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Antique, oxidised and burnished metal finish samplesAntiqueBrushed metal lift cladding detailHairlineEmbossed brass panel with an ornamental patternEmbossedClose view of a mirror-polished stainless steel table edgeMirror
FamilyPatinatedPolishedTexturedPolished
How it looksChemically aged and then selectively relieved, so highlights and recesses read differently — antique brass, oxidised bronze, darkened copper — with the character of a piece that has already had a life.A fine unidirectional grain.Raised pattern pressed into the sheet, from geometric repeats to bespoke ornamental artwork.Fully reflective.
MetalsBrass, copper, bronzeStainless steel, brass, aluminiumBrass, copper, stainless steelStainless steel, brass, copper, bronze
Where it suitsIndoorsIndoors and outdoorsIndoors and outdoorsIndoors
Worth knowingA living finish: it will keep ageing, and the places people touch will develop their own highlights.A scratch across the grain is visible from a distance.The pattern repeats at the size of the tool, so a very large field shows the repeat.Shows every fingerprint and every scratch, so it belongs where it will be looked at and not handled.
Looking after itDust only, or a barely damp cloth.Wipe along the grain, never across it, with a mild detergent and a soft cloth.Dust settles in the recesses; a soft brush clears it.A soft dry cloth for dust and a damp one for marks — never anything abrasive, which scratches a mirror surface permanently.
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