Everything you need to know about sled base glides, including how they attach to cantilever chairs and sled-style furniture for smooth, controlled movement.
Choosing the right sled base glide depends on your furniture’s tube frame design and shape. Saddle Glides screw into the base for maximum floor protection, Corner Saddle Glides screw into the front for added stability, and End Inserts push into open tube ends for extra support and a polished finish.
Best for: straight sled bases and everyday use
Designed for straight sled base sections
Fits sled and tube base frames
Provides smooth even floor contact
Reduces drag and surface wear
Maintains stable everyday movement
Ideal for light to medium seating
Best for: curved or bent sled base corners
Shaped for curved sled base corners
Wraps securely around bent frames
Protects high wear corner areas
Maintains smooth movement at turns
Improves glide on curved bases
Ideal for angled sled chair designs
Best for: open tube sled bases and clean installs
Inserts into open sled base ends
Creates controlled floor contact
Clean low profile appearance
Protects floors during movement
Maintains stable chair balance
Ideal for modern sled base chairs
Every sled base glide is engineered as a complete system — each material plays a specific role in durability, noise reduction, and floor protection.
Built using application-specific glide materials selected for durability, low friction, and ultimate floor protection by being positioning along straight sections of tube base.
Polyamide plugs deliver a rigid, high-strength structure that resists impact, wear, and deformation under load. Engineered for demanding applications, PA maintains its shape and performance during repeated use.
Constructed from durable glide materials and designed to withstand higher wear on tube bends while providing smooth movement and balance and reliable floor protection
Polyamide delivers a rigid, high-strength structure that resists impact, wear, and deformation under load. Engineered for demanding applications, PA maintains its shape and performance during repeated use.
Made with low-friction, wear-resistant materials that fit securely inside open tube ends—providing smooth movement and a clean, integrated finish.
Polyamide plugs deliver a rigid, high-strength structure that resists impact, wear, and deformation under load. Engineered for demanding applications, PA maintains its shape and performance during repeated use.
Quick answers to help you select the right sled base glide for your furniture and floors.
Saddle feet glides are designed for hollow tube-frame furniture—office chairs, dining chairs, tables, benches, and more. The three types attach in different positions to enhance stability, ease of movement, and protect both floors and frames.
Saddle feet glides are intended for hard flooring surfaces including hardwood, tile, laminate, vinyl, and concrete. They are not recommended for carpet or rugs, where furniture slides perform better.
Measure the outer diameter or width of your tube base in millimeters. Saddle glides are available for round, rectangular, and oval tubes, and the glide size must match the tube dimensions for a secure fit.
One-hole saddle glides are typically used for lighter furniture or simple installations, while two-hole saddle glides provide added stability and are better suited for heavier or frequently used furniture.
A saddle glide with a slot for a pad allows a protective pad to be inserted for added floor protection and reduced noise. This is ideal for finished or noise-sensitive flooring.
Polyamide (PA) provides a rigid, high-strength structure that resists impact, wear, and deformation under load. Engineered for demanding applications, PA maintains its shape and performance during repeated use.
Most saddle feet glides are secured using screws through pre-drilled holes into the tube, while clip-on versions snap directly onto the tube base. Installation depends on the glide style and furniture frame design.
