TheAntique Nickel Finishis nickel plating on steel that has been dulled and lacquer coated. As opposed to satin nickel, antique nickel is made with a black glaze coating which gives it s darker almost oil rubbed bronze look. If one of our products below indicates multiple finishes available, Antique Nickel is one of the options. Click the product and select Antique Nickel as the finish.