distressed finish
Deliberately worn look
A distressed finish is a surface treatment that makes something look worn, aged, or weathered—intentionally adding scratches, fading, or imperfections to new furniture, denim, leather, or other materials.
The style evokes vintage character or rustic charm: The cabinet has a distressed finish that makes it look antique.
Also called distressed or antiqued.
- weatheredEroded by exposure
- wornDamaged by use
- worn edgesDeteriorated boundaries from use
- agedAdvanced in years
- rusticRural and unrefined
vintage · antique dealer · patina · shabby · shabby chic · antiqued · faded · crackled · chippy · farmhouse · sandblasted · chalk paint · whitewashed · beaten · scuffed · hand rubbed · rubbed · time-worn
- fabric finishesbrushed, calendered, mercerized, napped, peached
- French Countryarmoire, toile, lavender, olive branches, terra cotta
- jewelry finishesgold plating, silver plating, vermeil, high polish, matte silver
distressed finishpolished finish
Smooth, shiny surface treatment
glossy finish · smooth finish · mirror finish · lacquered finish · piano finish
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