What is high-gloss furniture?

High-gloss furniture is seriously on-trend, and with good reason. It’s refined, stylish, and ultra-slick. High-gloss furniture has an almost mirror-like sheen thanks to a special glossy finish that is applied to the furniture, giving it a shiny, chic look. High-gloss furniture is typically made of wood which the lacquer is then meticulously applied to. Once the frame has been lacquered, the whole piece is buffed and polished to give it the signature high-gloss, smooth finish.

High-gloss furniture has a super-modern, clean look that sits well in many interior styles. It brightens up your home, and is simple to clean and look after. It’s also great for smaller spaces alongside mirrors as these will make the room appear larger.

ALF produce a beautiful range of high-gloss furniture, from white gloss dining furniture to black gloss TV cabinets, all handcrafted in Italy. ALF carefully selects the best materials, as they know that the quality of the raw materials determines the quality of the final product. This includes the choice of the woods for veneers and the huge range of lacquer colours, and of course the skill of the craftspeople who make the furniture. High-gloss furniture offers a balance of stylish yet effortless minimalism, and the simple yet high-impact elegance of high-gloss furniture is a great choice for people who love contemporary interior design. A high-gloss finish looks fantastic on pretty much any piece of furniture in your home too; we love the look of a few key high-gloss pieces together, such as a small console table alongside a TV cabinet.

How to maintain high-gloss furniture

High-gloss furniture is nice and simple to look after; on a day-to-day basis, wiping over the furniture with a feather duster to remove any dust that might accumulate through the day. To remove finger marks or sticky patches, use a microfibre cloth with a touch of soapy water and buff away the marks. Just make sure you don’t apply too much pressure so as not to damage the surface. If you spill any food or drink on high-gloss furniture, such as curry on your white gloss dining furniture, orwine on a high-gloss TV table, you must wipe it away immediately. This is because the lacquer could become stained by the spilled substance. Again, use a microfibre cloth with some soapy water to clean up the spill, then use a dry microfibre cloth to buff away the water and leave the surface with a beautiful shine.

Which TV stand should I choose?

Firstly, think about where your TV cabinet is going to go – take a look at the space in your home where it will sit; will a cabinet or bench style of TV table fit, or are you going to need a corner unit to maximise the space available? You’ll also want to measure the space so you know the dimensions you have to work with, and remember that your TV will have to fit on top of the TV stand.

Make sure you choose a TV cabinet that is either the same length or slightly longer than your TV. This is important as it will ensure the TV is stable and fits securely. The TV stand must also be able to support the TV’s weight, and you’ll also want enough shelves and compartments to fit all your consoles and digital boxes. ALF produce several stunning TV tables that fit with many interiors, so whatever your style you can enjoy beautiful handcrafted Italian furniture in your living room. Take it further with ALF’s dining room and bedroom furniture ranges, perfect for creating a high-end cohesive look in your home.