Finishes
At Rara Forma we believe in the natural beauty of brass. All of our finishes are living finishes – unlacquered brass that will continue to develop a beautiful and natural patina over time. Our signature metal finishes are all done in-house, one piece at a time. Each part is methodically prepared and finished by hand for a lifetime of lasting beauty and quality.
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Due to the natural qualities of brass and the artisan nature of our products, some finishes can vary slightly between parts and batches. That variance shows the beauty, honesty and organic nature of the materials and processes that help to craft the story of your heirloom-quality fixture. We encourage the purchase of finish samples to get the best representation of color and tone.
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Classic Brass
Our Classic Brass finish is just that – a beautiful classic brass. Lightly polished and then hand-burnished. Unlacquered and hand-waxed to preserve the finish. A beautiful, natural patina will occur slowly over time.
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Heritage Brass
Our Heritage Brass finish is a lightly aged version of our Classic Brass finish. Lightly polished, hand-burnished and then gently aged for a warm, authentic, old-world look and charm. Unlacquered and hand-waxed to preserve the finish. A beautiful, natural patina will occur over time.
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Aged Brass
Our Aged Brass finish is a beautiful golden brown aged finish. Each piece is darkly aged and then hand-burnished to reveal a unique, naturally-aged look. The unlacquered brass has been hand-waxed to preserve the finish but will continue to patina over time.
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Aged Satin Brass
Our Aged Satin Brass finish is a beautiful rustic brown aged finish. Each piece is sandblasted to a satin finish, darkly aged and then hand-burnished to reveal a unique, naturally-aged look. The unlacquered brass has been hand-waxed to preserve the finish but will continue to patina over time.
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Antique Brass
Our Antique Brass finish is a dark bronze brown with hints of weathered black. It is hand-burnished for a truly antique look. The unlacquered brass has been hand-waxed to preserve the finish but will continue to patina over time.
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Antique Satin Brass
Our Antique Satin Brass finish is a dark bronze brown with hints of weathered black. It is sandblasted to a satin finish, darkened and then hand-burnished for a truly antique look. The unlacquered brass has been hand-waxed to preserve the finish but will continue to patina over time.
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Matte Black
Powder coating is an extremely durable color coating electrostatically applied and heat-fused to metal surfaces. Our Matte Black powder coated shades and parts will provide a long-lasting and vibrant finish for decades to come.
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Matte White
Powder coating is an extremely durable color coating electrostatically applied and heat-fused to metal surfaces. Our Matte White powder coated shades and parts will provide a long-lasting and vibrant finish for decades to come.
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Fabric Cord
Twisted, fabric-covered cord is used on most of our plug-in fixtures. We offer a black or beige option to customize your fixture for just the right look.
