Description
Description
Closed-end solid brass caps for furniture legs and armrests
Solid brass, sleeved over the end of a chair leg, table leg, bench foot or armrest — closed at one end so the cut wood is fully capped. These are machined from a single brass billet (not plated, not a hollow shell), satin-brushed on the outside and left as-machined inside. A small pilot hole in the closed face lets you lock the cap down with a nail or wood screw, or you can simply glue it on.
Why solid brass
- Solid brass, non-plated — one solid piece of brass, satin brushed; it will not chip, flake or expose a base metal when knocked.
- Closed end seals the wood — the capped end hides and protects the raw cut of the leg or armrest from moisture, scuffs and splitting.
- Nail or glue to fix — a pilot hole in the face takes a small nail or wood screw; a drop of wood glue also holds it permanently.
- Size by the inner dimensions — your leg or armrest OUTER dimensions must equal the cap’s INNER dimensions (inner = outer − 2 × wall per side).
- 10 stock sizes — oval and rounded-rectangle profiles, outer lengths 50–81 mm.
- Custom-made — made to order in any shape, size and wall thickness.
A finish that ages into something better
Unlacquered solid brass develops a warm patina over time — a character mark prized in mid-century and New-Chinese interiors. Prefer the bright look? A soft cloth and a little brass polish brings the shine back in seconds. Because the finish is unsealed, expect gentle aging.
How to choose your size — always by the INNER dimensions
Measure the OUTER dimensions (length × width) of the leg or armrest you are capping. Pick the cap whose INNER dimensions match: Inner = Outer − 2 × wall on each side. For a 60×34 mm leg with a 2.0 mm wall you need the 56×30 mm inner size. A snug slip-on fit needs no tool; for a permanent hold, drive a small nail or wood screw through the pilot hole, or add a dab of wood glue.
Size (outer L × W × height × wall) mm
| Size (outer L × W × H × wall) mm | Inner L × W (mm) | Height (mm) | Wall (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 × 34 × 17 × 2.0 | 56 × 30 | 17 | 2.0 |
| 60 × 40 × 20 × 1.5 | 57 × 37 | 20 | 1.5 |
| 50 × 40 × 30 × 1.5 | 47 × 37 | 30 | 1.5 |
| 64 × 40 × 30 × 2.0 | 60 × 36 | 30 | 2.0 |
| 70 × 40 × 40 × 2.2 | 66 × 36 | 40 | 2.2 |
Sold as a single piece — order four for a full set.
Where they work
Sofa and chair armrests · table and bench legs · stool feet · cabinet and console corners · restoration of mid-century and New-Chinese wood furniture.
Specifications
Material: solid brass, non-plated · Exterior: satin brushed · Interior: as-machined (raw) · Profile: oval / rounded-rectangle, closed-end · Fixing: pilot hole for nail or wood screw, or adhesive · Sold per piece.
Care
Wipe with a dry or barely-damp cloth; avoid prolonged soaking, especially around the pilot hole. To restore brightness, polish with a brass cleaner. The patina that forms with age is natural and can be left as-is.
Production & delivery
Stock sizes ship within a few business days. Custom shapes, sizes and wall thicknesses are made to order — lead time confirmed on request. Worldwide shipping available; duties handled per your chosen method at checkout.
Need a size that isn’t listed — or a larger quantity?
We make caps to your drawing or sample in any shape, dimension and wall thickness. Get a custom quote.
FAQ
- How do I fix the cap? Slip it over the leg; then either drive a small nail or wood screw through the pilot hole in the face, or apply a dab of wood glue. Both give a permanent hold.
- What does “inner = outer − 2 × wall” mean? The cap walls take 2 × wall off each dimension, so a leg’s outer size must match the cap’s inner size.
- Is the brass plated? No — it is solid brass throughout, so it can be polished or left to patinate.
Why Bespora
Bespora Studio supplies solid-brass furniture hardware made to last and made to order. Every piece is finished by hand and shipped from our workshop, with custom sizes available when the catalogue doesn’t fit your project.
