journey, Hofreis, of the Dutch from Nagasaki to the Shogun’s court in Edo. Three horseback riders are dressed as Dutch merchants and a fourth figure, probably het Opperhoofd, is seen inside a palanquin, norimon. Just about to cross the bridge, two men are carrying a cabinet like the present one. Many Japanese figures on either side of the procession are engaged in various activities; some play musical instruments on board of small boats, others are fishing; figures inside buildings are depicted playing go, and farmers are tending to their rice paddocks. The upper part of the right door shows a large mansion, probably the local daimyo’s castle, with men kneeling before a man in the central courtyard. The court journey fits in with the foreign policy of the shogunate which accorded a role to the VOC alongside China, Korea, and the Ryukyu Islands who also had to pay tribute. However, the VOC employees were traders, having low status in Japan’s social hierarchy, and they were received with less deference than were the state embassies from Korea and the Ryukyu Islands. Nevertheless, the contacts with the Dutch were a welcome source of information to the Shogun about Europe and European science and technology. The left side of the cabinet depicts, in mirror image, a rare view of the artificial fan-shaped Deshima Island, the trading post for the Dutch in Japan. The island, where the Dutch flag flies, is surrounded by small Japanese boats and an anchored three-masted fluyt (cargo ship), flying Dutch flags, with on the stern the VOC monogram. On the bottom right a busy street of Nagasaki is shown, bordered by shops and leading up to the stone bridge. On the island the trees are beautifully painted, two cows can be seen, and the flagpole, all in very fine detail. Dutchmen and enslaved Malay are visible outside the buildings and two Japanese figures, probably guards, sit in a small hut in the centre. A maximum of fifteen to twenty Dutchmen lived on the island at any time and soldiers or women were not allowed. Restrictions on Deshima were tight, and the merchants were only allowed to leave the island by special permission. The Opperhoofd had to be replaced every year, and each new Opperhoofd had to make a court journey to pay tribute, present gifts, and to obtain permission to Margaret Barclay eep on trading. In the distance, many birds fly above the hills and a four-story pagoda can be seen. The right side of the cabinet is painted with other horse riders and their retinue journeying through mountains. The pair of doors to the front open to reveal ten rectangular drawers. The drawers are decorated with scenes of birds in flight and landscapes with trees and plants. The reverse of the left door with two thatched buildings, one with a ladder, underneath a camelia tree with large blooms; the right door with a three-story pagoda nestled among trees and both doors with a flying phoenix, ho-oo bird. The cabinet, with elaborately engraved gilt copper mounts, hinges, lock plates and brass handles, is raised on an 18th-century English japanned wood stand. A pair of large cabinets...

Ultra glossy lacquered wooden armchairs inspired by the Classical Indian chairs of 19th century designed by Laura Gonzalez. Portuguese craftsmanship and Fabric "Medium in Love" by Fr...

A pair of black lacquered Ming-style official hat's chair from Shanxi province. The origin of the name is because the crest rail at the top of the chairs resembles the winged hats of...

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and ...

This Chinese courtyard stool dates to the mid-19th century and has a classic splayed leg design with round legs and a rectangular seat. The stool is crafted of northern elmwood (yumu...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low long waterfall style prayer table from the 19th century, with dark lacquer and weathered patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this low ...

A Chinese red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born in China during the 19th century, this elegant treasure chest features a red lacquered sur...

This is a set of 6 panels of Chinese vintage lacquered wooden screen which to be used as the room section panels in ancient China that are put ...

A historical and very decorative Chinese Cabinet with inset printed scenes with chop marks. A long rectangular cabinet in oxblood red lacquer with panels of raised decoration with b...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand lacquered Chinese coffee table with twin drawers Please note the delivery fee list...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table with tilt top feature Please...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Chinese side cabinet with native scenes of a Samurai warrior carved out of soapstone and...

This is an exhibition stand used in temples around Oita Prefecture, Japan. Basically, it is a stand for placing incense burners and offerings in front of the Buddha statue. The name ...

Stunning quality pair of Chinese export canton black lacquer desk cabinet China, circa 1830 The stand European, circa 1900 Overall, Height: 202 cm - Cabinet: 88-77-37 cm Provenance: ...

Marvelous Japanese pedestal, this delightful object was made in Japan in the late 19th-century and imported into Italy by a famous merchant, Emportio Janetti Padre e Figli. They were the first in trading Japanese art in Florence in the second half of the 19th century. This spectacular piece of rare beauty was fully hand-crafted with perfect proportions. The complex structure is made in engraved and lacquered crossed bamboo with fantastic floreal details. The two round trays are in black lacquered wood with hand-painted decorations. The fine details and the beauty make this pedestal a masterpiece. An unique decorative pedestal of outstanding quality that can be mixed in a neoclassical or mid-century project or in a Japanese style project. Dimensions (cm): Diameter - 37 Height - 112 In the 1870s collecting Japanese art products started to be popular among a wider range of collectors, not only among circles of intellectuals, artists, and designers. This cultural phenomenon also reached Italy, and when a group of Japanese diplomats (Iwakura Mission) arrived in Florence in May 1873, it reported a very positive impression of a shop that sold Japanese...

A small rectangular wood table from Korea circa late 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as Soban (small plate), this type of light weight table was used primarily as individual di...

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden low coffee table from the 19th century, with rattan top, low-relief carved meander motifs and spandrels. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this low coffee table features a rectangular top with woven rattan inset, sitting above two recessed panels adorned with a careful arrangement of meander motifs carved in low-relief. Raised on four straight feet with carved scrolling spandrels on the front and strengthened with side stretchers, the table boasts an elegant dark reddish brown lacquered finish. With its small proportions and skillfully carved décor, this antique 19th century Qing Dynasty period Chinese low coffee...

Chinese Qing dynasty cabinet with original chinoiserie decorations rasied on later stand. Cabinet elaborately decorated with flowers painted with polychrome lacquer on a thick black ...

An antique wood table from Korea from late 19th century (end of Joseon Dynasty). This type of light weight table is called "Soban" in Korean. which means "Small Tray". It was widely used primarily as individual dining table to present and serve foods, but also as small desk, incense burner holder...

A small antique wood table from Korea from turn of the 20th century (end of Joseon Dynasty). This type of light weight table is called "Soban" in Korean. which means "Small Tray". It was widely used primarily as individual dining table to present and serve foods, but also as small desk, incense burner...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in China Chinoiserie painted and lacquered side table Please note the delivery fee...

Chinese six-panel Art Nouveau room divider or screen. Wood with original lacquer. Each panel has 9 colored glass panels and is adorned with de...

Pair of matching Chinese “Marriage Cabinets” constructed of wood with original brilliant red lacquer with hand painted designs. Each chest has...

Early 19th century Chinese bench. A special black lacquered antique Elm wood bench circa 1800. A waisted (refers to specific Chinese furniture construction & joinery) raised top set on frame with hump back stretchers and struts. A most sensational patina of black lacquer worn through to the wood showcases the benches elegant presence and raw beauty. This is an original piece with a 200 plus year history. The raw top is worn silk like smooth from age and use. The reaming black lacquer is thick having an alligatored rustic patina. The construction is solid and strong. Feet having scroll key detail carved to faces with wear prevalent to the bottom of the feet. The humpback struts show ware from one side being more evident then on the other side, more lacquer remains covering one strut. A very significant Antique Chinese Bench...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Chinese side cabinet with native scenes of Geisha girls carved out of soapstone and deco...

Since its establishment in 1854, Butsudan no Oonoya has been responsible for the manufacture and sale of Nagoya butsudan, a collection of traditional Japanese craft techniques such a...

A Chinese Qing style tea table with display shelf. Useful as a lamp table or bedside table. Crafted in linden wood in great artisanal quality and displays a dark yellow lacquer with beautiful patina. China 1880...

This is a rarely seen authentic 19th century Chinese console table with three drawers under which there is a storage compartment. The top and the front is red lacquered, the ends are...

A long life wedding marriage chest In Chinese Mandaran, the symbol "Shou" a Chinese character ,signifies longevity and may frequently be found as decoration. it is this character...

Low sideboard (kang sideboard) from the Qing period in elm wood with original red lacquer on the front, black lacquer on the sides. Front with double doors in the middle adorned with...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45 drawers (42 small drawers + 3 larger drawers at the bottom). ach drawer with hand written Chinese calligraphy in black lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs...

Red lacquer wedding container with painted garden motif top and metal bracket

Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the...

Korean hardwood chest on stand 18th Century A rectangular top projecting over four short frieze drawers and three panels of mounted floating panel doors within concave mounted border...

This elm wood apothecary cabinet, also known as a medicine chest, is an impressive piece of history with 20 unique drawers. The original burgundy lacquer has developed a beautiful na...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1920's hand painted and lacquered Chinese Wedding cupboard for folded linens etc. A very good looking and well made pi...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also called Jumu wood. Originally used by a Chinese pharmacy to organize and store herbal...

19th Century Lacquered Chinese Trunk of the Qing Dynasty. Large wardrobe chest with worn red lacquer and hand gilt painting. Unlike most Traditional Trunks a very large lip - rim ...

Red lacquer wedding basket with pierce carving handle and metal bracket

A Chinese Qing Dynasty Ningbo red lacquered four door wedding cabinet from 19th century, with a huge brass butterfly on the front inlaid with semi precious stones. Created in Eastern...

A Chinese art deco kang (low) cabinet or sideboard from the Hebei Province 1910-1920. Chinese Qing dynasty low sideboard, also known as a kang (low) cabinet, with black lacquer. Fro...

A delightful circa 1900 Qing era Chinese red lacquered wood child’s convertible combination bathtub and seat. Oval staved wood plank body finished in brilliant red lacquer and a clear coat. With a higher back then front, and horn-like elements on either side that would’ve helped with getting in and out. With a removable tray up front, and a removable platform inside that allowed the piece to easily convert from what was essentially a low children’s “highchair...

Asian Lacquer Dessert Container with Cover. Hand painted gilt floral motif on the body and the cover with carved foo lion finial on the cover.

Pair of Chinese Qing period bamboo arm chairs with plain flat elm wood seat. Backrest with typical Chinese geometrical fretwork patterns. Both chairs has a nice burgundy lacquer with...

Antiques red lacquer chest with pair of open door and single removable shelf inside.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, circa 1920's Chinese Chinoiserie wall mirror with original foxed glass plate and pe...

Decorative art deco console table (177 cm long). Freestanding with 4 drawers and underlying shelf. Lacquer with brownish cinnamon shades beautiful patina. China 1910...

Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair, teak, lacquer, gold leaf, Mid-20th century. A highly decorative and ornately carved throne, evocative of the ro...

A Japanese Cypresswood or hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ tea chest Yokohama, 1862-1897, with inscription reading: Choicest Natural Leaf Yamashiro Tea, Packed by Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama Measures: H. 53.5 x W. 61.5 x D. 41.5 cm Including original wood box The chest gold, silver and red lacquered on a black lacquer ground, the top decorated with an eagle sitting on a branch, looking at a small escaping bird, the front with a pheasant under a chestnut, one side with a cockerel amongst foliage, the back decorated with an argus pheasant...

The chest is constructed of teak covered in lacquer and gold leaf with a hinged lid and detailed decoration on four sides. The high relief thayo lacquer depicts narrative scenes, bordered by a tendril vine frame with reserve cartouches of birds, beasts or men within.  The scenes may be from the Mahajanaka Jataka, one of the last Jataka tales of a life preceding the life of becoming the Buddha. This tale of endurance starts by depicting the rivalry between two brothers fighting for the throne. The lid depicts this great conflict having two battling elephants at center. Half of the surrounding characters are sending the opponents into retreat. The brother that is King is killed. The sides of the chest dynamically continue the story. On the right side of the front scene, the pregnant Queen at the front of the palace is informed of the King’s death  by her kneeling subjects.  On the left side of the front panel, the Queen is shown in retreat with her riches sacked upon her head. On the left side of the chest the story continues with Saka the Lord of the Dewas offering the Queen a lift upon an ox drawn cart. The right side of the chest depicts the pregnant Queen at her destination of refuge discussing her predicament with her long lost brother who offers protection in the birth of her child, Prince Mahajanaka. The elaborate high relief thayo lacquer is molded and modeled of a putty of lacquer sap mixed with clay, saw-dust, or ash. The interior and back are lacquered red. Provenance: From a residence designed by Kalef Alaton. East & Orient Company, Dallas. Private collection, Texas. Lark Mason...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45 drawers (42 small drawers + 3 larger drawers at the bottom). Each drawer with hand written Chinese calligraphy in black lacquer. These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs...

Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet. A tapering upright cabinet made of teak with black lacquered exterior and red interior. The decoration of gold on a black ground on three sides is created by the Lai Rot Nam...

Chinese red lacquered painting table, soft wood construction with unusual detailed relief skirt carving depicting figures and flowers, three deep drawers with inset brass hardware, i...

Large Japanese 3-section Clothing Chest, crafted of chestnut and cedar with the entire facade of a thick rosewood veneer. The storage composition has multiple drawers of varying size...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered trunk from the 19th century, with round metal hardware. Created in China during the 19th century, this red lacquered trunk features a rect...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in China Chinoiserie painted and lacquered side table Please note the delivery fee...

We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1860 hand made in China sold hand carved, painted and lacquered sideboard with Chinoiserie detailing all over. This is a ver...

An adaptation of the O-line with soft curves and bold functions. Shown here in natural oak wood with Ivory painted drawers. This piece is customizable in different finishes,colors a...