Gold leaf gained fame in classic Italian architecture and sculpture, heavily explored in both religious and cultural monuments. A craft reserved to few hands in furniture making, metal leaf gliding involves a great deal of precision and patience. This wonderful material, however, delivers a unique and startling finish, and can be applied in a variety of ways, exploring different textures, reflections, and so on. In this article, we explore a series of console tables in metal leaf, where the craft has been carried out in various ways, and on a variety of designs and hope to inspire the reader.
The Trinity Console Table by Boca do Lobo is a sculptural piece with gold leaf applied throughout its entire body. Using different types of wood and composites, the Trinity features different textures and tones.
Boca do Lobo‘s Infinity Console Table sees a magnificent patchwork table surface, which makes a beautiful match to its copper leaf base.
KOKET‘s Obssedia console table organic base contrasts its geometric table top, where gold leaf and lacquered glass combine to form a harmonious yet visually striking piece.
Sculptural console by Adam Williams, a classic by the British designer in his unique aesthetic, adequate for true furniture connoisseurs and collectors.
Juliette’s Interiors Gold leaf console takes a classic design, with classic inspired legs and simple body, covering it in gold leaf from top to bottom.
Similarly, Brabbu’s Ardara Console Table sees a similar aesthetic, with Stone henge inspired design.
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Couture console table sees another dramatic design, with gorgeous elements, from classic to geometric – a true stunner.
Crystal console by Phillips Collection is a sculptural piece, inspired by natural features and completely covered in silver leaf, covering the most intricate of elements and locations.
This antique console found on first dibs is a gorgeous example of a silver leaf body and surface within tasteful proportions.