The Burnished Brass finish offers a softer and more vintage look than the Polished Brass No Lacquer finish. This finish is less reflective than Polished Brass. Every Burnished Brass piece is hand burnished with a tool to create non-directional grain and is then waxed. Due to the burnishing process, the brass is more exposed to the elements than Polished Brass, causing Burnished Brass to darken faster.