Hi! I'm so happy you love this countertop... so do we:) We make our countertops out of pewter, zinc, bronze, stainless, and sometimes even steel. I believe this photo is showing a dark antiqued zinc with rivet details. However, it's kind of difficult to tell that there are actually more silver & black tones in this countertop than browns due to the warm lighting above. If you are looking for cooler tones for a kitchen countertop then we recommend pewter or zinc, but if you like more warmth, we recommend bronze. All are beautiful!

You also asked about durability.... and the answer is that they are durable in the sense that they are very difficult to damage, however they are considered more of a "living" finish, meaning you have to be okay with scratches and a darkening patina. Depending on the finish, you can rub back scratches and darkening with a simple scotch pad, but most people find the aging beautiful if it's in the right application. Hope this helps! But feel free to call us to chat over details, we are happy to help : 970-484-8851.