lacailles

Lacailles is a term with multiple possible references and does not designate a single, widely recognized subject. In some older French craft literature, lacailles refers to lacquer finishes or coatings, typically derived from natural resins and applied to furniture, musical instruments, and decorative objects. Modern French generally uses laque for lacquer, and lacailles may appear mainly in historical, regional, or antiquarian contexts.

In the practice of lacquering, such coatings are applied as several thin layers that cure to a hard, glossy surface, offering durability and moisture resistance. Traditional lacquers from East Asia (urushi) and shellac-based European formulations exemplify the range of lacailles kinds, while 20th-century synthetic lacquers broaden the palette and application methods.

Lacailles can also be found as a surname in French-speaking areas, though it is uncommon and not associated with widely documented individuals in standard reference works.

See also lacquer, lacquerware, shellac, varnish.