Gold

Gold furniture: occasional use and signage function

Gold, in interior design, rarely functions as a dominant color. It is often used in dashes, to emphasize a shape or structural link. On a console, a gold frame defines the contours. On an armchair, it is used to emphasize a seat or a slope. This type of detail captures natural or artificial light without creating a direct reflection. The gold finish does not produce a significant change in hue depending on the lighting, but it does attract attention with its moderate brilliance. It is this property that gives it a visual landmark function in a sober layout.

Materials and gold finishes: masterful combinations

Gold is most often applied to metal: steel, aluminum, sometimes solid brass. The finish can be brushed, shiny or aged. A brushed finish diffuses light evenly; a glossy finish creates punctual points of light. This has an influence on the overall perception of the furniture: the smoother the surface, the more gold stands out. It is therefore advisable to combine these elements with matte or textured surfaces: raw wood, stone, ceramic, linen. This visual contrast allows the gilded detail to stand out without unbalancing the whole.

Integrating gilded furniture into an overall composition

Gilded furniture is part of a composition based on a hierarchy of materials and tones. It's not a question of adding a shiny element, but of structuring space by distributing points of attention. A gold base can lighten a dark table. A gilded metal shelf can blend into a light wall without creating a break. The aim is to introduce a link or rhythm, not an isolated accent. The repeated use of this finish in the same room must be thought through in terms of visual axes and light sources.

The *Gold* category offers a selection of pieces incorporating this finish in a precise functional and visual logic. Each piece of furniture plays on the balance between gloss, material and volume to structure space without superfluous decorative effects.

The *Gold* category offers a selection of pieces integrating this finish with a precise functional and visual logic