Hard coating on furniture (7)

I believe the answer is:

lacquer

(Other definitions for lacquer that I've seen before include "Glossy finisher" , "Type of varnish" , "Hair treatment; tree sap" , "Staining agent" , "Varnish; hair-spray" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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