What it does
An easel stand is a sloped face on a small base, and a piece or a card leans against it. It is the simplest way to bring something up off a flat tray and angle it toward a standing customer.
Leather on a easel stand, specifically
Hide on an easel face grips well and it darkens where a piece rests, so after a season the easel shows a faint outline of what has been standing on it. In a window that is invisible; in a case it is not.
Getting the proportion right
The angle is the whole specification. Too upright and the piece slides off; too shallow and it reads as lying down. The right angle depends on whether the customer is standing at a counter or looking down into a case, and those are different numbers.
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
Pendants, cards, certificates and single showpieces, in counters and windows. It is also the standard way to present a signed or credited piece where the text has to be read alongside it.
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
An easel with no lip at the base is the most common mistake we correct. Without it, anything with a smooth back travels down the slope as soon as the case is knocked.
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 | The angle is the whole specification. |
| Leather colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Leather on this form | Hide on an easel face grips well and it darkens where a piece rests, so after a season the easel shows a faint outline of what has been standing on it. |
Frequently asked questions
Can easel stands 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 easel stands come in?
They are made to your dimensions. The angle is the whole specification. Too upright and the piece slides off; too shallow and it reads as lying down. The right angle depends on whether the customer is standing at a counter or looking down into a case, and those are different numbers.
Is leather a good choice for a easel stand?
Hide on an easel face grips well and it darkens where a piece rests, so after a season the easel shows a faint outline of what has been standing on it. In a window that is invisible; in a case it is not.
What goes wrong most often with easel stands?
An easel with no lip at the base is the most common mistake we correct. Without it, anything with a smooth back travels down the slope as soon as the case is knocked.
Can easel stands be made to match our boxes?
Yes — the same leather and the same colour across boxes and display, ordered in one run.
Specify your easel stands
Tell us your case or window height, what the easel stands have to show, and your brand colour. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.