Our polished brass finish is a smooth, just shy of mirror-grade, light reflecting surface. We do not lacquer brass unless it is specifically requested, as the finish will age naturally to a mellower gold brown patina over time. CARE: Dust with a dry cotton cloth. To maintain bright gold color, we recommend a non-paste polish such as “Nevr-Dull”.
This mellow finish is achieved by hand rubbing our polished brass, lending a warm and softened tone to the metal. This finish will very slowly patinate over time to a golden brown hue. We seal this finish with clear wax. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners.
This finish is obtained by polishing, oxidizing, and rubbing the brass by hand to create an aged look. It is traditionally finished with wax, letting the patina develop organically over time. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners.
This finish has patina hand worked into a base surface of nickel plating creating darkened low areas and rich silver high points. It is traditionally finished with wax, letting the patina continue to develop organically over time. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners.
Starting with a clean mill finish, the patina is hand worked across the brass surface creating rich, aged, low areas with brighter high points. It is traditionally finished with wax, letting the patina continue to develop organically over time. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners.
Starting with a matte surface the patina is applied and allowed to darken further to a deep, warm brown black and then rubbed by hand to bring up the natural highlights of the metal. It is traditionally finished with wax, letting the patina develop organically over time. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners.
Starting with a matte surface the patina is applied and allowed to darken further to a deep, warm brown black. It is traditionally finished with wax, letting the patina develop organically over time. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners. Maintain with periodic dusting. This finish will develop a verdigris look in a damp environment.
Our polished bronze finish is a smooth, just shy of mirror-grade, light reflecting surface. We do not lacquer bronze unless it is specifically requested, as the finish will age naturally to a mellower gold brown patina over time. CARE: Dust with a dry cotton cloth. To maintain brighter color, we recommend a non-paste polish such as “Nevr-Dull”.
This bright and resilient finish is resistant to harsher conditions and humidity. A great finish for bathrooms and kitchens, it retains its luster without lacquer in damp environments. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners.
This subtle finish is achieved by hand rubbing our polished nickel, softening its brightness while leaving some shine to the surface. An excellent alternative to Silver Plate for vulnerable areas like bathrooms. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners.
The subtle and beautiful brushed lines of satin nickel create a low-lustre alternative to polished nickel. This finish is often used to imitate steel. Satin nickel needs no lacquer. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners.
This patina is hand worked into a base surface of matte nickel to darken the low points and brighten the high points for a rich, silver gray aged look. It is traditionally finished with wax. The luster is easily maintained without lacquer. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners.
This patina is hand worked into a base surface of matte nickel to darken the surface to a deep, aged dark pewter and then rubbed by hand to bring up the natural silver highlights of the metal. It is traditionally finished with wax. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners.
This patina is hand worked into a base surface of softly polished nickel to accentuate the details and approximate the look of antique silver. It is traditionally left plain, and the luster is easily maintained without lacquer. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners.
Our version of this classic finish is slightly tarnished and then repolished to bring out the lushness of silver. To slow down natural oxidation, silver plated fixtures are lacquered unless specified otherwise. Selected items in the collection are provided in our handpolished unlacquered silverplate. CARE: Maintain with periodic feather dusting. Do not polish lacquered finishes or get them wet. Unlacquered silverplate must be polished to maintain its luster.
We lay a thick layer of 24k lemony gold onto a semi-polished base and finish it by selectively burnishing the high points. CARE: Clean with soft cloth. Use no abrasive cleaners. Maintain with periodic dusting.
Literally "Green of Greece" verdigris is a dark patina finish that recalls the green oxidation on weathered brass, bronze, and copper. The metal is blackened and salts applied to bring out the mottled green tones. Left outside this oxidation will slowly and beautifully progress. CARE: Wipe if necessary with damp cloth. Use no strong cleaners or abrasives.
Each finish in our standard range comprises a series of tones along the spectrum from slightly lighter to slightly darker. Photographs on our website represent a single instance of a given finish. Every Remains fixture is hand-finished to order and minor variation is to be expected. The unique surface detail and particular alloy used will impact the read of the finish.
Samples of our finishes are available for viewing in our showrooms. Please contact your salesperson to obtain an off-site sample, or download a printable finish sheet. A wide range of custom finishes are also available. We would be pleased to provide a quote based on the submission of your sample. Please contact your showroom for details
