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	Antique	Hairline	Special texture	Embossed
Family	Patinated	Polished	Textured	Textured
How it looks	Chemically 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.	Surfaces worked or grown to a tactile grain — crystalline, mottled, stony, or crazed like old glaze — that catches side light and changes as the light moves.	Raised pattern pressed into the sheet, from geometric repeats to bespoke ornamental artwork.
Metals	Brass, copper, bronze	Stainless steel, brass, aluminium	Brass, copper, stainless steel, mild steel	Brass, copper, stainless steel
Where it suits	Indoors	Indoors and outdoors	Indoors	Indoors and outdoors
Worth knowing	A 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.	Deep textures collect dirt and grease, so they belong away from kitchens, counters and the outdoors.	The pattern repeats at the size of the tool, so a very large field shows the repeat.
Looking after it	Dust only, or a barely damp cloth.	Wipe along the grain, never across it, with a mild detergent and a soft cloth.	Dust with a soft brush and wipe; a deep grain holds what a flat surface would shed.	Dust settles in the recesses; a soft brush clears it.
Next step	Ask for a sample	Ask for a sample	Ask for a sample	Ask for a sample