What is Chinese black lacquer?

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.

How do you shine black lacquer furniture?

To shine lacquer furniture, spray a tiny amount of solvent-based furniture cleaner and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure that you choose a product specifically labeled as safe for lacquered finishes. Shop a collection of lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.

How do I fix Japanese black lacquer?

To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.

How do I clean Japanese black lacquer?

Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.

Can you refinish black lacquer furniture?

Though you can't exactly refinish black lacquer furniture, you can repaint it. As long as you prep the furniture with a primer, you should easily be able to repaint.

Can you use furniture polish on black lacquer?

Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.

Black Lacquer Tansu

Lacquer Chest Japan

Japanese 19th Century Tansu Chest

Japanese 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

$720Sale Price|52% Off

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This box is made in Japan and coated with black lacquer. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of copper...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

$900

Japanese Antique Small drawer Black lacquer/Late Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

This piece represents the late Edo period’s peak of domestic luxury, where everyday items for wealthy merchants or upper-class households were crafted to endure generations. Type: ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Sugi Cedar Black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest

$1,500

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Sugi Cedar Black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This tansu chest of drawers is made entirely from solid sugi cedar boards.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers

$2,480

19th C Meiji Japanese Antique Black Tansu Chest with 6 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This tansu chest of drawers is made entirely from thick, high-quality solid sugi cedar boards. It is estimated to date from Meiji period, circa 1860s–1900s based on its traditional ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century

$2,600

Japanese Edo Period Black Urushi Mizuya Tansu Display Cabinet Mid 19th Century

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Its original dark urushi lacquer surface has developed a rich wabi-sabi character over time, revealing subtle tones of matte black, reddish brown, and natural wood beneath the worn l...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Cedar, Pine

Meiji Japanese Antique Black Urushi Sugi Cedar Tansu chest with 18 Drawers

$3,300

Meiji Japanese Antique Black Urushi Sugi Cedar Tansu chest with 18 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The exterior retains its original black urushi lacquer finish, built up through layers of persimmon tannin, pine-soot ink, and lacquer.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

$1,200

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with black urushi lacquer - it's original, remains in good condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar, Wood

Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C

$4,500

Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The structural frames of the main unit & lattice sliding doors are made of the thick lumbers with traditional joinery without metal fasteners. A warm black color with a slight r...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Cedar

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Keyaki & Cedar black Urushi Tansu chest of drawers

$3,200

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Keyaki & Cedar black Urushi Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This tansu chest of drawers is made from solid Keyaki & Sugi cedar boards. It is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa 1820s–1860s, or the early to mid-19th century,...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cedar

Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C

$4,600

Antique Japanese Black Mizuya Tansu Chest with Lattice Sliding Doors Late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

The structural frames of the main unit & lattice sliding doors are made of the thick lumbers with traditional joinery without metal fasteners. A warm black color with a slight reddi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Cedar

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Black Urushi Tansu Chest with 4 Drawers

$2,500

19th C Edo Japanese Antique Mid-Size Black Urushi Tansu Chest with 4 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This tansu chest of drawers is made entirely from thick, high-quality solid sugi cedar boards.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Vintage Tansu Style Chinoiserie Lowboy Credenza Buffet Dresser Sideboard Cabinet

$3,000

Vintage Tansu Style Chinoiserie Lowboy Credenza Buffet Dresser Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Sideboard. Features Korean Tansu inspired styling with applied brass detail.

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$980

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

., Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & conditions.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$900

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

$1,200

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest.

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H 41.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.75 in

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest.

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Black Lacquer Tansu Chest with Gold Leaf and Mon Design.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

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H 12.75 in W 19.25 in D 11.75 in

Black Lacquer Tansu Chest Cabinet, Japanese Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

A small beautifully black lacquered tansu chest with original hardware and having seven drawers.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Black Lacquer & Maki-e Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period, 1868-1912

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H 14.75 in W 16.75 in D 11 in

Japanese Black Lacquer & Maki-e Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period, 1868-1912

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An outstanding 19th century black lacquer tansu decorated overall in hand applied gilt lacquer (maki-e) motifs depicting flower-heads, prunus, scholarly objects and assorted good luc...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

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H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 20.67 in

Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

In contrast to the more common black-lacquered Tansu, this piece is distinguished by the grayish tones characteristic of chestnut wood, which envelop the entire form in a calm and re...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sideboards

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts

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H 48.75 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Tansu Chests with Black Lacquer fronts, c. 1880 Overall measures: 34 ½” x 16” x 48 ¾” high.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original

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H 39.75 in W 33.25 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is an attractive antique two section tansu storage chest/cabinet hand crafted with five (5) drawers in a beautifully selected grained wood and finished in rich red lacquered sid...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Black Tansu Chest

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H 40.56 in W 34.65 in D 14.97 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Black Tansu Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

Black lacquered pine wood fitted with original iron handles and hardware.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet of Lacquered Wood and Waxed Steel

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H 47.5 in W 74 in D 20 in

Large Japanese Tansu Cabinet of Lacquered Wood and Waxed Steel

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese Tansu cabinet of lacquered wood and waxed steel; having six drawers, one door and two sliding doors. Probably elmwood. Provenance, by repute: Takashimaya, New York.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Era, Japan

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H 66.54 in W 67.33 in D 26.38 in

Tansu Cabinet, Meiji Era, Japan

Located in Kastrup, DK

Tansu cabinet, black lacquer. Japan, The Meiji era (1868-1912) the cabinet is in 2 parts.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Japanese Meiji Tansu Staircase with Sliding Doors and Drawers

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H 91.34 in W 27.17 in D 68.51 in

Japanese Meiji Tansu Staircase with Sliding Doors and Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Japanese staircase Tansu cabinet from the Meiji period. Crafted from pine and elm wood with black lacquer.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Pine

Japanese Early 20th Century Dark Red and Black Lacquered Tansu Cabinet

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H 23.75 in W 34.5 in D 14.75 in

Japanese Early 20th Century Dark Red and Black Lacquered Tansu Cabinet

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese dark red and black lacquered tansu cabinet from the early 20th century, with five drawers and two sliding doors.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, So Called Tansu, Late 19th C

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H 37.8 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in

Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, So Called Tansu, Late 19th C

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

The motives with a base of black lacquer with motives of cranes and phoenix birds in a landscape with trees, bamboo and waterfalls.

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Antique 1870s Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Chic Black Lacquered Pre-War Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest

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H 39.5 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 in

Chic Black Lacquered Pre-War Japanese Clothing Tansu Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic black lacquered pre-war Japanese clothing tansu chest.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original

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H 39.75 in W 33.25 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Antique Rich Black Lacquered Clothing Chest Tansu 100% Original

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is an attractive antique two section tansu storage chest/cabinet hand crafted in a beautifully selected grained wood and finished in rich black lacquer with the original hardwar...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

JAPAN 1820 Edo Period Black Lacquered & Gilded Tansu Cabinet Chest With Drawers

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H 14.5 in W 14.1 in D 7.55 in

JAPAN 1820 Edo Period Black Lacquered & Gilded Tansu Cabinet Chest With Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

The portable Tansu cabinet has been masterfully crafted in the turn of the 18th century, between the 1790 and 1820 with carved parts of black lacquered wood, gilt bronze, gold and ca...

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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Bronze, Copper

Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

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H 15.94 in W 12.99 in D 11.14 in L 15.94 in

Japanese Antique Black lacquer Small Tea Chest/Edo 1800s~1860s Wabi-Sabi Tansu

Located in 足利市, JP

Essential Buyer Details Type: Tabi-tansu (Traveling Tea Chest / Portable Tansu) Period: Late Edo Period (19th Century) Materials: Indigenous Japanese wood, So-urushi (all-over black ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

Superb Japanese Silver Lacquer Wood Auspicious Smoking Tansu, Complete

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H 8.67 in W 8.25 in D 5.25 in

Superb Japanese Silver Lacquer Wood Auspicious Smoking Tansu, Complete

Located in South Burlington, VT

A spectacular and hard to find silver and lacquer three-drawer Tansu complete with all original silver accoutrement including a finely engraved dragon silver pipe and two removable s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Japan, Superb Antique Furniture Lacquered Tansu from "Wakasa, " 19th Cemtury

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H 63 in W 40.75 in D 16 in

Japan, Superb Antique Furniture Lacquered Tansu from "Wakasa, " 19th Cemtury

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a fine tall Meiji period lacquered tansu from “Wakasa,” three sections, superb original red/ orange lacquer, with fine quality Kiri wood construction and fine, original "crane...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Cabinet

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H 10.5 in W 13 in D 7.5 in

Japanese Meiji Period Tansu Cabinet

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese Meiji period Tansu cabinet of black lacquer with gilt design.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box

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H 16 in W 14 in D 14 in

Rare Find Japanese Antique Boy's Day Samurai Festival Set in Original Box

Located in South Burlington, VT

Made specifically to display during Japan's popular Boys Day festival, this harder to find old antique early 20th century specimen is complete and all pieces fit handsomely into the ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

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H 29.73 in W 31.11 in D 14.97 in

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the st...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

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H 34.26 in W 66.34 in D 19.69 in

Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese Antique Large Black Chest (Tansu) / Meiji Period (1860s–1900s) / Wabi-Sabi This is a large, black-lacquered Japanese chest (Tansu) crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards

Materials

Cedar

1860s-1910s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

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H 23.82 in W 35.24 in D 10.44 in

1860s-1910s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Finished with the layers of traditional black Urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin (kakishibu) & burnt pine ink. in a certain wabi sabi touch.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1860s-80s Japanese Edo antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

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H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in

1860s-80s Japanese Edo antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

., Hokuriku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

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H 38 in W 34.65 in D 15.36 in

Antique Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Urushi Tansu Cabinet with Drawers Early 20th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1940s), estimate from the style, materials & conditions. Having ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cedar

Antique Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Kiri Tansu Chest of Drawers Late 19th C

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H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 13.78 in

Antique Edo Japanese Wabi-Sabi Black Kiri Tansu Chest of Drawers Late 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This Tansu chest of drawers is fully crafted from Kiri (Paulownia wood) solid wood boards, dates to Late Edo period (circa 1830s–1860s), estimate from the style, materials & conditio...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

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H 14.38 in W 18.9 in D 12.21 in

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style & con...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer Tansu

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H 39.5 in W 47.5 in D 16.5 in

Black Lacquer Tansu

Located in New Orleans, LA

Nine drawer tansu in black lacquer with inlaid lacquer medallions depicting stylized lotus blossoms; brass hardware includes "carrying handles" at either side and recessed handles a...

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20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer/Red Stained Isho Tansu

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H 38 in W 33.5 in D 16.5 in

Black Lacquer/Red Stained Isho Tansu

Located in New York, NY

A transparent red lacquered cedar casing contains three full-width drawers in a slight recess above one deeper drawer and a square door enclosing two small drawers, all in highly pol...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Isho Tansu with Black Lacquer Casing

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H 40.5 in W 33 in D 15.5 in

Japanese Isho Tansu with Black Lacquer Casing

Located in New York, NY

Black lacquer casing encloses three figured paulownia-fronted drawers in a recess above four drawers of various sizes. The recessed drawers close with a removable strap lock of iron ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Black Step Tansu

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H 59.125 in W 57.5 in D 16.5 in

Black Step Tansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Contemporary 2 sided black lacquer elmwood step tansu. 4 pieces including the base.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Step Tansu

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H 71 in W 71 in D 17 in

Step Tansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

2 section black lacquer with rubbed edge step tansu. Plenty of storage with drawers and sliding doors.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer Bookcase

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H 78.75 in W 32 in D 13.75 in

Black Lacquer Bookcase

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tansu Design exclusive contemporary pair of black lacquer with rubbed edges bookcase.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bookcases

Japanese Black Lacquer Shonai Dansu

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H 40.75 in W 34 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Black Lacquer Shonai Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elegant antique Japanese, black lacquer Shonai isho dansu(clothing chest).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Black Lacquer Sideboard with Bamboo Stick Doors

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H 36.325 in W 62.325 in D 13.5 in

Black Lacquer Sideboard with Bamboo Stick Doors

Located in San Francisco, CA

Natural elm wood doors with black lacquer wood frame. Tansu Design exclusive.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Buffets

2 Drawer Console Table

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H 32.125 in W 43 in D 13 in

2 Drawer Console Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Contemporary 2 drawer console table made from kiri (paulownia) wood with a black lacquer wood stand. Tansu Design exclusive. 999306-75010

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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Console Tables

Japanese Kiriwood Katana Dansu

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H 1,978 in W 47.75 in D 17.5 in

Japanese Kiriwood Katana Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Simple and elegant Japanese antique katana(sword chest) tansu on black lacquer wood stand. Made of solid kiriwood with copper hardware from Kyoto Japan.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese 2 Section Shonai Dansu

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H 33 in W 41 in D 16 in

Japanese 2 Section Shonai Dansu

Located in San Francisco, CA

The chest is made from Sugi (cedar) wood and the drawers are finished in original black lacquer. The two section tansu can be separated and used as a coffee table or side tables.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Isho Dansu on Stand

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H 30 in W 34 in D 14 in

Japanese Isho Dansu on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Handsome antique Japanese one section tansu on black lacquer wood stand. Top section of a Kyoto style isho dtansu (clothing chest).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Japanese Tansu Black Red Lacquer Two Section Meiji Bedside Table Chest of Drawer

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H 40.75 in W 17.5 in D 40.4 in

Japanese Tansu Black Red Lacquer Two Section Meiji Bedside Table Chest of Drawer

Located in Monterey, CA

This is one of the most unique two-section clothing chests, or tansu we have ever come across. The red lacquer is intact after 150 years. Typically the red color lacquer would have c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi

$1,400

H 22.25 in W 32.49 in D 14.18 in

Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black Tansu chest. Its horizontally balanced proportions and deep black tone create a quiet sense of stability, bringing a calm visual weight to any space. Wi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

$1,500

H 26.78 in W 26.5 in D 7.8 in

1840s-1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi desk organizer Tansu chest of drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique shallow Tansu chest of drawers with 4 shelves - made of quality red pine & chestnut. The product of 1840s - 1860s (late Edo period) estimate from the style &...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Chestnut, Pine

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

$680

H 13.19 in W 18.9 in D 11.42 in

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the handle design, it appears to date from the Meiji period. It is very old. It comes with a lock. ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage

$900Sale Price|25% Off

H 22.45 in W 30.71 in D 18.51 in

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar. This is black and beautiful. After many years of use, it has become a very...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Massive Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

$4,500

H 48.04 in W 66.54 in D 21.26 in

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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu Chest of Drawers 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

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H 16.15 in W 18.51 in D 10.63 in

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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Its low, stable rectangular form and the deep black finish, enriched by many years of age and use, give the piece a quiet yet disti...

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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

$3,971

H 43.31 in W 61.62 in D 18.12 in

Japanese Large Black Tansu Circa 1860's / Cabinet Wabi-Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture. Made from solid cedar wood, the piece combines stru...

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Edo Japanese Antique Mid-size Black Medicine Tansu Chest of Drawers, Mid 19th C

$1,300

H 17.33 in W 15.36 in D 10.95 in

Edo Japanese Antique Mid-size Black Medicine Tansu Chest of Drawers, Mid 19th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese antique apothecary chest, tansu chest of drawers for medicines (Kusuri dansu). Product of mid to late Edo era (1820s-1860s), estimate from the style & conditions. Deep...

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Japanese Antique Black Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi

$1,800

H 24.61 in W 30.71 in D 14.57 in

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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese black drawer cabinet. Quietly standing in space, it brings a deep sense of balance and quiet tension without ever appearing overly assertive. It is believed ...

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Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

$2,500

H 39.38 in W 32.68 in D 14.18 in

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...

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Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

$2,051

H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is ultimately simple...

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1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

$1,290

H 19.69 in W 24.1 in D 14.97 in

1860s-80s Edo Japanese antique mid size Urushi Tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Mid-size, Dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers. Made of Sugi cedar - a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa 1860s-1880s) , estimate from the style &...

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Japanese Antique Sofa Table or Storage Box 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi

$1,500

H 12.41 in W 44.3 in D 20.48 in

Japanese Antique Sofa Table or Storage Box 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese storage chest that also functions as a low table. It was crafted during the Meiji to Taisho periods (1860s–1920s) and made from traditional Japanese cedar (su...

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Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

$2,500

H 15.95 in W 47.45 in D 23.82 in

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese merchant counter tansu from the late Edo period, circa 1840s–1860s, constructed from solid Sugi cedar and finished in layers of original urushi lacquer. This piece was fo...

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Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi

$1,200

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Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi

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Find many varieties of an authentic black lacquer tansu available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every black lacquer tansu was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the black lacquer tansu you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right black lacquer tansu, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Black Lacquer Tansu?

A black lacquer tansu can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,945, while the lowest priced sells for $1,185 and the highest can go for as much as $7,700.

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What is Chinese black lacquer?
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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.
How do you shine black lacquer furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To shine lacquer furniture, spray a tiny amount of solvent-based furniture cleaner and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure that you choose a product specifically labeled as safe for lacquered finishes. Shop a collection of lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
How do I fix Japanese black lacquer?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
How do I clean Japanese black lacquer?
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Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
Can you refinish black lacquer furniture?
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Though you can't exactly refinish black lacquer furniture, you can repaint it. As long as you prep the furniture with a primer, you should easily be able to repaint.
Can you use furniture polish on black lacquer?
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Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.

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