Brass is Back

Since the 80's there has been a design movement toward cool, silver tones in metals.  Everything from bath fixtures, hardware on furniture, table finishes and even door knobs in interiors.  But baby brass is back.  The brass tones evoke the beginning of the movement toward warm tones in paint, upholstery and all elements of interior design.

 

Brass Cocktail Table from William Sonoma Home ($1,995.00)

This photo shows brass tone cocktail table, end table and light fixture from http:// www.WSHome.com.
 We see here the beginning of the use of warm red, warmer blues and even the grays have a warm tone.

Global Views Cuff Cocktail Table in brass $1,197.00

Bernhardt Geneva Cocktail Table $1,662.00

The cocktail tables above show the different tones warm finishes come in. http:// www.globalviews.com and http://www.bernhardt.com.

Jet Set Desk from Bernhardt $2,832.00

This desk from Bernhardt http://www.bernhardt.com illustrates the use of brass tones as accent on leather top desk.

Bernhardt Lance Chair $ 1,399.00

This Bernhardt http://www.bernhardt.com chair illustrates the use of warm tone metals accenting a leather chair.


The consumer can find the use of warm metals beginning to show up everywhere again.  Might make one wish you had saved those brass items from the 80's and 90's.  Look for brass and warm metals to show up first in small interior items such as lamps and decorative accessories.

R. Hoskins Interiors sells Uttermost, Bernhardt and Global Views.  Contact us for information if interested in a new piece for your home or office.