Lacquer Decorative Objects

**Japanese Lacquer Vase with Painted Floral Decoration, circa 1930 – M3916** This is a Japanese vase from the 1930s or 1940s made of lacquered and enameled wood. Inside, there is a ...

This Chinese tray dating to the mid-20th century features a burgundy lacquer finish as well as engraved Chinese characters on its front and sides.        

Red lacquer box with the lid representing a scholar and children playing in a mountainous garden, the outer sides covered with repeated geometric patterns. This box was made in China...

Helio Jar Small, Sickle Pattern. Eggshell was applied before five to seven layers of viscous treacle black lacquer were added, sanded between layers and finally polished. A single ar...

Vase 1 from "Patchworked Texture Series" Manufactured by Seung Hyun Lee. Seoul, 2023. Copper, natural lacquer, (Ottchil). Measurements 36 x 25 x 30h cm 14,2 x 9,9 x 11,8h in ...

Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece Seated Giraffe Sculpture Attributed to Austin Productions. Crafted with an eye for dramatic scale and striking organic geometry, this monumental vintage...

This elegant frame is a contemporary product but was created following the ancient Venetian lacquering technique, consisting of many color passages and layers of very light gauze. Th...

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...

Carlo Nason ‘Ala’ table lamp for Linea GB Milano, Italy 1970s. Interesting sculptural design consisting a high gloss black lacquered cylinder base and...

Designed exclusively by Urban Art Home, this is a distinct and elegant decorative wood box made with lacquer and embellished with a sculpted sterling silver dragon. The square box ...

Lacquer Potpourri box and cover with ormolu mountings from 18th century Directoire Japan/ France.

A very nice Chinese red lacquer box decorated in gold and black with a garden scene. Box has a black interior. Circa mid 1800s.

Made of palissander, this lovely Napoleon III period liqueur box is lacquered in black, a method which became popular during Napoleon III's reign. The rose...

This is an antique ladies table box. An Italian, lacquer and oak keepsake case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. An appealing dressing table box with refined Italian...

This remarkable African sculpture dates back to the first half of the 20th century and represents a fascinating example of traditional wood carving, combining organic form with a hig...

Japanese antique lacquer document box with elaborate hawk and faux oak grain, Late Meiji (1868 - 1912) / Early Taisho (1912 - 1926) period lac...

Soviet Mstyora Firebird Lacquer Box Signed by V. Snyatkov, circa 1980 Large Soviet Russian Mstyora lacquer box depicting the Firebird, hand-painted and signed by V. Snyatkov, circa ...

Vintage 1990s Bussolari Italian Picture Frame This is a beautiful and authentic vintage picture frame from the 1990s, designed and crafted by the Italian brand Bussolari. Made in Ita...

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Leather Hat Box Lid, Bird-and-Peony Decoration on Red Ground A cover from a Chinese "official's hat box" (guan mao xiang). The type of oval, ...

A striking example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, Napoleon III period jewelry box showcases the era’s fascination with Chinoiserie and refined decorative arts. France, Napoleo...

A richly decorated 19th century Japanese jewelry box crafted in black lacquer with extensive mother of pearl inlay and gilt decoration. The front depicts figures gathered within an a...

Lacquered Round Container with Brass, Saffron Black, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered round container with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread...

Huge Japanese red lacquerware gourd motif box, decorated in relief with Japanese gourds suspended from leafy branches and scrolling vines.

A Rare and Important 17th Century Miniature Japanese Lacquer Cabinet, 19 cm H, 17cm W, 16.5cm D. The exquisitely decorated cabinet depicts fine floral raised scenes to each side. l...

A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed in Louis 14th exotic far-east Japanesque / Chinoiserie oriental styling, popular at the time due to the rise in trade with China and Japan throughout the 18th century, Parisian Vernis Martin lacquer work, decorated with lavish Rocaille elements, having three inkwells fitted with glass jar inserts and ornate fiolated acorn finial covers, on a black lacquer cartouche shaped tray with roster...

The Kimono vase is crafted from hand-worked copper and bronze, its rounded form finished with a richly patinated surface and layers of lacquer that lend depth and tonal variation. Cu...

Late 19th century Qing lacquer and hand-carved varnished wood decorative box, China By: unknown Material: wood, lacquer Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, lacquered, varn...

A Large Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze And Lacquer Casket. The pyramidal top centred by a finial modelled as a parrot perched on a branch at the centre of an axis of laurel branch moun...

Japanese inro with 4 XIXth century boxes in gold lacquer with matt kinji background decorated in gold taka makiyé of different tones. Lacquered wood measuring 65 x 70 x 22 mm. Weight...

Charming Rare Mid-Century Rita Ford, Inc Music Box in Verdant Emerald Lacquer, circa 1970s. This exquisite vintage music box is a masterclass in the ...

Penguin w/ head down Black lacquer Crean lacquer Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional ar...

Beautifully decorated hand carved, painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with chinoiserie theme gilding and paint design. Chinese red painted interior. Bras...

Mercury vase small, Portico design.

Orientalist hand painted and gilt decorated black lacquer papier-mâché plate on stand - possibly by Adt Frères - exceptional detail - unsigned - late 19th century. Excellent/extra...

Exquisite Antique French Gold Bronze, Hand-Painted Porcelain & Lacquer Inkwell, Circa 1870-1880.

The artist calls this vessel a flower basket in the calligraphy on the box. Showa period (1926-1989) black lacquer container in square form with notched c...

An elegant pair of Continental 19th century black Lacquer and Giltwood planters. Each stunning black lacquer planter is raised on a mottled base with foliate patterns showcasing Indi...

A hand carved, hand painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with classic Chinese red painted interior. Incised brass knob and lock.

Large Chinese Export red lacquer character box, sculptural, well executed Chinese two part lacquer table box. Decorated with vines, symbols and bats. Unmarked.

Part of the Pleiades series, this Plume vase features a refined Nebula pattern that flows gracefully along its tall, slender silhouette. The elongated form lends the piece a sense of...

Marvelous antique Asian red lacquered 4 tier woven grass stackable Chinese Wedding basket with hand painted & etched details, purposely distressed finish handle, & handwrought bail handle on top. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, No outstanding flaws, just natural aging. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 19th Century. A Tisket… A Tasket… A BEAUTIFUL Red Basket!!! WOW!!! What a COOL FIND!!! This is a FANTASTIC 4 tier stackable antique Chinese Wedding basket...

Large oblong-shaped wood, clay, plaster and lacquer vase with distinct shoulders and neck, ocher red color. Shanxi, China, late 19th century.

A large Chinese gilt lacquered box with porcelain medallion in the center top depicting floral pattern and bird.  

Boasting exquisite craftsmanship, Fedro waste paper basket is handmade of wood with lacquered ivory gloss finish, supported by tiny feet in chromed brass. A lavish rim in Corno Itali...

This top quality Russian black lacquered papier mâché box has an extremely fine hand painted central panel to its lid with a medieval scene set amongst a landscape with a castle and ...

A wonderful, large, hand-woven rattan and bamboo Chinese three-tiered handled wedding basket. From a Los Angeles Asian/Chinese art and artifacts collection. We are listing it as ea...

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...

Two Japanese old fashion Kiku - book style lunchbox By Teinen. The oldy memory after WWII in the school time of Japan. A wonderful design of the Bento Box to include the independent rice box...

ANDO CLOISONNÉ COMPANY - Extraordinary cloisonné vase with roses and transparent green enamel over raised bamboo decoration - green enamel to the interi...

This is a beautiful hand-crafted antique Chinese lacquer box, crafted from camphor wood, a material often used in traditional Chinese furni...

An exceptionally beautiful, serene, delicately crafted, and extremely rare Burmese Buddha head/bust - hand-made using the ancient Thayo technique w...

The highly decorated tray in the form of a table frames a series of three stacking boxes, a further three lidded boxes and a tray concealed within, raised on ogee bracket feet. This...

This sculpture is an antique Chinese lacquered and polychrome-painted wood figure dating from late in the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911). Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, set on an...

A sumptuous sloping vase that is rich with texture and colour. Urushi lacquer in classic red and black is applied over a raw linen surface cast in bronze before rubbing back to show ...

Japan, Edo to Meiji period, decorated with morning glory and a bird in hiramaki-e.

A gorgeous Neoclassical style oval metal toleware box, chest, or bin with lid on stand By Maitland Smith Philippines, Late 20th Century Black lacquer...

Persimmon box Black lacquer Hand repousse Copper base Limited Edition Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it is tapped from the trees, lacquer needs to b...

This serene and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Totem Form Sculpture in Frosted and Transparent Glass W/ Lacquered Base Signed Pierre Dinand originates from France, Circa 1970. Feature...

This is a vintage cleric's writing slope. A Japanese, red lacquer travelling correspondence box, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Striking writing case with delightful J...

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...