Bespoke
Endless applications
From bags to wall coverings, shoes to folding screens – gilded leather adapts to any setting and pattern. Modern or classical, in your own colour or with your corporate logo: almost anything is possible, designed in consultation and crafted entirely by hand.
Featured: The first bag of Goudleer-atelier Van Soest
48 hours of handwork made this possible...
This bag was created in collaboration between Goudleer-atelier Van Soest and Mutsaers Lederwaren and is produced in an edition of at most two. Goudleer-atelier Van Soest is the only gilded-leather maker in the Netherlands. The owner of the atelier is the second generation keeping the ancient craft of gilded leather alive.
This bag was created in collaboration between Goudleer-atelier Van Soest and Mutsaers Lederwaren and is produced in an edition of at most two. Goudleer-atelier Van Soest is the only gilded-leather maker in the Netherlands. The owner of the atelier is the second generation keeping the ancient craft of gilded leather alive.
Gilded leather is leather to which a silver layer is applied, then sealed with a golden-yellow varnish that produces the beautiful golden sheen. Using a mould, the gilded leather is embossed in relief, after which it is hand-painted and optionally further decorated. We work exclusively with water-based paints and varnishes that meet modern regulations. The vegetable-tanned leather from which the bag is made ensures a crafted, honest and environmentally conscious product.
Gilded leather is leather to which a silver layer is applied, then sealed with a golden-yellow varnish that produces the beautiful golden sheen. Using a mould, the gilded leather is embossed in relief, after which it is hand-painted and optionally further decorated. We work exclusively with water-based paints and varnishes that meet modern regulations. The vegetable-tanned leather from which the bag is made ensures a crafted, honest and environmentally conscious product.
Gilded leather has its origin in the 14th century and was used, among other things, as wall covering and upholstery in palaces and castles. The combination of the ancient craft and the use of rich materials gives the bag its unique appearance.
Gilded leather has its origin in the 14th century and was used, among other things, as wall covering and upholstery in palaces and castles. The combination of the ancient craft and the use of rich materials gives the bag its unique appearance.
Are you interested in gilded leather, of wilt u meer weten over de mogelijkheden hiervan? Neemt u dan contact op.
Are you interested in gilded leather, of wilt u meer weten over de mogelijkheden hiervan? Neemt u dan contact op.
What is possible
A glimpse of the possibilities
Bags
Clutches, shoulder bags, belts and wallets – gilded leather patterns in your own colour or motif.
Shoes
Gilded leather on pumps, boots or mules – for catwalks, ateliers and exclusive collections.
Wall covering
Full walls, panelling or accent panels – for restaurants, hotels and private interiors.
Folding screens
Classical and contemporary screens in two to six panels, with antique or new motifs.
Lampshades
Gold or silver lampshades that warm the light – made to measure in any size and shape.
Furniture
Chair seats, headboards, ottomans and sofas – gilded leatherwork built to last for decades.
Book bindings
Family bibles, guest books and memorial albums in gilded leather – smaller editions or one-offs.
Corporate identity
Logos, monograms and corporate patterns on leather – for lobbies, boardrooms and gifts.
Style
Modern, classical or entirely your own
Modern minimalism
Clean surfaces in matte gold, antique silver or patina – perfect for a contemporary interior.
Classical & baroque
Historically faithful motifs based on 17th- and 18th-century examples – reconstruction and restoration.
Your own design
Logo, monogram or pattern supplied by you – translated into relief and colour scheme to your specifications.
Request bespoke
Request a custom quote
Tell us about your idea – a bag, a wall, a collection or a special gift. We think along, propose pattern and colour, and prepare a non-binding quote based on your wishes.
- Personal advice on pattern, colour and technique
- Non-binding quote within one week
- Lead time typically six to twelve weeks
- Internationally insured shipping
Or call directly: 06 1061 0174 – info@goudleermakers.nl
