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What do you call the leather top on a desk?
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The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Leather Topped Desk in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This distinguished leather-topped desk exudes classic Victorian charm.
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Burled Walnut Leather Top Desk, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut leather top desk, circa 1880.
Category
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Art Deco walnut leather top desk, made in England and dating from the 1930’s.
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Figured Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique figured walnut leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Leather Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Deco style desk on aluminum metal base with single drawer. Glass top protector over the leather writing surface.
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$700
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
Category
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
