Studio Baldo workbench, Brooklyn

Finishes

Material is the design

Selected Materials

Every finish in the Studio Baldo collection is chosen for its character, depth, and longevity. We work with solid brass, natural stone, and hardwood, each sourced for its quality and finished by hand.

Solid Brass Finishes

All metal components are cast or machined from solid brass and finished by hand. Each patina is sealed to preserve its tone over time. Variation in surface character is inherent to the process and is part of what makes each piece distinct.

Brushed Brass

Brushed Brass

Satin surface with a warm, directional grain.

Aged Brass

Aged Brass

Deepened tone with a natural, oxidized quality.

Brown Wax Polishing

Brown Wax Polishing

Hand-waxed surface. Warm brown with subtle sheen.

Blackened Brass

Blackened Brass

Dark, matte patina applied through controlled oxidation.

Satin Nickel

Satin Nickel

Cool, brushed silver. Consistent and precise.

Nickel Plated

Nickel Plated

Reflective silver with a refined, hard finish.

Natural Hardwoods

Solid hardwoods are selected for grain density, tone, and structural integrity. Each species is finished with natural oils or waxes that preserve the wood's surface and allow it to age with character. No two pieces are identical.

Oak

Oak

Open grain, pale tone. Clean and architectural.

Seike

Seike

Dense grain with a cool, silvery undertone.

Teak

Teak

Tight grain, warm amber. Naturally resistant to moisture.

Laurel

Laurel

Medium grain with complex, shifting tone.

Walnut

Walnut

Rich chocolate grain. One of the most refined hardwoods.

Ebonized Wood

Ebonized Wood

Darkened through controlled oxidation. Deep black with visible grain.

Ash

Ash

Pale, tight grain with a slightly cool, silvery tone.

Natural Stone

Stone is selected quarry by quarry for veining, density, and surface quality. All stone components are honed to a matte finish that emphasizes texture over reflectivity. Each piece is unique. Pattern, tone, and character vary by slab.

Verde Alpi

Verde Alpi

Deep forest green. Dense with fine white mineral lines.

Green Onyx

Green Onyx

Translucent green with bold, flowing veins.

Portoro

Portoro

Black with gold and white veining. A rare Italian marble.

Alabaster

Alabaster

Pale, luminous stone with soft amber variation.

Calacatta Viola

Calacatta Viola

White ground with dramatic violet and grey veining.

Travertine

Travertine

Warm ivory with natural pitting and layered veining.

Volcanic Rock

Volcanic Rock

Raw, dense surface with a dark, porous texture. Honed finish.

Every finish is available across the collection.

Custom material combinations available on request.