What it does
A flat board with slits or hooks along the top, holding several pendants side by side at the same height so a range is read as a range.
Leather on a pendant board, specifically
Hide holds a chain reasonably well and it darkens where the chain lies, which after a year shows as a faint line. In a window that is invisible; in a case it is not.
Getting the proportion right
Slit spacing decides whether chains tangle. Pendants with long drops need more clearance between slits than short ones.
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 cases and window boards showing a family of pendants.
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 board filled to capacity reads as stock rather than as display. Leaving every third slit empty usually presents better.
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 | Slit spacing decides whether chains tangle. |
| Leather colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Leather on this form | Hide holds a chain reasonably well and it darkens where the chain lies, which after a year shows as a faint line. |
Frequently asked questions
Can pendant boards 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 pendant boards come in?
They are made to your dimensions. Slit spacing decides whether chains tangle. Pendants with long drops need more clearance between slits than short ones.
Is leather a good choice for a pendant board?
Hide holds a chain reasonably well and it darkens where the chain lies, which after a year shows as a faint line. In a window that is invisible; in a case it is not.
What goes wrong most often with pendant boards?
A board filled to capacity reads as stock rather than as display. Leaving every third slit empty usually presents better.
Can pendant boards be made to match our boxes?
Yes — the same leather and the same colour across boxes and display, ordered in one run.
Specify your pendant boards
Tell us your case or window height, what the pendant boards have to show, and your brand colour. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.