Description
Chrome Mushroom Glides & Sockets
The Chrome Mushroom Glides & Sockets are wide furniture supports designed as a stylish alternative to conventional castors or bun feet.
Each glide measures approximately 65mm in diameter and 50mm high, creating a broad furniture contact point while the chrome finish provides a more decorative appearance where the fitting may remain visible beneath the furniture.
They are suitable for sofas, chairs, ottomans and other upholstered furniture where a low-profile furniture support is required.
For other glide styles and fixing methods, browse the complete Plastic Furniture Glides range.
Decorative Chrome Furniture Glides
The chrome finish is the main visual difference between this product and the black mushroom version.
Choose the chrome version where:
- The furniture glide may remain visible
- A decorative metallic finish suits the furniture
- Chrome complements other furniture details
- A broad furniture support is required
- Conventional wooden feet are not wanted
- The furniture does not require wheels
The wider Plastic Furniture Glides category contains six products covering screw-in, knock-in and mushroom-style fittings.
Approximately 65mm Diameter & 50mm High
The dimensions of the mushroom glide are an important part of the selection process.
Approximate dimensions:
- Diameter: 65mm
- Overall height: 50mm
The broad 65mm base provides a considerably larger contact area than the smaller conventional plastic furniture glides in the same category.
The 50mm finished height should also be checked carefully, particularly when replacing existing feet, castors or glides.
Changing the support height can affect:
- Seat height
- Furniture level
- Ground clearance
- Alignment with adjoining furniture
- Overall appearance
Alternative to Castors or Bun Feet
Livedale specifically describes Mushroom Glides as a stylish alternative to castors or bun feet.
They are particularly useful where:
- Furniture needs a fixed support rather than a wheel
- A broad contact area is preferred
- A low furniture support is required
- A conventional bun foot would be too prominent
- A decorative chrome finish is desirable
For traditional furniture feet, browse Wooden Furniture Feet & Legs.
For furniture requiring wheels, browse Furniture Castors.
Designed for Carpet & Wooden Flooring
The live product description states that Mushroom Glides are designed to enable furniture to be moved more easily across carpet or wooden flooring.
This makes them suitable for furniture that may occasionally need repositioning without fitting a conventional wheeled castor.
Typical applications include:
- Sofas
- Armchairs
- Ottomans
- Footstools
- Upholstered furniture
- Bed bases
- Occasional furniture
- Contract furniture
Where particularly delicate wooden or laminate flooring requires a softer contact surface, consider whether a felt option would be more appropriate.
Browse Felt & Nail Glides for alternative floor-protection products.
Chrome or Black Mushroom Glides?
Livedale stocks Mushroom Glides in both chrome and black finishes.
Choose the Chrome Mushroom Glides & Sockets where:
- A visible decorative fitting is preferred
- Chrome complements the furniture
- The furniture has other chrome or metallic details
- Appearance is an important part of the finished job
For a more discreet alternative, see the Black Mushroom Glides & Sockets.
Both products use the same approximate 65mm diameter and 50mm height, so the main customer-facing distinction is the finish. The live chrome page lists the black version among its related products.
Mushroom Glide or 60mm Screw-In Glide?
The 60mm Black Screw-In Plastic Glide provides another larger plastic furniture glide, but it uses a different fixing method and has a different overall form.
Choose the Chrome Mushroom Glide where:
- A mushroom-style support is required
- Approximately 50mm finished height is suitable
- A broad contact area is preferred
- A chrome finish is required
Choose the 60mm Screw-In Glide where:
- The furniture uses a compatible threaded fitting
- A conventional black plastic glide is preferred
- Decorative appearance is less important
- The existing fixing is screw-in rather than mushroom/socket style
Always check the fixing method as well as the visible diameter before ordering.
Mushroom Glide or Knock-In Plastic Glide?
The 30mm Black Knock-In Plastic Glide and 40mm Black Knock-In Plastic Glide are more compact alternatives within the same category.
Choose a knock-in glide where:
- The existing furniture is designed for a knock-in fitting
- A lower-profile support is required
- A smaller contact area is suitable
Choose the Chrome Mushroom Glide where:
- A broader approximately 65mm base is preferred
- Approximately 50mm finished height is required
- A decorative chrome appearance is wanted
The fixing systems should not be assumed to be interchangeable.
Mushroom Glide or Wooden Furniture Foot?
A Chrome Mushroom Glide provides a more modern and understated furniture support than a conventional wooden foot.
Choose a mushroom glide where:
- A lower furniture profile is preferred
- A broad base is required
- Chrome suits the furniture design
- Decorative timber feet are not required
For a more traditional furniture appearance, browse Wooden Furniture Feet & Legs.
The range includes Round Wooden Feet, Square Wooden Feet and traditional Queen Anne Legs.
Changing from a mushroom glide to a taller furniture foot may substantially alter the finished furniture height.
Mushroom Glide or Furniture Castor?
A mushroom glide is a fixed furniture support.
A castor adds a wheel and is intended for furniture requiring greater mobility.
Choose Chrome Mushroom Glides where:
- A fixed support is preferred
- Furniture only needs occasional repositioning
- A broad floor contact is wanted
- A chrome finish suits the furniture
Choose a castor where rolling movement is required.
Browse Furniture Castors for brass, Kenrick and other furniture castor options.
Set of 4 or Box of 150
Chrome Mushroom Glides are available as:
- Set of 4
- Box of 150
This allows them to be purchased for an individual piece of furniture or in larger quantities for regular professional use.
The box quantity is particularly suitable for:
- Upholstered furniture manufacturers
- Sofa manufacturers
- Furniture repair workshops
- Upholsterers
- Contract furniture manufacturers
- Bed and ottoman manufacturers
- Trade customers keeping common furniture fittings in stock
Check Before Ordering
Before ordering, check:
- Existing furniture support
- Existing socket or fixing arrangement
- Approximately 65mm glide diameter
- Approximately 50mm overall height
- Available mounting area
- Furniture frame condition
- Floor surface
- Required finish
- Quantity required
A mushroom glide should not be assumed to fit in place of a screw-in or knock-in glide simply because the visible base is a similar size.
If you’re unsure which fitting is suitable, contact Livedale before ordering.
Chrome Mushroom Glides for Trade & Upholstery
Chrome Mushroom Glides & Sockets are particularly suited to furniture manufacturers, professional upholsterers and repair workshops looking for a wider furniture support with a more decorative finish.
For the other sizes and fitting methods, browse Plastic Furniture Glides.
For all glide styles, browse Furniture Glides.
For alternative furniture supports, browse Wooden Furniture Feet & Legs or Furniture Castors.
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.
