Bronze

Bronze has been used architecturally for centuries specifically because it changes rather than stays static — a quality most modern hardware finishes are engineered to avoid.

Character

As a copper alloy, bronze carries a warm, slightly reddish undertone that reads differently under different light than chrome or stainless finishes. Left unlacquered, it responds directly to handling and air exposure, which is generally treated as a feature of the material rather than a flaw.

Bronze hardware detail, full width

Bronze patina close detail

Bronze inlay detail

Aging

Unlacquered bronze typically develops a natural patina over years of handling and air exposure; a lacquered finish slows this considerably.

Applications