Black Piano Finish Plaque with Gold-Bordered Burgundy Plate

A black piano finish plaque is a wood award sealed under layers of high-gloss lacquer, the same mirror-like finish used on grand pianos. The lacquer is built up and polished rather than printed, so the shine sits in the finish itself and does not wear off with handling. Organizations order it as a wall-mounted recognition award that stays on display for years.

A piano finish plaque mounts on a wall, while crystal and acrylic awards sit on a desk or shelf and need floor space on a credenza. The flat engraving plate holds more text than a curved crystal face, so a full award title, a citation line and a date fit without crowding. Crystal reads as modern and catches light from the side, while black gloss with a burgundy plate reads as formal and traditional. Wood plaques also survive a shipping knock better than a crystal edge.

It comes in three sizes: 7 inches by 9 inches, 8 inches by 10 inches, and 9 inches by 12 inches. Those measurements cover the full board, not the engraving plate, so allow for the border when you plan artwork. A larger board leaves more room for a logo above several lines of engraved text.

Yes, and the artwork you send decides how clean the result looks. Submit vector files in .ai, .eps or .pdf format so fine logo lines and small type hold their shape at engraving scale. A low-resolution JPG or a screenshot pulled from a website usually breaks up. We send a proof for approval before anything is engraved.

Order the 9 inch by 12 inch board for retirements, executive send-offs and lifetime achievement awards, since it holds a logo, a long title and a dated citation on one plate. The 8 inch by 10 inch fits annual awards such as employee of the year or a top sales result. The 7 inch by 9 inch suits team-wide programs where you present several pieces at one ceremony.

Production runs five working days from artwork approval, and transit time is added on top of that. The clock starts when you approve the proof, not when you place the order, so send print-ready artwork the same day you order. Tell us your ceremony date at quote time and we will confirm whether the schedule works or a rush is needed.

Per-unit price depends on the size you choose, the quantity you order and how much engraving the plate carries. Larger boards cost more than smaller ones, and the per-unit figure drops as quantity rises, so a set of 25 team awards prices lower each than a single presentation piece. Send your size, quantity and artwork with a quote request for an exact figure.

Dust the gloss with a soft, dry microfiber cloth and nothing else in normal use. Avoid ammonia glass cleaners, alcohol wipes and abrasive pads, which can cloud the lacquer and dull the gold border on the plate. For fingerprints, use a barely damp cloth and dry the surface straight away. Hang it out of direct sunlight so the finish keeps its depth.

The board is wood under a high-gloss piano-finish lacquer, paired with a burgundy plate framed by a gold border. No food-contact or child-safety certification applies, because the plaque is an indoor display award and never touches food or skin in normal use. Laser engraving cuts the surface and adds no ink, coating or adhesive. If your procurement team requires material documentation, ask for it when you request the quote.