Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
What is the difference between lacquer and acrylic lacquer?
1 Answer
There is actually no different between lacquer and acrylic lacquer. Acrylic lacquer is a type of lacquer. Unlike nitrocellulose lacquer, acrylic lacquer goes on clear and remains clear over time.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Shop for Chinese Lacquer on 1stDibs
Louis XV Period Corner Cupboard In Chinese Lacquer
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare corner cupboard in Chinese lacquer decorated with animated landscapes, opening with two leaves with fretted panels.
Category
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten-Drawer Document Chest.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten Drawer Document Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Elmwood Ten-Drawer Document Chest.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Chest on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very handsome Chinese lacquered trunk or coffee table with exceptional heavily embellished hand-hammered hardware -- iron handles, hinges, corner plates and lock which uses a cross...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840.
77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies.
Category
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Etagere Shelves, England
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century Anglo-Chinese lacquered bamboo etagere shelves.
C.1880 England
In very good condition, with expected signs of wear commensurate with age.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Shelves
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
