Polished brass delivers immediate impact. Whether fully clad or used as a feature inlay, this finish brings warmth, luxury, and timeless appeal. Its mirror-like surface reflects light beautifully, adding energy and brightness to retail spaces, high-end offices, and hospitality interiors. The precision of fabrication makes it ideal for modern, clean-line counters or sculptural forms.
Shown: Mirror brass counters at Urban HQ in Belfast; reception desk with polished brass inlay and top at Tessuti.

Aged brass introduces a rich, mellow tone to reception environments. The patina is developed through careful oxidation, revealing bronze and golden hues beneath a satin surface. It’s a popular choice for interiors where a slightly industrial or vintage look is preferred. Often combined with natural materials like timber or stone, aged brass creates a grounded, tactile presence.
Shown: Aged brass reception counter with full cladding; dark-toned brass front panels for a boutique-style desk.

Copper offers versatility — from clean contemporary lines to richly detailed aged pieces. New copper has a pinkish-gold brightness, ideal for modern environments. Over time, copper naturally darkens, gaining personality. Our projects include clean, box-style counters as well as more layered builds where copper is used for drawer fronts, fascia panels, or worktops.
Shown: Copper-clad doors in a reception servery; freshly fabricated copper counter awaiting dispatch.

The deep tones of aged copper can evoke warmth, creativity, and calm. Burnished copper offers a mottled brown-red finish, while verdigris treatments introduce turquoise and blue-green patterns — each one individually finished by hand. These styles work beautifully in wellness spaces, creative studios, and boutique commercial interiors.
Shown: Ultra Sports Clinic reception counter in aged copper; custom blue patina copper desk with copper inlay.

Not all counters need to follow one finish — combining metals or using them alongside timber, Corian, or stone creates unique designs. Bronze-effect finishes (aged brass, copper-brass hybrids, or darkened zinc) add a luxurious, moody tone. Feature panelling and curved shapes add further distinction.
Shown: Wall cladding in patina-aged zinc at The Stage Shoreditch; Partners Group reception with aged bronze-style panels.

All reception desks are made to order — no two are alike. From mirror-polished brass to verdigris-aged copper and darkened zinc, we fabricate to your specification, offering full panels, inlay details, or complete counter builds. We work closely with designers, architects, and fit-out specialists to realise custom visions.

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• Brass Finishes

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• Steel Finishes

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Shown: Large-scale brass reception counter at Swansea Arena