Abstract: The invention relates to an edge strip for pieces of furniture, comprising a basic-body element (1) with an underside (2), which can be positioned against a piece of furniture, and with a top side (3, 4), which is directed away from the underside, wherein the top side has at least one transition portion (3) which slopes down in the direction of a periphery of the underside. In order to improve the visual and aesthetic appearance of the edge strip in relation to a conventional edge strip, it is provided according to the invention that the transition portion exhibits, at least in part, a decoration (5).