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What does limewash paint do?

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What does limewash paint do?
What limewash paint does is lend an attractive appearance and textural effect to materials like wood, plaster, concrete, stucco and masonry. Once dry, it has a mottled look and a chalky texture that resembles suede. Limewash consists of finely ground limestone mixed with pigments and water. The mineral content of the paint diffuses light, creating an almost luminescent effect that is appealing on everything from walls to furniture. Explore a wide range of furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Set of two 80s Murano glass and brass wall lamps made by Italian artisans
Located in Saonara, IT
Set of two Murano glass and brass wall lamps built in the 80s by Italian artisans. Artisanally built with brown green and white Murano glass and brass , this beautiful pieces perfect...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Organic bowl. Raw form with a natural effect and turquoise-white color from 1970
Located in Budapest, HU
Unique organic art bowl. Raw form with a natural effect and turquoise-white color from around 1970. The mosaic-like surface is simple, yet inexhaustibly varied, and naturally exudes ...
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Vintage 1970s Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Vintage Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe Knoll 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Barcelona chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The piece features an amazing hand dyed black leather upholstery with on a c...
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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Art Nouveau French Blue Floral Motif Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1930s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A stunningly beautiful art nouveau french blue floral motif vase with handles by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 19 the 1920s. The floral motif is painted with free hand on two sides of the vas...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

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Earthenware

Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Daybeds

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Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Bamboo, Paper

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