What it does
A tree carries several pairs on branching arms, so a range is read as a range rather than as separate pieces.
Leather on a earring tree, specifically
A hide-wrapped tree arm looks thick and soft, which is the opposite of what a tree is for. Use leather for the base and something finer for the arms.
Getting the proportion right
Arm spacing decides whether drops tangle. Long drops need more clearance between arms than studs do.
How leather is applied to a display form
Hide is cut, skived at the edges and wrapped, and grain varies from panel to panel. On a set of risers we cut every piece from the same hide so the set matches, and we say so on the drawing.
Where it is used
Counter display of a range, and trade-fair stands.
Leather under case lighting
Hide reflects softly and unevenly, which is what makes it look expensive and what makes it hard to photograph. It also darkens where it is handled, so an open-counter display in hide develops a patina rather than staying new.
The mistake to avoid
A tree loaded to capacity reads as stock, not as display. Half-filled is usually the better presentation.
Why leather
Leather-covered display carries the grain and the slight colour variation of hide. On a counter it reads as furniture rather than as a prop, and it ages with the shop rather than staying new.
Keep out of direct window sun, which lightens hide unevenly. A conditioner once a year on a piece that stays on show.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Height and footprint | Arm spacing decides whether drops tangle. |
| Leather colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Leather on this form | A hide-wrapped tree arm looks thick and soft, which is the opposite of what a tree is for. |
Frequently asked questions
Can earring trees be made in our brand colour?
Yes — the leather is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
What sizes do earring trees come in?
They are made to your dimensions. Arm spacing decides whether drops tangle. Long drops need more clearance between arms than studs do.
Is leather a good choice for a earring tree?
A hide-wrapped tree arm looks thick and soft, which is the opposite of what a tree is for. Use leather for the base and something finer for the arms.
What goes wrong most often with earring trees?
A tree loaded to capacity reads as stock, not as display. Half-filled is usually the better presentation.
Can earring trees be made to match our boxes?
Yes — the same leather and the same colour across boxes and display, ordered in one run.
Specify your earring trees
Tell us your case or window height, what the earring trees have to show, and your brand colour. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.