Description
Solid brass decorative nails for furniture, upholstery and leather
These are round-head decorative nails (often called upholstery tacks or nailhead trim nails) made from solid brass — not plated, not hollow. The domed head sits proud of the surface for a classic furniture-trim look, the smooth shank drives in clean, and the sharp point starts without splitting thin wood or leather. Use them to restore an old cabinet, trim a headboard, lay out a sunburst pattern, or finish a leather project.
Why solid brass
- Solid brass, not plated — the dome keeps its color and won’t chip or flake like a thin coating would.
- Two finishes — Natural Brass (bright, polished gold tone) and Antique Brass (darkened, bronze-toned patina look). Both are bare, unsealed solid brass.
- Clean dome head — even, rounded cap reads as intentional hardware, not a utility brad.
- Smooth shank, sharp point — hammers in straight, less risk of splitting.
- 23 sizes in stock — shank Ø from 1.2 mm to 2.8 mm, length 8–55 mm.
- Sold by the pack — 20 to 100 pieces per pack depending on size (see each variant).
Two finishes
Natural Brass is the bright, polished gold tone straight from the mill. Antique Brass is the same solid brass with a darker, bronze-toned surface treatment for a worn, traditional look. Both are solid brass through and through and are supplied unsealed, so they age naturally.
How to choose your size
Pick by the two numbers that matter in use:
- Nail length — how deep the nail goes. Match it to your material thickness (e.g. 10 mm for thin trim, 30–55 mm for thick upholstery frames or deep wood).
- Shank Ø (gauge) — the thickness of the stem. 1.2 mm is delicate, 2.8 mm is substantial.
- Head Ø — the visible decorative cap (2.5–6 mm). Head Ø tracks shank Ø: 1.2 mm shank → 2.5 mm head, 1.5 → 3, 2 → 4, 2.8 → 6.
See the full table below for every combination and the pack count that comes with it.
Size (shank Ø × length × head Ø) mm
| Shank Ø (mm) | Length (mm) | Head Ø (mm) | Per pack | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 8 | 2.5 | 100 | Natural / Antique |
| 1.2 | 10 | 2.5 | 100 | Natural / Antique |
| 1.2 | 12 | 2.5 | 100 | Natural / Antique |
| 1.2 | 15 | 2.5 | 100 | Natural / Antique |
| 1.2 | 20 | 2.5 | 100 | Natural / Antique |
| 1.5 | 10 | 3 | 100 | Natural / Antique |
| 1.5 | 12 | 3 | 100 | Natural / Antique |
| 1.5 | 15 | 3 | 100 | Natural / Antique |
| 1.5 | 20 | 3 | 100 | Natural / Antique |
| 1.5 | 25 | 3 | 100 | Natural / Antique |
| 2 | 10 | 4 | 100 | Natural / Antique |
| 2 | 15 | 4 | 100 | Natural / Antique |
| 2 | 20 | 4 | 50 | Natural / Antique |
| 2 | 25 | 4 | 50 | Natural / Antique |
| 2.8 | 15 | 6 | 50 | Natural / Antique |
| 2.8 | 20 | 6 | 30 | Natural / Antique |
| 2.8 | 25 | 6 | 30 | Natural / Antique |
| 2.8 | 30 | 6 | 30 | Natural / Antique |
| 2.8 | 35 | 6 | 20 | Natural / Antique |
| 2.8 | 40 | 6 | 20 | Natural / Antique |
| 2.8 | 45 | 6 | 20 | Natural / Antique |
| 2.8 | 50 | 6 | 20 | Natural / Antique |
| 2.8 | 55 | 6 | 20 | Natural / Antique |
Where they work
Furniture edge trim · Upholstered headboards and chairs · Leather goods and bags · Cabinet and chest restoration · Sunburst / radial wall and furniture patterns · Picture frames · Curtain and drape tie-backs · DIY craft and costuming.
Specifications
Material: solid brass (bare, unsealed) · Head: round domed · Shank Ø: 1.2 / 1.5 / 2 / 2.8 mm · Length: 8–55 mm · Head Ø: 2.5–6 mm · Finishes: Natural Brass, Antique Brass · Pack: 20–100 pcs (per variant).
Care
Both finishes are bare solid brass and will slowly warm or deepen in tone over time — that is the metal aging, not damage. Natural Brass can be brought back to bright with a brass polish; Antique Brass is supplied with a darker surface and is best left as-is to keep the look. Keep dry; for outdoor or high-humidity use, a clear lacquer extends the finish.
Production & delivery
Stocked and shipped from our studio. Orders usually leave within 1–3 business days. Worldwide delivery available; duties calculated at checkout where applicable.
Need a larger quantity?
We supply solid brass hardware in bulk. Ask about bulk pricing.
FAQ
- Are these solid brass or plated? Solid brass throughout — the color won’t flake.
- Natural vs Antique? Natural is bright polished brass; Antique is the darker bronze-toned finish. Both are unsealed bare brass.
- How many come in a pack? 20 to 100 depending on size — the count is shown on each variant.
- Will the Antique finish rub off? It’s a surface treatment on solid brass; unsealed pieces keep aging naturally.
- Can I use them on upholstery? Yes — they’re ideal for upholstery, leather and wood trim.
Why Bespora
Bespora Studio supplies solid brass hardware direct from the workshop — consistent finish, honest specs, and volume pricing when you need it.
