polished chrome

Reflective silvery finish

Polished chrome is chromium plating buffed to a mirror-like finish, used on automotive trim, bathroom fixtures, and furniture for its bright, reflective appearance.

The surface resists corrosion and tarnishing, making it practical as well as decorative: polished chrome faucets, polished chrome door handles.

The look suggests sleekness and modernity.

Related

high shine · sleek · metallic · buffed · steel · silver · bumper · faucet · bathroom fixtures · finish · lustrous · smooth · cold · ice cold · hard · brilliant · plated · trim

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Opposites
surface finish

polished chromematte finish

Non-reflective surface treatment

brushed metal · satin finish · flat finish · hammered metal · matte black

material condition

polished chrometarnished

Oxidized and discolored

neglected · deteriorated · aged · worn · dull

aesthetic character

polished chromeraw wood

Timber without finish

distressed finish · aged copper · natural stone · wrought iron · patina

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G