What it does
A set of blocks in graduated heights that builds levels inside a case. Risers do not hold pieces; they hold the pieces that hold pieces.
Leather on a riser set, specifically
A hide riser set must be cut from one hide or the steps will not match. This is the single most common thing that goes wrong on a leather display order.
Getting the proportion right
Three heights is the usual working set. The proportion between them matters more than the absolute size.
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
Any case that needs depth rather than a flat plane.
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
Risers covered in a different material from the trays on top of them fight each other. Specify both together.
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 | Three heights is the usual working set. |
| Leather colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Leather on this form | A hide riser set must be cut from one hide or the steps will not match. |
Frequently asked questions
Can riser sets 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 riser sets come in?
They are made to your dimensions. Three heights is the usual working set. The proportion between them matters more than the absolute size.
Is leather a good choice for a riser set?
A hide riser set must be cut from one hide or the steps will not match. This is the single most common thing that goes wrong on a leather display order.
What goes wrong most often with riser sets?
Risers covered in a different material from the trays on top of them fight each other. Specify both together.
Can riser sets be made to match our boxes?
Yes — the same leather and the same colour across boxes and display, ordered in one run.
Specify your riser sets
Tell us your case or window height, what the riser sets have to show, and your brand colour. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.