Tan in lacquer, specifically
Tan is not a lacquer colour — on a hard gloss shell it reads as beige plastic. A wood-grain or stained wood finish achieves what a tan lacquer brief is usually asking for.
What tan does for the piece
A mid-toned warm ground that reads as leather whatever it is made of. It is quietly good for men's jewellery and watches, where a black box can look severe.
What tan shows
Almost nothing, and in hide it darkens where it is handled rather than marking. That patina is usually why it is chosen.
Which metals and stones tan suits
Yellow gold, warm stones, menswear and watches. Too warm and too low in contrast for diamonds and platinum.
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 |
| Tan in lacquer | Tan is not a lacquer colour — on a hard gloss shell it reads as beige plastic. |
Frequently asked questions
How does tan behave in lacquered wood?
Tan is not a lacquer colour — on a hard gloss shell it reads as beige plastic. A wood-grain or stained wood finish achieves what a tan lacquer brief is usually asking for.
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 tan 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 tan 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.