For distressed wood furniture, different techniques are used to create a time worn, aged appearance, or vintage look. Woodworkers use tools on the surface of the wood to create marks like pinholes, indentations and nicks that simulate decades of use. Learn more about furniture distressing in our distressed wood video:
Learn the specifics of light to heavy distressing along with additional distressing techniques on our blog Wood Furniture Finishes or visit our Learning Center Distressed Hardwood Page for more information. Distressing techniques can vary by woodshop.