{"id":3639,"date":"2026-05-13T15:02:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu.insideast.com\/lacquered-vs-unlacquered-brass-the-honest-long-term-comparison\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T15:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:02:29","slug":"lacquered-vs-unlacquered-brass-the-honest-long-term-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu.insideast.com\/fr\/lacquered-vs-unlacquered-brass-the-honest-long-term-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Lacquered vs Unlacquered Brass: The Honest Long-Term Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ias-blog-article-content\" style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.85; color: #2d2a26;\">\n<div class=\"section__container article__main page-width\">\n<div class=\"article__main-info article--width\">\n<div class=\"article__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"article__block article__content rte text-subtext\" >\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --accent:      #a67c52;\n    --accent-dark: #8a6340;\n    --bg-warm:     #f7f2e8;\n    --text-dark:   #1a1a1a;\n    --text-mid:    #4a4a4a;\n    --text-light:  #7a7a7a;\n    --border:      #e8dfd0;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  * { box-sizing: border-box; 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}\n  .ia-related-list li { margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .ia-related-list a {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: baseline;\n    gap: 8px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: system-ui, sans-serif;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    color: var(--accent);\n    line-height: 1.4;\n  }\n  .ia-related-list a:hover { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }\n  .ia-related-arrow {\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .ia-sep { width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--accent); opacity: 0.35; margin: 44px 0; }\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .ia-row-flip > div:first-child { order: 2; }\n  .ia-row-flip > div:last-child  { order: 1; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"ia-article\">\n<p>  <!-- Hero: the dedicated comparison image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-hero-wrap\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/7329\/4189\/files\/Lacquered_vs_Unlacquered_Brass.png?v=1778246576\" alt=\"Lacquered vs unlacquered brass side by side comparison\" class=\"ia-hero\">\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-meta\">\n    <span>May 2026<\/span><br \/>\n    <span class=\"ia-meta-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><br \/>\n    <span>7 min read<\/span><br \/>\n    <span class=\"ia-meta-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><br \/>\n    <span>Living Finish Guide<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Opening with Jenna Sue reference --><\/p>\n<p>Jenna Sue Design spent months searching for the right kitchen faucet. She wanted something with real weight to it, something that did not look or feel like cheap gold. She eventually found it on Etsy and made the call: unlacquered brass. Her words: <em>&#8220;I chose unlacquered (raw) brass, a bit more of an investment, but I think it was the right call for the style of this kitchen.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>That decision, lacquered or unlacquered, is one most homeowners and designers make without fully understanding what it means five years later. Here is the honest version.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-takeaways\">\n    <strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lacquered brass is sealed with a clear coat. It stays consistent but eventually chips or peels.<\/li>\n<li>Unlacquered brass has no coating. It ages naturally into something that looks genuinely old.<\/li>\n<li>The patina is a feature, not a flaw. You can slow it, reverse it, or leave it alone.<\/li>\n<li>Neither is objectively better. It depends on how you want your home to feel over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Section 1 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ia-h2\">The core difference<\/h2>\n<p>Both start from the same alloy of copper and zinc. After that, they go in opposite directions.<\/p>\n<p>Brass is classified as a copper alloy, typically containing 60 to 85 percent copper by composition. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copper.org\/applications\/architecture\/arch_dhb\/technical-discussion\/finishes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Copper Development Association<\/a> notes that exposed copper alloys develop a natural oxide layer over time \u2014 the same chemistry that gives unlacquered brass its living finish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lacquered brass<\/strong> gets a clear protective coat at the factory, like varnish on wood. It seals the surface, keeps it bright, and stops the metal from reacting to anything. What you see on day one is what you see for years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unlacquered brass<\/strong> leaves the workshop with nothing on it. The raw metal is exposed to everything: your touch, your water, the humidity in the room. Over time it reacts, changes colour, and develops patina. That process is exactly what homeowners and designers who love this material are actually buying.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-compare\">\n<div class=\"ia-compare-card lac\">\n<h3>Lacquered Brass<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2713\">Stays consistent for a long time<\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2713\">No maintenance required early on<\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2713\">Looks identical to the product photo<\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u26a0\">Coating eventually chips or peels<\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u26a0\">Fails unevenly in wet zones<\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u26a0\">Cannot be restored, must be stripped and recoated<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-compare-card unl\">\n<h3>Unlacquered Brass<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2713\">Ages into genuine character over time<\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2713\">Every piece becomes unique<\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2713\">Patina can be slowed, reversed, or left alone<\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u26a0\">Will look different within months<\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u26a0\">Needs occasional wiping every few months<\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u26a0\">Will not match the product photo forever<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Section 2 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ia-h2\">What actually happens to lacquered brass over time<\/h2>\n<p>Lacquered brass looks perfect for years. Then the clear coat starts to break down. In high-use areas, around a faucet handle, at the base where water sits, the coating lifts. Once it lifts in one spot, moisture gets underneath and the brass starts to oxidise, but only where the lacquer has failed.<\/p>\n<p>The result is a blotchy surface: some areas still shiny, others darkened, with visible edges where the coating has separated. Cleaning will not fix it. The only solution is to strip the lacquer completely and recoat, or replace the fixture.<\/p>\n<p>This is not a quality problem with any particular brand. It is a fundamental property of any sealed surface in a wet environment. Unlacquered brass sidesteps this entirely. There is nothing to chip, nothing to peel. The surface <em>is<\/em> the metal.<\/p>\n<p>  <!-- Section 3 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ia-h2\">How unlacquered brass actually ages<\/h2>\n<p>  <!-- Quote: Jenna Sue with side image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-quote\">\n<div class=\"ia-quote-inner\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"ia-quote-text\">&#8220;I spent months searching for the right faucet. I came up short trying to find fixtures that all coordinated and did not look or feel like cheap gold. Ultimately, I chose unlacquered (raw) brass, a bit more of an investment, but I think it was the right call for the style of this kitchen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-attr\">\n<div class=\"ia-quote-init\">JS<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ia-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-name\">Jenna Sue Design<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-source\">521K followers, featured in Remodelista<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/7329\/4189\/files\/Jenna_Sue_Design.png?v=1778247467\" alt=\"Jenna Sue Design kitchen with unlacquered brass bridge faucet installed\" class=\"ia-quote-side-img\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Feature row 1: New bright brass --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-feature-row ia-row-flip\">\n<div>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/7329\/4189\/files\/brass_faucet_installed_new_instgram.png?v=1778243972\" alt=\"New unlacquered brass bridge faucet freshly installed, bright warm gold, La Maison de l'Arche, Eynesse, France\" class=\"ia-img-sq\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ia-img-cap\"><em>Bel artisanat.<\/em> Credit: @lamaisondelarche_<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-feature-text\">\n<p class=\"ia-feature-label\">Day one<\/p>\n<h3>Bright, warm gold, just like the product photos<\/h3>\n<p>When it arrives, unlacquered brass looks similar to lacquered: consistent, polished, golden. This is how your installation photos will look. After that, it starts its own story.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Feature row 2: Patinated --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-feature-row\">\n<div class=\"ia-feature-text\">\n<p class=\"ia-feature-label\">With regular use<\/p>\n<h3>Rich, uneven warmth. No two pieces alike.<\/h3>\n<p>The handles darken first because they are touched most. Over time the piece settles into something genuinely beautiful, not because it was designed to look this way, but because it lived in your home. <em>&#8220;Not everyone gets it. But some of us are just in love with the living finish of brass. It is a romantic story.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/7329\/4189\/files\/brass_faucet_patina_instgram.png?v=1778244158\" alt=\"Unlacquered brass faucet with rich warm natural patina developed through daily use\" class=\"ia-img-sq\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ia-img-cap\">Credit: @gleneriehouse<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Timeline: general stage labels, no year promises --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-timeline\">\n<div class=\"ia-tl-head\">\n<div>Stage<\/div>\n<div>Lacquered<\/div>\n<div>Unlacquered<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tl-row\">\n<div class=\"ia-tl-period\">When new<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tl-lac\">Bright gold, protected, consistent<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tl-unl\">Bright gold, same appearance<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tl-row\">\n<div class=\"ia-tl-period\">Early use<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tl-lac\">Almost unchanged. Coating intact.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tl-unl\">Subtle deepening. Handles change first.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tl-row\">\n<div class=\"ia-tl-period\">Established<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tl-lac\">Coating may begin lifting near water contact<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tl-unl\">Rich amber-gold. Character fully set.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tl-row\">\n<div class=\"ia-tl-period\">Long-term<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tl-lac\">Blotchy failure in wet zones. Recoating needed.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tl-unl\">Heirloom depth. Nothing to fix.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Quote: Airbnb Nebraska (Dahlia House) with side image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-quote\">\n<div class=\"ia-quote-inner\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"ia-quote-text\">&#8220;It is unlacquered brass so it has no protective coating. Over time the brass will darken and patina and show wear. This living finish may not appeal to everyone, but it is great for someone who likes to watch things age gracefully.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-attr\">\n<div class=\"ia-quote-init\">DH<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ia-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-name\">Dahlia House, Omaha<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-source\">Verified homeowner, Airbnb host<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/7329\/4189\/files\/airbnb_nebraska.png?v=1778247468\" alt=\"Dahlia House Airbnb, Omaha Nebraska, with Insideast unlacquered brass faucet installed\" class=\"ia-quote-side-img\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Section 4 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ia-h2\">The disadvantages of unlacquered brass, answered directly<\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the most-searched questions on this topic, so here it is plainly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-tradeoffs\">\n<div class=\"ia-tradeoff-box\">\n<h4>Real considerations<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Will look different from the product photo within months<\/li>\n<li>Needs occasional wiping every few months depending on use<\/li>\n<li>Coastal and high-humidity homes age it faster<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/will-unlacquered-brass-turn-green-the-honest-answer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green patina<\/a> is possible in very wet or chemical-heavy spaces, rare but real<\/li>\n<li>Harder to keep uniform if you want it always to look brand new<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-tradeoff-box\">\n<h4>What people do not mention<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>You can slow aging with a wax coat every few months<\/li>\n<li>You can fully reverse patina with lemon and salt if you want<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/will-unlacquered-brass-turn-green-the-honest-answer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green patina is not damage.<\/a> It wipes off.<\/li>\n<li>Solid brass under the finish is essentially indestructible<\/li>\n<li>Lacquered brass has its own failure mode that is harder to undo<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Quote: Mariah Tapia with side image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-quote\">\n<div class=\"ia-quote-inner\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"ia-quote-text\">&#8220;Having unlacquered brass in our kitchen has been a DREAM of mine. It is a stunning brass that in my opinion, only gets better as it ages. It is a bit of an investment BUT it is a good investment if you have saved and KNOW it is exactly what you want.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-attr\">\n<div class=\"ia-quote-init\">MT<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ia-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-name\">Mariah Tapia, 126K followers<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-source\">Interior designer and homeowner, <a href=\"https:\/\/tapiahomeco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tapiahomeco.com<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/7329\/4189\/files\/maria_tapia_designs.png?v=1778247633\" alt=\"Mariah Tapia kitchen with unlacquered brass faucet and pot filler from Insideast\" class=\"ia-quote-side-img\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Section 5 --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ia-h2\">Which one is right for you<\/h2>\n<p>There is no universally correct answer. Here is the honest breakdown.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose lacquered brass<\/strong> if you want the finish to stay consistent for years without thinking about it, you are renovating to sell, or you genuinely dislike the idea of your fixtures changing. It is a legitimate choice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose unlacquered brass<\/strong> if you are in the home long-term, you love the idea of things that develop character, or you have seen a patinated piece and thought: I want that. Missy Farmer, a homeowner who renovated her master suite, put it simply: <em>&#8220;I was nervous ordering overseas, but it has been a great experience, and I could not love them more. They are stunning, and have already started to patina beautifully.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you are still working it out, the <a href=\"\/unlacquered-brass-what-it-is-and-how-it-ages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full guide on what unlacquered brass is and how it ages<\/a> answers most of the remaining questions, including a month-by-month patina timeline. If your decision centres on a kitchen faucet specifically, the <a href=\"\/unlacquered-brass-kitchen-faucets-heritage-bridge-and-gooseneck-styles-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to unlacquered brass kitchen faucet styles<\/a> covers heritage, bridge, and gooseneck options in detail.<\/p>\n<p>  <!-- Feature row 3: Farmhouse faucet + workshop context --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-feature-row\">\n<div>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insideast.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/heritage-unlacquered-brass-kitchen-bridge-faucet-4442135.webp?v=1773579377&amp;width=800\" alt=\"Heritage unlacquered brass bridge faucet, handmade in Marrakech, showing natural patina developing over time\" class=\"ia-img-wide\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"ia-img-cap\"><a href=\"\/product\/brass-bridge-faucet-unlacquered-brass-bridge-kitchen-faucet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heritage Bridge Faucet<\/a>, solid brass, handmade in Marrakech<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-feature-text\">\n<p class=\"ia-feature-label\">Why solid brass makes this choice matter<\/p>\n<h3>This only works with solid brass<\/h3>\n<p>Much of what is sold as &#8220;brass&#8221; is zinc with a thin brass plating. Those products cannot age gracefully regardless of lacquering. When the plating wears through, you see grey metal. At Insideast, everything is solid brass or solid copper all the way through. That is what makes the unlacquered finish a genuine long-term choice, not just a trend.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Quote: 1800s Farmhouse (no side image, keeping it varied) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-quote\">\n<p class=\"ia-quote-text\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:1;\">&#8220;Our unlacquered brass faucet is already showing a beautiful aged patina! Even though we still have work to finish in our old farmhouse kitchen&#8230; I walk in and all I see is this timeless beauty!&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-attr\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:1;\">\n<div class=\"ia-quote-init\">FF<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ia-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-name\">1800s Farmhouse Project<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-source\">Verified Designer, 8-piece order<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- Hausmatter quote with product side image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-quote\">\n<div class=\"ia-quote-inner\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"ia-quote-text\">&#8220;I was so thrilled to collaborate with InsidEast and their stunning, solid brass faucets. The quality cannot be beat. These are heirloom quality pieces and it feels so special, almost like jewellery.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-attr\">\n<div class=\"ia-quote-init\">HM<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ia-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-name\">Hausmatter<\/div>\n<div class=\"ia-quote-source\">Design studio, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hausmatter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hausmatter.com<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insideast.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/single-hole-unlacquered-brass-bathroom-sink-vanity-faucet-with-double-simple-cross-handles-3902228.jpg?v=1773579325&amp;width=400\" alt=\"Single hole unlacquered brass bathroom vanity faucet with cross handles, handmade by Insideast\" class=\"ia-quote-side-img\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- FAQ --><\/p>\n<section class=\"ia-faq\">\n<p class=\"ia-faq-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<details class=\"ia-faq-item\">\n<summary>Should I get lacquered or unlacquered brass?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ia-faq-answer\">If you want a consistent finish with minimal thought, choose lacquered. If you want something that develops real character and gets better with age, choose unlacquered. Lacquered needs nothing early on but will eventually fail unevenly. Unlacquered needs occasional wiping but lasts indefinitely. Most homeowners and designers who have owned both prefer unlacquered long-term.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ia-faq-item\">\n<summary>What are the disadvantages of unlacquered brass?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ia-faq-answer\">It changes colour. That is the main one. Unlacquered brass will look noticeably different from its installation photo within months. It needs occasional wiping to manage patina, with frequency depending on use and environment. In coastal or very humid settings it ages faster. <a href=\"\/will-unlacquered-brass-turn-green-the-honest-answer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green patina can appear<\/a> but is easily removed and is not permanent damage.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ia-faq-item\">\n<summary>Why do people like unlacquered brass?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ia-faq-answer\">Because it ages into something no factory finish can replicate. Over time, unlacquered brass looks genuinely old: warm, rich, and unique to how it has been used. Every piece ends up different. That is the appeal. It becomes part of the home rather than just a fixture in it.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ia-faq-item\">\n<summary>Is unlacquered brass still in style?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ia-faq-answer\">Yes. Unlacquered brass has grown consistently since around 2018 and shows no sign of declining, particularly in kitchen and bathroom renovation. It appears across farmhouse, Mediterranean, transitional, and mid-century interiors. Because it is not a trend colour or pattern, it does not date the way other finishes do.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"ia-faq-item\">\n<summary>Does lacquered brass look as good as unlacquered over time?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"ia-faq-answer\">In the early period, lacquered brass is the more consistent choice. After that, the comparison shifts. When lacquered brass fails, it fails unevenly and is difficult to restore. Unlacquered brass just keeps developing. Most designers who work with both prefer unlacquered for long-term projects.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<p>  <!-- CTA: single plain sentence, no box --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ia-cta\">\n<p>If this is the finish for your home, browse the <a href=\"\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full unlacquered brass faucet collection<\/a>, handmade in Marrakech, factory-direct pricing, ships worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- Further reading: arrow links in accent colour, no borders --><\/p>\n<nav class=\"ia-related\">\n<p class=\"ia-related-label\">Further reading<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ia-related-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/unlacquered-brass-what-it-is-and-how-it-ages\/\"><span class=\"ia-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span> Unlacquered Brass: What It Is and How It Ages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/will-unlacquered-brass-turn-green-the-honest-answer\/\"><span class=\"ia-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span> Will Unlacquered Brass Turn Green? The Honest Answer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/unlacquered-brass-faucets-the-complete-buyers-guide\/\"><span class=\"ia-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span> Unlacquered Brass Faucets: The Complete Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/unlacquered-brass-kitchen-faucets-heritage-bridge-and-gooseneck-styles-explained\/\"><span class=\"ia-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span> Unlacquered Brass Kitchen Faucets: Styles and How to Choose<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/brass-kitchen-sink-uk-guide-everything-to-know-before-buying\/\"><span class=\"ia-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span> Brass Kitchen Sink UK Guide: Everything to Know Before Buying<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/how-to-clean-brass-we-tested-5-effective-and-easy-methods-for-you\/\"><span class=\"ia-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span> How to clean brass: 5 tested methods<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/why-cove-house-chose-insideast-unlacquered-brass-fixtures-for-their-projects\/\"><span class=\"ia-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span> Why Cove House chose Insideast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/from-marrakech-workshops-to-lone-fox-s-home\/\"><span class=\"ia-related-arrow\">\u2192<\/span> From Marrakech workshops to Lone Fox&#8217;s home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lacquered brass looks perfect for years \u2014 then chips. Unlacquered brass changes from day one but ages together. 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