Come ordinare e usare i campioni ottone antico e Aspen

Quick answer

Order both the Antique Brass Sample and the Aspen Sample before deciding on a fixture or furniture piece, then view each sample in your actual room at different times of day. This small step lets you confirm the metal and wood tones against your existing finishes and lighting.

Step-by-step: order and test your samples

1. Order both samples at once: Add the Antique Brass Sample and the Aspen Sample to your order together so you can compare them under the same light. A common mistake is ordering only one finish and later guessing how the second will look next to it. Ordering both at the same time saves a second shipping wait and gives you a true side-by-side comparison.
2. Unpack and label each sample: Keep the samples in their original packaging or label them clearly so you do not mix them up. Check that the brass sample shows the darkened, brushed surface and that the Aspen sample shows visible wood grain. If a sample looks damaged or inconsistent, contact the store before using it for a decision.
3. View them in your room at three times of day: Place both samples where the finished piece will go and look at them in morning, afternoon, and evening light. A common mistake is judging color only under store lighting or at a single time of day. Note how the brass shifts from warm to darker and whether the Aspen grain feels calm or busy next to your walls.
4. Compare against existing metals and woods: Hold each sample next to the hardware, furniture, or flooring it will sit near. Check whether the antique brass clashes with or complements your cabinet pulls, and whether the Aspen tone repeats or contrasts with your other wood pieces. If you are matching rather than contrasting, aim for a clear relationship—either a close match or an intentional contrast—not an accidental near-miss.
5. Test the finish with a gentle touch: Run a clean finger across each sample to feel the surface and check for any tackiness or roughness. Do not scratch or wet the samples, as that can damage the finish and void the chance to return them. A smooth, dry surface on both samples is a good sign that the protective lacquer is intact.
6. Decide and place your order: Once you are satisfied, choose the product that uses your preferred finish—for example, the Edmund Sconce or Lola Chandelier for antique brass, or the Cora Table Lamp for Aspen. If you are still unsure, order a second sample or ask the store for guidance before buying a large piece. Keep your samples until the full product arrives so you can confirm the finish match one last time.

Product facts

• Antique Brass Sample: Hand-brushed brass is darkened to an antique finish, then coated with a protective lacquer. The lacquer helps keep the darkened tone consistent, so the sample gives you a realistic preview of the brass on fixtures like the Edmund Sconce or Lola Chandelier.

  

• Aspen Sample: Solid aspen is finished with a clear protective lacquer to allow the natural grain of the wood to shine through. Because the grain remains visible, the Aspen sample lets you judge the wood's natural variation before choosing a lamp such as the Cora Table Lamp or Onslow Floor Lamp.