Antique Furniture Casters, small 1 inch wheel

Antique Furniture Casters provide both functionality and elegance to furniture legs. Their clean, uncomplicated design suits both classic and contemporary furnishings. This particular wheel size is commonly installed on chairs and smaller tables. The plate-type design offers enhanced support to furniture by allowing the weight to be distributed evenly, resulting in greater stability and a more secure attachment.

Antique Furniture Casters

Replace all casters to insure uniform height, style appearance.

• Wheel Diameter: 1"
• Wheel Width: 1/2"
• Raises Furniture: 1-3/8"
• Plate Diameter: 1-1/8" x 1/8" Thick
• Stem: 1/4" Diameter x 1" Height

Load capacity: 200 pounds per caster

Expertly made from heavy brass castings, these reproduction wheel casters offer exceptional strength and load-bearing capability. The wheels swivel and roll smoothly, enhancing mobility. The brass resists corrosion. Finish is a darkened patina, providing an authentic antique look for your furniture.

Install Plate Type Caster

• Casters should be installed perpendicular to the floor.
• Drill hole, depth of steel drive stem, using drill bit a hair smaller in diameter than caster stem.
• Gently tap threaded drive stem up into leg. Stem should fit snug but not tight, in hole.
• Outside diameter of mounting plate should not be larger than furniture leg diameter. Mark location of plate screw holes in bottom of leg.
• Remove caster. Pre-drill pilot holes for brass screws.
• Insert caster stem back up into leg.
• Attach caster plate to bottom of furniture leg with screws. Stem keeps caster from wobbling. Screws hold caster to furniture leg

Load Capacity, caster strength and stability is directly related to correct installation. If a caster is incorrectly installed it will-not be strong or serviceable.