Galvanized steel is a rough-and-tumble, weather-resistant building material that's a mix of zinc and steel. The zinc prevents corrosion so you'll often see the material in outdoor applications. We also see the strong material popping up in home accessories, both indoors and out...

• 1 via Sew Liberated
• 2 planters from Restoration Hardware, $55-$124
• 3 panels in a kitchen designed by Frank la Rivière Architects
• 4 Machine Age table lamp by Barn Light Electric, $259
• 5 a galvanized vase from Hudson Goods, $49

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