Introduction to Burnished Metals

This gallery brings together our burnished finishes from the Brass Finishes, Copper Finishes, Steel Finishes, and Zinc Finishes collections, allowing you to compare their unique tones and textures side by side. Whether you’re exploring options for interior design, bespoke furniture, or architectural detailing, this curated selection makes it easy to visualize how burnished metal can enhance your project.

Some finishes are machine-burnished, while others display artisan hand-applied burnishing. Remember, we can apply many of these to angles, tee sections, and flat bars. Burnished antique brass flat bars are a popular choice to accompany brass sheets in interior designs.

Burnished Finish Metal Descriptions

• A – Hand Burnished Blackened Steel – A dark, atmospheric steel finish with burnished undertones, offering a raw and industrial appeal. Suitable for architectural features and contemporary décor.
• B – Hand Burnished Antique Brass – A deep, aged brass finish with a rich patina and subtle variations in tone, delivering an authentic vintage aesthetic suited for classic and industrial designs
• C – Hand Burnished Lineal Antique Brass – A distinctive brass finish with a linear brushed texture and antique patina, adding depth and character to statement pieces, furniture, and wall cladding
• D – Hand Burnished Circles Brass – A striking brass finish with a decorative circular pattern that catches light beautifully. A bold choice for feature panels, bar tops, and luxury interiors.
• E – Machine Burnished Lineal Copper, aka Brushed Copper – A subtle, textured copper finish featuring fine parallel lines, providing a refined and industrial look perfect for furniture, splashbacks, and statement pieces.
• F – Machine Burnished Lineal Brass, aka Brushed Brass – A contemporary finish with a soft, linear grain that enhances the warm golden tones of brass. Ideal for modern interiors and decorative applications.
• G – Hand Burnished Antique Copper  – A warm, hand-finished copper with an aged effect, featuring darker highlights and a subtle texture. Perfect for heritage-style interiors and bespoke furniture.
• H – A refined brass finish with a soft, hand-burnished texture that enhances its natural golden warmth. The subtle, directional grain gives it an elegant, understated character, making it perfect for decorative applications, luxury interiors, and bespoke furniture.

For Inspiration

Explore our Flickr Gallery, a curated collection showcasing a variety of metal patinas. Before launching this page, we featured a dedicated article on Burnished Brass Finishes, highlighting its unique textures and tones.

For more on aged metal aesthetics, our Antique Metal Sheets article delves into antique finishes on copper, brass, and zinc, with fascinating applications. If you’re interested in more striking patinated metals, including blue and green coppers, visit our Metal Patina page for further inspiration.