Thanks Adam,
Do you think something like this would be suitable?
https://intudiy.co.uk/product/dulux-...l-dark-walnut/
It's only a matt finish, but my thinking is I can rub it down and lacquer the whole set at once (is the lacquer likely to react once it's set?). I guess I could alternatively try and find a gloss finish and mask it off/paint it after lacquering the rest. The colour looks pretty good (or as good as I'll probably get).
Thanks,
Mark.