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Twelve New Stamped Brass Stair Dust Corners The Victorians had a great idea - these twelve dust corners will keep your stair corners clean and add a decorative accent too. Stamped brass, the star des...from

Say hello to the stair dust corner. This vintage cleaning dust guard is equal parts classy and practical.

Willow & Craig (Track) on Instagram: "I bought these brass dust corners a couple months ago and finally got around to putting them on the stairs. Adding the little details is sometimes the most fun. I mean tedious while you’re doing it, but fun afterwards. #dustcorners #victorianhouse #victorianstaircase #italianatefarmhouse #valleyvictorian"

i didn’t know that a decorative dust corner was a thing that existed until RIGHT now and even though i still haven’t finished painting my stairs, i simply must have them

This clever invention of the 1890's was born out of a need to simplify housework. Today dust corners add an element of charm and distinction to even the most ordinary staircase or household corner.

Studio magGA on Instagram: "Stair dust corners, introduced in the late 19th century, were designed to facilitate easier sweeping by preventing the accumulation of dust in corners. Unknown credits. Had it saved on my hd."