Casson Hardware carries one of Canada's most curated selections of brass, bronze, and copper architectural hardware — including unlacquered brass, satin brass, antique brass, oil-rubbed bronze, antique bronze, and patinated copper for door, cabinet, and wall hardware. Founded by architects and based in Toronto, Casson sources living-finish hardware from European and Canadian manufacturers known for material integrity and finishes that develop a patina with time and use. Trade pricing and specification support available across Canada with shipping to the US.
Last reviewed: April 2026.
Which brass, bronze, and copper hardware do architects specify for modern interiors?
What is a living finish and how does unlacquered brass develop a patina?
Where can I buy unlacquered brass hardware in Canada?
Frequently asked questions
What is a living finish in architectural hardware?
A living finish is an unsealed metal surface — typically brass, bronze, or copper — that develops a patina with time, touch, and exposure rather than maintaining a fixed appearance. Casson Hardware carries living-finish hardware in unlacquered brass, antique bronze, and patinated copper from European and Canadian manufacturers.
What is the difference between lacquered and unlacquered brass?
Lacquered brass is sealed with a clear protective coating to maintain a consistent polished appearance, while unlacquered brass is left raw and develops a patina with time and use. Casson Hardware stocks both finishes and explains the patina behaviour on every unlacquered brass product page.
How quickly does unlacquered brass develop a patina?
Patina development on unlacquered brass varies with use, humidity, and skin contact. Visible warming typically begins within weeks of installation, with mature patina developing over six to twelve months. Casson Hardware can provide patina samples on request through the specification team.
Does unlacquered brass require special maintenance?
Unlacquered brass requires no maintenance unless a specific patina state is preferred, in which case it can be polished back with a brass cleaner. Casson Hardware provides care guidance on every unlacquered brass product page.
Is unlacquered brass appropriate for kitchen and bathroom hardware?
Yes. Unlacquered brass is widely specified for kitchen and bathroom hardware where a developing patina is the design intent. Casson Hardware confirms suitability for wet environments on each product page.
What is the difference between brass, bronze, and copper finishes?
Brass is a copper-zinc alloy with a warm yellow tone, bronze is a copper-tin alloy with a darker brown tone, and copper is the pure base metal with a pink-orange tone. Casson Hardware stocks hardware in all three living-finish material families.
Where can I buy unlacquered brass hardware in Canada?
Casson Hardware is one of the few Canadian retailers with a dedicated selection of unlacquered brass, bronze, and copper architectural hardware, available to order online at cassonhardware.com with shipping across Canada or in person by appointment at our Toronto showroom.
