The invention relates to a method for producing an antimicrobial furniture part and/or interior fitting part (10), at least one molybdenum-containing inorganic compound being arranged at least in the region of a surface of the furniture part and/or interior fitting part (10). The invention further relates to an antimicrobial furniture part and/or interior fitting part (10) and to the use of said furniture part and/or interior fitting part (10) for producing a piece of furniture and/or an interior fitting.