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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Desk With Inset Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of desk with inset leather you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Find 30 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of desk with inset leather now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of desk with inset leather bearing Art Deco, Louis XVI or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of desk with inset leather over the years, but those crafted by Jacques Adnet, Pierre Jeanneret and Maple Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Desk With Inset Leather?

A piece of desk with inset leather can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1,600 and the highest can go for as much as $20,823.

Questions About Desk With Inset Leather

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.
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.