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

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquered Meiji Period Cabinet
Japanese Lacquered Meiji Period Cabinet
H 15.25 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
Old Round Plate with Japanese Lacquer / Meiji-Taisho / Urushi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wooden vessel used from the Meiji era to the Taisho era. Probably a beech tree. It is made by
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A exquisite, fine quality Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese black lacquer cabinet on stand with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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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Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine Japanese lacquer tebako, box for personal accessories, in the form of rolled bolts of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, 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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
Located in Chicago, IL
masterpiece of Japanese lacquerware. The matching set includes a writing table (bundai) and poem box (tanzaku
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Inro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A good Japanese carved cinnabar three case inro with mixed metal ojime, Meiji period, late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver, Copper

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Box Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century
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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Sake Cups, Set of 3, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A finely decorated set of 3 red lacquer sake cups, sakazuki, featuring views of Mt. Fuji, Meiji
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji 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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Fine Japanese Hibachi Lacquer with Inlays Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Japanese wood Hibachi with copper insert circa 1900-30s end of Meiji to Taisho Period. It
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese lidded bowl from the Meiji period, lacquer
Located in Hamburg, DE
This antique Japanese lidded bowl from the Meiji period, around 1900, is a stunning example of
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Antique Early 1900s Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Circular Hokai Lacquer Box & Lid 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique Japanese Meji period lacquer lidded Hokai box with chased brass hardware and
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Brass

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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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Tagasode (Whose Sleeves?) Lacquer Incense Box, Kobako, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual Japanese lacquer box for incense accessories, kobako, featuring a tagasode
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver

Signed Mid 19th C. Edo/Meiji Period Miniature Lacquer Stacking Cabinet, Japan
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Japanese lacquer work from the Paris Exhibition. It is plausible that this item was purchased at the Paris
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Hibachi with Imperial Chrysanthemum, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
liner, now modified as an usubata, late Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The refined black lacquer
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Antique Early 1900s Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique Japanese Meji Period lacquer box decorated with a fan and a stylized star shaped
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Sutra Box with Peony Mon, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A Japanese maik-e decorated black lacquer sutra box, kyobako, with peony mon design, Meiji Period
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

JAPAN 1880 Meiji Period Tebako Box In Red Lacquered Wood With Abalone Inlaid
Located in Miami, FL
. Country: Imperial Japan, Period: Meiji, 1880. Materials: Wood, red and black lacquer, gold and abalone
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Abalone, Wool, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
As beautiful as it is practical, this Japanese Meiji-period lacquered tray is distinguished by its
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Tray
Japanese Lacquer Tray
H 1.75 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Meiji Han Koto with Maki-e Lacquer Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Japanese Koto made from carved Paulownia wood and lavishly decorated with lacquer Maki-e
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hailing from illustrious Meiji-period Japan, this lacquer tray showcases the mastery of Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver

Japanese Lacquer Tray
Japanese Lacquer Tray
H 2.5 in W 21.25 in D 15.38 in
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Fubako Box In Hiramaki-e Lacquered Wood With Gilding
Located in Miami, FL
lacquered with applications of very fine gold powder. The Meiji Imperial Period This is an era of Japanese
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Inro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Meiji
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Wood, Ebony, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A seven-piece Japanese Arita Sweetmeat set and matching lacquer box, Meiji period (1880-1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Porcelain, Lacquer

Rare Japanese Lacquered Katana Stand – Tashi Kake, Meiji Period (19th Century)
Located in PARIS, FR
Japanese Lacquered Katana Stand – Tashi Kake, Meiji Period (19th Century) Rare Tashi Kake from
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Antique Ewer Lacquer with Bronze Edo to Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquer water ewer without handle (known as hazo in Japanese) that was used to carry
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier)
H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Large Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e Carp Design Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
century to early 20th century (end of Meiji period). The center image showcases a lively carp swimming in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Kanban, Japanese Shop Sign, Meiji Period, 1868-1912
Located in Camden, ME
lacquer, gold leaf and poly chrome on wood, Meiji period 1868 -1912 Measure: 19" high x 35 1/2" wide.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Meiji-period lacquer document box known as a ryoshibako showcases the meticulous
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Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Box
Japanese Lacquer Box
H 7.25 in W 17.75 in D 13.75 in
Japanese Laquered Tray finely Decorated , 19th Century Meiji Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Japan during the 19th century, Meiji period. This circular tray is very decorative, with a finely
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Paper

Superb Japanese Black Lacquer Document Box with Gold Maki e Design, Meiji Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An antique black lacquer document box with an exquisitely detailed, finely wrought design from The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, 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 Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Table Cabinet
Located in Richmond, London
A fine and rare Japanese black lacquer table or jewellery cabinet, exquisitely decorated in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Metal

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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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 Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. Crafted in maki-e lacquer and formed as a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver

Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. A beautiful example of Japanese lacquer (urushi), this elegant hibachi makes an ideal jardinière for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
H 12.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Stick Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Japanese export lacquer and gilt bamboo stick stand, see more pictures, 46'' x 27.5'' x 10''.  
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, early Meiji period. This rectangular shaped papier
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Paper

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Meiji 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 Tebako in Nashiji lacquer adorned with golden Persimon flowers
Located in PARIS, FR
the objects necessary for washing and make-up, especially blush and mirror boxes. Japan, Meiji
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

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 Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese lacquer kobako or incens box decorated with two insects
Located in PARIS, FR
requires a certain amount of skill. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Diameter: 6cm – Height: 2,8cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

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Japanese Lacquer Meiji For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese lacquer meiji you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese lacquer meiji — often made from wood, lacquer and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese lacquer meiji — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese lacquer meiji, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese lacquer meiji that is appealing in its simplicity, but Century Furniture, Imao Keinen and Japanese School produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Lacquer Meiji?

Prices for a Japanese lacquer meiji start at $150 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $2,527.
Questions About Japanese Lacquer Meiji
  • 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
    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
    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.
  • 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.