Either ordinary varnish, special varnishes, modern polyurethane -oil or water based- good waxes and even the technique of french polish are different methods used to seal and finish the piece.
Lacquers and spray systems replaced the original French polish finish, which is impractical for mass furniture production due to the labor-intensive process of application.
Plus this one has facilities for an in-house beautician; why waste those precious minutes in between phantom labour pains when you could be getting a French polish?
