15 of the best brass pieces for your home

Gold may have been order of the day in Rio — but in the realm of interiors, brass is taking centre stage.

From sleek electrical fittings at Buster + Punch to the hand-embossed pieces at Anthropologie, this autumn’s brass offerings will bring a sense of glamour to any space while avoiding gaudiness.

You can embrace the look as much or as little as you like.

A pendant lamp is a good entry point if you’re nervous of metallics — this slightly matte version from French Connection is understated yet stylish, while the dramatic sculptural options at Tom Dixon are edgy yet elegant.