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Try eBay - or get some simple boxes and spraypaint them yourself w/ a glossy white and sand/buff between coats to achieve the glossy finish.

i know places like hobby lobby sell unfinished simple wood boxes for next to nothing. Buy a small container of enamel paint and a good primer for (together no more than $15) and you can probably churn out more lacquered looking boxes than you would know what to do with.

I'm having the same dilemma- Crate and Barrel has a set of 3 lacquered boxes on sale right now, but they're green!

Best of luck, and be sure to let us know if you find a good solution!

laquer boxes are hard to find and almost indispensable. They can be used to keep things organized on a night stand or to hold stationary... I love them and i'm glad that there is an easy and afforable way to make them. Thanks bepsf and Apartment Therapy!

I JUST bought some at Crate & Barrel, Toronto, so they must certainly be available in the U.S., even if they're not on their website. I got a small box with lid, a large box with lid and a tray and received $10 off for buying the set.

I found them under bath accessories:
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=8056&f=32341

West Elm had some (and they still might -haven't checked). They were cheap... and boy did they look it! I drooled over them online and seeing them in person was a reality check. True lacquer is expensive and well worth the quality.

If you are interested in other lacquerware, you should check out: http://www.maistyle.asia/lacquer.html

Anyone know where I can get the water pitcher and glass in this photo? Thanks so much!