hammered finish

Dented-looking metal surface

A hammered finish is a textured metal surface covered in small, overlapping indentations that create a dimpled appearance, as if struck repeatedly with a hammer.

The technique appears on jewelry, cookware, lighting fixtures, and decorative metalwork: a copper bowl with a hammered finish, hammered finish cabinet hardware.

The texture catches light at varied angles and helps disguise scratches and wear.

Related

beaten · forged · pewter · copper · copper pot · brass · mallet · dented · lustrous · antique · craftsman · old world · arts and crafts · jewelry · jewelry making · silversmith · blacksmith · patina

Opposites
surface texture

hammered finishmirror finish

Perfectly reflective surface

polished finish · smooth finish · chrome finish · satin finish · brushed finish

Family

hammer, hammers, hammering, hammered, finish, finishes, finished, finishing, finisher

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G