Red in lacquer, specifically
A gloss red lacquer is a lacquer box at its most confident and it reads as Chinese New Year or Christmas whether or not that was intended. Satin tones that down considerably.
What red does for the piece
A true red is a statement rather than a background — it pulls the eye before the piece does. That works for seasonal and gifting ranges and against a permanent house box, where it competes with everything inside it.
What red shows
Little in itself, but red is the colour most prone to visible fade under shop lighting and daylight. A box in a window will be a different red from one in a drawer within a year.
Which metals and stones red suits
Yellow gold and diamonds for a festive range. It fights coloured stones, particularly rubies and garnets, which lose their depth against a red ground.
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 |
| Red in lacquer | A gloss red lacquer is a lacquer box at its most confident and it reads as Chinese New Year or Christmas whether or not that was intended. |
Frequently asked questions
How does red behave in lacquered wood?
A gloss red lacquer is a lacquer box at its most confident and it reads as Chinese New Year or Christmas whether or not that was intended. Satin tones that down considerably.
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 red 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 red 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.