Luomorgo 4 Pcs Universal Stem Casters Brass Castor Heavy Duty 360 Degree Rotation Swivel Wheels Hardware Movable for Furniture Trunk Box Sofa Trolley Chairs Cabinet Bed

Why I reached for these

I restore and modify a lot of vintage furniture, and I’m often hunting for casters that look period-correct without turning an otherwise elegant piece into a rolling office chair. The Luomorgo brass stem casters checked the right boxes on paper: solid brass construction, compact 1-inch wheels, 360-degree swivel, and a classic profile that suits trunks, vanities, and small occasional furniture. I installed a set on a vintage cedar chest and later tested them on a pair of lightweight accent chairs. Here’s how they measured up.

Build and finish

These are solid-brass units—no veneer plating or pot metal body. Each caster has a satisfying heft for its size and a cleanly machined yoke. The small wheel gives the assembly a low, tidy silhouette that doesn’t scream “modern hardware,” which is exactly what I want for restorations. The finish comes bright and uniform out of the box; expect them to mellow and develop a patina over time if left unlacquered. A thin coat of microcrystalline wax slows tarnish and preserves that warm gold tone, and it’s a step I recommend before installation.

The rated capacity is listed at 100 kg (220 lb) per caster. That’s a static load rating and, in practice, the effective rolling capacity is constrained more by wheel diameter and floor type than by the brass itself. Still, the overall impression is of a well-made, long-lasting component, not decorative jewelry pretending to be a caster.

Size and fit

This is a compact caster set: a 25 mm (1 inch) wheel with a 13 mm thickness, and a total stack height of about 62 mm. That height matters; it’s effectively how much your furniture gains once installed (minus however far the stem seats into the wood). On my cedar chest, the net lift looked period-correct and restored the visual proportions nicely. On low seating, be mindful that even a couple of inches of lift can subtly change the sit and center of gravity.

The stem is an M5 thread at 19 mm long with a 1.5 mm pitch. In a perfect world, you’d thread directly into a pre-existing metal insert. In the real world of antique furniture, you’re more likely to be dealing with bare wood. These casters include a round base/washer with two mounting holes; think of the center stem as a locator pin and the perimeter screws as the structural attachment.

If you’re replacing tapered grip-necks or imperial-thread stems, you’ll almost certainly be doing a small retrofit: plug old sockets, drill a new pilot for the center locator, and drive two screws through the base plate. Measure your piece before you order—if you need a true press-in or a different thread standard, these won’t be a drop-in fit.

Installation notes and tips

A few practical lessons from my installs:

• Use the center stem for alignment, not torque. Because the wheel assembly swivels, you can’t tighten the center thread in the traditional sense without a separate lock arrangement. Treat it as a guide pin.
• Rely on the two base mounting holes. They carry the load and resist racking. Pre-drill pilots appropriate to the included screws (I used a 1.5–2.0 mm bit in hardwood to avoid splitting).
• Mark hole spacing accurately. The holes are close-set (about 18 mm apart), so a center punch or awl helps prevent the bit from wandering.
• If your piece has soft wood or an end-grain situation, consider upgrading to slightly longer, quality wood screws and a dab of wood glue in the pilot to firm up the fibers.
• Add thin felt or leather between the base washer and finish if you’re concerned about imprinting on softer finishes.

Installation on the cedar chest took less than 30 minutes for the set of four, including layout, drilling, waxing the threads, and cleanup. On the accent chairs, prep took longer because I had to plug old sockets and refinish small areas around the feet.

Rolling performance

On smooth tile and finished concrete, these casters roll quietly and predictably under moderate loads. The swivel action is smooth with enough resistance to prevent caster flutter. On short-pile rugs, mobility is fine for occasional repositioning, but the small wheel diameter means you’ll feel the nap. On medium or high-pile rugs, rolling becomes work, as expected for a 1-inch brass wheel.

On hardwood, they will move a chest or cabinet with ease, but I don’t treat them like skate wheels. Small, hard wheels concentrate load, and while brass is kinder than steel, it’s not a soft elastomer. If you plan to move a heavy piece frequently across hardwood, use protective cups when parked or choose a caster with a larger, soft tread. For static display and occasional repositioning, I had no scuffs, but I was careful—lift slightly to pivot, roll in straight runs, and keep grit off the floor.

On seating, results were mixed. My lightweight accent chairs rolled, but not gracefully; the small wheels tend to “scrub” in tight turns or when shifting seated. If you expect a glide-on-glass experience for daily use chairs, look elsewhere or step up to a larger diameter wheel with a softer tread.

Durability and maintenance

The all-brass construction inspires confidence. There’s no obvious play in the riveted wheel axle out of the box, and after several weeks of use on the chest, there’s no wobble or binding. Maintenance is minimal: a periodic wipe, a re-wax if you want to stave off patina, and an occasional vacuum around the wheels to keep debris from scoring the floor. If a screw loosens with seasonal wood movement, back it out, add a drop of wood glue to the pilot, and reinstall.

Where these casters shine

• Period-correct restorations: Trunks, vanities, small cabinets, and ottomans where the hardware should complement, not dominate.
• Clean, compact look: The 1-inch wheel keeps the profile delicate and appropriate for parlor-scale furniture.
• Simple, sturdy construction: Solid brass, smooth swivel, and no fussy adjustments.

Where they fall short

• Frequent rolling on hardwood: The small hard wheel is not a floor-friendly daily driver; use cups or a soft-tread alternative if you move pieces often.
• Seating that needs effortless mobility: For chairs that are moved while occupied, a larger, rubberized caster is a better choice.
• True “stem-only” installs: If you expect to torque the center thread like a machine screw into a metal insert, you’ll be frustrated. Plan on using the two mounting holes for structural retention.

Practical alternatives and mods

• If you love the look but want more floor forgiveness, consider installing thin, clear polyurethane floor protectors when parked, or swap to a brass-body caster with a rubber treaded wheel.
• For heavy pieces on hardwood, go up in wheel diameter (1.5–2 inches) to reduce rolling resistance and point load.
• If your piece has existing imperial sockets, retrofit with wood plugs and the included base plate rather than chasing a matching stem thread.

Verdict

The Luomorgo brass stem casters deliver what I wanted for restoration work: solid brass hardware with a compact, traditional look, smooth swivel action, and a straightforward installation once you treat the center stem as a locator and rely on the base screws for strength. They’re excellent on cabinets, trunks, and occasional furniture that gets repositioned rather than wheeled around the house.

I wouldn’t put them on frequently moved seating or expect them to cruise across hardwood like soft wheels do—the small brass wheel simply isn’t designed for that job. But for period-correct aesthetics, sturdy build, and an easy upgrade that restores proper stance and improves occasional mobility, they’re a smart choice.

Recommendation: I recommend these for restorations and accent furniture where appearance and build quality matter more than high-mobility performance. They’re well-made, visually appropriate, and reliable under realistic loads. If you need daily, floor-friendly rolling for chairs or heavy pieces on hardwood, opt for a larger, soft-tread caster instead.