This striking reception counter at a Lamborghini sales outlet combines brushed stainless steel cladding to the front with deep blackened stainless steel panels as a backdrop. Designed as the customer welcome point, it’s where visitors are offered refreshments while discussing their new car purchase. The brushed stainless panels deliver a refined, modern aesthetic, while the blackened finish adds depth and contrast, echoing the luxury and performance of the brand. Both finishes are crafted with precision for a flawless fit and long-lasting durability in a high-end retail environment.

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Aged brass brings a refined, understated richness to reception areas, with a mellow warmth that feels both inviting and timeless. The finish is achieved through controlled oxidation, carefully developed to expose subtle bronze undertones and golden highlights beneath a soft, satin sheen. This natural patina adds depth and variation, making aged brass especially appealing in interiors that tend towards vintage, industrial, or mid-century influences. When paired with organic materials such as timber, stone, or concrete, it creates a balanced and tactile aesthetic that feels both grounded and sophisticated.

Featured: Fully clad aged brass desk crafted for a high-traffic reception area; boutique-inspired desk with dark brass front panels.

For reception spaces that demand individuality, antique brass and richly patinated finishes offer a distinctive, character-driven option. Each brass panel is uniquely aged by hand, resulting in a natural variation of tones, from muted browns to deeply mottled, darkened brass that can resemble aged leather in appearance. These finishes deliver an aged, storied quality that works beautifully in environments focused on branding, storytelling, or visual impact. Whether used in heritage-inspired interiors or as a dramatic counterpoint within modern schemes, patina brass helps create reception desks that are both memorable and deeply expressive.

Featured: Reception desk incorporating an aged brass worktop; sculptural counter finished in hand-aged antique brass for a textured, lived-in look.

Architectural zinc brings a subtle industrial character to reception areas, combining rawness with a sleek, contemporary edge. When newly installed, zinc has a soft, semi-reflective sheen, which naturally darkens over time into a smoky grey patina unless preserved with a protective seal. To offer more visual control from the outset, we supply pre-aged zinc panels in both light and dark tones, allowing designers to achieve a consistent aesthetic from day one. Zinc complements a wide range of materials, pairing particularly well with natural timber, raw concrete, and darker metallic finishes for a balanced, modern interior palette.

Featured: Reception unit wrapped entirely in darkened aged zinc; custom zinc desk with patinated panels, installed in a UAE commercial space.

All the metal reception counters we produce are individually made to order, ensuring a one-of-a-kind result tailored to the project’s aesthetic and functional requirements. From high-gloss mirror brass to deeply patinated copper and rich, darkened zinc, we offer a wide range of metal finishes to suit different environments and design intents. Whether you’re specifying full metal cladding, subtle inlay accents, or complete bespoke desk fabrications, our team has the expertise to deliver with precision. We collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, and fit-out professionals to turn design concepts into fully realised reception pieces that balance form and practicality.

Featured: Statement reception counter in large-format mirror brass, created for Swansea Arena.

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