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Technique: Lacquered
Pair English Regency style Chinoiserie Dressers / Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely crafted early/mid century chests of drawers in the chinoiserie style with with faux bamboo frame and charming panels depicting raised figures, standing cranes, buildin...
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1920s English Chinoiserie Vintage Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French handcrafted 3-door light blue sideboard, design Eric Gizard Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3-door sideboard is 100% made in France in oak, veneer oak and with lacquered doors in MDF panels.
The 3 doors open with a "push-to-release" pressure. A vertical interior di...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Wood
Pair of 21th Gray-White Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of commodes or nightstands tables Biedermeir style,
the commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman cabinetmaker and a craftsman lacquer. in beech wood, the bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Biedermeier Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of vintage Chinese apothecary chests, these pieces share the same nine-drawer design and distressed white lacquer finish, yet subtle variations in their details make each unique. Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine cabinets...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
After Gerrit Rietveld "Elling" storage cabinet
Located in Skokie, IL
After Gerrit Rietveld "Elling" storage cabinet circa 1960s
In 1919 Gerrit Rietveld designed the first Elling cabinet. The original example, executed in...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Modern Cedar Lined Hope Chest w/ Brass Pulls One Bottom Drawer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice one drawer cedar hope chest.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
Two-Piece Walnut Corner Desk Table Bookcase Hutch
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut two piece corner desk bookcase hutch. Good utilitarian size bookcase using small corner space.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Low Profile White Lacquer Oiled Walnut Drawers TV Stand Credenza Console MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Low Profile White Lacquer Oiled Walnut Drawers TV Stand Credenza Console MINT!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Dovetailed Inlaid Carved Walnut Marble Top SideBoard Server Buffet MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Dovetailed Inlaid Carved Walnut Marble Top SideBoard Server Buffet MINT!
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20th Century French Rococo Revival Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Pair of 21st Small Black Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables, in Biedermeier style, with two drawers.
The commodes are a handmade production, made by us, our craftsman...
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2010s Spanish Biedermeier Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Planisphere Copper Bar Hand-Hammered Black Lacquered Wood and Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Copper bar Planishere in hand-hammered polished copper,
feet in black lacquered high gloss wood. Inside spaces for
glasses and bottles. Top in black lacquered glass.
Also vailable in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Copper, Gold
Marble Top Black Lacquer Brass Mounts 4 Drawer Bombay Dresser Chest Drawers Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Marble top black lacquer brass mounts 4 drawer Bombay dresser chest drawers mint!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Tambour Doors 9 Drawers Dresser High Boy Chest Credenza Cabinet MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Teak Tambour Doors 9 Drawers Dresser High Boy Chest Credenza Cabinet MINT
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Pair of 21st Maooron Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables in Biedermeier style, in maroon colour or winw colour, with two drawers
The commodes are a handmade produc...
Category
2010s Spanish Biedermeier Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th/20th c Paint Decorated Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Armoire or Wedding Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a paint decorated red & gilt Chinoiserie wooden armoire or wedding cabinet with figures and genre scenes with dragons and flowers, along with two large upper doors,...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
An Aldo Tura Parchment Bar Cabinet Dry Bar
By Aldo Tura
Located in London, GB
A dry bar cabinet in lacquered parchment and rosewood by Aldo Tura Italy.
An unusual model, slightly rarer than the others. The rectangular cabinet in lacquered Parchment, with the b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden plant motifs, the handles of the drawers are decorated with burnt perfume vases.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Space Age Vintage Dancing Shelf, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage dancing shelf from tube steel and plexiglass. The dancing shelf features a black lacquered tube steel base and five ( 5 ) plexiglass pl...
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1970s Space Age Vintage Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Modern Sideboard With Red Marble Top, Beige and Black Lacquer & Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
The iconic Memphis style inspired Babar Sideboard. A modern sideboard promises to add sophistication to any modern dining room decor or a luxury...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Side by Side Dresser Chest of Drawers Chifforobe
By Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak side by side dresser chest of drawers chifforobe credenza.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Guatemalan Folk Painted Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful painted trunk dates to the mid-20th century and was lovingly crafted by traditional folk artisans in Guatemala. Ideal as a blanket chest, the wooden trunk is crafted of...
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Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique mid 18th century German warm brown two door demountable cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This stunning antique cabinet was crafted in the mid-18th century, around 1750, in the Westphalia region of Germany. Made entirely from the finest quality European summer oak, carefu...
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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Vintage Reddish Brown Lacquered Elm Sideboard with Four Drawers and Panel Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
With its geometric rhythm and deep, lacquered surface, this vintage Chinese sideboard brings a quiet structure to interiors, from restrained wabi-sabi to polished contemporary. The b...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Semi-Circular-Bar with reel wood veneer and marble top, France, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
A Masterpiece of Art Deco Elegance
Step back into the golden age of design with this remarkable French Art Deco semi-circular bar, meticulously restored to its former glory. Originating from the 1940s, this piece encapsulates the glamour and sophistication that defined the Art Deco era, making it an essential statement piece for the discerning collector or interior enthusiast.
Elegance in Every Curve
The first thing that draws your eye is the stunning half-moon shape, a graceful silhouette that exudes charm and invites an intimate gathering space. The striking contrast between the rich reel wood veneer and the sleek high-gloss lacquer finish captures the essence of modernity and tradition blending in perfect harmony. The flowing lines are accentuated by a polished chrome footrest, offering both comfort and a visual touch of luxury.
Exquisite Materials & Craftsmanship
The highlight of this piece is the breathtaking green marble countertop, with swirling veins of light and dark hues reminiscent of a tranquil forest landscape. Its polished surface offers a cool and smooth texture, complementing the deep luster of the wood below. The bar’s cabinetry is crafted from beautifully restored reel wood veneer, ensuring that this piece remains a timeless centerpiece.
The interior offers functional beauty, with integrated storage shelving and metal racks for bottles and glassware, adding a practical touch to its undeniable allure. Whether entertaining guests or creating a sophisticated home bar setting, the versatility of this design makes it perfect for any occasion.
Impeccable Restoration
Restored with the utmost care, every inch of this bar has been thoughtfully revitalized to preserve its original craftsmanship while ensuring modern durability. The high-gloss finish has been skillfully reapplied, enhancing the natural beauty of the wood, while the chrome accents have been polished to perfection. The marble top, too, has been meticulously treated to maintain its inherent strength and visual appeal.
A Timeless Icon for Your Space
This vintage French Art Deco bar is not just a piece of furniture; it is a testament to the artistry and attention to detail that defined an entire era of design. Whether placed in a grand living space, a luxury loft, or a high-end office, this bar promises to be the focal point of any room.
Indulge in the rich history of Art Deco France with this extraordinary piece, a fusion of luxury, style, and practicality. Perfect for anyone who values sophisticated craftsmanship, this semi-circular bar invites you to celebrate life’s finest moments in true Art Deco fashion.
Key Features:
• Authentic French Art Deco bar from the 1940s
• Semi-circular design with a rich reel wood veneer
• High-gloss lacquer finish, polished chrome footrest
• Luxurious green marble countertop
• Interior shelving and racks for bottles and glassware
• Fully restored to maintain original integrity while ensuring modern durability
Transform your space with a timeless icon of Art Deco elegance—where form meets function in the most luxurious way possible.
Matching cylindrical bar stools...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Bar-Sideboard, Black Lacquer and Chrome, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Extraordinary, free-standing Art Deco Bar-Sideboard or Drinks Cabinet from France/Paris around 1930.
Black lacquered walnut wood, high gloss polished. Two curved front doors with thi...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Large Venetian Baroque Chippendale Credenza with Dry Bar and Golden Leaf Mirror
Located in Vigonza, Padua
IMPORTANT: the mirror has been sold and only the sideboard remains
Early 20th century large Venetian Baroque Chippendale credenza sideboard with golden leaf mirror Fratelli Testolin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chippendale Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Crystal
Oriental Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Base Modern Walnut Server Cabinet MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality mid-century modern walnut double doors bachelor chest cabinet dresser with beautiful brass hardware on black lacquer ebonised base. Gallery rolled edges top.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Bongo Bar Cabinet, Manual Doors, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bongó Closet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bongó closet in Sahara Noir marb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass
Dome Shape Top Glass Shelves Two Drawer Compartment Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lovely vintage curio display cabinet with glass shelves and 2 bottom drawers compartment. Has built in light.
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20th Century American Federal Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
'Alveo' Sideboard Cabinet by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, circa 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s 'Alveo' cabinet, which works excellent as a sideboard or small credenza, designed by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. The modern design consists o...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mahogany & Burl Wood Regency Lift Top Sewing Stand Organizer W/ Key Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass Feet Mahogany & Burl Wood Regency Lift Top Sewing Stand Multiple Compartments Organizer w/ Key MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Ash
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-shelf system for GUBI in black ash.
The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
French 20th Century Louis XV style black low sideboard
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / low sideboard / wood / Louis XV / French
A 20th century black lacquered low sideboard in Louis XV style made in France. This stylish low sideboard has five spacious ...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Cabinet in Black with Hidden Drawers and Shoe Storage, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
This elegant French Art Deco cabinet from the 1930s offers a rare blend of refined style and clever functionality. With its compact footprint and thoughtful internal layout, it serve...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
18th Century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet - Fujian Province
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An 18th century Chinese lacquered and intricately carved and hand painted cabinet of small proportions .
A beautiful all over patina and aged surface , the entirety of the cabinet is painstakingly decorated with landscape , coastal scenes , figures , birds , flowers etc the cabinet . The panelled doors to the front , bottom drawer & feet are carved in a deep relief showing various scenes , embellished with red lacquer and gold leaf , retaining its original engraved metal work .
This cabinet originates from the Fujian province...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Elm
American Walnut Mid-Century Modern Tambour Doors Long Dresser Credenza
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Medium light walnut tambour doors long dresser credenza.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Virginia Galleries Henkel Harris Mahogany Double Drawer Buffet Short Sideboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Virginia Galleries Henkel Harris Mahogany Double Drawer Buffet Short Sideboard
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20th Century American Queen Anne Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Blonde with Black Drawers Dresser on Wrought Iron Base
Located in Ferndale, MI
Master of mid-century American modular design Paul McCobb for Winchedon Planner group six drawer dresser. Maple case holds black lacquered drawers...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Danish Teak Corner Storage Liquor Cabinet Bar
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Danish modern corner teak liquor cabinet bar cupboard shelves storage.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Pair of Rose Tarlow Demilune Adam Sideboard Cabinets
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of grand painted demilune sideboard storage cabinets designed by Rose Tarlow, Melrose House Hollywood, California. The large cabinets feature a demi-lune form each having f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Original Decorated Cabinet, from Fujian Province 1860 - 1880
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original decorated cabinet, From Fujian Province 1860 - 1880.
Black lacquer base, frames with dark red lacquer.
Decorations in the form of flowers etc. in polychrome lacquer.
Pair of doors with rectangular metal fittings.
Behind doors...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Faux Tortoise Chinoiserie Cabinets by Henredon Furniture
By Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home a mix of tropical elegance and vintage style with this exquisite pair of double door cabinets in a luxurious imitation tortoiseshell lacquer. Manufactured by the world-ren...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Black Art Deco Sideboard with Chromed Elephant Pattern, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Original French Art Deco Sideboard in Black Lacquer with Elephant Motif Hardware – A Masterpiece of 1930s Craftsmanship
A commanding presence in any room, this original French Art D...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Painted Compound Cabinets, Late Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
Seamlessly constructed and lacquered black, this pair of spectacular Ming-dynasty compound cabinets provided the perfect blank canvas for painted scen...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Karges Fine Fruitwood Mid Century Modern Beveled Glass Breakfront Cabinet MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Karges Fine Fruitwood Mid Century Modern Beveled Glass Breakfront Cabinet MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
19th Century English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor and glass doors. This exquisite English black and gold bookcase from the ...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Henredon Horse Shoe Shape Heavy Brass Pulls Double Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Mid-Century Modern decorative brass pulls double long dresser credenza.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Exquisite Art Deco bar cabinet made of walnut
Located in Greven, DE
Discover the timeless elegance of Art Deco with our exquisite round bar cabinet! Handcrafted from fine walnut veneer and finished with shiny brass fittings, this bar cabinet is not o...
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2010s German Art Deco Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer, Walnut
Pair of George Nelson Bookcases for Herman Miller in Walnut, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century modern bookcases designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, crafted circa 1950.
Rich walnut cabinets with square steel legs
Vibrant orange shelves, professionally refin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Horizontal and vertical curved French 1930s Art Deco Sideboard in Black Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard with curved sides in typical shape.
The front is also curved both horizontally and vertically
Furniture in Black Lacquer, high g...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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....
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Kittinger Black & White Lacquer Mandarin Chest of 5 Drawers Dresser MINT!
By Kittinger, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Black & White Lacquer Mandarin Chest of 5 Drawers Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Hardwood
American Walnut Burl Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza Cabinet MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning American Walnut Burl Accents Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza Cabinet MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Retro Style Buffet Credenza, Barcode in Rainbow Colored Glass
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
The Buff-Heyyy is a retro style credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created wit...
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2010s Mexican Other Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Modern 51" LP Storage Media Console Entertainment Cabinet
Located in Nyack, NY
The Aero 51" LP media console provides a place for your turntable, audio components, and up to 120 of your favorite albums. Our Aero cabinets feature ...
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2010s American Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
Italian Patch Olive Burl Wood Bombe Shape Hall Cabinet Console Cabinet Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine petit wall console credenza chest meticulously finished in thick olive burl wood veneers. Two door cabinet with one shelf storage space. Made in Italy.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Olive, Burl
Bevel Low Sideboard Orange 3 Cover by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Bevel low console, formed by repeating modules coming together, has a contemporary appearance with its simple design and sharp lines. The Bevel console with four cover storage areas ...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè
By Francesco Bolgié
Located in IT
18th century Italian neoclassical carved, lacquered and gilded wood dresser attributed to Francesco Bolgiè (1752?-1834).
The fine and elegant commode is made of finely carved, lacquered and gilded wood. It presents several stylistic and material elements characteristic of the wooden works and of the furniture present in the Piedmont area, between the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. The richness of the ornaments, the gold leaf, the iconographic program and the significant level of cabinet making that characterizes this furniture are testimony of a wealthy client and the valuable work of a sculptor at the service of noble and royal families. Stylistically can be attributed to the famous italian sculptor Francesco Bolgiè (1752-1834).
The front of the furniture and the two side are characterized by a complex decorative architecture. Two horizontal perimeter bands show gilded carved geometric patterns and palmettes on a blue lacquered backdrop. The low frame, in the centre and on the front, has a half-moon element inside which is finely carved a lion with two cupids and laurel branches. Near the corners, at the top, are carved a female faces, while at the bottom are some bees. The fretwork of the vertical bands draws strings that support a bunch of grapes with vine leaves. The side walls are lacquered in ochre yellow and, at the centre, a frame with acanthus leaves outlines a lacquered space in the tones of the ancient rose violaceous, with in the centre an ornate leaf with fine girali. On the four sides of this frame four large golden flowers harmonize the together.
The front, similar in composition, has a yellow ochre background, internal frame with palmettes and four flowers. The large internal space, lacquered in antique pink, shows in the center a woman’s fece with a composition of grapes and wheat ears; from the face depart fine phytomorphic girals with racemes, bunches of grapes and vine leaves. The nozzle of the original lock, placed on the front of the cabinet and on top, is in gilded bronze, chiselled with ribbon motif. The front panel opens downwards. The interior of the cabinet, entirely lacquered in red, has a shelf and therefore two compartments. The red color cinnabar deliberately recalls the characteristic Chinese lacquer, at the time much loved for the decorations to cineseria furniture. The special folding lock system, which allows the opening and closing of the front door, is the original one.
The commode rests on four conical wood legs witch are carved with acanthus leaves and small ramage, gilded and lacquered.
The top of the furniture is in grey marble bardiglio valdieri, lithotype that had great success in Piedmont, in the north of Italy, since the middle of the 18th century. On it were usually exposed bronzes, candlesticks, watches and sculptures.
The sculpted subjects refer to a precise iconographic programme.
The female head is identifiable in Ceres, Mother Terra, which in classical iconography is depicted with the head surrounded by a sert of wheat ears and a cluster of grapes. Ceres or Demeter in Greek, sister of Zeus, in Greek mythology is the goddess of fertility, the guardian of crops, protector of agriculture and wheat, constant nurse of youth and of the green earth, author of the cycle of seasons, life and death, protector of marriage and sacred laws.
The representation of Ceres, and its meaning, are linked to bees, symbol of virtue and chastity, allegory of Mother Earth, rebirth, mercy and justice. Just as the leaves of the vine and its fruits: in many cultures, from Greco-Roman to Christianity, the vine is a symbol of well-being, fruitfulness and blessing; it represents an abundant life and the joy that flows from it; it reflects the desire for fertility and beauty. It is also a sign of devotion to the fruits of the spirit and protection from evil. Fullness, wisdom, youth, maturation, prosperity are all images associated with the vine. Sacrifice, faith and good will are the qualities required for the vine to bear fruit.
The inverted bezel shows the iconographic image of Amor Vincit...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Lacquered Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
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