Description
Solid brass, slipped over the leg
A quiet upgrade that lasts for decades. Turned from solid brass with an open bottom, this square ferrule slips over the end of a square wooden furniture leg — a decorative collar that shields the timber while adding the weight and warmth of real metal. The collar’s lower edge sits flush with the leg’s base, so your wood still meets the floor and carries the load; the brass is purely the finish. Satin brushed by hand, it reads as a soft, even matte rather than a mirror shine.
Why solid brass
- Solid brass, not plated — a 1.5 mm wall of solid brass through and through. No plating to flake, chip or peel.
- Square, for square legs — the straight square profile for tables, chairs, stools, sideboards and cabinet legs with a square (non-tapered) section.
- Open bottom — both ends are open, so the ferrule slides all the way down over the leg. Its lower edge sits flush with the leg base; the wood still touches the floor and bears the weight. The brass is decorative, held in place with glue.
- Protects and tidies — it hides a chipped, cut or worn leg end and gives the foot a clean, finished collar.
- 24 sizes in stock — outer sides 25–60 mm (square profile, so length = width), so most square furniture legs are covered.
- No fixings — it slides on and is held with adhesive. No screws, no visible hardware.
A finish that ages into something better
Left unlacquered, every ferrule develops its own patina. In the first weeks the bright gold warms to a soft honey tone, then deepens over the months into the mellow antique bronze collectors love — never dull, never flaking, just richer with time. It is the opposite of plated hardware that chips and peels. Prefer the original look? A quick wipe with brass polish (or lemon juice and salt) brings the gleam straight back. The patina is entirely yours to keep or reset.
How to choose your size
All sizes listed are OUTER measurements of the brass cap (the outside of the square). The ferrule slides over your leg, so the number you match is your leg’s outer side — and it must be smaller than the cap’s inner opening. The inner opening = cap outer side − 2 × wall thickness (1.5 mm per side). To choose: measure your square leg across one flat side (its outer width), then pick the cap whose outer side is about 1.5–3 mm larger, giving an inner opening roughly 0–1.5 mm bigger than your leg. For SQUARE (non-tapered) legs only — on a tapered or rounded leg the ferrule sits loose. Between two sizes, take the larger and bed it in wood glue or two-part epoxy, or sand the leg a fraction. The open ends let the leg pass straight through, so no cutting is needed.
| Outer L × W (mm) | Wall (mm) | Height (mm) | Fits square leg up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 × 25 | 1.5 | 15 | 22 × 22 mm (0.87") |
| 30 × 30 | 1.5 | 15 | 27 × 27 mm (1.06") |
| 30 × 30 | 1.5 | 25 | 27 × 27 mm (1.06") |
| 30 × 30 | 1.5 | 30 | 27 × 27 mm (1.06") |
| 35 × 35 | 1.5 | 20 | 32 × 32 mm (1.26") |
| 35 × 35 | 1.5 | 25 | 32 × 32 mm (1.26") |
| 35 × 35 | 1.5 | 30 | 32 × 32 mm (1.26") |
| 35 × 35 | 1.5 | 35 | 32 × 32 mm (1.26") |
| 40 × 40 | 1.5 | 20 | 37 × 37 mm (1.46") |
| 40 × 40 | 1.5 | 25 | 37 × 37 mm (1.46") |
| 40 × 40 | 1.5 | 30 | 37 × 37 mm (1.46") |
| 40 × 40 | 1.5 | 40 | 37 × 37 mm (1.46") |
| 45 × 45 | 1.5 | 20 | 42 × 42 mm (1.65") |
| 45 × 45 | 1.5 | 25 | 42 × 42 mm (1.65") |
| 45 × 45 | 1.5 | 30 | 42 × 42 mm (1.65") |
| 45 × 45 | 1.5 | 45 | 42 × 42 mm (1.65") |
| 50 × 50 | 1.5 | 20 | 47 × 47 mm (1.85") |
| 50 × 50 | 1.5 | 25 | 47 × 47 mm (1.85") |
| 50 × 50 | 1.5 | 30 | 47 × 47 mm (1.85") |
| 50 × 50 | 1.5 | 40 | 47 × 47 mm (1.85") |
| 55 × 55 | 1.5 | 20 | 52 × 52 mm (2.05") |
| 55 × 55 | 1.5 | 25 | 52 × 52 mm (2.05") |
| 60 × 60 | 1.5 | 20 | 57 × 57 mm (2.24") |
| 60 × 60 | 1.5 | 25 | 57 × 57 mm (2.24") |
These are OUTER dimensions. Suitable leg outer side = cap outer side − 2 × wall thickness (1.5 mm). Example: a 29 × 29 × 30 × 1.5 mm cap has a 26 × 26 mm inner opening and fits a square leg up to 26 × 26 mm.
Where they work
Dining, side and coffee tables · chairs and bar stools · sideboards, nightstands and dressers · bed and sofa legs · cabinet and bookcase legs · mid-century and vintage restoration · shop fittings and display plinths.
Specifications
Solid brass, not plated · satin brushed, hand-finished, unsealed (patinas over time) · 1.5 mm wall · open bottom (both ends) · decorative, not load-bearing, glue-mounted · outer L × W 25–60 mm, wall 1.5 mm, height 15–45 mm, inner opening 22–57 mm · approx. 18–100 g per piece · sold per piece.
Care
Brass darkens naturally with handling and air — most buyers want exactly that, a warm antique tone over the first months. To restore the brightness, wipe it with brass polish, or a soft cloth and a little lemon juice and salt. Avoid abrasive pads, which scratch the brushed surface. On delicate flooring, add a self-adhesive felt pad under the leg.
Production & delivery
Each order is hand-picked, packed and dispatched within 1–3 business days. Custom sizes are made to order in 5–10 business days. Shipping is tracked and insured, with duties and taxes included (DDP) for the destinations we serve.
Need a size that isn’t listed — or a larger quantity?
We can make these ferrules to your own inner side, height and wall thickness, and we quote gladly for bulk and trade orders — furniture makers, restoration workshops and joinery. Get a custom quote.
FAQ
- Do I need to cut the leg? Usually not. The ferrule is open at both ends and slides over the existing leg, so as long as the leg end is square and the inner opening matches you can fit without cutting. If it is a touch large, sand the leg a fraction or bed it in glue. Because the lower edge sits flush with the leg base, your wood still touches the floor.
- Will the brass tarnish? Yes, naturally, deepening to a warm antique tone. This is normal and reversible: polish and the shine returns. We leave it unsealed so the patina develops.
Why Bespora
We work directly with brass workshops, so you get hand-finished metalwork without the gallery markup. Every order ships insured and tracked, with duties and taxes included (DDP).
