Lacquer Decorative Objects

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern dresser top two-drawer jewelry chest By Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture USA, 1950s Black lacquered mahogany, with original brass drawer pul...

Exquisite Indian craftsmanship made of teak with decorative brass on a patinated surface. The brass fittings are hand-beaten, showcasing the exceptional skill of the artisans who cre...

Bo pot Black lacquer Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of ...

Exquisite beauty of this antique Islamic Kashmiri Papier-Mâché Tea Caddy, a stunning storage box with a lid and copper metal lining. This hand-painted gem features intricate miniatur...

Pair of lacquered Scandinavian wooden candlesticks. Pine, mid 20th century. A beautiful pair of remarkable and special candlesticks. Made of pine and lacquered in thick and glossy...

A wonderful Chinese leather and brass lidded lacquered trinket box, circa 1970s. The handcrafted box measures 6.25"W x 3.75"D x 4"H and has a great look with tapered brass trim. It...

Large Chinoiserie Rectangular Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s. Large Chinese black lacquered box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Chinese rectangular black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market. The rectangular large black lacquer box is decorated with beautiful gilt painting. the Upper portion opens revealing a lacquer tray. The lid of the box hand painted in the shanshui style, with an idyllic river and mountain, Chinoiserie style landscape with architectural Asian decor, landscape figures of women in traditional kimonos, young boys playing near a river. The landscape studded with trees and vegetation, and some small pagodas...

Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ). Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami) Configured with five smooth-running drawers of different Size. Two are equipped with slender "hirute"-shaped bail handles and three with decorative pull-rings. The front-and backside featuring oval grips for easy transport. Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate- a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahafu) endings. Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of wisteria ( fuji) and lovely patina. Inscription on the right. Considering its age the set is in a very good condition with some traces of usage and wear conform age. Dimensions: Dressing stand...

Nice little black lacquer box from Japan. It is made of black lacquered wood and decorated with flowers and foliage. The inside is covered with red velvet. It is ideal for storing je...

A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th century. The lidded box in rectangular form with rounded corner is a classic example...

Simple lines, a modest form and a layer of hand-brushed lacquer give this petite Qing-dynasty tray a provincial charm that recalls the warmth of home. The original burgundy lacquer f...

This refined engraved walnut table paper holder for desk, lacquered in a magnificent blue color, showcases the excellent taste in form and color. This rare piece hails from the Late 18th Century, 1775 circa, and it was created in Venezia, Italy. Abolut this piece, Clara Santini, one of the most important experts in Venetian laquered furniture...

Art Deco Cloisonné Enamel Desk Clock Case: Attributed to Marcus & Co. Movement: Mathey-Tissot Circa 1930 This exceptionally rare Art Deco desk ...

Root vase with copper trim Cream lacquer Hand repousse Copper base Limited edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. R...

A finely decorated set of 3 red lacquer sake cups, sakazuki, featuring views of Mt. Fuji, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. The lacquer sake cups, called sakazuki, of traditional p...

French black lacquered papier mache glove box with hinged lid decorated in polychrome with scenes of a Japanese market. Red lacquered interior. France, circa 1880.

This Art Deco period table clock by Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class of its own. Crafted of black lacquer, no detail was spared by the famed firm in creating this hig...

This is a large and exquisite lacquered wooden tray, with floral decoration and polychrome rural scene, on blue background. The curved shape of the tray, on the front and on the sid...

Banana Leaf Sculpture/ Tray Black Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang ...

Beautiful and Minimalist tea canister box from Japan. This rare beauty is a unique box or decorative box that brings midcentury shape with organic beauty. Constructed of wood panels ...

Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.

This is a refined and exquisite lacquered wooden box, with polychrome and golden decoration on dark blue background. The dark blue color could seems a dark green. On the lid bright red and ivory volutes with lace inserts meticulously painted. Inside an exotic garden are depicting two Oriental human figures dressed in golden clothes. Band decorated with floral and volute motifs. It could be a magnificent jewelry case. One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals. Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps. The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age. Referring bibliography: A similar shaped and lacquered wooden box is presentin the Cà Rezzonico, in Venice and it is featured in S. Levy Lacche veneziane settecentesche II, Milano 1967, tav. 444. The piece is in excellent state of maintenance and it is guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The wooden dark blue lacquered box...

An exceptionally fine early regency Chinese black lacquer chinoiserie box, English, circa 1800. Likely originally a candy box, this pie...

Middle 19th century Chinese Export double lacquer tea caddy on stand from the Qing dynasty. octagonal form with hinged lid ,divided interior with me...

This is a large and bright red and yellow lacquered wooden box, entirely decorated with prints cut and applied with the tecnique called "arte povera" . At the centre of the lid a large country landscape with figures inspired by 18th Century Venetian views that recall the themes of Arcadia. The prints come from the manufacture of Remondini Bassano, that was the most important printers in the Europe at that time. This surprising lacquered box is an elegant piece that can be useful as a jewelry case, perfect to match in any elegant home. One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals. Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps. The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age. The piece is in excellent state of maintenance and guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The wooden red and yellow lacquered box...

A wonderful hand-painted Chinese lidded black lacquer box, circa 1940s. The handcrafted box measures 13.5"W x 7.75"D x 4"H and has a floral motif on a black background. The lid has ...

A desk lamp clock designed by Bayard France. Fabulous and very handsome integrated desk lamp-clock, created in Paris France by the the company of Bayard during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This very decorative ann useful piece is very hard to find in this perfect condition. Has been designed with geometric art deco patterns and assembled with a round base, a squared clock...

Ji Guan Hua Vase Cream Lacquer Hand Repoussé Copper Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering d...

This is a refined lacquered and shaped wooden box, with polychrome Chinese figures and fine floral decoration on green and light blue background. The curved shape of the box, on the front, on the sides and of the feet, the rich carving, are the result of the high level craftemanships of the Venetian master cabinetery. This magnificent piece hails from the Mid-18th Century in Venezia and masterfully shows the lacquered Venetian style. Its carefully considered proportions, refined carvings, magnificent color of the lacquer, and premium materials culminate in this wooden box that shows sophistication and grace. This is a little jewel, a case to contain jewels. One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals. Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps. The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age. The iron little key is not working. Inside are visible some scribbles. The piece is in very good state of maintenance and guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The wooden light blue lacquered...

A pair of French Empire period toleware vases with black and gilt decoration the body with anthemion and patera decoration, standing on acanthus leave...

A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century). The generous size of the box was reser...

Entitled "Dove," this bronze sculpture, by the revered Puerto Vallarta artist Ramiz Barquet, captures the bird's form with a fluid abstract style. It is signed "Barquet" and "Dove." ...

A Japanese ink stone box (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration from Edo period (circa mid-18th century). The box features a rectang...

Beautiful pair of Japanese Mid-Century Modern, black lacquer wood candleholders circa 1950s in a glossy finish and very nice condition retains old label. Each candleholder has an ope...

Saturn's Return Plant Stand features a sliced steel sphere planter that hangs by delicate yet sturdy chain inside a solid steel rolled ring. A smaller steel ...

A large pair of antique French transitional period red lacquer, chinoiserie decorated ormolu-mounted vases with gilt bronze Rococo mounts. The vibrant color of these highly polished vases...

Large Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Tray circa 1940s. Antique Chinoiserie black lacquer decorative platter with numerou...

An antique jubako (stack boxes) with five tiers in an elongated octagon shape circa 19th century (end of Edo or beginning of Meiji period). jubako was traditionally used to store and...

This late 19th century spectacle case has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers and is bord...

Outstanding hinged and lidded Kyoto box by Karl Springer. Fair amount of storage with suede panel lining on bottom and top. Brown and ivory lacquer is hand applied. Sits in a parsons...

Chinoiserie decorated Mantel clock circa 1930s Cream in colour Top with Scroll shaped pediment Decoration With, Flowers, Foliage, Figure, Bridge & Building Circular enamel dial, Dom...

Late Victorian Chinoiserie decorated Letter rack Black Laquered Background with gold detail Depicting Figures bedside river scenes foliage & leaf decoration urn with flowers, Sitting...

A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner. Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece. Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...

Art deco lacquer box designed by Wordley Allsopp & Bliss. A beautiful colorful art deco box, created at the 33 East Kinney Street, in Newark New Jersey by the Wordley Allsopp & Bliss Company, back in the 1930. This rectangular box was carefully crafted in solid sterling silver .925/.999 with accents in 14 karats yellow gold. The complete outer parts are embellished with geometric patterns made up in green malachite and black lacquer. The inside are finished with high polish and gilding. Weight: 82.95 Grams, (53.17 Dwt). Measurements: 75 mm by 58 mm by 22 mm (2.95 x 2.28 x 0.87 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the assay of the metals and signed, "WAB STERLING & 14K". Wordley Allsopp & Bliss Wordley, Allsopp and Bliss (WAB) was founded in 1909 in Newark, New Jersey yet can trace its roots back to before 1885 when Henry Allsopp became a jeweler and registered his mark by 1891. Henry had partnered with George and the subsequently became known as George A H Allsopp Inc. The partnership did well together and they changed to Allsopp brothers...

this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with Maki-e (gold lacquered) foliate wreaths and stylized flower heads and incised brass mounts; raised on four splayed supports. Hokai boxes...

This eggshell cup, made by Annam Heritage, is a 20th-century piece. It showcases decorative craftsmanship. The contrast between the light, textured interior and the dark, smooth exte...

19th century Japanese black and gold lacquer Suzuribako box with firefly and plum blossom design.

An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan. The delicate lacquer box, known as a kogo in Japanese, ...

Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest 19th-century This exquisite chest, inspired by Hasami-Bako travel trunks, is a striking example of Japanese lacquerware. The hiramaki-e technique—applie...

Vintage large plaster horse statue lacquered in a white gloss for a modern twist. No chips or breaks. I do have two of these listed if a pair is needed. Slight variations in plaster.

English Victorian brown lacquered tole oval shaped box with three herons on top

Coastal Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Vase with Pink lacquered Rope, Cordonetto Missoni Home Edition. Marked at the base and numbered 1735. Italian Mediterranean Home Decoration f...

Decorative Russian hand painted lacquered hinged box with red interior. The box with a fox licking his mouth over his discovery of a proudly displ...

Antique A Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Box depicting a Dragon and Phoenix, and all areas of carved patterns throughout. small lacquer colors were lost at the corner, please see the ...

Mobile Kinetic Sculpture by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 350 x W 350 x H 350 cm. Materials: Steel and lacquer. The mobile is available in different colors and sizes on request. Please c...

Collection of 14 vintage hand-painted, lacquered paper mache lacquerware trinket / keepsake / cigarette / storage boxes, from the Russian, Kashmir, Indian, Burmese, and Thailand regi...

Medea Picture Frame in Horn & Lacquered Wood with Ivory Gloss by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: D 5 x W 19 x H 24 cm. Materials: Horn and lacquered wood. Ava...

Medea Picture Frame in Dark Horn & Lacquered Wood with Black Gloss by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: D 5 x W 16 x H 21 cm. Materials: Dark horn and lacquered wood. ...

Memphis Milano designer, Nathalie du Pasquier, Gravieux Accueil Box for Arc 74, 1983. Signed with decal studio label to lid: [Objects for the Electonic Age Mi...

Set Of 2 Dafne Picture Frames in Dark Horn & Lacquered Black Wood by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: Large: D 5 x W 23 x H 29 cm. Small: D 5 x W 17 x H 23 cm. Materials...