Welcome to Goudleeratelier Van Soest
Sebastiaan van Soest is the second generation keeping the ancient craft of gilded leather alive in the Netherlands — a tradition his father H.A.B. van Soest started in 1970. In his atelier in Wateringen, he produces every piece by hand — for museums, restoration projects, and private collections worldwide.
Our craftsmanship
Each hide passes through weeks of handwork. Sebastiaan combines traditional techniques with contemporary design — for wall coverings, furniture, fashion, and collector’s pieces.
What is gilded leather?
Gilded leather is made by applying fine layers of silver to leather, then sealing it with a yellow varnish. What begins as silver leather acquires the deep, living golden lustre the material has been known for since the sixteenth century. Sebastiaan continues this centuries-old craft in his atelier — every piece made entirely by hand.
Our Collection
Handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces in gilded leather — every piece is unique
Handwork & attention
References
For the small organ in The New Church I was looking for ‘runners’, long strips of fabric or leather that protect the keys when not being played. The organ and keyboards are mid-17th-century, and are among the best of that time. Sebastiaan van Soest made for this purpose a special kind of gilded leather, which is flexible and can comply with the keys. The runners are perfect – beautifully made and completely appropriate to the furniture's unique, rich look. This is first-rate!Organist De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam
Het is prachtig om te zien dat deze vorm van kunst nog steeds bestaat. Keer op keer verrast Sebastiaan mij met zijn ideeën. Ik noem het een pure vorm van vakmanschap. Ik denk dat niemand in Nederland op deze unieke manier onze tas een bepaalde uitstraling kan geven. De vriendelijkheid en bescheidenheid van Sebastiaan is mooi om te zien, dat siert hem en het komt terug in zijn producten.Omar Munie, modeontwerper
Contactformulier
Contactgegevens
Tel. 06-10 61 01 74
Buiten Nederland: 0031-610 610 174
E-mail: info@goudleermakers.nl
BTW-nummer: NL001718696B11
Fruitlaan 24, 2292 BB Wateringen, Nederland











