ColourDark brown · Bronze · Near black
Metal · Varied origins
Patinated Bronze
Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, finished with a chemical patina that darkens it to brown or near black.
- Material
- Metal
- Origin
- Varied origins
- Cost
- €€€€
- Maintenance
- Medium
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Overview
- Colour
- Dark brown · Bronze · Near black
- Natural variation
- Medium
- Texture
- Satin to brushed
- Typical format
- Castings, sheet and hardware
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Physical characteristics
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Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Deep, warm colour that ages gracefully
Solid bronze handles and fittings last for decades
Wear on touch points looks intentional
Limitations
Expensive in solid form
Unlacquered patina keeps changing with touch and moisture
Heavy
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Care and installation
Maintenance and care
Wipe with a soft dry cloth and re-wax occasionally.
Avoid abrasive cleaners, which strip the patina.
Installation considerations
- 1Confirm whether the finish is a solid metal, a cladding sheet or a plated or coated finish; they wear differently.
- 2Agree the patina level on a sample, as living finishes keep changing after installation.
- 3Avoid direct contact with dissimilar metals in damp areas to prevent galvanic corrosion.
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Sustainability
Long-lasting and widely recycled; scrap bronze has high value.
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Best pairings
Stone · ItalyPatinated Bronze + Calacatta Viola 
Wood · Varied originsPatinated Bronze + American Walnut 
Textile and leather · Varied OriginsPatinated Bronze + Mohair Velvet 
Stone · SpainPatinated Bronze + Nero Marquina Marble Use with cautionLacquered finishes on high-touch handles
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