Urushi Lacquer

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, burnt pi...

A refined five-case Japanese inrō from the late Edo to early Meiji period (circa 1800–1880), executed in deep black urushi lacquer and decorated with an elaborate narrative scene in ...

Especially, this one is larger than ordinary Iko, both width & height - Probably made as a display stand such as in Kimono seller shop, more than just a home use. Original urus...

More than 20 years ago, I once visited Europe. It was just during the Christmas season, and I entered a vintage toy store attracted by the atmosphere of its exterior, which was faint...

The screen features an antique-finished gold leaf background, traditional gold brocade border, and black urushi lacquer-finished frame. The bold graphic design and reflective gold s...

Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...

Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...

Each piece is unique, created using a View-Master® toy refinished by Kojun working with traditional craftsmen in materials including urushi lacquer, gold and silver leaf, Japanese wa...

Each piece is unique, created using a View-Master® toy refinished by Kojun working with traditional craftsmen in materials including urushi lacquer, gold and silver leaf, Japanese wa...

Each piece is unique, created using a View-Master® toy refinished by Kojun working with traditional craftsmen in materials including urushi lacquer, gold and silver leaf, Japanese wa...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

Each piece is unique, created using a View-Master® toy refinished by Kojun working with traditional craftsmen in materials including urushi lacquer, gold and silver leaf, Japanese wa...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, burnt pi...

Bon by Aldo Bakker, 2017 A rework of Dutch artist and designer, Aldo Bakker’s wondrous Pink Stool in urushi lacquer from 2015, Bon in stained ash or mahogany exudes Bakker’s accompl...

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

They are unusually substantial for a piece of this type, further reflecting the quality of construction throughout. The original urushi lacquer has been well preserved, with layers ...

Bon by Aldo Bakker, 2017 A rework of Dutch artist and designer, Aldo Bakker’s wondrous Pink Stool in urushi lacquer from 2015, Bon in stained ash or mahogany exudes Bakker’s accompl...

The exterior was originally finished in traditional Japanese urushi lacquer and was later overpainted in black.

A rework of Dutch artist and designer, Aldo Bakker’s wondrous Pink Stool in urushi lacquer from 2015, Bon in stained ash exudes Bakker’s accomplished sense of serene form and materia...

A rework of Dutch artist and designer, Aldo Bakker’s wondrous Pink Stool in urushi lacquer from 2015, Bon in stained ash exudes Bakker’s accomplished sense of serene form and materia...

A rework of Dutch artist and designer, Aldo Bakker’s wondrous Pink Stool in urushi lacquer from 2015, Bon in stained ash exudes Bakker’s accomplished sense of serene form and materia...

A finely composed five-section Japanese inrō, dating to the late Edo period (late 18th – early 19th century), executed in deep black urushi lacquer with restrained relief decoration.

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

New finds from an old Kura (traditional storehouse) from Niigata Prefecture, Tohoku area, Japan. Mizuya tansu is made of Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu) & premium quality reddish Sugi ...

New finds from an old Kura (traditional storehouse) from Niigata Prefecture, Tohoku area, Japan. Mizuya tansu is made of Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu) & premium quality reddish S...

Its warm, reddish dark-brown color comes from layers of Urushi lacker, persimmon tannin, known as kakishibu, and pine soot ink.

This cabinet is crafted from high-quality Japanese Sugi cedar and dates to Taisho to early Showa period (circa 1910s–1940s), estimate from the style, materials & conditions. Hav...

New finds from an old Kura (traditional storehouse) from Niigata Prefecture, Tohoku area, Japan. 2 tier Mizuya tansu is made of Japanese Red Pine (Akamatsu) & premium quality re...

The edges are finished with traditional Japanese urushi lacquer. Though softened by age, the darkened outline remains, giving the form a quiet sense of structure and contrast against...

The Shogun collection is born from the encounter between Franck Genser’s refined aesthetic and the timeless elegance of Japan. Crafted in lacquered composite, the Onishi coffee table...

The surface is finished in traditional Japanese urushi lacquer. Over time, the lacquer has matured into a deeper, near-black tone through natural aging.

- using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, urushi lacquer, persimmon tannin, ...

The table is constructed primarily from Japanese cedar, with a solid Japanese horse chestnut tabletop finished in black urushi lacquer. The lower structure is finished in a reddish-b...

A Rare and Important 17th Century Miniature Japanese Lacquer Cabinet, 19 cm H, 17cm W, 16.5cm D. The exquisitely decorated cabinet depicts fine floral raised scenes to each side. l...

Japanese lacquer, known as urushi, is a natural varnish derived from tree sap and applied in many thin layers to create a hard, glossy, almost glass-like surface.

Originating from Niigata, a region celebrated for its rigorous craftsmanship and distinctive lacquer traditions, this piece features a rare and captivating Soju-urushi (textured raw ...

A number of terms are used in Japanese to refer to lacquerware. Shikki (漆器) means "lacquer ware" in the most literal sense, while nurimono (塗物) means "coated things", and urushi-nuri...

Namban chest with a semi-cylindrical lid made of black lacquered wood (urushi) with gold lacquer (maki-e) and inlaid with mother-of-pearl (raden).

Lacquerware itself has an ancient lineage in China, produced using the natural tree sap known as urushi, with techniques and multiple lacquer layers developed over millennia.

A number of terms are used in Japanese to refer to lacquerware. Shikki (漆器) means “lacquer ware” in the most literal sense, while nurimono (塗物) means “coated things”, and urushi-nuri...

The frame and sliding doors are finished in a deep, dark urushi (Japanese traditional lacquer), while the interior shelves retain a warm reddish lacquer that adds a subtle contrast.

Made from Japanese cedar and finished with traditional Japanese lacquer (urushi), the surface has developed areas of natural wear and fading over time, revealing a rich, aged charact...

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844). The aged urushi (Japanese lacquer), worn away in places, enhances the piece’s unique character and ...

The beni-e often used the new decorative technique of painting deer glue (nikawa) over areas of black to produce a sheen resembling black lacquer (urushi-e, 'lacquer pictures'). Masa...

Carved and painted with a dull black lacquer finish called urushi, it’s pleasing from every angle, and is in its way a small masterpiece.

This model is limited Japanese urushi lacquer model. Japanese traditional urushi pigment is made from natural urushi tree, which has about 9,000 years history.