Since 1902

Charles Edward Gerken and John R. Galpin became partners and founded Galpin & Gerken, an upholstery company specializing in repairing and reupholstering furniture. The company was located on Washington Street in Toledo, Ohio.

NAILHEADS

STANDARD DOME NAILHEADS

The dome nailhead style is available in five colors and three sizes each. Refer to Included and Custom Options for availability and correct size. The five digit number must be listed as the chosen nail style on your order.

ANTIQUE BRASS

#10011 Small
#10012 Medium
#10013 Large

SILVER

#10031 Small
#10032 Medium
#10033 Large

PEWTER

#10021 Small
#10022 Medium
#10023 Large

BRASS

#10041 Small
#10042 Medium
#10043 Large

MATTE BLACK

#10061 Small
#10062 Medium
#10063 Large

BLACK NICKEL

#10071 Small
#10072 Medium
#10073 Large

SPECIALTY NAILHEADS

The specialty nailheads are at an additional charge. Refer to Custom Options for availability and correct size. The five digit number must be listed as the chosen nail style on your order. Be certain the nailhead chosen comes in the size allowed on the style.

FLOWER DOME
color Oxford

#11052 Medium
#11053 Large

FLOWER DOME
color Nickel Oxford

#11062 Medium
#11063 Large

HAMMERED
color Nickel

#13081 Small
#13083 Large

HAMMERED
color French Natural

#13091 Small
#13093 Large

BASKETWEAVE
color Oxford

#14051 Small

BASKETWEAVE
color Pewter Nickel

#14081 Small

HONEYCOMB
color Old Nickel

#12072 Medium

ROSETTE
color Oxford

#15053 Large

BEAUTIFUL NAILHEAD DESIGNS

Bring a high-end look to an upholstered piece by adding a special nailhead design. Anyone who follows interior design has seen the increasing use of furniture tacks. It’s become so popular you can also find nailheads applied in beautiful design patterns. We have created five nailhead design patterns that will give your furniture more definition and make a
statement in your room!

Listed on the left are styles that we can apply special nailhead designs on. Choose dome nailhead color - Antique Brass, Silver, Pewter or Brass

If you have your own nailhead design, send us a drawing for the style and we will provide a quote for the application.

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