Aged brass is the latest 'it' material. Though designers rave about its natural lustre, versatility, and timelessness, we rarely see examples of how to style it outside the kitchen. However, archival images of Phil Collins' bedroom from 1976 prove that the metal is good for much more than cabinet pulls.
The '70s photograph shows the musician posing with his first wife and their daughter on an antique brass bed at their house in Epsom, Surrey. This lost-to-time piece is a staple of traditional design. As the popularity of aged brass and granny-chic interiors surges, we predict that it will be everywhere this season.
