Gold Leaf Furniture
Gold leaf is as vibrant and eye-catching as it is difficult to work with in furniture. However, our trusted team of Chinese artisans have turned this delicate art form into an exact science for an exquisite finish every time.
- The journey begins with a careful inspection of the furniture base, keeping a careful eye for lumps, warping and inconsistencies. This creates the perfect canvas for the gold leaf to adhere to, maximising its brilliance.
- Next comes the bonding process. A specially formulated adhesive is applied with the utmost care, creating a secure foundation for the gold leaf.
- Delicate sheets of gold leaf are then applied by hand. Extraordinary care is taken to avoid any tears or creases in the fragile gold.
- A soft brush is employed to gently press the gold leaf onto the surface further enhancing its adhesion and smoothing away imperfections.
- Details and thematic elements like flowers or cranes are then painstakingly hand painted over the course of many hours.
- The final touch involves the application of several layers of natural lacquer, adding both a brilliant shine and an important protective coating to the gold leaf furniture that safeguards the artwork for years to come.
