# Gold Leaf Furniture Bling Hits Interior Design at the High Point Furniture Market By ekaminskidesign | Published 2009-08-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-point-furniture-market References: [highpointmarket.org](http://www.highpointmarket.org/) & [centuryfurniture](http://www.centuryfurniture.com/) The hottest comodity on the metals market, gold, made its appearance on some big-ticket items at the High Point Furniture Market in North Carolina. Furniture, lighting and accessories covered with gold leaf were everywhere at the High Point Furniture Market, bringing a much needed touch of [luxury, glamour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-furniture-design) and sometimes whimsy to an industry that is feeling the effects of conservative consumer buying habits. [Century Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/century-city-law)’s offering was this console covered in elegant gold leaf. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gold Leaf Decor:** The trend of using gold leaf on furniture, lighting, and accessories is gaining popularity, adding a touch of luxury and glamour to the design industry. - **Luxury Interior Design:** The use of gold leaf in furniture and decor creates an upscale and opulent aesthetic, catering to the demand for high-end interior design. - **Reviving Consumer Interest:** Using gold leaf in furniture and accessories can attract consumers looking for unique and eye-catching pieces, revitalizing the furniture industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can leverage the trend of gold leaf decor by incorporating it into their designs, attracting customers seeking luxury pieces. - **Lighting Design:** The use of gold leaf in lighting fixtures presents an opportunity for lighting designers to create elegant and extravagant pieces for luxury interior design projects. - **Home Decor Retail:** Retailers specializing in home decor can tap into the gold leaf trend by offering a variety of products, attracting consumers looking to incorporate a touch of luxury into their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retail Furniture Market Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-home.md) - [Venice-Honoring Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-table-venezia.md) - [Extremely Luxurious Curved Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-yellow-sofa.md) - [Mesmerizing Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1.md) - [Luxuriously Modern Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-coffee-tables.md) - [Expanded Design-Driven Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-hoyos.md) - [Inaugural Luxury Furniture Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karl-lagerfelds-namesake-brand.md) - [Contemporary Home Fall Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blu-dot-4.md) - [Golden-Hour Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-goldie.md)