Hairpin legs make it easy to create your own distinctive furniture – from desks, to stools, to dining tables. To help you get the right ones for your project, we’ve put together this hairpin leg guide.
You can use it to make sure you get your project just right – whatever you're making
PICK YOUR LEGS
LOW CABINETS/PLANTERS/PET BEDS
|
Legs |
Prongs |
Steel diameter |
Max weight |
|
4 inch |
2 |
10mm |
250kg |
Our little 4 inch legs are perfect for propping up low furniture. They may be small, but they're strong enough to support very heavy loads.
RAISED SOFAS/RECORD CABINETS
|
Legs |
Prongs |
Steel diameter |
Max weight |
|
8 inch |
2 |
10mm |
250kg |
8 inch legs are great for wide, heavy furniture. The extra space they free up underneath helps create a lighter, more elegant look.
DRAWERS/CABINETS/MEDIA STANDS
|
Legs |
Prongs |
Steel diameter |
Max weight |
|
8-12 inch |
2 |
10mm |
250kg |
|
14 inch |
2 or 3 |
10mm |
250kg |
Most storage units sit around 8-10 inches above the ground, although the exact size depends on how high you want the top surface to be.
SIDEBOARDS
|
Legs |
Prongs |
Steel diameter |
Max weight |
|
10-12 inch |
2 |
10mm |
250kg |
|
14 inch |
2 or 3 |
10mm |
250kg |
Sideboards come in many styles, including the popular G plan unit. The ideal height for the top surface to sit above the floor is 60-80cm, which you can achieve with 10mm legs.
COFFEE TABLES/SIDE TABLES
|
Legs |
Prongs |
Steel diameter |
Max weight |
|
10-12 inch |
2 |
10mm |
250kg |
|
14 inch |
2 or 3 |
10mm |
250kg |
Your coffee or side table's height is down to personal preference. Measure the height of your sofa or bed to make sure you get the right match.
STOOLS/FOOTRESTS
|
Legs |
Prongs |
Steel diameter |
Max weight |
|
14 inch |
2 or 3 |
10mm |
250kg |
|
16 inch |
2 |
10mm |
140kg |
|
2 |
12mm |
250kg |
|
|
3 |
10mm |
250kg+ |
|
|
3 |
12mm |
250kg+ |
Most stools and footrests sit at 16 inches. 2 prong, 10mm will hold up to 140kg, which is more than enough for most stool tops and uses.
PICK YOUR COLOUR
Now you can enjoy the fun bit. Our legs are available in a selection of finishes – from rustic raw steel, to copper, to duck egg blue.
All our legs come with free color-matched protection feet to protect your floors.
If you have any questions, or you’d like any more advice on which hairpin legs would suit your project, feel free to get in touch.
As always, we can’t wait to see what you make!