Grey in lacquer, specifically
Grey lacquer reads as stone rather than as paint if the finish is matte, and as plastic if it is gloss. This is one colour where the finish decision matters more than the colour decision.
What grey does for the piece
Grey has almost no colour of its own, so it lets a stone's colour carry. It is the safest neutral ground for coloured stones and it photographs more honestly than any tinted lining.
What grey shows
Little, and what it does show reads as texture rather than dirt. A cool grey flatters platinum; a warm grey flatters gold, and choosing the wrong one against your range is the usual mistake.
Which metals and stones grey suits
Platinum and white metals in a cool grey, yellow gold in a warm one, and coloured stones in either.
Why lacquered wood
A wood carcass built up in layers of lacquer and polished back to a piano finish. This is the heaviest and most formal thing we make.
Putting your logo on lacquered wood
Lacquer is engraved, or carries an inlaid metal plate. Foil does not bond reliably to a polished lacquer surface.
Cutting the interior in lacquered wood
The interior is a separate lined tray dropped into the carcass, so the lining material is chosen independently of the shell.
Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Polish only with a product made for lacquer.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Colour reference | A Pantone number, a swatch or an existing box |
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Grey in lacquer | Grey lacquer reads as stone rather than as paint if the finish is matte, and as plastic if it is gloss. |
Frequently asked questions
How does grey behave in lacquered wood?
Grey lacquer reads as stone rather than as paint if the finish is matte, and as plastic if it is gloss. This is one colour where the finish decision matters more than the colour decision.
What logo methods suit lacquered wood?
Lacquer is engraved, or carries an inlaid metal plate. Foil does not bond reliably to a polished lacquer surface.
How does lacquered wood wear in use?
Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Polish only with a product made for lacquer.
Will a grey reorder match?
Close, not identical, across dye lots. Order the full quantity in one run, and we keep a retained swatch to match later orders against.
Specify your grey boxes
Tell us the piece, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.