weathered look

Naturally distressed aesthetic

A weathered look describes the appearance of something that has been exposed to the elements over time—wood bleached by sun, metal showing patina, stone worn smooth by wind and rain.

The term often applies to deliberately distressed finishes in furniture or fashion that mimic natural aging: The designer gave the cabinets a weathered look.

On a person, a weathered look suggests a face marked by outdoor life or hard experience.

Related

faded · distressed · vintage · beaten · textured · timeworn · sun-bleached · cracked · peeling · rough hewn · gritty · rugged · seasoned · antiqued · eroded · barnwood · driftwood · leather

Categories
Opposites
surface condition/finish

weathered lookpristine

Pure and untouched

polished · unblemished · smooth finish · glossy · immaculate

age/newness appearance

weathered lookbrand new

Completely unused, just acquired

fresh · mint condition · unworn · untouched · virginal

naturalness vs. artificiality of finish

weathered lookmanicured

Carefully trimmed and tended

industrial chic · minimalist aesthetic

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G