Croft Finish Guide

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Solid brass, polished to flawless perfection, then protective lacquer is applied to maintain a high point of lustrous beauty.

This is a lacquered finish.

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 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.

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.

The warmth of brass, polished to a smooth satin perfection. Finished with protective lacquer to ‘capture the moment’.

This is a lacquered finish.

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.

Solid brass is sateen polished and plated in chrome for a uniformed beautiful satin finish.

This is a plated finish.

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.

An elegant, fine silver style, matte finish with a warmer undertone than Chrome.

This is a plated finish.

A tactile, matt finish, Zero Black is the darkest of our finishes with minimal reflective qualities.Zero colour. Zero shine.

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.

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.

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