Hairpin Legs

for Desk & Dining Table

Sale price£57.95
Size:
Buying Guide

Choosing the right size legs

We make legs in a variety of standard heights:

You can find more detailed information about what height legs will be best for you here.

Will the legs be strong enough?

  • Short legs (under 40cm) – Shorter legs are inherently stronger and stiffer than their taller counterparts. You will be hard pressed to build something on small legs where weight is an issue. If you have any specific concerns, get in touch.

For our taller leg options, you can find weight loading guidelines for our different options here:

Will I need extra legs?

A single set of legs should be sufficient for most tabletops up to 1.8m - 2m long. For longer tables (2m+) please read our guide here.

 

Choosing the right finish

Our metal table legs are made with mild steel. We offer a number of different finish options to suit your project:

  • Raw Steel – This is uncoated steel in its natural form and will rust if left unfinished (indoors as well as out). We offer this option for those looking for a rusted industrial look or wanting to apply their own finish.
  • Clear Coat – These legs have a clear powder coat layer over the steel to protect them from rusting while maintaining the natural colour of the steel.
  • Colour Powder Coats – We offer all of our legs in a black powder coat, and the hairpins come in a variety of other colours too.
  • Electro-plated options – We currently offer hairpin legs electro-plated in Copper, Brass, Chrome, and Zinc.
  • Outdoor finishes – Some of our finishes are suitable for use outdoors. You can find all of our outdoor grade leg options here.

You can find some detailed guides on choosing the right finish here.

What's included?

All of our legs come with free wood screws and appropriate floor protectors.

How do I attach the legs, and what tools will I need?

With screws included, attaching our legs to your project should be very simple. We just recommend a few things:

  • A tape measure to get the positions of the legs in the right place
  • A pencil to mark the positions of the screw holes
  • A drill to predrill guide holes for the screws. We recommend a 2.5mm diameter guide hole for soft woods and a 3mm diameter guide hole for hard woods
  • A screwdriver to screw the legs in

That should cover almost everything you need to consider when choosing some of our legs. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Design
Colour: Black
Colour Information

Black Finish

Our black finish is professionally applied to ensure durability and a beautiful appearance.

Our black powder coating provides a sleek, modern finish that complements any decor. The durable coating resists chips, scratches, and fading.

  • Durable powder coat finish
  • Chip and scratch resistant
  • UV stable - won't fade
  • Modern aesthetic

Care Instructions

To maintain the appearance of your black finish:

  • Clean with a soft, damp cloth
  • Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners
  • For stubborn marks, use mild soap and water
  • Dry thoroughly after cleaning
Thickness
In stock. Delivery by

  • 4x hairpin legs, screws, feet & guide
  • Solid steel rod, never hollow tube
  • Thick 4mm base plates, rock solid
  • 15 finishes, from Black to Satin Brass
Shipping Policy

Find out when to expect your order and how to track it. Delivery times and options depend on what you order and where it’s going.

At a glance

Delivery times

Standard UK delivery usually takes 1–4 days after dispatch, with most orders arriving next day.

Tops, pre-drilling, cutting or a booked delivery can need longer. For UK delivery, each product page has a live counter showing expected dispatch and delivery dates for your selected options. Check it after making your choices; any longer timing shown applies.

For all destinations, checkout gives the expected date or range for your order. If timing is unclear or you need an item for a particular date, contact us before ordering. Delivery dates are estimates.

Delivery options and couriers

Next-day, Saturday and AM upgrades are available where offered at checkout. Choose the service you need before paying.

Our main UK couriers are DPD, DHL Express and DHL Parcel. The carrier depends on your order and address; your tracking link shows who is delivering.

For a PO Box or military address, or if checkout offers no suitable service, contact us before ordering.

International delivery

We use DHL Express. Delivery costs depend on your basket and address and are calculated at checkout.

Transit is usually 2–4 days to Europe and around 3–7 days to the USA after dispatch. Use the date or range at checkout for your order; the live product-page counter covers UK delivery only. If your item needs work and the timing is unclear, contact us before ordering.

We prepay taxes on EU shipments, so most EU customers have no further import bill. Extra charges can still arise in some cases, including deliveries to business addresses in Germany. Contact us if you receive an unexpected charge.

Outside the EU, import duties and taxes may be payable on arrival unless checkout says they are included. Customs checks can affect delivery time.

Tracking and delivery help

Use the tracking link in your dispatch email, or contact us with your order number for an update. We can also help if something is late, missing or incorrect.

Check items on arrival, ideally before assembly. If anything is damaged, send photos of the item and packaging where possible. Please report damage within seven days if you can; this does not limit your legal rights.

For returns, see our Returns & refunds policy.

Contact

hello@hairpin.com · WhatsApp: (+44) 7492 882522
You can also use our contact form.

Returns Policy

We offer 60-day returns on eligible consumer purchases from hairpin.com. Your legal rights are unaffected.

At a glance

Our 60-day returns offer

Send eligible items back within 60 days of purchase, new, unused and complete with original labels, instructions and included parts.

Unmodified stock parts qualify, including undrilled configurator tops and legs. Pre-drilled named sets also qualify. The offer excludes assembled furniture, individually made items and pre-drilled configurator tops. Custom-work details explain the differences.

We may decline returns outside these conditions or offer a reduced refund, explaining any deduction or delivery cost first. Legal cancellation rights remain unaffected.

For a partial return, tell us what you want to keep. Each item follows its own terms. We will explain the refund; discount adjustments apply only where disclosed before purchase and lawful, without reducing your statutory entitlement.

How to return an item and return costs

  1. Email hello@hairpin.com with your order number and items to return. We will promptly provide the return address, instructions and a Return Authorisation (RMA) number.
  2. Keep and reuse original packaging where possible. Pack securely and include the RMA number if supplied. Inadequate packing may affect your refund where lawful.

You do not need permission or an RMA to give valid legal cancellation notice. We may offer an alternative, but accepting it is optional.

Free mainland UK labels

Use our supplied labels, which you must print. Eligible 60-day returns qualify, including pre-drilled named sets. Excluded items, such as pre-drilled configurator and individually cut-down tops, have no free change-of-mind label.

Labels may also be unavailable for:

  • Orders outside mainland UK.
  • Orders under £15 or over £1,000.
  • Shipments over 70kg.
  • More than three returns per customer within 30 days.
  • Clearance items, where stated.

A statutory cancellation right does not itself qualify an excluded item for a free label. Where no free label applies, you pay direct change-of-mind return costs only if we gave the required information before purchase, including an estimate for goods not normally returnable by post. Otherwise, we pay.

We cover appropriate return costs for faults; goodwill shipping terms are agreed before acceptance. For your own courier, use tracking, keep proof and consider insurance for higher-value items. You remain responsible until receipt, subject to legal rights.

Faults and product care

Check your order on arrival, ideally before assembly. Email us with your order number and photos of the problem and packaging where possible. Report delivery damage within seven days if possible; this does not limit legal rights.

For faulty, damaged, misdrilled or incorrect goods, we provide the legally required repair, replacement or refund and arrange or cover appropriate return costs. Assembly, missing packaging, customisation or completed work does not remove these rights.

Raw steel legs can rust when unpainted or stored in humid conditions. They should arrive protected for transit and storage; unfinished steel may need periodic cleaning and protection. Zinc and stainless steel legs suit outdoor use. Other products are not outdoor-rated unless stated on their product page. Damage from unsuitable storage or use is not normally a fault, but contact us about unacceptable condition on arrival or a suspected fault.

Custom work and pre-drilled tops

Measure your space and check the top size and leg positions before requesting drilling or cutting. A worked top may be difficult to reuse. Ask us before ordering if unsure.

  • Named sets: a complete top-and-legs set sold together on one product page qualifies for 60-day returns, including pre-drilling. See our desks, dining tables and coffee tables. A top alone is not a set.
  • Configurator: combine any stocked top and legs. Undrilled parts qualify for 60 days. A top drilled for your chosen legs and positions does not, even when identical to a named set. Eligible stock legs still qualify.
  • Individual work: cut-down to requested dimensions or individual drilling can qualify for the made-to-specification exemption. Where it applies, no statutory change-of-mind cancellation is available, and we do not offer these returns as standard, even before work starts. Contact us promptly about changes.

Standard choices alone do not make goods bespoke. Some drilled tops retain legal 14-day cancellation even for a simple change of mind; classification depends on the specification and work. Before payment, we will show applicable restrictions and confirm drilling, fit and measurements. An item's restriction does not remove another's rights.

If the result is not right, contact us. We may offer a goodwill return for a reusable top, or alteration or discounted replacement otherwise. These are not guaranteed. Any offer before purchase or after delivery records the covered item, period, fees and shipping terms before acceptance. Legal rights always apply.

Drilling and cutting fees

Pre-drilling is £15 per top; cutting charges are agreed before purchase.

  • Statutory cancellation of the top: we refund its drilling fee, including completed, correct work.
  • 60-day named-set return: completed, correct drilling is retained if disclosed before purchase.
  • Goodwill return: completed, correct drilling is retained unless agreed otherwise; cutting-fee terms are agreed before acceptance.
  • Unstarted work: if we agree cancellation before work starts, its fee is fully refunded.
  • Incorrect work: legal remedies apply, including correction, replacement or refund.

Statutory refunds override voluntary fee terms. A fee refund does not itself cancel bespoke goods. Returning legs alone does not refund the top's work.

Refunds and original delivery charges

Statutory cancellation of a whole order includes a standard-delivery refund, even when you pay return postage. Extra delivery upgrades need not be refunded. Original delivery is not refunded under the extra 60-day offer unless legally required; we explain any partial-order delivery refund.

Refunds use your original payment method unless agreed otherwise. For statutory goods cancellation, we refund within 14 days of receiving the goods or evidence of sending them back, whichever is earlier. With no goods to return, this is normally within 14 days of cancellation. No statutory restocking fee applies; lawful deductions are explained.

Where statutory cancellation applies, you can cancel from ordering until 14 days after the day of receipt, normally the last item for split deliveries. Give clear notice before that deadline, then send goods back within 14 days of notice. No reason, particular form or team approval is required. Email us or use any other clear statement; do not wait for our reply to give notice.

You may inspect goods as in a shop. Where lawful, we may deduct lost value from handling beyond checking their nature, characteristics and function. Assembly or use does not automatically remove cancellation rights. Original packaging is not required to exercise them.

Contact

hello@hairpin.com · Phone: 01666 818222 · WhatsApp: (+44) 7492 882522
For general questions, you can also use our contact form.

Company details

Hairpin is a trading name of Profile Studio Ltd, formerly The Hairpin Leg Company.
Registered office: 78 Avenue De Gien, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9GY, United Kingdom.
Company number: 09116391 · VAT number: GB 213654624

Guarantee

At The Hairpin Leg Co., we believe great design starts with great materials. Whether you're building a custom table, upgrading cabinetry, or adding the perfect finishing touch, our solid steel and real wood hardware is made to last. That’s why every indoor table leg, door knob, and piece of furniture hardware comes with a 5-Year Guarantee—so you can create with confidence.

What is Covered?

The 5-year guarantee applies to all of our products when used indoors in a residential setting. Commercial and outdoor usage is not covered.

This guarantee covers issues arising from manufacturing defects under normal use, giving you peace of mind as you build, create, and personalise your space. If you ever run into an issue, we're here to help.

Engineered for Makers, Designed for Durability

Our products are crafted with precision and built to withstand everyday use. To keep them looking their best:

  • Use them as intended – This guarantee applies to indoor, non-commercial use only. For products sold as suitable for outdoor use, see our Outdoor Guarantee.
  • Handle with care – Touch up any chips or scratches to protect the finish.
  • Consider your surroundings – Coastal air can accelerate wear on painted steel.

Sustainability Meets Craftsmanship

When you choose The Hairpin Leg Co., you're investing in more than just quality—you’re supporting eco-friendly materials and sustainable production practices. Our commitment to durability means less waste and longer-lasting furniture.

Let’s Build Something Great

Your creativity is what brings our products to life. Whether you’re upcycling, designing from scratch, or adding a custom touch, we can’t wait to see what you create.

Further Questions

If you have any questions about this guarantee, or wish to talk to us about outdoor or commercial use: Get In Touch

Trust in our quality. Unleash your creativity. Let’s make something incredible.

The Hairpin Leg Co. – Made for Makers, Built to Last.

Customer reviews

Rated 4.9/5 from 8,000+ reviews across Reviews.io, Trustpilot and Google.

Mid-century modern. Made for makers.

True to the original hairpins designed by Henry Glass in the 1940s.

Set of 4 steel hairpin legs at 71cm, the standard height for desks and dining tables. Pick a design and finish, screw the legs straight to your top with the hardware supplied, and the table is done.

Two choices matter. Rod count first: 3-rod is the right call under a desk or dining table; 2-rod suits side tables and compact builds. Then thickness: Classic 10mm supports standard size desks and dining tables, and Heavy Duty 12mm carries larger, heavier builds like an 8-seater solid oak table.

Each leg is solid steel rod on a thick 4mm base plate, so the finished table feels planted; we've made hairpin legs for the best part of 15 years, and our own desks and dining tables at home stand on them. Black powder coat is our most popular finish of the fifteen; chrome, zinc and stainless steel are the outdoor-rated picks. Every set includes wood screws, rubber protector feet and a fitting guide.

Oak coffee table on black twin-rod hairpin legs in a bright living room

The classic

Modelled After the Classics

These legs stay true to the original hairpins designed by Henry Glass in the 1940s: a slimline flute set at a slightly reclined angle, available in 2-rod and 3-rod styles.

SCREWS AND FEET INCLUDED

Free wood screws and floor protectors.

PROFESSIONAL FINISHES

Stop rust and add style. 15 finishes to choose from.

4MM BASE PLATES

Thick, wide plates for rock-solid mounting.

SOLID STEEL ROD

Cold-formed steel rod, never hollow tube.

The range

From Dresser to Bar

We stock leg sizes for every project from 10cm to 102cm. Classic 10mm suits almost all of them; Heavy Duty 12mm is there for large dining tables and heavier builds.

The finishes

Fifteen Professional Finishes

Every finish looks great and protects your legs from rusting, except one: raw steel, 100% natural and bare, for the metal exactly as it comes.

Hairpin leg finishes, labelled

Colour powder coat

Black, White, Duck Egg Blue, Yellow, Red, Pastel Green and Orange. Powder coat protects your legs from rust while adding colour to your build.

Clear Coat

The raw steel look, sealed. A slight sheen over the bare metal, with none of the rusting.

Raw Steel

100% natural and bare. It will rust, even indoors; choose it to finish the legs yourself or for a weathered, industrial look.

Gold

Real brass electroplating with a mirror polish. New brass reads as gold, so we call it what you see.

Satin Brass

The same real brass, brushed to a satin finish. It looks like machined brass rather than polished, between brand new and aged.

Copper

Real copper electroplate with a striking, modern look. It ages into a soft patina over time.

Chrome

Polished to a mirror finish. Eye-catching against a dark top, and outdoor-rated.

Zinc

Electro-treated with a self-healing zinc layer for strong rust resistance, indoors or out. The bright finish softens to a soft grey over time.

Stainless Steel

316 marine-grade steel that doesn't oxidise: the look never changes. The quiet choice for gardens and kitchens.

The engineering

The Cupped Weld

Each rod seats into a pressed cup in the base plate and is welded from the back. That puts more weld in the joint, fuses the steel better, and leaves a clean face on the side you see. It's one of the most innovative things we've done on hairpins, and it's why the finished leg feels the way it does.

Hairpin leg on a clip-on floor protector foot with colour-matched feet and branded cap

The details

Kind to Your Floors

Rubber feet are included free with every set, stopping damage on delicate floors and slipping on stone. Wood screws are in the box too, so you can get started right away. Prefer clip-on plastic protectors? Extras are available separately.

Buy clip-on protector feetQuestions? Contact us

The verdict

What customers say

Rated 4.94 from 8147 happy customers

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“These legs are absolutely brilliant, very sturdy, level and easy to fit, the box even included the screws needed.”
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“Exceptional quality once again from this company. The legs came with everything needed for installation and it was a breeze.”
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“We have been using hairpin legs for years because of their quality, ease of installation and variety of colours. Highly recommend”
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Hairpin-leg dining table and bench styled in a bright Scandinavian dining room

If You're Happy, We're Happy

We put a huge amount of care into our legs, to make them the best they can be. But if you're not 100% satisfied, feel free to send them back for a full refund. No questions asked.

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FAQ

How much weight can hairpin legs hold?

More than a desk or dining table asks of them. Choose by build: more rods and thicker rod carry more. Classic 10mm suits most builds at every height; Heavy Duty 12mm carries large dining tables and heavier tops. We publish conservative guidance rather than certified ratings, and the standard behind it is feel: no wobble, flex or movement from the table you work or eat at every day. The thicker rod and 4mm base plates are what hold that standard on bigger builds.

How sturdy are hairpin legs?

Very, when the leg matches the build. Stability comes from four things: solid steel rod rather than hollow tube, a thick 4mm base plate that spreads the fixing, the right rod count for the height, and all four screws in each plate. At desk and dining height the 3-rod design is the right call; it triangulates the load and keeps a dining table planted.

What's the difference between Classic 10mm and Heavy Duty 12mm?

Rod thickness, and what it carries. Classic 10mm is the standard hairpin profile and suits most builds, desks and dining tables included. Heavy Duty 12mm is the same design in thicker steel for large dining tables and heavier tops; from across the room the two look almost identical. If your top is solid hardwood or seats more than six, go Heavy Duty.