What Guides Our Work
"Hand-stitched throughout. Leather selected for character, not consistency. We don't manufacture perfection—we preserve what the hide already is."
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Door Handles
Starting with full-grain leather, we shape each wrap by hand. Every hole gets punched individually. The stitching uses the old saddle-stitch method: two needles working opposite ends of one thread, pulled tight until it holds. Machines can't imitate that tension. That's why it lasts.
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Door Pulls
A door pull meets every hand before anyone enters. Ours are wrapped in vegetable-tanned calf leather, edges burnished by hand until it feels finished. The surface patinas naturally over time. And in places with hot, dry summer, leather won't burn like bare metal can.
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Staircase Handrails
Handrails are structural and tactile, used every day. We work in continuous lengths wherever the layout allows. Fewer joins mean a cleaner line. We pick hides that echo the room's materials—wood, stone, existing finishes—so the wrap belongs rather than interrupts.
Selected Works
Previous Projects
Case Study 01
San Vicente Club
Private Members' Club — Santa Monica, California
San Vicente Club, one of the country's most exlusive private clubs, opened a new location in 2024. We wrapped every brass door handle in warm calf leather across all the surfaces you actually touch. We also covered the main coffee table in white leather, the main furniture piece everyone notices when they walk in.
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Case Study 02
A Private Residence
Single Family Home — Bel Air, California
Most of our hides come from century-old tanneries. Oak pits still do the work there—no harsh chemicals or artificial dyes. The leather feels natural under your hand and has a warmth you can see. For a private residence in Bel Air, the architect asked us to add leather accents throughout. We hand-stitched wraps on two three-foot door pulls for the wine cellar, then wrapped the remaining handles in matching leather.
Talk to Us
Every project begins with a conversation.
We'd love to hear from you and help you with your next project. Inquiries are responded to within three working days.
Submit an inquiryFrequently Asked Questions
What is leather-wrapped hardware?
We take door handles, pulls, and staircase handrails you already touch every day and wrap them by hand in full-grain leather, using the traditional saddle-stitch method when suitable. Every hole is punched individually, and the stitching is pulled tight by two needles working from opposite ends of one thread — a technique machines can't replicate.
What kind of leather do you use?
Our first choice is full-grain vegetable-tanned calf leather for most door handles, door pulls, and handrails. Most of our hides come from century-old tanneries (Hermann Oak, Wickett & Craig) that still use oak-pit tanning — no harsh chemicals or artificial dyes — so the leather keeps a natural feel and warmth.
Can you wrap hardware we already have installed, or do we need new hardware?
We can wrap existing door handles, pulls, and handrails in place, or wrap new hardware before installation — whichever fits your project timeline.
Do you work from measurements, or do you need to visit the site?
If hardware is already installed in place, we will visit the site to take precise measurements. We measure precisely and wrap to fit your exact dimensions.
Can you match the leather to our existing materials and finishes?
Yes. We work with designers and architects to select hides that echo the surrounding materials — wood, stone, existing finishes — so the wrap belongs in the space rather than standing out.
Do you work on both residential and commercial or hospitality projects?
Yes. Past projects include private residences, a private members' club (San Vicente Club, Santa Monica), and hospitality properties including Big Sky Resort in Montana and the Sophy Hotel in Chicago's Hyde Park.
How durable is leather-wrapped hardware for daily, high-traffic use?
It's built for it. When suitable, the saddle-stitch construction is designed to hold up under regular use, on surfaces people touch every day — including in commercial and hospitality settings.
Does leather hold up in hot or sunny climates?
Yes. Unlike bare metal, leather doesn't heat up in direct sun, which makes it a practical choice for handles and pulls in hot, dry climates.
Will the leather change over time?
Yes, and that's part of the design. The leather is meant to patina naturally with use, developing richer color and character the longer it's handled.
How do we start a project?
Every project begins with a conversation. Submit an inquiry through our custom request form and we'll respond within three business days.
How is pricing determined?
Every project is different in scope. We try to remain flexible and work closely with the clients to come up with a pricing model that works for all parties.
Where is the work done?
In our studio in Topanga, California, or on-site, depending on the scope of the project.