What it does
A solid block that raises a single piece above everything around it. A plinth does not hold the piece — it holds the space around it.
Leather on a plinth, specifically
A hide plinth is a large panel and grain variation is at its most visible on one. This is the display where seeing the actual hide before approval matters most.
Getting the proportion right
Proportion is everything. A plinth that is too wide for the piece reads as furniture; too narrow and it looks unstable.
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
Window centrepieces and single-piece feature displays.
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
Plinths are the display element most often bought in the wrong finish. It should match the tray it stands on, not the box it presents.
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 | Proportion is everything. |
| Leather colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Leather on this form | A hide plinth is a large panel and grain variation is at its most visible on one. |
Frequently asked questions
Can plinths 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 plinths come in?
They are made to your dimensions. Proportion is everything. A plinth that is too wide for the piece reads as furniture; too narrow and it looks unstable.
Is leather a good choice for a plinth?
A hide plinth is a large panel and grain variation is at its most visible on one. This is the display where seeing the actual hide before approval matters most.
What goes wrong most often with plinths?
Plinths are the display element most often bought in the wrong finish. It should match the tray it stands on, not the box it presents.
Can plinths be made to match our boxes?
Yes — the same leather and the same colour across boxes and display, ordered in one run.
Specify your plinths
Tell us your case or window height, what the plinths have to show, and your brand colour. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.