From pennies to chic interiors, antiqued aesthetics are quickly becoming a coveted look used to create unique product designs in the consumer space.
LIVED-IN AESTHETICS
The concept of this trend is to create lived-in patinated, antiqued, and faded materials while appreciating naturally uneven effects that can occur in various processes. The idea of a lived-in look can take years to create, but there are plenty of brands that are accelerating the aging process and hitting the market with worn and weathered product designs. This type of aesthetic isn’t new; it’s been around for decades. Most notably taking the form of distressed jeans and jewelry with hints of marbling and vert-de-gris; you can now find these treatments on a plethora of additional accessories like eyewear and footwear. It’s even becoming more widespread in home decor and automotive interiors.
ANTIQUES ARE CLASSIC
A weathered look never goes out of style. In fact, the opposite occurs. Like a fine wine, distressed aesthetics get even better with age; the older it gets, the more compelling it becomes. As consumers, we often place our trust in brands that have stood the test of time. Depending on your application, an antiqued look can help convey your brand message and establish trust within new target markets. A weathered name plate seen on a pick-up truck’s armrest or floor mat can tell a story of durability, reliability, and ruggedness. Subtle nods to these areas in the interior can really make a major impact in product reviews and consumer experiences.
STRIVE FOR IMPERFECTION
There’s no such thing as perfect, at least not in the real world. When using weathered finishes, you can embrace life’s imperfections and tap into what nature has to offer. Dulled finishes and irregular patterns add life and complexity and beg the eye to take notice. Develop striking contrasts by highlighting surface level changes in your part design with our antiqued finishes available in pewter, brass, and copper. These finishes can be applied within our electroform and zinc product lines to create truly unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Utilize these finishes to convey vintage aesthetics that help your product appear handcrafted. Accent pieces within the kitchen suite are becoming increasingly popular. Adding a touch of distressed copper or brass finishing to range knobs or decorative trim accents on your refrigerator is a great way to complement the type of weathered finishes seen in lighting fixtures, wall plates, and faucets.
Whether you’re looking for an antique pewter or a patinated copper or brass, we’ve got you covered. For more information on how you can embrace this exciting aged aesthetics trend, please complete our form below. We can’t wait to hear from you!