{"product_id":"hide-sk","title":"Leather Skiver with Tooling","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA skiver is the type of leather that is inset into a desk or bureaux writing surface, quite often with a gold tooling around the edge. It is normally made of a very fine type of leather often sheep or calves skin.\u003cbr\u003e We can make you a skiver to order with inlaid tooling to a pattern of your choice. Please email for pattern leaflet and state the colour of the leather required so that we can send you actual samples.\u003cbr\u003e For larger areas you may need to order a cow hide leather top. See the grid for prices of each.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThere will be a small order charge of £6 added to all orders under 4 square feet and a minimum charge of 1.5 sqr ft for smaller sizes.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNB. A cut skiver is charged by the largest overall measurements.\u003cbr\u003e Please note that leather is a natural product. Leather will always bear the marks of its natural origin and these characteristics can show healed scars, growth marks, areas of fibre density and hair pore structure. \u003cbr\u003e Skiver’s are non refundable as these are a bespoke item\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather Skiver with Tooling: Leather \u0026amp; Hides for upholstery and soft furnishing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"product-specs\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather \u0026amp; Hides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpholstery Warehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrade and domestic upholstery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDespatch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast UK despatch from stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is Leather Skiver with Tooling used for?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLeather Skiver with Tooling is genuine leather suitable for furniture upholstery, restoration projects, and high-end soft furnishing where a natural, durable, and premium finish is required.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow is leather sold — by the hide or by the metre?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLeather is typically sold by the full hide, half hide, or linear metre depending on the product. The unit and available quantities are shown in the product title and variant options above.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow do I care for leather upholstery?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLeather upholstery should be cleaned regularly with a specialist leather cleaner and conditioned with a leather conditioner every 6-12 months to prevent drying and cracking. Avoid direct sunlight and heat sources.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat thickness of leather is best for upholstery?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFor upholstery, leather in the range of 0.8mm to 1.2mm is standard for most furniture applications. Thicker grades (1.2mm+) are used for heavy-duty or vehicle trimming applications.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhy choose Upholstery Warehouse for leather and hides?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eUpholstery Warehouse supplies genuine leather to professional upholsterers and furniture restorers across the UK. We offer trade pricing, consistent quality, and expert product advice on selecting the right leather for your project.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Upholstery Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57210449035604,"sku":"HIDE\/SK","price":43.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1072\/6552\/4052\/files\/leather-skiver.jpg?v=1789829608","url":"https:\/\/upholsterywarehouse.co.uk\/products\/hide-sk","provider":"Upholstery Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}