Cerused Shale Oak – Keith Fritz Fine Furniture

The fall issue of Domino is on news stands now and my latest story is right after cover girl Mindy Kaling's (adorable!) office feature. I was SO excited to get to share my transformation of this old

Green cabinets and a burgundy stove.

Check out out how reactive stain works to give this old worn end table a whole new look below.Pop over to my blog for more free home decor and furniture tutoria…

Check out out how reactive stain works to give this old worn end table a whole new look below.Pop over to my blog for more free home decor and furniture tutoria…

Oxley finished wide plank flooring and wall & ceiling cladding / paneling with premium white washed cerused/fumed finish. Solid and engineered wood available on reclaimed, salvaged and FSC new wood.

Cerused Oak Remodel Project. We were so excited when our client, Mrs. Young, wanted to use a new finish technique that we were in the process of making to showcase at the 2016 Southern Spring Home & Garden Show. After making a few samples, we decided that we would use the color combination of Revere

Cerused Oak Dining Table

French mid-century (1940s) cerused oak buffet with two drawers behind two doors having centered ebonized bronze masks and trim with a geometric design centre panel (Andre Arbus). André Arbus was a French furniture designer, sculptor and architect. Arbus exhibited his work at the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, where he won the silver medal for a lowboy he designed with Marc Saint-Saëns. Meanwhile, his work was also exhibited at the Société des artistes…

I have always loved the look of ebonized cerused, or limed, oak. The overall finish is a deep black, while the wood grain is filled with white pigment. The sharp contrast accentuates oak’s beautiful grain patterns and creates a high-end, glamorous look. This finish can be achieved in any color combination, but the classic black and white is my personal favorite. This technique was originally developed in the 16th century as a way to protect wood from insects. Its popularity has ebbed and…