Furniture Restoration Glossary

noun a green or brown film on the surface of old bronze or similar metals

• The antique vase had developed a beautiful patina over the years.
• I love the way that old book has a cool patina on its cover.
• That vintage car has a sick patina that really adds character.
• The small town had a charming patina of nostalgia that drew visitors in.

verb to renovate or improve something, especially a building or piece of furniture

• The company decided to refurbish their office space to create a more modern and efficient work environment.
• We're thinking about refurbishing the old furniture in the living room to give it a fresh new look.
• I'm planning to refurbish my wardrobe with some new clothes for the upcoming season.
• Sometimes we need to take a step back and refurbish our mindset in order to see things from a new perspective.