Description
3 Prong 24mm Domes of Silence
The 3 Prong 24mm Domes of Silence are metal furniture glides designed for fitting beneath wooden chair legs, footstools and other furniture feet.
The three-prong fitting is driven securely into the timber using a mallet, providing a fixed contact point between the furniture and the floor.
The larger 24mm size makes this version particularly useful for broader furniture legs where the smaller 18mm Dome of Silence would provide a more compact contact area. Domes of Silence are designed to help reduce noise from furniture movement and protect hard floor surfaces.
For other sizes and floor-protection options, browse the complete Felt & Nail Glides range.
24mm Furniture Glides for Chairs & Footstools
The 24mm Dome of Silence is particularly suited to furniture where a broader glide will sit comfortably within the base of the wooden leg.
Typical applications include:
- Dining chairs
- Kitchen chairs
- Stools
- Footstools
- Occasional chairs
- Wooden furniture feet
- Café and restaurant seating
- Office and meeting-room furniture
- Furniture repair and refurbishment
- Contract seating
For other glide styles and fixing methods, browse the wider Furniture Glides range.
Reduce Noise from Moving Chairs & Furniture
Domes of Silence are a useful choice where chairs, stools or other furniture are moved regularly and reducing movement noise is important.
They are particularly relevant to:
- Dining rooms
- Kitchens
- Restaurants
- Cafés
- Offices
- Meeting rooms
- Hospitality environments
- Contract seating areas
Rather than allowing the end of the wooden furniture leg to make direct contact with the floor, the dome provides a dedicated contact point beneath the leg.
Where the priority is a softer felt contact surface, particularly for more delicate hard floors, one of Livedale’s felt glide options may be more suitable.
How to Fit 24mm Domes of Silence
The 24mm Domes of Silence use a three-prong fixing which is knocked into the underside of a suitable wooden furniture leg.
Before fitting:
- Check that the timber is sound
- Make sure the 24mm dome sits fully within the furniture leg
- Position the dome centrally
- Keep the fitting straight
- Tap the dome progressively into the timber
- Avoid driving it in at an angle
- Make sure the dome finishes flat and secure
- Check all furniture legs once fitted
The existing Livedale product guidance specifically recommends fitting these glides using a mallet.
Browse Hammers & Mallets for suitable fitting tools.
The C.S. Osborne Wooden Beech Mallet provides a broad wooden striking face for controlled workshop work.
The Toolstream Wooden Mallet provides another practical option for furniture assembly and controlled striking.
For other specialist equipment, browse the complete Upholstery Tools range. Livedale’s current tools range includes both wooden mallets alongside other upholstery hammers and fitting tools.
18mm or 24mm Domes of Silence?
Livedale offers Domes of Silence in both 18mm and 24mm sizes.
Choose this 24mm version where:
- The furniture leg has sufficient width for the larger glide
- A broader contact area is preferred
- The existing fitting is approximately 24mm
- The furniture has larger wooden chair, stool or footstool legs
For smaller furniture legs, see the 3 Prong 18mm Domes of Silence.
The 18mm version uses the same basic three-prong, mallet-fitted principle but provides a more compact fitting.
The choice should be based on the size of the furniture leg, rather than simply assuming the larger dome is always the better option.
Domes of Silence or Felt Nail Glides?
Domes of Silence and felt nail glides both provide a mechanically fixed furniture glide, but the contact surface and intended use are different.
Choose the 24mm Domes of Silence where:
- Quieter furniture movement is important
- A larger metal glide is required
- A secure three-prong fixing is suitable
- Chairs or stools are moved regularly
For a softer floor-contact surface, consider the Brown 20mm Nail Glide with Felt.
The felt glide combines a nail-in fixing with a softer felt contact surface and is particularly relevant where protecting hard flooring from scratching and scuffing is the priority.
Domes of Silence or Plastic Nail Glides?
The 22mm Nail Glides provide another fixed furniture-glide option.
They use a plastic contact surface and are supplied in large trade quantities, making them particularly useful for general furniture manufacture and routine repair work.
Choose the 24mm Domes of Silence where reducing furniture movement noise is the main consideration.
Choose the 22mm Nail Glide where a straightforward plastic nail-in glide for general furniture manufacture and repair is more appropriate.
Looking for a Self-Adhesive Alternative?
Where a nail or three-prong fixing is not suitable, Self Adhesive Felt Pads provide a quick stick-on alternative.
Self-adhesive felt pads are useful for lighter-duty floor protection on chairs, tables, cabinets and furniture feet, while mechanically fixed glides are generally more appropriate for furniture that is moved frequently.
Ideal for Wooden Furniture Feet
Domes of Silence pair naturally with wooden furniture feet and legs.
When fitting new furniture feet, it is worth deciding how the foot will contact the floor before the furniture is put back into use.
Browse Wooden Furniture Feet & Legs for replacement legs and feet for chairs, sofas, footstools and upholstered furniture.
A correctly sized glide can provide a neat finished contact point beneath the wooden foot while helping to reduce direct contact between the timber and flooring.
Pack of 50 or Pack of 500
The 24mm Domes of Silence are available in:
- Pack of 50
- Pack of 500
This makes the same product suitable for smaller repair jobs and higher-volume trade use.
The larger quantity is particularly relevant to:
- Furniture manufacturers
- Chair manufacturers
- Upholstery workshops
- Furniture repair businesses
- Hospitality furniture suppliers
- Contract seating companies
- Maintenance departments
Check Before Ordering
Before ordering, check:
- Furniture leg dimensions
- Available timber beneath the leg
- Whether the complete 24mm dome will fit within the furniture foot
- Condition of the timber
- Floor surface
- Frequency of furniture movement
- Whether metal, plastic or felt is the most suitable contact surface
- Quantity required
For alternative products, browse Felt & Nail Glides.
If you’re unsure which glide is suitable for the furniture or flooring, contact Livedale before ordering.
24mm Domes of Silence for Trade & Furniture Manufacture
The 24mm Domes of Silence are particularly useful for furniture manufacturers, professional upholsterers, contract seating suppliers and repair workshops working with furniture that is moved regularly.
For replacement furniture feet, browse Wooden Furniture Feet & Legs.
For fitting equipment, browse Hammers & Mallets or the complete Upholstery Tools range.
Existing trade customers should log in to their Livedale account to view preferential pricing.
New professional customers can register for a Livedale Trade Account to access trade pricing.
