If there’s one shift defining interior design right now, it’s a move away from polish and perfection toward something that feels more lived-in, more material, more real. ABI Interiors has read that shift precisely, and their new Antique Collection is the result.
Four bespoke finishes, Antique Aurum, Antique Bronze, Antique Slate, and Antique Steel, each crafted to capture the warmth and depth of aged metal without the compromises that usually come with it.
The Process Behind the Finish
What makes the Antique Collection by ABI Interiors genuinely interesting is how it’s made. Each piece is crafted from high-quality 304 and 316 stainless steel, then refined through ABI’s first-ever proprietary three-step vibrational tumbling technique, which combines ceramic and vibrational technologies to create a subtly distressed, organically textured surface.
The result is a finish that feels authentically aged rather than artificially distressed. There’s a sculptural quality to each piece that rewards close attention, the kind of texture that photographs beautifully but feels even better in person.
Three of the four finishes, Antique Aurum, Antique Bronze, and Antique Slate, are protected with ABI’s HeatShield PVD electro-colouring, giving them superior resistance to tarnishing, corrosion, and everyday wear. Antique Steel takes a different approach entirely: a raw, uncoated finish with an unapologetically industrial sensibility that maintains its appearance over time without patina or change.
Four Finishes, One Design Language
Antique Aurum brings warmth and richness, sitting beautifully in heritage-influenced bathrooms and kitchens where golden tones add depth without veering into decorative territory. Antique Bronze is richer and darker, with an earthy character that works particularly well against natural stone and timber. Antique Slate offers a cooler, more contemporary take on the aged aesthetic, while Antique Steel keeps things raw, textural, and industrial.
Together, the four finishes form a cohesive family that spans genuinely different interior directions, from modern heritage homes to pared-back contemporary spaces, without any of them feeling forced or trend-driven.
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Across the Whole Home
One of the most practical aspects of the Antique Collection by ABI Interiors is its breadth. The range spans tapware, showers, hardware, accessories, wastes, and mirrors, making it straightforward to carry the aesthetic consistently from bathroom to kitchen to laundry and beyond. ABI’s Tumbled Aged Brass, launched last year, also forms part of the collection for those who want a finish that develops a unique patina over time.
“Our Antique Collection speaks to a clear shift towards interiors that feel authentic rather than overly refined,” says ABI Interiors Co-Founder Luli Farrell. “They add instant warmth and depth without feeling decorative, making them ideal for interiors that prioritise texture, character, and materiality.”
Explore the full Antique Collection at abiinteriors.com.au
