lacquered finish

Hard glossy surface

A lacquered finish is a hard, glossy coating produced by applying lacquer—a clear or colored varnish that dries quickly to a smooth, durable surface.

Common on furniture, musical instruments, and woodwork: The piano's lacquered finish gleamed under the stage lights.

The term suggests both high sheen and careful craftsmanship.

Related

high gloss · wet look · shine · surface · furniture · polishing · hand rubbed · chinoiserie · art deco · cabinetry · piano keys · shellac · layering · curing · automotive parts · lacquerware · jewelry boxes · protective

Opposites
surface treatment level

lacquered finishraw wood

Timber without finish

unfinished · natural finish · unsealed · uncoated · raw material

surface sheen

lacquered finishmatte finish

Non-reflective surface treatment

flat finish · dull finish · dead flat · satin finish · eggshell finish

surface texture

lacquered finishrustic finish

Unrefined decorative surface treatment

distressed finish · rough-hewn · rough finish · textured finish · porous surface

Family

finish, lacquer

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G