Once considered “over the top” and “showy," lacquer is making a comeback. The finish is now considered to be both modern and current and is being used in a variety of spaces in the home, from living ...

Gone (thankfully!) are the days of having each room of your home feel like it's out of Rooms To Go, where everything matches, and everything is a suit or a set. Instead, most folks today are mixing ...

Nitrocellulose lacquer, in particular, has a fast drying time compared to other finishes such as oil-based varnishes. This property is beneficial for manufacturers looking to increase production ...

Lacquered decorative objects from Asia were all the rage in Europe during the 1600s and their appeal as home accessories hasn’t faded since. Lacquer is a multi-layered varnish technique that creates a ...

I recently moved into a new place, and furnishing it has been my all-consuming obsession. For the first time in my life, I'm not a renter, so I finally feel like I can and should invest in ...

San Francisco designer Andrew Fisher's recent collection of furniture, indefinitely on display at Gump's in San Francisco, emphasizes two materials: cast bronze and glued-on seashells. But, there's ...