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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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Rare Phillip Lloyd Powell Free-Standing Sofa in Carved Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Phillip Lloyd Powell, free-standing sofa, walnut, reupholstered in “Teddy” mohair by Pierre Frey, United States, 1969 Phillip Lloyd Powell is a master in approaching wood as a scul...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Belgian Cabinet in Solid Oak and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cupboard, oak, glass, Belgium, 1970s. This Belgian cupboard encompasses beautiful crafted details dominated by a sturdy shape made primarily from solid oak with glass paneling. The...
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

George Nakashima 'Cluster Base' Table with Live-Edge Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Cluster Base' table, American black walnut, United States, 1987 This Cluster Base table by George Nakashima exemplifies the designer’s...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

The Showcase Dresser
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Showcase Dresser is a celebration of the incredible, wonderous, endless beauty found in nature.  We believe that each piece of lumber has a story it wants to tell, and a perfect ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of large Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A striking pair of vintage ceramic foo dogs in a vibrant turquoise blue glaze, dating to the 1980s. Rich in character and symbolic presence, these guardian figures feature expressive...
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Club Chair in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Club chair, leather, teak, Europe, 1970s This streamlined Post-Modern lounge chair is expressed by clear lines and pronounced geometric forms. The construction is based on a hexagon...
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Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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