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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

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Mohair, Walnut

Mogens Voltelen 'Copenhagen' Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, lounge chair model ‘Copenhagen', beech, patinated leather, brass, Denmark, design 1936, made 1940s The Copenhagen lounge chair was designed by Moge...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

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

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

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Glass, Oak

Italian Naturalistic Dining Table in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, pine, Italy, 1960s The substantial size, peculiar material use, and superb carvings, combine to form an exceptional table perfect for anyone looking to infuse their ho...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Pine

Rare Maison Soubrier Pair of late 1920s Art Deco Armchairs in Pink Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Soubrier, pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered velvet, lacquered beech, Paris, France, late 1920s Founded in 1848, Maison Soubrier is one of Paris’s oldest and most distingu...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

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