![]() ![]() I polish my brass pieces about once a year every three years, I have them professionally cleaned. “Removing the tarnish is like discovering gold,” says Kevin. Adding it to a room is like crowning the space with an amazing jewel.”ĭon’t overlook a brass find simply because it appears blackened beyond repair. “It’s the patina that makes it beautiful,” says decorating designer Kevin Sharkey. In fact, not only is brass that shows its age acceptable, it’s downright desirable. ![]() They may require occasional polishing, but the goal is no longer that blinding glossiness. Unlike the perpetually shiny lacquerd brass that was popular in the ’70s and ’80s, most pieces today are left unfinished. It won’t rust, and it can be forged into a variety of shapes. And with good reason: The metal, an alloy of copper and zinc, is strong. Thanks to the renewed interest, both mainstream design shops and specialty boutiques now stock brass wares. I have amassed a large collection of brass treasures, particularly trays, from all over the globe. ![]() People are rediscovering how beautiful it is. With the appetite for nickel and chrome at its saturation point, brass is returning to the forefront of the design world. From small moments to large statements, today’s brass is tasteful and elegant - with gorgeous patina to spare.īrass is back. What was once considered, well, brassy, is now something to covet and keep. ![]()
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