Nowadays, not only ultra-modern designs are in trend, but also old or artificially aged furniture. Sometimes in some interiors they look very organic items that have scratches, peeling paint, faded color, frayed edges.
Moreover, the sets or cabinets themselves may be completely new - they are simply made in this particular style. And a special technology helps to make them so – patination. What is patina on furniture? We'll figure it out by reading this material.
What is patina on furniture
You can create amazing beauty with your own hands
Popularity of aged furniture
Whatever one may say, everything new is well forgotten old. From time to time, things that look similar to those once used by our great-grandmothers come back into fashion. Moreover, despite the apparent antiquity, they look very stylish and organic. This also applies to furniture, and not just clothes or souvenirs, equipment or a number of other items. Moreover, it is not necessary to use exactly old things - in some cases they can be completely new, just artificially aged.
Patina and its types
Stain is often used to restore furniture
The effect of artificial aging can be achieved using a number of simple techniques. For this purpose, various chemicals, as well as mechanical or thermal methods can be used. Artificial aging is a technology of antique imitation . Moreover, it is possible to decorate not only furniture in this way, but also doors or windows, etc. Nowadays, aged furniture is considered quite prestigious and beautiful, it seems very reliable and often, contrary to the opinion that a person simply does not have the money to buy a new one, can be considered luxury item.
Classic white kitchen with gilding
Table. Methods for aging furniture.
| Methodology | Description |
| Chemical | This is the best way to age wooden furniture. Moreover, this is the easiest option that can be implemented at home. As a rule, it is simply enough to treat the furniture with some kind of chemical (for example, ammonia, if we are talking about hardwood) and that’s it. With coniferous facades you will have to tinker a little. However, the chemical method in any case involves the use of various chemical compounds, including paint. This technique also includes the so-called patination. |
| Mechanical | This option is suitable if you want to realize the effect that insects create during their life. That is, furniture treated in this way will appear to be eaten away by them. To do this, you will need to use an awl and nails, and use them to make small paths or depressions. The main thing is not to forget to clean the damaged surface from the resulting debris and cover it with a protective agent. |
| Thermal | This option is also quite simple and consists in burning out a number of elements using the same soldering iron or special devices. Its natural pattern will appear on the tree. It is enough to remove the accumulated carbon deposits with a brush and cover the surface with stain, and the furniture will turn into a real rarity. |
An impressive duet of craquelure and patina
Dear "Mr. Chest of Drawers"
On a note! The easiest way to artificially age objects made of wood is when it comes to doing it yourself.
Classic aging with acrylic paints
What is patina?
What is patination and what does the word “patina” mean? Previously, patina was the name given to an oxide film that forms on metal products and has a certain color. So, she tints copper with a malachite or bluish tint. Brass and bronze also boast the ability to develop a patina. More often, only antiquarians and collectors knew this word; it was rarely used in ordinary speech.
Patinated furniture in the interior
Patina is a little bit of a fairy tale in the house...
On a note! Interestingly, the presence of patina was not considered some kind of defect or something bad. On the contrary, its appearance is a sign of the quality of the product, which could last for many years and not collapse.
Aged items go very well with deliberately untreated walls.
Over time, the concept of “patina” has become more extensive - this is the name given to any plaque that appears during the aging process of a wooden or metal product. At the moment, the effect of artificial aging is also called patina, and the process of giving furniture an antique look is called patination.
Today patina is the effect of artificial aging
So we can distinguish three types of patina:
- natural or natural , which appears on its own after some time on metal products. The reason is the contact of the object with air, only the oxidation process occurs;
- artificial , which is also formed due to an oxidation reaction, but appears due to the effect of special substances on objects;
- decorative , which allows you to very quickly age an object and give it a special charm. It is this option that will be discussed in this material.
Metal old objects are a frequent design nuance in styles with patina
Country charm
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Patination
Nowadays, patination is actively used in the production and restoration of furniture, and both natural wood and the more common MDF panels can be aged. Furniture with a patina can look very rich without actually being expensive. Looking at such interior items, many people think that they see in front of them an ancient set that served some noble family for many years. But in fact, these cabinets were made at the factory just yesterday.
Furniture with patina can look very rich
On a note! It is easy to distinguish artificially aged furniture from furniture that has aged on its own. Just look at the inside of the headset. For artificially aged items, patination is performed only on the outside.
Creamy caramel color scheme with bright splashes
The option with patinated furniture is suitable for those who really love antiquity, but cannot afford to spend fabulous money on good and high-quality antique furniture. Most often, the patina option is used to decorate rooms in the Provence style.
The mirror takes center stage here, but check out the stunning triple table
By the way, some owners of new furniture can age the interior items themselves by patination themselves at home. This technology is not complicated, but it is labor-intensive, but if you want, you can do everything yourself.
Scandinavian style patina
Patination technology involves applying acrylic or other paint to the furniture façade and then grouting it. After that, it is enough to coat the furniture with a special composition (varnish) so that it acquires a matte shine and remains protected from external influences.
Looking at this authentic bureau, it is unclear whether it has aged naturally or artificially
On a note! The patination technique is often used to decorate chests of drawers, armrests of upholstered furniture, cabinet doors, kitchen units, and stools. In short, everything where there are wooden elements.
Boudoir bathroom in a country house
Types of patina
An artificially created patina appears many times faster than a natural one. This is all explained by the rapid occurrence of chemical reactions that result from the action of certain chemicals on the surface of an object. In this way, you can imitate various shades - from golden to black, and sometimes you even manage to create a unique unnatural color combination.
Patination of furniture
Now there are 4 main types of patina. Let's take a closer look at them.
Table. Types of patina.
| View | Description |
| Liquid | This patina can be achieved using a special varnish called “patina”. It gives the product a yellowish tint. As a rule, it is used by artists who want to give their canvas a little aged look. When working with wood, this varnish is used at the completion stage. |
| Thick | The compositions that are used in this case have the consistency of a paste, usually two-component. Often sold as a set with a finishing patina and base. You can achieve the effects of gilding, rust, etc. A very common look. |
| Water based | This is something akin to paint, which is applied in various ways to the surface of the product. Suitable for many materials, including wood and metal, also used for aging ceramics. The work must be completed before the patina dries. As a rule, only 4 color options are produced - black, white, rust and green. |
| Faceted varnish | When dried, this substance can crack beautifully, creating a craquelure effect. The more layers of varnish applied to a product, the more cracks will form on it. The color range of the varnish is very rich. |
Artificially aged furniture in Provence style
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- Fishlock, David: metal painting, Teddington 1962.
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. London. - Hughes, Richard; Rowe, Michael (1995). Coloring, bronzing and patination of metals
. London: Thames & Hudson Ltd. ISBN 978-0-500-01501-8. - LaNise, Susan; Craddock, Paul: Metal Plating and Patination: Cultural, Technical and Historical Developments, Boston, 1993.
- Pergoli Camopanelli, A.: The value of patina in the antiques market - Relationship and relationship between conservation theories and buyer taste
: NEWS IN CONSERVATION, (31), 2012. - Sugimori, E.: Japanese Patina, Brunswick 2004.
What is needed for patination?
Having mastered the patination technique, you can, within a few hours, beautifully and harmoniously age furniture. Moreover, it will look really advantageous if the interior style suits it. Usually paints are used at home, but you will also need brushes, primer, varnish, sandpaper or a special sponge for sanding. As a rule, everything you need can be bought in office departments and partly in hardware stores.
Bed for a titled person
It is best to take two types of paints, for the bottom layer and for the top. The bottom layer can be anything, but the top layer is better made to look like metal (ideal options are gold or bronze).
Advice! Before starting to patina furniture, it is recommended to practice on some unnecessary piece of furniture. Even though the technology is simple, you still need to have some skills to make sure everything works out as it should. For example, you can try to patent a wooden box or an ordinary board.
First, it is better to practice on some unnecessary objects.
It is important to understand that you should not apply too much paint, otherwise you can ruin the texture of the wood and it will simply seem dirty. The coloring composition should be applied to flat surfaces that do not have any special protrusions. Also, you should not apply it where there is constant contact with surfaces (for example, on furniture handles) - the paint will not stick anyway.
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Briefly about the main thing
A patina effect is created on the furniture to give it a more sophisticated “history-driven” look. The technology is characterized by minimal costs and simple operations, therefore it is common in home use.
In order to decorate a chest of drawers, a cabinet or a kitchen set, the easiest way is to use ready-made patination compounds, which can be found in a hardware store. The technology includes surface preparation using a wire brush. Patina paint is applied in one or several layers, depending on the desired effect; the result is varnished.
Question
Write in the comments what you think - how to make the patina as contrasting as possible to the base (for example, gilding on an oak surface)?
How does patination occur?
Let's see how to patent an ordinary furniture box with your own hands, creating a scuffed effect on it.
Step 1. First of all, the box needs to be sanded using sandpaper. This procedure will get rid of unevenness and roughness. After the box has been sanded, dust should be wiped off with a cloth.
First, the box is sanded with sandpaper.
Step 2. Next, the places that should ultimately appear shabby should be treated with regular candle wax. These can be the sides of the box, as well as some places on its flat surface. The pre-treated surface can also be coated with wood primer. If primer is used, it should be applied in a thin layer.
The necessary areas are treated with candle wax
Step 3. Then the box needs to be coated with paint of the main color. In this case, white acrylic paint is used. It must be applied carefully with a brush to the entire surface of the box. This paint dries quickly, and you must wait for it to dry before carrying out further work.
Application of white acrylic paint
Step 4. Next, the box needs to be sanded again. The procedure will allow you to get rid of some of the paint, so you need to sand the surface in those places where the paint needs to be removed. It can be easily removed in areas that have been waxed. You need to work along the grain of the wood.
Re-sanding
Only those areas where paint needs to be removed are sanded.
Important! There is no need to use paper that is too rough. Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the surface of the box.
Step 5. Next, the furniture needs to be given a dirty effect. It is created in the area of the corners of the drawer. And for this purpose a composition will be used, which is called patina. In this case, it is better to take a water-based one. A small amount should be applied to a palette or any plastic surface that you don’t mind getting dirty.
A small amount of patina is taken
Step 6. The best way to apply the patina is with a piece of sponge. It is necessary to lightly moisten the sponge with the patination compound and apply this composition to the surface of the furniture with gentle, gentle movements.
The sponge is moistened with a patination compound
Patina is carefully applied
Step 7. Next, after all the compounds have dried, you need to coat the surface of the box with varnish, preferably not glossy, but matte. The work is completed. All that remains is to dry the surface of the box, screw the fittings to it and you can use it.
Applying varnish
This is what the finished aged box will look like
By the way, patina can be applied in two layers. Then the colors will be more saturated. But you shouldn’t be overzealous, otherwise the furniture will look unnatural.
Video - Patination of furniture facade
external reference
| Look up patina in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. |
- "Patina". Encyclopedia Britannica
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(11th ed.). 1911 - V.A. Franke, M. Mircea Plutarch report on the blue patina of bronze statues at Delphi: scientific explanation
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- Patina on a bronze sculpture from a historical and artistic point of view
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Where is the best place to put such furniture?
Aged furniture can look great in any part of the house, be it a living room, bedroom, kitchen or hallway. The main thing is that it matches the style of the interior as a whole.
Don't you think Jane Eyre lived in this room?
Aged kitchen sets look very good . They seem very cozy and are conducive to spending pleasant evenings with the family around the table. Patinated facades go well with countertops that imitate stone, and on the walls to complete the overall picture in the kitchen, you can hang paintings in antique frames in silver or gold. It is best to patina white or brown kitchen sets.
Kitchen in the style of an old bar - very cozy!
Patinated bedroom sets look very luxurious. Moreover, it is good if not only the bed and nightstands are aged, but also wardrobes and other furniture in the bedroom. Ideally, the doors between rooms will also have an antique effect.
Stylish nursery for an “adult” child
It is important to understand that products with patina, despite the fact that they have an aged appearance, require care and attention. They need to be regularly cleaned of dust, but no abrasives or aggressive chemicals should be used. The latter can cause irreparable harm to products that will lose their beauty.
It is important to properly care for aged furniture
In general, patinated furniture is unlikely to lose popularity anytime soon. So you can either buy a ready-made version, or age the one that is already in the house. It’s not difficult to create an antique effect, especially since everything you need can be found in the store. And doing it yourself, although it will take a lot of time, will cost much less than buying a new headset. The main thing is to master all the skills and practice before you take on finishing all the furniture at once.
