What is Japanese lacquer made of?

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.

How do I restore Japanese lacquer?

You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.

Is Japanese lacquer a type of varnish?

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.

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.

How do I clean a Japanese lacquer box?

To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.

Japanese Eggshell Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Tray

Japanese tea house in rankanku or eggshell lacquer with a decor of gold crane

$9,140

Japanese tea house in rankanku or eggshell lacquer with a decor of gold crane

Located in PARIS, FR

Miniature tea house with a crane and bamboo motif in black and gold takamaki-e lacquer on a rankaku (eggshell inlay) base. It has several compartments and trays on the roof, walls an...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

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Japanese Eggshell and Gold Maki-E Lacquer Bowl

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H 2.37 in Dm 13.78 in

Japanese Eggshell and Gold Maki-E Lacquer Bowl

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Japanese red lacquered bowl decorated with an unusual Art Deco influenced design of leaping dogs rendered in black, gold and eggshell against a lightly textured vermilion lacquer gro...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Early 20th Century Late Meiji or Taisho Period Eggshell Lacquer Tray

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H 0.25 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in

Japanese Early 20th Century Late Meiji or Taisho Period Eggshell Lacquer Tray

Located in Spencertown, NY

Small eggshell and gilded lacquer tray with gilded landscape in the foreground, 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Eggshell

Japanese Kobako box in eggshell lacquer decorated with peonies and a butterfly

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H 2.17 in W 4.34 in D 5.52 in

Japanese Kobako box in eggshell lacquer decorated with peonies and a butterfly

Located in PARIS, FR

Kobako in rankuku lacquer, also known as eggshell lacquer in Europe, decorated with peony flowers and a butterfly realized in maki-e lacquer.

Category

Early 20th Century Lacquer

Materials

Gold

c. 1900-1910 Japanese Lacquer Set

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H 0.44 in W 6 in D 6 in

c. 1900-1910 Japanese Lacquer Set

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1900-1910 lacquer set comprised of a square tray, rectangular tray & rectangular box, Japan.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

English Table with Lacquer Japanning, Eggshell Design and Bamboo

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H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 17.75 in

English Table with Lacquer Japanning, Eggshell Design and Bamboo

Located in Hudson, NY

English table with lacquer japanning, eggshell design and bamboo, Japanning is a term used for when Europeans mimic Japanese lacquer by applying a hard, black surface to an item.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Side Tables

Materials

Eggshell, Bamboo

PAIR OF JAPANESE EGGSHELL LACQUER OCTAGONAL MAQUETTES OF HOUSES

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H 16 in Dm 15.25 in

PAIR OF JAPANESE EGGSHELL LACQUER OCTAGONAL MAQUETTES OF HOUSES

Located in San Francisco, CA

A DELIGHTFUL PAIR OF JAPANESE EGGSHELL LACQUER OCTAGONAL MAQUETTES OF HOUSES EACH WITH A REMOVEABLE ROOF.

Category

20th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

PAIR OF EGGSHELL LACQUER MAQUETTES in the style of Fornasetti

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H 16 in Dm 15.25 in

PAIR OF EGGSHELL LACQUER MAQUETTES in the style of Fornasetti

Located in San Francisco, CA

A DELIGHTFUL PAIR OF JAPANESE EGGSHELL LACQUER OCTAGONAL MAQUETTES OF HOUSES EACH WITH A REMOVEABLE ROOF.

Category

20th Century Decorative Objects

Japanese Lacquer Panel with Eggshell Koi and Flower mosaic

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H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

Japanese Lacquer Panel with Eggshell Koi and Flower mosaic

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese black lacquer panel depicting Koi fish encircling a waterlily.

Category

20th Century Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Lacquer, Eggshell

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Questions About Japanese Eggshell Lacquer

What is Japanese lacquer made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How do I restore Japanese lacquer?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.
Is Japanese lacquer a type of varnish?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How do I fix Japanese black lacquer?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How do I clean a Japanese lacquer box?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.