Learn more about Croft’s unique finishes and patinas. All Croft finishes were individually developed by their skilled craftsman; many of which, are still hand applied.
Antique Brass
A final hand-finish step creates a mellowed aged patina, emulating an aged finish that comes with long use. A hand applied living finish, resulting in every item being unique.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Aged Brass
Uniquely aged by hand to give the appearance of a timeworn product, with warm mellow tones. Being a hand produced living finish, each product has individual character.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Antique Nickel
The nickel plating is oxidized and a hand patina developed to give a rich aged effect. Finished with a protective lacquer.
This is a lacquered nickel finish.
Autumn Bronze
Warmly textured in appearance, this living finish has an array of brown and red undertones, and with normal handling will develop over time to reveal the metal below, creating a stunning aged effect.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Polished Chrome
Solid brass is plated in highly polished chrome for a stunning mirror smooth finish, often suited to more contemporary environments.
This is a plated finish.
Distressed Antique Brass
The antique brass finish, skillfully further distressed to give an authentic aged and used appearance. A hand produced finish, giving individual character to each product.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Distressed Antique Nickel
Distressed surface finish that resembles charcoal tones and perfectly complements natural stone textures, like marble. This is a hand produced finish and can vary in appearance over comparable batches. Finished with a protective lacquer.
This is a lacquered finish.
Dark Bronze Metal Antique
Solid brass, with a final hand-finishing step adding a stunning dark bronze look. A protective lacquer is applied to complete the process.
This is a lacquered bronze finish.
Distressed Oil-Rubbed Bronze
Further age and depth is added to the oil-rubbed bronze finish, creating a stunning distressed and old look with a textured patina. This is a hand-produced finish, giving individual character to each product.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Imitation Bronze Metal Antique
A lacquered deep finish, perfectly complementing the more rustic tones of nature and earth-inspired palettes. A hand-produced finish, which can vary in appearance over comparable batches.
This is a lacquered bronze finish.
Imitation Bronze Unlacquered
A warm bronze finish applied over solid brass and left unlacquered to allow the natural process of a patina and natural oxidation. Hand-finishing gives an array of deep colors in the finish.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Light Antique Brass
A smooth living finish, softer and warmer than antique brass. Hand applied, giving individual character.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Matte Black Bronze
A matte living finish, applied over brass for an intense rustic black bronze appearance. Finished with an application of beeswax.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Oil-Rubbed Bronze
A wearing effect, starting with a matte black finish and over time wears to give a subtle bronze highlight and authentic patina, which looks like it has taken decades to achieve.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Polished Brass
Solid brass, polished to flawless perfection, then protective lacquer is applied to maintain a high point of lustrous beauty.
This is a lacquered finish.
Polished Brass Unlacquered
Solid brass, polished to perfection, and supplied unlacquered to allow the aging process to develop a more somber patina. The finish can be reinvigorated with regular polishing.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Polished Nickel
Polished solid brass is nickel-plated for a dazzling look, warmer and deeper than a chrome finish and reminiscent of the finest silver.
This is a plated finish.
Pearl Nickel
A unique finish with matte nickel plating being applied to a brass base, giving this dull finish a hint of yellow pearls.
This is a plated finish.
Satin Brass
The warmth of brass, polished to a smooth satin perfection. Finished with protective lacquer to ‘capture the moment’.
This is a lacquered finish.
Satin Brass Unlacquered
The warmth of brass, polished to a smooth satin perfection, and supplied unlacquered to allow the development of patina from natural oxidation.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Satin Chrome
Solid brass is sateen polished and plated in chrome for a uniformed beautiful satin finish.
This is a plated finish.
Smoked Brass
A distinctive smoked living finish, skillfully applied to solid brass and finally covered in a thin layer of beeswax, further adding to that touch of elegance.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Satin Nickel
An elegant, fine silver style, matte finish with a warmer undertone than Chrome.
This is a plated finish.
Zero Black
A tactile, matt finish, Zero Black is the darkest of our finishes with minimal reflective qualities.Zero colour. Zero shine.
Real Bronze Metal Antique
Highly polished living finish on a sand casting of solid bronze, this is made and finished using traditional methods which give a beautiful array of colors in the tone and finish of this product. Surface blemishes, including small porosity indentations, are part of any sand cast solid bronze product, adding charm to the final product.
This is a living finish that will age over time.
Tudor Bronze
A sand casting of solid bronze, which has been traditionally produced to simulate a manufacturing process of a bygone era. Surface blemishes, including small porosity indentations, are part of any sand cast solid bronze product, adding to its unique beauty.
This is a living finish that will age over time.