Ranging in sizes, varieties of materials, and often overlooked – the coolest desk pads can add the final touch to a near-complete setup.
The humble desk pad. Sometimes called desk pads, desk mats, or desk blotters, just to name a few, these terms can (and will) be used interchangeably. Often overlooked or just an afterthought, we are here to give the desk pad the respect it deserves by curating this list of the coolest desk pads. Whether you are in the market for a desk pad catered to performance or strictly desire design, aesthetics, and comfort, we have a large variety to find what you need.
Many don’t factor in the appeal or utility a desk pad can offer, but when looking at favorite desk setups, you’ll likely notice one of these cool desk pads are staples on nearly every desk in the community. When actually looking into a desk pad, you’ll start to notice benefits you didn’t originally even consider.
Just a few of the many benefits of a desk pad:
- Desk protection from daily use
- Defines your space with functional boundaries and zones, giving structure to your whole workspace
- Allows optical and laser mice to be used on glass since there is something to reflect off of
- Modernizes the whole look and feel of your setup
- Speaking of feel, desk pads simply add a layer of material comfort between your elbows and wrists and the hard surface of your desk. Your elbows will thank you after a long day.
Even within each brand, there are some amazing offerings that we just couldn’t fit into this list, so on the slight chance nothing here perfectly suits your needs, be sure to browse around each of the linked site’s full product lineup for everything else they have to offer. Trust us, there is some cool stuff in those links that is worth checking out!
Also, we’re in the process of writing a full Ultimate Guide series on just about every aspect of your desk, so be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to the Best Industrial Style Desk Lamps!
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Harber London Leather Desk Mat
Glorious Stitch Cloth Mousepad
Aothia Cork & Leather Reversible Desk Pad
SteelSeries QCK Heavy Desk Pad
Galloway Leather Ultimate Desk Pad
Dacasso Leather Top-Rail Desk Pad
In the Wild: Coolest Desk Pads
Harber London Leather Desk Mat

The Harber London Leather Desk Mat is the first cool desk pad that made our list that is designed and manufactured in Europe. And, there’s a reason it’s here, this desk pad is just oozing with style and class. For starters, the first thing you’ll undoubtedly notice is the premium, full-grain leather top. It will age with character and develop a unique patina over time. The best part about that is each little natural mark would be able to tell it’s own story and will set the Harber London Leather Desk Mat apart from all other desk pads, literally.
The leather sits on top of your choice of either:
- 100% wool felt that is a renewable, eco-friendly fiber harvested from sheep. With it’s natural properties, the wool felt is anti-static, moisture resistant, self-extinguishing, and simply feels soft to the touch. The wool felt adds extra cushioning to the desk pad, so there is a thicker base that is perfect for rough or natural desks and tables.
- A soft, Microfiber lining that is thinner than the felt with extra grip. This makes the microfiber ideal for glass and other smooth desk surfaces.
Finally, a feature that we hadn’t seen before, but seems almost obvious now that we have, is the cut-through cable pass to keep your keyboard and mouse cords tidy. With three sizes of three colors, each with the option of wool felt or the microfiber, you’re sure to find a design and size that perfectly suits your needs.
And don’t worry, (mostly) worldwide shipping is fast and free!
Features
- Cut-through cable pass in the top of each desk pad
- Handmade in Spain
- Perfect for drawing or using mouse and keyboard
- 1-year warranty
Specifications
- Three colorways: tan, black, and navy
- Three sizes, ranging from:
- Medium: 19.7″ x 11.8″
- Extra Large: 31.5″ x 17.7″
- Top: Premium full-grain leather
- Bottom:
- 100% wool felt or
- Soft microfiber
Satechi Eco-Leather Deskmate

With the next cool desk pad that made the cut in our lineup, we have the Satechi Eco-Leather Deskmate. This desk mat is highly regarded, comes in a multitude of color options, and is actually quite affordable. The Satechi desk mat only comes in one size, but at 23 inches by 12.2 inches, the size is very versatile.
And speaking of versatility, the Desk Mat can be used as a desk protector, mouse pad, eating mat, desktop blotter, among any number of other creative uses.
The eco-leather is great protection for your desk top, as the Polyurethane (PU) leather will not scratch or mark even the most sensitive surfaces. On top of that, it is water-resistant, protecting your area from spills, plus it can be cleaned super easily with soap and water.
Features
- Smooth, elegant feel
- Stitched edges
- Bottom material will not harm wood or other sensitive surfaces
- Durable & water-resistant
- 1-year warranty
Specifications
- Three colorways: black, brown, and blue
- 23″ x 12.2″
- Polyurethane (PU) leather
Grovemade Leather Desk Pad

Here, we have an indisputably cool desk pad. The Grovemade Leather Desk Pad’s cool desk pad factor does come at a premium price, but at least in this instance, you get what you pay for. The two colorways – black and tan – allow the desk pad to fit into any decor or motif. Both colors come in four sizes – small through extra large and ranging from 11″ x 24.75″ to an enormous 26.5″ x 49″. Their small and medium desk pads work well as a place for your keyboard and mouse, protecting your desk from the most common areas of wear and tear. The large and extra large are designed for either a monitor, laptop, or desk shelf to sit on, along with your keyboard and mouse. This amounts to full coverage of your desk and defining your space with a professional look.
The top material of the Grovemade Leather Desk Pad, adding to the premium factor of this cool desk pad, is authentic, full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather. What this means is the desk pad will last many years of use and will continue to develop a patina and character over time. The leather is then layered to a natural cork backing, so as not to scratch your desk surface.
Oh, as if there weren’t enough options, did we mention Grovemade also offers their renowned desk pads in wool felt and matte linoleum?
Features
- Handmade in USA
- Extremely high-quality
- Tons of options
- Die-cut for a clean, modern look
- Specifically sized for other Grovemade desk accessories
Specifications
- Two colorways: black and tan
- 3.5mm thick authentic full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather
- Four sizes, ranging from:
- Small: 24.75″ x 11″
- Extra Large: 49″ x 26.5″
Glorious Stitch Cloth Mousepad

Glorious was founded in 2014 by a die-hard PC gamer who saw an industry being dominated by a select few massive corporate hardware companies and decided to set out to change that. The Glorious Mouse Pad was the first product the young company released, and not long after came the 3XL Extended Desk Pad. Glorious prides itself on developing pro-grade products that were once out of reach for the average user and selling them at fair, reasonable prices.
The flagship Glorious products are their mouse pads, and our favorite is the 3XL Extended Desk Pad. It comes in black (with logo and without logo) and white – the white definitely makes for a cool desk pad but also shows a bit more dirt and grime. Although, that is no problem, as due to the smooth cloth surface, you can just simply throw the whole desk pad into the washing machine. Along with the color options, the sizes are available in a mind-boggling seven options – from 11 inches by 13 inches to the 3XL Extended Desk Pad, coming in at a whopping 24 inches by 48 inches!
For the gamers out there, the material is optimized for various mouse sensors and sensitivities, designed for low friction use for speed and control. This is why Glorious can confidently say that their mouse and desk pads are famous between pros and enthusiasts around the world.
Features
- Catered towards the gaming community
- Optimized for various mouse sensors and sensitivities
- Machine washable
- Reasonably priced
- 1-year warranty
Specifications
- Two colorways: black (with and without logo) and white
- Variety of sizes, ranging from:
- Large: 11″ x 13″
- 3XL Extended: 24″ x 48″
- Low friction cloth for mouse speed and control
Aothia Cork & Leather Reversible Desk Pad

The Aothia Natural Cork & Leather Dual-Sided Office Desk Pad (quite a mouthful, we know), is a great combination of quality and economy – perfect for an entry-level foray into the cool desk pad game. Let’s start with the quality. The two distinct sides to this desk pad are cork and Polyurethane (PU) leather. The cork is organic, harvested by stripping down the bark of trees, which is a natural act in Mother Nature. The PU leather of the desk pad protects your furniture from scratches, stains, spills, heat, and scuffs.
If you hadn’t guess yet by the name, one of the main features of this cool desk pad is that it is reversible! You can actually work on either the cork side or the PU leather side. We prefer the look of the leather side out, but depending on your use case, we could see an argument to keep the cork side up.
There is only one size to choose from, but there are two colors – brown and black. The size is still a fairly hefty 31.5″ by 15.7″, so it does cover a good section of your desk for protection and comfort.
Features
- Reversible
- Lifetime warranty
- Inexpensive
- Great starter desk pad due to the combination of quality and economy
Specifications
- Two colorways: black and brown
- One size: 31.5″ x 15.7″
- Top: Polyurethane (PU) leather
- Bottom: Organic cork
SteelSeries QCK Heavy Desk Pad

The SteelSeries QCK Heavy Desk Pad comes in as the chonkiest cool desk pad in our list, measuring in at a whopping 4 mm thick. They do call it heavy for a reason. The main reason is that extra thickness adds extra weight, which combined with the non-slip rubber base, eliminates unwanted movement.
All of SteelSeries products are catered towards the gaming community, and this desk pad is no exception. Although, unlike many gaming-centric products, there are no lights or dizzying designs on the QCK Heavy (although, those options are out there from SteelSeries, if interested). The QCK Heavy is quite subdued aesthetically, and the only way you’d really notice it is a desk pad made specifically for gaming is noticing the performance it offers while in use.
The desk pad is made of QcK micro-woven cloth for the utmost control, durability, and cleanability. The material is also optimized for low and high DPI tracking movements. If you don’t know what ‘DPI tracking movements’ are, you’ll still benefit from the feature, as it just means the desk pad performs very well when an optical mouse uses either low ‘Dots Per Inch’ to track movement or high.
Features
- Built with the gamer in mind
- Excellent mouse performance
- Machine washable
- Thickest desk pad in our list at 4 mm
Specifications
- One colorway: black
- Countless sizes in the desk pad family – all with or without LED lights
- XXL: 35.5″ x 15.8″
- Material: QcK micro-woven cloth
Galloway Leather Ultimate Desk Pad

Providing comfort and cushion, the Galloway Leather Ultimate Desk Pad makes the list of a honest-to-goodness cool desk pad. The leather is Polyurethane (PU) leather to ease stress on your wrists and elbows while you work. The leather also provides a smooth surface for almost effortless use of your mouse or pen and pencil. The suede bottom also protects from spills and scratches and adds extra grip to prevent the desk pad from sliding.
This is also in the realm of the Aothia in that the price is economical, yet you are still getting a high-quality product. Come to think of it, this desk pad is right in the sweet spot where you could get one for yourself (of course), but then you could also pull the proverbial trigger on a second desk pad, as it would make a perfect gift. If someone is newly remote-working, either temporarily or permanently, they could absolutely use this desk pad, and it is shipped in a matte black gift box to really show the receiver you care.
The modern, minimalist design comes in two colorways – deep, rich brown and professional black – to suit most any desk design. This one also comes with a lifetime warranty, so you can rest assured you’ll be taken care of long after your purchase is complete.
Features
- Modern, minimalist design
- Lifetime warranty
- Rich color makes the desk pad look much more expensive than it actually is
- Makes a great gift due to the reasonable price and package is matte black gift box
Specifications
- Two colorways: black and brown
- One size: 36″ x 17″
- Top: Polyurethane (PU) leather
- Bottom: Suede
Dacasso Leather Top-Rail Desk Pad

For over 20 years, Dacasso has been known as the premier manufacturer of executive leather desk sets and conference room accessories. To no surprise, they hit the jackpot again with their Leather Desk Pad.
Dacasso has many different designs available, including a version with side rails (including varieties inlaid with real wood), as well as a smooth version without any rails at all. We chose the Dacasso Leather Top-Rail Desk Pad as one of our favorites, since the top rail is a unique feature that stands out from the rest of the market. That top rail measures 3.5″ wide so as to not take up too much room of the entire 34″ by 20″ dimensions that this desk pad occupies.
This cool desk pad also includes top-grain leather, so you know it is going to stand the test of time – proven by Dacasso’s five-year warranty. The bottom layer is a quality felt, which you can be assured will not harm the furniture on which this desk pad sits. The style is catered directly toward an executive and would look right in place in a corporate office. However, Dacasso came into the game allowing anyone to get the same look and feel as the c-suite at home with this leather desk pad.
Features
- Designed for an executive in a corporate setting
- Unique top rail sets it apart from most other desk pads
- 5-year warranty
Specifications
- Two colorways: black and brown
- Many sizes, ranging from:
- Leatherette: 17″ x 14″
- Fill Size: 34″ x 20″
- Top: Top-grain leather
- Bottom: Felt