Aged accents
Looking old, worn and distressed is in
-- Home Accents Today, 9/1/2008
Looking old, worn and distressed is in — for furniture designs, that is. Rich in depth and texture, designers tinker with paint finishes to create multi-layered looks and delicately rubbed offerings. The end result is well-aged accents that look like cherished heirlooms passed on for generations. — LINDSEY STRADER
Designed by J.M. Sandel, Guildmaster's hall chest spotlights hand-painted floral artwork and distressed detailing ($1,399).
Skilled artisans combine exceptional woods and rare antique lumber to create the hand-painted chest from Roberta Schilling Collection. The ancient polychrome technique used takes several days to complete a single painting.
The two-door Haveli sideboard is a one-of-a-kind, hand-carved antique made of repurposed materials from Four Hands ($650).
Coated in Foxy pink, the Farmhouse workbench from Alicia Stanley & Co. showcases a walnut top, tin drawers and distressed detailing.
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