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Distressed Furniture

by Custom Furniture World

Distressed furniture is a broad term that is used to describe furniture that has been altered to change its appearance to a more worn look. The distressed look is desirable by those who want to create a more casual aesthetic, those who wish to contrast highly architectural or modern styles with a more rustic feel, and those who do not want their furniture to appear “factory fresh”, but rather like a an heirloom piece or antique find.

Furniture may be distressed to various levels. The distress on a piece of furniture may be as simple as sanding, whether applied to the entire piece or used in specific spots, or to create the look of natural wear and tear. Distressed furniture can also be created by striking the furniture with blunt objects or chains. The process, as you can imagine, can actually be dangerous, and getting the desired result tricky.

Distressed furniture comes in a variety of colors and finishes. Natural woods may be distressed, as well as finishes, veneers, and painted surfaces. Milk-paint, a popular finish in many eras and settings, often accompanies a distressed appearance. Distressing may bring out the bare wood that lies behind the finished surface of a piece, or may reveal a tone used in the base paint of a piece when the top coat is sanded or otherwise removed.

Cabins, lodges, and mountain homes are almost always associated with the rustic and lived in look of distressed furniture. But today, distressed furniture can be found in dwellings ranging from inner city apartments to Palm Beach mansions. One of the reasons for this trend is the desirability of a room that evokes comfort and ease. Distressed furniture evokes a casual and relaxed feeling that inspires guests to make themselves at home.

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Distressed Furniture

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