NOIR ÉTHER™ — Suspended light, revealed matter
In the current landscape of design and decorative surfaces, the dark tone is once again the protagonist.
But this is not a flat, opaque, inert surface.
The new language is burnished, lively, reflective. It is the one proposed by NOIR ETHER™, the latest special finish by Molteni Vernici, capable of combining applied technology and aesthetic vision in a single revolutionary solution.
NOIR ETHER™ it's not just a special paint.
It's a visual language.
It is a fluid skin that does not cover, but enhances.
A deep reflective finish, which gives each surface a vibrant quality, similar to the precious elegance of a mirror-polished burnished metal, but without the limitations of metal.
A unique visual effect of its kind
What NOIR ÉTHER™ returns is not a generic glossy effect, but a deep, mobile visual impression, similar to a liquid shadow that lies on the material and draws its contours in a refined way.
It's not just about brilliance: it's fluid reflection, dense transparency, visual depth.
An effect that closely recalls the visual nobility of burnished metal surfaces, but without ever naming them directly.
With NOIR ETHER™, that type of precious finish is freed from the limitations of the support and can finally be applied to wood, glass, plastic, MDF and composite materials.
The brown one who lives on light
NOIR ÉTHER™ was created for those who do not want a dark surface as absence, but as tension, dynamism, presence.
Developed in the Molteni Vernici laboratories, this mirror-effect enamel uses advanced technology that combines high-precision reflective pigments with binders capable of offering a stable, resistant finish that adheres perfectly to any surface.
The result is a living, elegant, never static surface, capable of accepting light and returning it in a personal, sophisticated, almost narrative way.
Matter seems to breathe. The surface tells.
From metal to glass: absolute versatility
With NOIR ETHER™, the visual value of the mirrored burnished steel effect is free from the need to use specific metals.
This finish can be applied with excellent results on:
• Aluminum, steel, brass, treated iron
• Wood, MDF, raw panels
• Technical plastics (ABS, PC, PMMA)
• Glass, even backpainted
Every material is transformed into a design object thanks to this fluid, intense skin, which reflects discreetly and elegantly, just like the most refined burnished metal surfaces.
Endless applications
NOIR ÉTHER™ was designed for high-end projects, where the surface must not only be beautiful, but speak a sophisticated and consistent language.
Ideal application areas:
• Monolithic furniture
• Sideboards, tables, chairs and wall paneling
• Decorative and scenographic accessories
• Luxury retail, boutique, showroom
• Contemporary hotellerie
• Custom naval and automotive interior
• High-end electronics and accessories
Whether it's a table or a handle, a wall or a lamp, NOIR ETHER™ adds a layer of visual sense and stage tactility.
Technical quality and stable elegance
Available in both solvent and water-based versions, NOIR ÉTHER™ is completely PFAS free and complies with the strictest international regulations.
It offers excellent adhesion, resistance to light scratches, moisture, surface abrasion, and guarantees high aesthetic stability over time.
The product is designed to be used in controlled professional cycles, applicable with HVLP technology in indoor environments.
A new grammar of mirrored brown
NOIR ETHER™ It does not imitate anything. It doesn't copy metal. He doesn't chase trends.
It's a design statement.
For architects and designers looking for a finish that is not limited to decorating, but to express, is an opportunity to rewrite the grammar of burnished surfaces in design.
Not a dark, muted surface, not an aggressive polish, but a noble, reflective, controlled presence that accompanies the light without turning it off, that amplifies the shape without overwhelming it.
Why NOIR ÉTHER™
✔ Because it transforms every surface into a visual experience
✔ Because it offers the elegance of mirrored burnished surfaces on any material
✔ Because it's stable, durable, PFAS-free
✔ Because it is versatile, scalable, applicable to any area of design
✔ Because it's exclusive — signed by Molteni Vernici
