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.

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.

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19th Century Victorian Bamboo Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretaire Desk

$5,650

19th Century Victorian Bamboo Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretaire Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Its top panel hinged opens into a tooled leather slanted desk, over stationary holders and shelves for ink pens, flanked by storage cubbies.

Category

Antique 1880s British Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Stately Home Circassian Walnut George III Style Secretary Desk

$7,500

Baker Furniture Stately Home Circassian Walnut George III Style Secretary Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Long Branch, NJ

The quality is incredible and the top has a fitted interior with tones of drawers and the desk has a nice green tooled leather and the desk has hidden drawers in the interior.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American George III Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian c.1860 Mahogany Twin Pedestal Writing Desk – Quality Furniture

$2,353Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Victorian c.1860 Mahogany Twin Pedestal Writing Desk – Quality Furniture

Located in Wisbech, England

With lovely age, colour, and patina, this rare decorative find features a desirable, original worn and patinated tooled leather skiver. The desk separates into three parts for ease o...

Category

Antique 1860s British Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Charles X Secretary/Secrétaire à Abattant in Mahogany, c. 1825

$6,890

Antique French Charles X Secretary/Secrétaire à Abattant in Mahogany, c. 1825

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Fall-front has original counter weight for ease in lowering and closing. Dark green tooled leather on desk top appears to be the original, as well as all extant locks which are funct...

Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18th Century George II Crossbanded Burl Mulberry, Walnut, and Cedar Secretary

$29,999

18th Century George II Crossbanded Burl Mulberry, Walnut, and Cedar Secretary

Located in Solebury, PA

An inset gilt-tooled leather writing surface complements the desk, while four capacious lower drawers provide ample storage.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

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Tooled Leather Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tooled leather desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every tooled leather desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a tooled leather desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tooled leather desk made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made tooled leather desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co., Baker Furniture Company and Bevan Funnell Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tooled Leather Desk?

Prices for a tooled leather desk start at $350 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $3,750.

Questions About Tooled Leather Desk

How do I clean a leather desk blotter?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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.
Can I paint a leather desk top?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
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.