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Elegant Gold Metal Finish Ice Bucket
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant gold metal finish ice bucket reflecting the high point of design, circa 1920.
Category

1920s Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Glass

1920s Round Metal Lanterns, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
. Original metal finish has been cleaned and protected, in good condition but show some sign of it’s age
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Victorian Decorative Gilt Metal Curtain Tie Back/Finial - U.K. - 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
- minor pitting & surface scratches to the gilt metal finish from age and use - ready to use. Size - 3 3
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Brass

Italian Venetian Palace Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Covered in red velvet and detailed with metal finishing work. Very distressed with age and adds to its
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18th Century Italian Other Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Venetian Palace Trunk
Italian Venetian Palace Trunk
H 19 in W 46 in D 18 in
Exceptional Coffer in Wood and Combined with Textiles
Located in Schellebelle, BE
a red textile, France, 18th century, elegant claw feed there are also metal finishings very old
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Early 18th Century French Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Fruitwood

Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
. The wrought iron has a tough patinated metal finish.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast Iron Standing Buddha on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. This Fine example has a rich patinated metal finish and is mounted to a wooden plinth.
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19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Standing Buddha on Stand
Cast Iron Standing Buddha on Stand
H 35 in W 13 in D 11 in
Pair of Swedish Louis Seize Cast Iron Blue Oval Planters, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th century Pair of cast iron swedish oval planters with original blue paint. Weathered metal
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Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Iron

J COOK & SON - Antique Sterling Silver & Agate Dirk Pin/Brooch - UK - Circa 1914
By J. Cook & Son
Located in Chatham, CA
- tarnishing of the metal finish - surface scratches that come with age and use - ready to wear. Size - 2 3/8
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Pair of Italian 19th Century Mecca Bras De Lumière Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cups with mottled borders and original iron spikes. All original metal finish throughout.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Wood

MIDDLETOWN PLATE CO. - Antique Neoclassical Warrior Statue - U.S. - Late 19th C.
By Middletown Manufacturing Co.
Located in Chatham, ON
- tarnishing - minor surface scratches and dings to the metal finish that come with age and use - old bend in
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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Silver Plate

Large photograph frames by Heintz Art Metal Co., 1910
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in London, GB
Art Metal Company, USA. The frames have a textured finish and Arts and Crafts geometric detailing in
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Enamel & Gilt Brass Picture Frame, Continental, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
condition - replaced glass liner (not photographed) - tarnishing of the gilt metal finish - surface
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Maritz and Young Custom Forged Iron Andirons
By Maritz & Young
Located in St. Louis, MO
Young monograph Vol. I. Original metal finish with patina and no paint. Arts & Crafts or French style
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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Finishing

Pair of Hollywood Regency Candelabra Lamps with Trumpet Playing Putti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
painted metal finish, each featuring a Paris makers foundry mark which is illustrated. Additional
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Bronze

1930's Art Deco Chrome and Black Floor Lamp with String Lampshade
By Lightolier
Located in Canton, MA
restored and rewired. Cleaned and repainted. Some imperfections to the metal finish. Shade is new
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Overlay on Bronze Mixed Metals Trophy Loving Cup
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Early 20th century Arts & Crafts mixed metals trophy probably made by Heintz Art Metal Co. This
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Rare Art Nouveau Lamp by Francois Moreau in Cast Metal Patinated Bronze Finish
By Louis & François Moreau
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and beautiful table lamp, Made in France, circa 1900 in cast metal with patinated original
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Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plated Vases with Stylized Female Figures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
them to lamps. The vases retain their original patina and present as having almost a 'gun metal' finish.
Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese Pewter Trinket Dish, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
that softens the metal finish with a subdued sheen and smooth texture. The curvilinear form of the box
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique Archaic Style Patinated Bronze Planter, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
metal finish to the exterior (around the base) and to the interior (as photographed) - scratches to the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted Moorish Glass Lantern Octagonal Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
color metal finish and clear glass. The top and bottom with Moorish open metal work design. Moroccan
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Early 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Milk Glass Hanging Lights ~ Multiple available
Located in New York, NY
bulb, 25 to 60 watts max. **Metal finish is patinated (comparable in appearance to antique brass
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Muller Freres Chandelier, Ironwork attributed to Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York City, NY
. Metal finish in nickel/ pewter color. The chandelier can be lengthened or shortened for an extra fee
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Finishing

Ronson Art Metal Works 1920 Very Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver Plate Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
items while he devised ways of metalizing common items, in a durable finish of matte gold, including
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Porcelain Box, Potschappel-Dresden, Germany, 19th Century, with Brand Mark
By German Manufactory
Located in Madrid, ES
curved lid made of enamelled porcelain with golden metal finishes and hinges that is decorated, on the
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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Other

Joseph Mathieu Silver Art Deco 'Multiples' Chair, 1920, France
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Hastings, GB
models The chair has no paint; it’s in its raw original polished metal finish The original brass
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Marie and Julian Martinez San Ildefonso Etched Blackware Jar
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
metal finish. Signed Marie, Julian. Period: First half 20th century Origin: San Ildefonso Size: 12" H x
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Pottery

Decorative Antique Iron Brass and Steel Garden Patio Chair c 1900/1930's
By Salterini, Leinfelder
Located in New York, NY
replaced, or reimagined. The painted metal finish shows significant wear, and can be restored, or used as
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

4-Light Italian Chandelier with Gilded Gold Finish
Located in Marshville, NC
All original 1920s 4 light Italian gold chandelier with crystal
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Early 20th Century Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Lantern with Four Glass Pains with Metal Diagonal Protection Rods
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage metal lantern. A good metal lantern with a black paint finish. The candle flame is
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1920s British Edwardian Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Gilt Metal "Bamboo" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French gilt metal chandelier with original finish. Measurements: Height: 23
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Edwardian 18 Karat Diamond Double Horse Photo Finish Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic and unique pair of equestrian-inspired cufflinks from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold with platinum accents, each cufflink displays a rais...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oak and Steel Low Industrial Stool
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
cosmetic wear. Weathered with minor rust, finish losses and pitting. The oak seat was painted and stripped
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1920s American Industrial Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Steel, Iron

Oak and Steel Low Industrial Stool
Oak and Steel Low Industrial Stool
H 19.25 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Industrial Adjustable Stool
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
, decorative while simultaneously modern in style. This example has a later, but not new, white paint finish
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Wrought Iron

Industrial Adjustable Stool
Industrial Adjustable Stool
H 37.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century Floor Lamp/ Brass Finish & Chocolate Burlap Shade
Located in Malibu, CA
Art Deco floor lamp rewired with 3 candlelights which peak out from beneath the burlap shade. A central socket with new brass harp & original Art Deco finial. The shade measures: 14"...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
Located in High Point, NC
This unique treasure was created in 19th Century France. Whimsical and unique, this metal box
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
H 5.1 in W 29.1 in D 23.6 in
Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-Oak Finish
Located in San Francisco, CA
bands on the sides and glass doors that open and slide in from the top. Quarter sawn dark Oak finish
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Style Iron Armchair with Faux Bois Finish
Located in Hudson, NY
The Swedish-style arm chair, shown here, defies its grace by being made of metal. It is painted in
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Iron

Antique Deep Set First Finish Giltwood Frames with Child Portrait Prints
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique matching set of deep set first finish giltwood frames having foliate decoration and
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Late 19th Century Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Solid French Wood and Metal Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great long wood bench from France with long plank seat. Wood legs with arched cutout and metal
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Solid French Wood and Metal Bench
Solid French Wood and Metal Bench
H 17.75 in W 78.5 in D 9.5 in
Angel or Archangel, Metal, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Angel. Metal in silver finish. XIX century. Angel or archangel figure made of silver metal, and
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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal, Other

Angel or Archangel, Metal, 19th Century
Angel or Archangel, Metal, 19th Century
H 11.42 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in
Large Foliage Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Italian double light sconces with gilt and silver finish. Measurements
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1920s Italian Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Large Foliage Gilt Metal Sconces
Large Foliage Gilt Metal Sconces
H 18 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
17th Century Guilloche Frame in Ebonized Finish Wood
Located in Milan, IT
17th century Guilloche frame in ebonized finish Wood, cm 89 x 79 Referable to the seventeenth
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17th Century Italian Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Wood

17th Century Guilloche Frame in Ebonized Finish Wood
17th Century Guilloche Frame in Ebonized Finish Wood
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H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Metal Sculptures, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Grand Tour: a pair of little white metal (bronze finishing patina) sculptures, depicting a
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Pair of Metal Sculptures, Italy, 1870
Pair of Metal Sculptures, Italy, 1870
H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique Kittinger 8-inch Terrestrial World Globe on a Mahogany Wooden Stand
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
). Otherwise, there is some rubbing to the metal finish, some fine & light scratches throughout, some fine
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Early 20th Century Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Mahogany, Gesso, Wood, Paper

Gilt Metal French Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
French six-light metal chandelier has basket shape, gilded finish, wooden bobeches and candle style
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Oak Armchair: Dark Walnut Patina Finish & Floral Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a deep walnut stain. A subsequent waxing and polishing process reveals a luminous patina finish that
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Early 19th Century French Jacobean Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Petitot Art Deco peach /salmon /pink frosted glass + nickeled bronze chandelier
By Atelier Petitot
Located in New York City, NY
concrete. It offers a brightened counterpoint to darker wood and metal finishes, yet it can seamlessly
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

19th Century French Armchairs: Dark Walnut Finish with Striped Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame, after being waxed and polished, exhibits a radiant luster patina finish, reminiscent of vintage
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

18th C. French Carved Buffet with Distressed Painted Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th C. Carved French Provincial buffet with original metal hardware. The buffet stands on four
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1780s French French Provincial Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Stone

19th Century Swedish Floor Clock Scraped to Original Lovely Natural Wood Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
scraped, with traces of it's old rust colored paint, showing much of the original wood finish throughout
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19th Century Swedish Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Vintage Stone Turf Role w/ Metal Top
Located in Dallas, TX
metal plate that has been added to the top of the piece has been ebonized for a luxurious, black finish
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Early 20th Century Organic Modern Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Stone, Metal

Vintage Stone Turf Role w/ Metal Top
Located in Dallas, TX
metal plate that has been added to the top of the piece has been ebonized for a luxurious, black finish
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Early 20th Century Organic Modern Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Stone, Metal

c.1916 Massive Craftsman Fixture all Hand Wrought Original Finish Two Available
Located in Prescott, US
fixtures with their original finish and patina intact. Some minor discoloration and some slight scratches
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1910s American American Craftsman Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

1940's Metal Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An absolutely wonderful and unique example of a mixed metal cabinet with incredible patina and
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Early 20th Century French Bauhaus Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Brass, Steel

1940's Metal Cabinet
1940's Metal Cabinet
H 42.92 in W 36.23 in D 14.57 in
1930s Czechia Metal Floor Lamp by J. Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this 1930s Czechia Metal Floor Lamp designed by
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Early 20th Century Czech Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Wall Sconces in Polychrome and Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid, wood carved wall sconces with original paint and gilt finish. Each sconce has four metal
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19th Century Italian Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Wood

20th Century Belgian Metal Folding Table with Wooden Top
Located in High Point, NC
atop a slender metal frame. Hinged legs, held in place by a sliding metal stopper, reveal this piece as
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Early 20th Century Belgian Rustic Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

Turn of the Century French Metal Patinated Table
Located in High Point, NC
A metal table from turn of the century France with an evocative patina. Fit for the garden
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Metal Finishing

Materials

Metal

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Antique Metal Finishing For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique metal finishing you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every antique metal finishing was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique metal finishing, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique metal finishing, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique metal finishing has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carl Goldberg, Globe Wernicke and Louis & François Moreau are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Metal Finishing?

The average selling price for an antique metal finishing at 1stDibs is $1,596, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $6,561 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Metal Finishing
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique copper finish refers to the natural tarnishing or ‘patina’ that a copper piece acquires over time. It also refers to the green color some vintage copper pieces take on. You’ll find a large collection of antique copper from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The metallic finish known as antique bronze boasts a profound, dark chocolate finish that nearly approaches black. The antique bronze color is primarily a color from the brown color family.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.