Looks can be deceiving & in the case with this Chinese distressed console table, it appears as if its come right a tomb yet, is in fact brand new.
Finish
Another Chinese cracked lacquer effect: how its made.

This is another type of cracked lacquer does not require the use of sheets of fabric. This finish is a bit more common as it is often seen on reproductions today. Here are the steps involved: First a layer of “nizi” – a kind of gesso/adhesive, is spread evenly over the surface of the furniture, preferably brushing […]