I'm testing a bunch of distressed looks. This is among my favorites.

Here's my question:

Do you prefer

1. the look of an old piece, where this piece of furniture has aged for a long time (not shiny)

or

2. the look of a new piece, made with "rescued" wood - this involves refinishing over the flawed old distressed finish, or starting with new wood and artificially beating it up with hammers and scratching it.

My wife and I buy a lot of the #2 style - modern brand-new furniture, made with old beat up wood, but it's shiny.

I have a test render here with the #2 style. Do you like this or should I make it dull?

 

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