What it does
A brooch stand is an upright faced panel that a brooch pins into, so the piece is seen face-on at eye level rather than lying flat where it reads as a disc.
Leatherette on a brooch stand, specifically
A pin tears leatherette rather than passing through it. A brooch stand here uses a fabric-faced panel with leatherette on the body and the base — a two-material build planned at drawing stage.
Getting the proportion right
The panel has to be soft enough to take a pin and firm enough to hold one. That means a faced board rather than a hard surface, and it means the facing is the working part of the display rather than a covering.
How leatherette is applied to a display form
Leatherette is wrapped and its edges are turned under, so every visible edge is a folded edge rather than a cut one. It will not stretch far, so a tight compound curve is built up in sections with the joins placed where they face away from the customer.
Where it is used
Antique and estate counters, where brooches are a real category, and window work where a single important piece is being shown face-on.
Leatherette under case lighting
It has a slight sheen, so a strong spot will show a highlight along the top of a riser. That is usually flattering on a plain block and unflattering on a curved bust, which is worth knowing before you specify it.
The mistake to avoid
Repeated pinning in the same place wears a hole that shows when the piece is lifted out. A replaceable faced panel solves it; a permanently covered one has to be replaced whole.
Why leatherette
Leatherette display gives a harder, more architectural line than fabric. The grain catches light along an edge, which defines the shape of a riser or a tray.
Wipes clean, which is why it suits trays that go on a counter and come back.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Height and footprint | The panel has to be soft enough to take a pin and firm enough to hold one. |
| Leatherette colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Leatherette on this form | A pin tears leatherette rather than passing through it. |
Frequently asked questions
Can brooch stands be made in our brand colour?
Yes — the leatherette is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
What sizes do brooch stands come in?
They are made to your dimensions. The panel has to be soft enough to take a pin and firm enough to hold one. That means a faced board rather than a hard surface, and it means the facing is the working part of the display rather than a covering.
Is leatherette a good choice for a brooch stand?
A pin tears leatherette rather than passing through it. A brooch stand here uses a fabric-faced panel with leatherette on the body and the base — a two-material build planned at drawing stage.
What goes wrong most often with brooch stands?
Repeated pinning in the same place wears a hole that shows when the piece is lifted out. A replaceable faced panel solves it; a permanently covered one has to be replaced whole.
Can brooch stands be made to match our boxes?
Yes — the same leatherette and the same colour across boxes and display, ordered in one run.
Specify your brooch stands
Tell us your case or window height, what the brooch stands have to show, and your brand colour. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.