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What is Japanese lacquer made of?
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Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Japanese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Magnolia Design, Showa Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A Japanese red lacquer cabinet with a design of magnolias on a black background across the two
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
3 Japanese Red Lacquer Candlesticks
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
3 Japanese red Lacquer candlesticks
Many coats of persimmon/red lacquer applied to wood
Brass cap
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
a cylindrical copper liner set within a red lacquer chrysanthemum-form frame. The red lacquer
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Red Lacquer Basket Mounted as a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Early Japanese red lacquer basket mounted as a lamp
Measures: 17.5" x 17.5" x 46"
Weighs: 13
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan, Lacquer
Japanese Red Lacquer Negoro Hibachi with Rabbits, Edo Period, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With monumental scale and beautiful, hand-carved details, this remarkable red lacquer hibachi is a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Japanese Red Lacquer Ribbed Candle Holder Pair, Meji Period c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This stunning pair of Japanese red lacquered candle holders are exceptionally rare. They feature an
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
