Patina

Patina

The aged or used appearance of a piece of furniture or material that results from the natural process of age or use.

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Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Crust formed on an artifact by chemical alteration of its surface or accretion of calcium carbonate.

patina

Art history; General art history

Usually refers to a distinct green or brown surface layer on bronze sculpture. Patina can be created naturally by the oxidising effect of the atmosphere or weather, or ...

patina

Arts & crafts; Ceramics

An overall thin wash of glaze or oxide stain, allowing the color and texture of the claybody to show through.

patina

Arts & crafts; Sculpture

Coloring of a sculpture in plaster, bronze, plastic, etc. with acids or pigments. Variations are countless due to the variety of color mixes. The natural bronze patina on statues ...

patina

Design; Interior design

A surface coloring, usually brown or green, produced by the oxidation of bronze, copper, or other metal. Patinas occur naturally and are also produced artificially for decorative ...

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Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture

Surface texture of furniture that develops with age.

truss

Design; Interior design

An assembly of members combined to form a rigid framework, interconnected to form triangles.

tuscan

Design; Interior design

A plain and unfluted column, the Tuscan is the simplest of the architectural orders.

varnish

Design; Interior design

A coating that lacks pigment, offering a transparent finish for a wood surface.

veneer

Design; Interior design

Decorative or prized wood cut very thin and applied to an inferior wood.

vitreous

Design; Interior design

Clay fired to maturity, so that it is hard, dense, and nonabsorbent.

wainscoting

Design; Interior design

Wood panels or boards that cover the lower portion of a wall, often capped with molding.

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