hardware
Oil-rubbed bronze (ORB)
Dark bronze finish with antiqued highlights, often achieved by chemical etching. Common in craftsman, mountain, and Mediterranean styles.
Cost tier
MID
Cost / sqft
$0–$0
Install
trade
Durability
high
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
Living finish — develops natural patina over decades of use.
Aesthetic
- Finish: oiled antiqued
- Color range: dark brown to near-black with copper undertones
- Visual weight: medium
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: bronze, ORB, craftsman, traditional