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Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier), Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Box- shaped Japanese hibachi with
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of antique Japanese Lacquer Trays, Taisho period (1912-1926) beautifully decorated with a
Category

1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
H 5.5 in Dm 15 in L 5.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
As beautiful as it is practical, this Japanese Meiji-period lacquered tray is distinguished by its
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer Tray
Japanese Lacquer Tray
H 1.75 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hailing from illustrious Meiji-period Japan, this lacquer tray showcases the mastery of Japanese
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Lacquer Tray
Japanese Lacquer Tray
H 2.5 in W 21.25 in D 15.38 in
Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Meiji-period lacquer document box known as a ryoshibako showcases the meticulous
Category

19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Lacquer Box
Japanese Lacquer Box
H 7.25 in W 17.75 in D 13.75 in
Japanese Lacquered Sake Drinking Set Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered Sake Drinking set circa late 19th century (end of Meiji period), The assemble
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Tebako box with three compartments in golden and nashi-ji lacquer, decorated with golden, red, and
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1860s Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
H 6.11 in W 5.16 in D 5.99 in
Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako Ex-Christie's
Located in Atlanta, GA
An old Japanese lacquered small box likely used to contain incense powder called Kobako, circa
Category

17th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lead

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood sake ewer with maki-e design, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The
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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box
Located in Hudson, NY
Gold and shell marsh irises with pewter walkway wrapping around box. Korin style subject matter, nashiji ground interior and bottom with artist signature inside the lid. Signature re...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Pewter

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box
Japanese Lacquer Letter Box
H 16.5 in W 12.88 in D 6.63 in
A Japanese Lacquer Inro Depicting A Daikokuten With His Hammer
Located in Milano, IT
Japanese lacquer inro depicting a Daikokuten with his hammer watching children, next to a Matsu
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century
Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
Located in New York, NY
Japanese (19th Cent) brown lacquered karabitsu traveling trunk with carved birds and floral relief
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19th Century Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
Japanese Lacquered Karabitsu Trunk
H 27.75 in W 30.5 in D 25.5 in
Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box used to store document or small scroll painting), circa
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Rectangular and flat lacquer Kobako (small box) representing a furoshiki knot seen from above
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'
Japanese Lacquered Furoshiki Kobako 'Box'
H 0.6 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi with Imperial Chrysanthemum, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Japanese lacquer hibachi stand with imperial chrysanthemum mon and copper
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Early 1900s Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako in Kodaiji Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
lead rim. A small but lovely piece that exemplifies the excellent Japanese lacquer workmanship.  
Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Located in Hudson, NY
and plum design with a chrysanthemum crest. Silver metal rim and seat, nashiji (gold sprinkled lacquer
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 1.75 in
Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
H 4.25 in W 29.75 in D 21.13 in
Japanese Lacquer Koro 'Incense Burner'
Located in Hudson, NY
Removable bronze top, with gold drip pattern at top. Cresting ocean waves on bottom with raised silver sea spray.
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Japanese Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese lacquer coffee table.
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1920s Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Coffee Table
Japanese Lacquer Coffee Table
H 12.75 in W 71.5 in D 36 in
Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered tea caddy (known as Natsume) with fine Maki-e decoration circa 18-19th century
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Incense Burner, Koro, Edo period, mid 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and refined Japanese lacquer koro, incense burner, in the form of a chaire, tea caddy
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer
Category

Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray
Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray
H 3.75 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Japanese lacquer box for writing implements or stationery, suzuribako, with an
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

Fine Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako 'Inkstone Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Black and gold maki-e and hirame-ji lacquer box representing a branch of plum tree in bloom which
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood Naga Fubako (a long box used to store document or large scroll painting
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Fubako in Kodaiji Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Japanese lacquered wood fubako decorated in Kodaiji maki-e style circa early 17th century
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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Fine Japanese Lacquer Takamakura Geisha Pillow, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine Japanese lacquer Takamakura Geisha pillow, first half of the 20th century. Depicting Shi-Shi
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer

Set of 10 Japanese Lacquer Trays, Meiji 36, Circa 1903
Located in Norton, MA
The set of 10 Japanese lacquer trays was made in Japan in the year of Meiji 36. It's 1903 and
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Early 20th Century Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro by Yutokusai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four-case lacquered Japanese inro by Yutokusai (Gyokkei), a lacquer artist active from 1845-1900
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs
Located in Hudson, NY
This lacquer tray uses several lacquer techniques including multi-color painting of flowers, ito-me
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Wood Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese lacquered wood table (in Chinese style) with m.o.p. inlay.
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Wood Table
Japanese Lacquered Wood Table
H 15.5 in W 21.5 in D 13 in
Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificently decorated Japanese lacquer document box, ryoshibako, signed Umeboshi
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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Meiji Period Cabinet
Located in Montreal, QC
Japanese lacquered Meiji Period cabinet.
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquered Meiji Period Cabinet
Japanese Lacquered Meiji Period Cabinet
H 15.25 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
Located in New York, NY
Large Japanese lacquer and Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
H 11 in W 7 in D 4 in
Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Momoyama or Edo Period, 16th/17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Japanese lacquer incense box, kogo, with a design of sparrows in flight, late Momoyama
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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Pewter

Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'
Located in Hudson, NY
With all-over mother of pearl inlay and mon design of chrysanthemum in gold and black lacquer on
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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Display Cabinet on Stand, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese lacquer and porcelain inlaid display cabinet on stand, kazaridana, Meiji
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Porcelain, Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Samurai Jingasa Hat Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken Japanese historical hat known as Jinggasa (militant hat) that was worn by samurai in Edo
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

An Antique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fan shape black lacquer tray from Japan circa 1910-30s, late Meiji to early Showa era. Elaborated
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Sewing Table
By G. None
Located in Wilson, NC
Japanese lacquer sewing table, the top and front decorated with words and flowers, the interior
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1890s Japanese Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Metal

Japanese Lacquer Sewing Table
Japanese Lacquer Sewing Table
H 27.75 in W 18.25 in D 13 in
Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An assemble of four lacquerware sake cups from Meiji period Japan circa late 19th century. The
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer and Bronze Temple Ranma 'Panel'
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Temple Ranma (Panel) lacquered with many coats of lacquer which created this rich dark
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Lacquer Box, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Japanese lacquer box 1900 decorated with sparrows, gold lacquer on a black background of very good
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19th Century Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box, 1900
H 3.55 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Antique Japanese Lacquered Wood Wabi-Sabi Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
What can we say about this bowl? Perhaps we can start by describing the unique Japanese aesthetic
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa late 18th
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Miniature Japanese Lacquer Ebony Hokkai Hat Box
Located in Norton, MA
A Meiji period a miniature carved ebony hokkai decorated with lots of inlaid elements on the lower band and on the fitted lid and resting on three feet. one small inlay object missin...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Takasago Story
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large circular plate with a short stem base in Vermillion lacquer color from Late Meiji Period
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large circular plate with a short stem base in Vermillion lacquer color from Late Meiji Period
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Tea Box 'Chabako' with Flower Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period lacquer box with nashiji ground interior with tray that has an opening for the tea
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Shell

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese roiro lacquer scholar combo box with an upper tier of inkstone box (Suzuribako) and a
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1920s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Metal

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Japanese lacquer rectangular lacquer tray with a slightly scalloped corner and four L
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box with Flowers and Butterfly
Located in Hudson, NY
With silver rim, and interior decoration of falling petals and gold dust. Comes with original storage box.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer and Geometric Meiji Period Inlaid Tray
Located in Garnerville, NY
Japanese inlaid, lacquered and gilded tray. Possibly for the sacred tea ceremony. This tray has
Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Oak, Lacquer

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Antique Japanese Lacquer For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique Japanese lacquer for your home. An item from our selection of antique Japanese lacquer — often made from lacquer, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique Japanese lacquer made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. George Ashdown Audsley, Japanese School and Awaji Pottery each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of antique Japanese lacquer that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Lacquer?

A piece of antique Japanese lacquer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,524, while the lowest priced sells for $129 and the highest can go for as much as $600,032.
Questions About Antique Japanese Lacquer
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.