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Is Japanese lacquer a type of varnish?
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Yes, there is a type of varnish called Japanese lacquer. It is made from the sap of an urushi tree, which grows in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and modern Japanese lacquered pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet, having a quality lacquered lift off lid above 4
Category
Antique 16th Century Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Table Cabinet
Located in Richmond, London
A fine and rare Japanese black lacquer table or jewellery cabinet, exquisitely decorated in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Metal
Mother-of-Pearl Black Lacquer Japanese Export Table with Feet Shaped as Bats
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese export lacquer tripod table with feet shaped as bats
Nagasaki, 1850-1860
H. 73 x
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small square-form table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Japanese Showa Period Red & Black Lacquered Obon Ozen Tray Serving Tables Bowls
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 5 Japanese mid century modern ozen tray tables. Features black and red lacquer with gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer