wood finishes history
Wood finishes from 1600 - 1950 finishing is the least studied and most inaccessible aspect of our antique furniture heritage. the workmanship on antiques show the skill of its maker, but the finish appeared to be insignificant.. Wood stains are compatible with natural finishes such as varnish or shellac, and synthetic finishes such as polyurethane or acrylic. history woodworkers have stained wood for centuries using natural pigments and dyes from plants and minerals. iron nails soaked in vinegar render a dark gray or ebony stain, brown stain may be devised by soaking. A chinese carved lacquer oval tray, yuan dynasty, ca. 13th century.. the term lacquer is used for a number of hard and potentially shiny finishes applied to materials such as wood or metal. these fall into a number of very different groups. the term lacquer originates from the sanskrit word l
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