Chinese Lacquer Breakfront
Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
The Vintage Drexel Black Lacquered Breakfront is as elegant as China cabinets come. This breakfront
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinese Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Lacquer
Union National Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Cabinet 116"
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
The Union National breakfront was rated as the finest breakfront in the world. In 1980, after
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Maple, Lacquer
H 86.5 in W 116 in D 18.5 in
Lacquered Breakfront Bookcase Chinoiserie
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Eye cathching lacquered breakfront bookcase
Features a plethora of hand painted Chinoiserie on all
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Glass
Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass
Offered for sale is a
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Important English 19th C. Chinoiserie Breakfront Display Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
", W. 110” D. 19” (Center p) 18" on the ends
Condition: There are some age-related Lacquer, Paint and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Materials
Wood
English 1880s Black and Gold Breakfront Two Part Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English two part black and gold breakfront bookcase from the late 19th century with Chinoiserie
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wire
H 78 in W 57.5 in D 16 in
19th Century French Transition Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
black and gold lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront chest of drawers. Born in France in the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
interpretations of Japanese and Chinese lacquer.
In this fine commode we therefore see a successful fusion of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 36.62 in W 55.91 in D 22.45 in
Louis XVI Style Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke, circa 1905
By François Linke, Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
other Boulle patterns of the time can be related to Japanese and Chinese lacquer work. For instance the
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 37.01 in W 65.75 in D 25.6 in
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Located in Hartville, OH
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Located in Milford, NH
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Henredon English Georgian Inlaid Yew Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Georgian style lighted breakfront bookcase or display cabinet.
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USA, 20th Century
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19th Century Chinese Yellow Lacquer Breakfront Dresser
Located in Kastrup, DK
Breakfront dresser with original yellow lacquer and beautiful patina.
Lower part with 2 pairs of
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Chinese Breakfront in Carved and Lacquered Wood with Mirrored Back
Located in New York, NY
Chinese breakfront cabinet in carved and partially giltwood with lacquered finish and mirrored back
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By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and sought after two piece chinoiserie black lacquered breakfront by Union National, NY
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Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Secretary Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
"The Union National breakfront was rated as the finest breakfront in the world. In 1980, after
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H 82 in W 90 in D 29.5 in
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Located in Dallas, TX
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By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
lacquer) hand painted motif with gold detail showing a landscape of florals / flowers, animals / birds
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H 80 in W 55 in D 14 in
HICKORY Asian Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style breakfront china display cabinet by Hickory Manufacturing Co. Maple hardwood with
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Black Lacquer and Gold Leafed Chinoiserie Breakfront 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental custom ordered in the 1970s for a prestigious Houston Estate. This massive breakfront is
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Chinoiserie Black Japanned Lighted Breakfront China Cabinet
By Union National
Located in West Hartford, CT
George III style chinoiserie black lacquered two-part breakfront with gold gilt painted scenery and
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By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
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H 79 in W 56 in D 14.5 in
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Located in London, GB
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By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Located in London, GB
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Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Union National breakfront china cabinet featuring black lacquer with a garden motif
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By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Drexel Et Cetera liine china cabinet circa 1978. Features Chinoiserie japanned black
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By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
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Signed Drexel Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet Japanned Black Lacquer
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
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Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Lacquer and Gilt China Display Cabinet Breakfront
Located in West Hartford, CT
An exquisite and highly ornate Chinoiserie cabinet with glossy black lacquer, hand painted
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Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Cabinets
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H 72 in W 36 in D 18 in
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Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Regency style secretary desk / china cabinet. Top has four doors, two glass shelves, eight wood
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Breakfront China Cabinet or Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
Great 19th century English chinoiserie breakfront china cabinet or bookcase- 2 part cabinet with
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Baker Furniture Chinoiserie Dutch Baroque Breakfront Bookcase or China Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch Baroque Chinoiserie style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Baker
Category
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Materials
Burl, Lacquer, Glass
H 82.75 in W 70.25 in D 23 in
UNION-NATIONAL Chinoiserie Hand Painted Breakfront Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Union National
Located in Charlotte, NC
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Brass
H 80 in W 61 in D 16 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Brass
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Located in Rockaway, NJ
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Located in Rockaway, NJ
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Located in London, GB
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Chinese Black Lacquered Breakfront
Located in Sarasota, FL
Teakwood breakfront hand painted with gold leaf breaks down into 2 pieces lighting in across top
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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Furniture
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Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Breakfront
Located in New York, NY
Black lacquer Chinoiserie breakfront with Chinese garden scenes. Featuring pagodas, figures
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Located in Bridport, CT
1940s black lacquered with gold decoration breakfront cabinet. Brass fittings and glass detail
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Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront Low Cabinet by Hille, England, circa 1920
By Hille
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A red lacquered breakfront low cabinet by Hille.
With fine lacquer and gilt chinoiserie decoration
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H 45.67 in W 57.09 in D 16.93 in
Rare Modernage Breakfront Bookcase Secretary Desk
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Chinese Lacquer Breakfront
- What is Chinese lacquer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese 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.
- What is Chinese black lacquer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Chinese 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, 2023To 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.
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