Brass Castors

Brass Castors for Traditional Furniture, Upholstery and Restoration

Shop brass castors for chairs, sofas, footstools, settees and traditional furniture repairs. This category sits within the Castors section of the main Feet, Castors & Glides hub and focuses on decorative and practical brass furniture castors for upholstery, restoration and replacement work.

Brass castors are often used where the castor remains visible and needs to look right, not just do the job. They are a strong choice for traditional armchairs, antique-style furniture, upholstered sofas, footstools, wooden furniture legs and period-style restoration projects.

The range includes brass cup castors, brass grip neck castors, brass screw plate castors, brass screw cup castors, brass claw castors, brass box castors, round brass coasters and brass square cup castors in a choice of finishes and wheel styles.

Choose the Right Brass Castor

The correct brass castor depends on the furniture style, leg shape, fixing method, castor size and the finish required. A traditional chair leg, a square wooden foot, a sofa frame and a footstool may all need different castor fittings.

Before ordering, check the existing castor type, wheel size, stem size, cup size, plate size or socket style. The castor may look similar at first glance, but if the fixing is wrong, the job will not fit properly. That is the sort of mistake that turns a five-minute repair into a kettle-on, swear-under-your-breath situation.

Brass Cup Castors

Brass cup castors are designed to sit neatly around the base of a furniture leg. They are commonly used on traditional chairs, sofas, settees and footstools where the castor needs to look part of the furniture rather than added on afterwards.

Cup castors are a good choice for furniture restoration where the visible finish matters. They help protect the base of the leg while adding a traditional brass detail to the finished piece.

Brass Grip Neck Castors

Brass grip neck castors are used with a compatible socket fitting. They are commonly found on chairs, sofas and upholstered furniture where the original castor pushes into a socket beneath the leg or frame.

When replacing grip neck castors, check the stem and socket size carefully. If the socket is worn, loose or missing, replacing the socket as well as the castor may give a more secure repair.

Brass Screw Plate Castors

Brass screw plate castors fix directly to the underside of the furniture using a plate and screws. They are useful where a strong and straightforward fixing is needed.

Screw plate castors are suitable for footstools, cabinets, furniture units and repair jobs where the underside of the furniture provides enough fixing area for a plate fitting.

Brass Screw Cup Castors

Brass screw cup castors combine a cup-style appearance with a screw fixing. They are useful where the castor needs to sit around the base of the furniture leg while still being secured directly to the furniture.

These are often used for traditional furniture repairs where both appearance and fixing strength are important.

Brass Claw Castors

Brass claw castors are a decorative option for classic furniture, antique-style pieces and traditional upholstery projects. The claw-style fitting gives the castor a more ornate appearance than a standard plate or grip neck castor.

They are a good choice where the castor is a visible design detail and needs to suit a more traditional furniture style.

Brass Box Castors

Brass box castors are suitable for furniture where a box-style fitting is needed. They can be used on traditional furniture repairs, restoration projects and upholstery work where the existing furniture style suits this type of castor.

As with all replacement castors, the fitting style and size should be checked before ordering.

Brass Square Cup Castors

Brass square cup castors are useful for square furniture legs and block-style feet. They give a neat, finished appearance while allowing the furniture to move more easily.

They are particularly suitable for furniture where a round cup castor would not sit correctly against the shape of the leg.

Round Brass Coasters

Round brass coasters are used beneath furniture feet or castors to help protect floors and spread the contact point. They are useful for traditional furniture, heavier items and pieces where the floor surface needs a little more protection.

They can be used as part of a furniture restoration or finishing job where the detail beneath the leg still matters.

Brass Castor Finishes and Wheel Styles

Brass castors are available in different finishes and wheel options to suit different furniture styles. Finish options may include antique, brass, chrome, dull nickel and black nickel, with some castors also available with ceramic wheel styles.

Antique and brass finishes suit traditional upholstery and period-style furniture. Chrome and nickel finishes can work better where the furniture has a cleaner or more modern look. Ceramic wheel styles can add an extra decorative detail where the castor is highly visible.

Brass Castors for Trade and Domestic Furniture Repairs

Brass furniture castors are suitable for professional upholsterers, furniture repair workshops, restoration specialists, furniture makers and domestic customers carrying out traditional furniture repairs.

Typical uses include replacing worn chair castors, repairing sofa castors, restoring footstools, fitting castors to traditional wooden legs, replacing missing brass castors and improving the finished appearance of restored furniture.

Tools, Fixings and Upholstery Sundries You May Need

When fitting brass castors, you may also need castor sockets, screws, pilot drill bits, measuring tools, screwdrivers, brackets, wood filler, wax, stain, lacquer or touch-up materials.

For wider upholstery and restoration work, you may also need foam, wadding, webbing, hessian, calico, platform cloth, staples, tackers, fabric scissors and other upholstery sundries. The castor may be the final visible detail, but the fixings and preparation are what stop the job coming back through the door.

What to Check Before Ordering Brass Castors

Before choosing brass castors, measure the existing furniture carefully. Check the wheel size, fitting type, cup size, stem size, socket size, plate size and number of castors required.

Also check the leg shape. A round leg, square leg, turned leg and block foot may each need a different castor style.

For restoration work, consider the finish as well as the fitting. The right brass castor should match the style of the furniture and look like it belongs there.

Related Castors, Feet and Furniture Fittings

For the wider castor range, browse our Furniture Castors category, where you can compare brass castors with other replacement furniture castors for upholstery and repair work.

For practical replacement castors, Kenrick and Poly Castors include Shepherd castors, polycastors, sockets, M8 fittings, M10 fittings and plate fitting castors.

For replacement wooden furniture feet, Wooden Feet includes round feet, square feet, Queen Anne legs, L shape feet and footstool frames for sofas, chairs and upholstered furniture.

For furniture that needs floor protection rather than movement, Furniture Glides includes plastic glides, felt glides and nail glides for chairs, stools, sofas and cabinets.

For a more contemporary furniture finish, Metal Furniture Feet includes chrome, brass and copper-style legs for modern sofas, chairs and cabinets.

For upholstery repairs and fitting work, Upholstery Tools and Upholstery Sundries include the tools, fixings and materials needed to complete furniture repair jobs properly.

Buy Brass Castors Online

Browse the Livedale range of brass castors to find the right fitting for upholstery, furniture repair and restoration work.

From brass cup castors and grip neck castors to screw plate castors, screw cup castors, claw castors, box castors, square cup castors and round brass coasters, this category brings together decorative and practical brass furniture castors for trade and domestic projects.