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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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Early 20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Table Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century Japanese black lacquer table lamp. Black lacquer finish with a mountain and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Lacquer
Lacquer Table, Late Meiji Period, Japan, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Lacquer table, Art Deco period, Japan, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Art Deco Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
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
Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese homes. Placed under a low wood kotatsu table with an open slat top, the hibachi functioned as a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
Japanese Black Lacquer & Gold Sake, Champagne Flutes or Wine Stemware, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful set of six (6) Japanese black lacquer and gold sake, Champagne flutes, or wine
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
