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Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquered Three-Section Chest with Carved Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
design. This antique Chinese lacquered chest, with its linear form and decorative artistry, is ideal for
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Chinese Vintage Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilded Calligraphy and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer wedding chest from the Mid-20th Century with gilded calligraphy, low
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original 18th century wooden chest with black lacquer. Edges with iron band, lid covered with iron
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
H 24.41 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest
H 66.93 in W 52.76 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Red Leather Lacquer Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese blanket chest from the Mid-20th Century with red lacquered leather, brass
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer treasure chest from the 19th century with gilded
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chest with thick red original lacquer and very charming patina. "Shanxi" China 1780-1820.
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Japanese Cherry Lacquer Tansu Chest, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to be versatile and portable, Japanese tansu chests were multipurpose storage cabinets
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Vintage Blanket Chest with Red Lacquer and Cloisonné Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese blanket chest from the mid 20th century with red lacquer ground, cloisonné décor
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered trunk from the 19th century, with round metal hardware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Vibrant and richly detailed, this small Chinese red lacquered blanket chest was designed as a
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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Chinese Laquered Brown and Gold Chest Decorated with Flowers, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Chinese chest in lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th / beginning of the 20th
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20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer side chest from the 19th century with five hand-carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers and Wooden Pulls
Located in Yonkers, NY
Crafted from darkly lacquered elm, this tall chest of drawers features clean lines and solid
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Late 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Finely Lacquered Chinese Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
China. Although the design follows classic forms, vibrant decoration makes this chest unique. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Finely Lacquered Chinese Chest, c. 1850
Finely Lacquered Chinese Chest, c. 1850
H 35.25 in W 27.25 in D 18.75 in
Vintage Leather Blanket Chest with Reddish Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
brown patina, this Chinese lacquered leather blanket chest from the mid 20th century will make for a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Vintage Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese camphor wood blanket chest from the mid 20th century, varnished with a light
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquer Book Chest, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
this stately 19th-century book chest. Expertly constructed of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Natural Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Side Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese natural elmwood blanket chest from the 20th century with brass side handles and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Freestanding Qing Dynasty Black Lacquer Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Black lacquer sideboard with multiple drawers and two doors. From Hebei, circa 1880-1900. This
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Chest Drawers Commode Chinese Lacquer Chinoiserie, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Stunning antique Chinese red lacquer chest of drawers or commode - We date this important piece
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Antique 1890s Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood
Located in Peabody, MA
A collection of Chinese chests from the late 19th and 20th century includes a vermillion lacquered
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Yellow Lacquered Bed Foot Chest/Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a traditional style of yellow lacquered antique Chinese bed foot chest. Normally it was set
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Red Lacquer Chests
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of red lacquer chests with two drawers and pair of doors, brass fittings
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Red Lacquer Chests
Pair of Red Lacquer Chests
H 28 in W 21 in D 16 in
Antique Red Lacquer Chinese "Marriage Cabinets" STORAGE CHESTS, a PAIR
Located in Weehawken, NJ
lacquer with hand painted designs. Each chest has two doors that lock with a brass lock pin and a shelving
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Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Lacquered Ebonized & Gilt Blanket Chest with Mother of Pearl
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Lacquered Ebonized & Gilt Blanket Chest with Mother of Pearl & Soapstone Inlaid Figures, c1920
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer chest with landscape gilt motif with pair of open door and shelf inside.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
H 32.5 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer chest with gilt motif with pair of open door and shelf inside.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
Black Lacquer Chest with Gilt Motif
H 29.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Red Lacquer Chests
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of red lacquer chests with open doors and removable shelf inside on each chest, one drawer
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Red Lacquer Chests
Pair of Red Lacquer Chests
H 28 in W 23.5 in D 16 in
Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfectly proportioned for its petite size, this low elmwood chest is the ideal place to stow odds
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Buffets

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Elm

Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
H 15.5 in W 20.25 in D 13.75 in
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period late 19th century apothecary merchant's chest in Southern elm, also
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
Chinese Herbal Apothecary Elm Chest And Bookcase
H 40.95 in W 47.64 in D 16.34 in
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 Drawer Chest.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare Original Chinese Herbal Apothecary’s 25 drawer chest. This is a Chinese Apothecary Cabinet
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-18th Century Ming Style Chest in Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
18 century chest in original black lacquer. This Ming style chest is constructed of wood with
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Fine Red Lacquer Chests with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of fine red lacquer chests with hand-painted gold gilt motif, beautiful color, form and
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood With Natural Patina and Lacquer Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood With Natural Patina and Lacquer Chest Gorgeous Chinese Shanxi
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm, Lacquer

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Wood

Chinese Burgundy Brown Herbal Apothecary Chest, Late 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
with a clear lacquer finish that enhances its natural patina. Originating from China, it dates back to
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
A long life wedding marriage chest In Chinese Mandaran, the symbol "Shou" a Chinese character
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Exquiste Hand Painted Oriental Chinese Linen Trunk or Chest Very Decorative
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
lacquered Oriental trunk A very good looking and well made piece, it is larger with much brighter colours
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer
Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer
H 65.36 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
H 64.57 in W 51.97 in D 19.3 in
19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Collectable Chinese Table Top Cabinet Jewellery Collectors Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
oriental Chinese table chest or jewellery box. A very good looking and well made piece, it is very
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels
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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Chinese Provincial Red and Black Lacquered 8-Drawer Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
8-drawer Chinese provincial red and black lacquer chest of drawers. Brass drawer pulls. Each drawer
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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Chinese Round Corner Lacquer Side Chest
Located in Central, HK
Round corner lacquer side chest with projecting top frame member and round out surface stiles. It
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chest Drawers Commode Chinese Lacquer Chinoiserie, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Stunning antique Chinese red lacquer chest of drawers or commode. We date this important piece of
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Antique Red & Black Lacquer Chinese Scholar's Book Chests/Cabinets, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
Covered in rich black & red lacquer, of rectangular form with square corners, the fine scholar’s
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Chinese Antique Cinnabar Chest
Located in SOMIS, CA
This gorgeous cinnabar lacquered chest is so named for the Chinese Harmony God featured on its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Cinnabar Chest
Chinese Antique Cinnabar Chest
H 34 in W 69 in D 21 in
Chinese Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Fossano, IT
A Camphor wood chest. Black lacquered with Chinese landscape and inlaid with soapstone, mother-of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

Chinese Camphor Wood Chest
Chinese Camphor Wood Chest
H 60 in W 103 in D 51 in
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Santa Fe, NM
With ten drawers this well preserved chest is a unique example. Unlike most apothacary chests this
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Shanghai Red Lacquered Bedside Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty red lacquered Southern Chinese elm Shanghai bedside chest with brass
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Antique 1870s Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Asian Desk and Chest, Red and Black Lacquer, Ming Style
Located in SOMIS, CA
sophisticated design element. Hoof legs and raised flanges give the nod to its Chinese origin. Together they
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Miniature Chinese Lacquer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Miniature Chinese Lacquer Chest
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Antique 19th Century Lacquer

Miniature Chinese Lacquer Chest
Miniature Chinese Lacquer Chest
H 16 in W 13.75 in D 7.75 in
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese red lacquered coffer with fifteen drawers, four with carved bats, and brass
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Clothing Chest with Red Lacquer
Located in Chicago, IL
This traditional red lacquer clothing chest was used mainly for storage. Simple, over-sized
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Clothing Chest with Red Lacquer
Clothing Chest with Red Lacquer
H 21 in W 33.5 in D 23 in
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Apothecary Chests
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of refined and elegant black lacquer apothecary chests, brass ring pulls. Beautiful form
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

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Chinese Lacquer Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Chinese lacquer chests available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and elm, all Chinese lacquer chests available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of Chinese lacquer chests available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Georgian and Victorian Chinese lacquer chests are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Chinese Lacquer Chests?

Prices for Chinese lacquer chests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese lacquer chests begin at $499 and can go as high as $31,852, while the average can fetch as much as $2,980.

Finding the Right Asian Art And Furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.

Questions About Chinese Lacquer Chests
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese lacquer refers to the specific lacquering styles used in Chinese wares. Chinese lacquerware has a tradition stretching back thousands of years, and vintage examples are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Chinese lacquerware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese black lacquer is a resin sourced from the Toxicodendron vernicifluum (formerly Rhus verniciflua) tree that grows throughout East Asia. Artisans produce decorative objects entirely from the substance or use it as a finish for wood and other materials. Find a selection of Chinese black lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To care for Chinese lacquered furniture, wipe it with a damp cloth regularly. You can use a paste wax intended for use on lacquer finishes to restore shine, but avoid using harsh furniture polishes and cleaners on pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lacquered furniture.