{"title":"Walnut Tops","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalnut plywood tops for tables, benches, sideboards, and console tables. American black walnut on a 25mm Baltic Birch plywood core. Mounts to legs or a frame. Hand-finished with hard wax oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe walnut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican black walnut on an AA-grade Baltic birch plywood core.\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5mm chamfered edge, sanded smooth and hand-finished with hard wax oil on every face. Walnut sits deeper than oak in colour and bolder in grain. Reads as mid-century or industrial; works as a statement piece against white walls, holds its own in darker rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalnut mellows under natural light. Where oak deepens to a richer honey, walnut moves the other way: warmer tones over months and years. Hard wax oil doesn't block UV; positions in sustained direct sunlight will see the change faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy plywood, not solid walnut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid walnut and walnut plywood are different design choices, not better-or-worse versions of the same thing. Solid walnut is heirloom: decades of use, deep refinishable, naturally rustic. Walnut plywood is the modern alternative. At 25mm it's flat, stiff, and dimensionally stable. Solid wood shifts with the seasons and needs a skirt or apron with floating fixings; plywood doesn't, which is what lets us build skirtless tables with legs visible underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost is real but isn't the lead reason: walnut plywood is significantly less than solid walnut, without losing the visual identity of American black walnut on the face. We make these because we love the modern look and the engineering, same Baltic Birch core under every Hairpin top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePick by use-case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable tops\u003c\/strong\u003e: desks, dining tables, workbenches, bar tables. Walnut plywood from 120 × 60 to 180 × 80 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tops\u003c\/strong\u003e: 34 cm wide, in 120 \/ 150 \/ 180 cm lengths. Walnut plywood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsole tops\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 cm or 34 cm wide narrow tops. The 34 cm width suits hallway consoles, sideboards, and media units; the 25 cm width suits slim consoles and sofa-table builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for shelves? See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/walnut-shelves\"\u003ewalnut shelf boards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Hairpin standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach top is hand-finished with hard wax oil on every face: top, bottom, sides, and edges. The 1.5mm chamfered edge is sanded smooth to the touch. Hard wax oil penetrates the wood rather than forming a film, so the walnut grain stays warm and tactile under your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTops ship undrilled as standard. For desk and dining builds, pair with 71cm legs; finished height comes out around 72.5–73cm. We think a black \u003ca href=\"\/products\/box-section-x-frame-chunky\"\u003echunky X-frame\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/box-hairpin-legs\"\u003ebox hairpins\u003c\/a\u003e look especially good with walnut, but the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desk-table-legs\"\u003edesk legs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dining-table-legs\"\u003edining table legs\u003c\/a\u003e collections are worth a browse. For benches and lower seating builds, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bench-legs\"\u003ebench legs\u003c\/a\u003e. Mounting plates and fixing screws are included with every leg set. Or check our furniture sets for desks and dining tables already paired with legs; they include the option to pre-drill holes when you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIY drilling needs a standard wood drill and a marking template. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-drilling-kit\"\u003ePremium Drilling Kit\u003c\/a\u003e pairs a depthstop bit with a marking punch for repeatable results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame 25mm Baltic Birch core under our other facings: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oak-tops\"\u003eoak plywood\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/birch-plywood-tops\"\u003ebirch plywood\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/formica-plywood-tops\"\u003eFormica birch plywood\u003c\/a\u003e. Oak for honey-toned warmth and versatility; birch for a clean Scandi face; Formica for wipe-clean kitchen and kids'-table duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"walnut-melamine-laminate-desk-top","title":"Walnut Melamine Laminate Desk Top","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"139\"\u003eBuilt for performance and style, this 25 mm-thick MFC tabletop offers a robust solution for commercial and indoor use. With a heat- and scratch-resistant surface, it's ideal for workspaces, studios, or home offices where durability matters. A central cable routing hole keeps your setup clean and organised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"700\" data-start=\"448\"\u003eChoose from three contemporary laminate finishes: Walnut, Maple, or Black. all completed with a 2mm anti-chip ABS edge for extra protection and a refined look. 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Choose legs or brackets to match your style: Scandi, mid-century, industrial, or wall-mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMid-century walnut: American black walnut on an AA-grade Baltic birch plywood core, full-stave on both sides with a continuous grain. Hand-finished with hard wax oil. Edges proudly on show, smoothed and sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWall-mount with shelf brackets or keep it freestanding with legs. Match with a table or bench in the same style to complete the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree next-day UK delivery. 60-day free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hairpin Leg Co.","offers":[{"title":"90 × 25cm","offer_id":56632081940866,"sku":"TO-FP-90X25T25-WA-1.L","price":36.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 × 25cm","offer_id":56632081973634,"sku":"TO-FP-120X25T25-WA-1.L","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150 × 25cm","offer_id":56632082006402,"sku":"TO-FP-150X25T25-WA-1.L","price":94.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/9674\/files\/to-fp-wa-corner.jpg?v=1778274358"},{"product_id":"walnut-plywood-top","title":"Walnut Plywood Top, 34cm Wide · 25mm Baltic Birch Plywood","description":"\u003cp\u003e34cm wide, available in three lengths: 120, 150, and 180cm. Works as a bench, window seat, media unit, console, or shelf — choose the length that fits your space. Choose legs or brackets to match your style: Scandi, mid-century, industrial, or modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMid-century walnut: American black walnut on an AA-grade Baltic birch plywood core, full-stave on both sides with a continuous grain. Hand-finished with hard wax oil. Edges proudly on show, smoothed and sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose your legs to build a bench, console, media unit, or plant shelf. Works with any legs or brackets: hairpin, box section, tapered wooden, or wall-mounted. Match with a table in the same style to complete the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA support bar is recommended for most bench spans. 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