Can I paint a leather desk top?

Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.

How do I clean a leather desk blotter?

To clean a leather desk blotter, wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Tackle heavy stains with a cleaning product designed specifically for leather. Applying leather conditioner to the blotter regularly can help to minimize cracking. You'll find a collection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.

What do you call the leather top on a desk?

The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

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French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau

$2,300

H 48.43 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in

French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau

Located in Berlin, DE

mirrored panelled doors, the roll-top opening to reveal a sliding leather writing surface surmounted by

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

$12,500

H 51 in W 76 in D 30.5 in

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Marquetry Writing Table, Elm & Walnut, Circa 1775

$6,175Sale Price|35% Off

H 39.77 in W 32.68 in D 20.48 in

Louis XVI Marquetry Writing Table, Elm & Walnut, Circa 1775

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This refined French writing table is a beautiful example of late 18th-century Louis XVI craftsmanship, distinguished by its exceptional geometric marquetry and elegant proportions. T...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Style Wood and Brass Leather Top Campaign Desk

$11,000

H 30.25 in W 55 in D 26.5 in

English Regency Style Wood and Brass Leather Top Campaign Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency-Style (20th Century) maple and ebonized trim campaign / kneehole desk with two

Category

20th Century European Regency Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

1920 Walnut Secretaire with 16 Drawers and Leather Desk

$4,691

H 51.19 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in

1920 Walnut Secretaire with 16 Drawers and Leather Desk

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

1920 walnut secretaire with 16 drawers and leather desk, comes in two parts completely restored

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London

$46,000

H 90 in W 45 in D 19.5 in

Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Stately Mahogany inlaid leather top secretary desk, London England 1860-1875 by Cabinetmakers

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

George IIII Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

$5,895

H 41.75 in W 45 in D 22 in

George IIII Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770, in the

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

$1,100

H 4 in W 14 in D 10 in

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

By George Bullock

Located in Morristown, NJ

c.1800, England, Regency brass inlaid rosewood lap desk in the manner of George Bullock

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

$1,372Sale Price|30% Off

H 5.5 in W 13 in D 8.75 in

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

English Chippendale Mahogany Swan Neck Inlaid Breakfront with Desk, Circa 1770

$70,000

H 88.75 in W 93.25 in D 22.75 in

English Chippendale Mahogany Swan Neck Inlaid Breakfront with Desk, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

, centered fall front interior desk with drawers, pigeon holes, prospect door, and leather writing surface

Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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Leather Inlay Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the leather inlay desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each leather inlay desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a leather inlay desk, we have 239 options in-stock, while there are 32 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer leather inlay desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right leather inlay desk, those designed in louis xv, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Modenese Gastone, Ivan Paradisi and Osvaldo Borsani each produced at least one beautiful leather inlay desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Leather Inlay Desk?

The average selling price for a leather inlay desk at 1stDibs is $5,208, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $206,462 for the highest priced.