15 DIY Hairpin Leg Tables & Other Cool Furniture Ideas

You can quickly turn almost anything from windows, shutters, crates and even snowboards into furniture by adding hairpin legs. I’ve used hairpin legs DIY several times when making tables for my home.

One of the great things about hairpin legs is that they come in many different heights and colours. You can make everything from a low bench to a high console table.

These furniture legs are versatile in that they look great with many current interior trends, such as mid-century modern, industrial and rustic farmhouse look.

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The Best Ideas For Hairpin Legs DIY Furniture In Home Decor

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1. Upcycled vintage suitcase side table – Pillarboxblue
   For this hairpin leg DIY, I used short ones to transform a vintage old suitcase into a lovely bedside table.

2. Reclaimed Barn Wood Console Table – Sustain my craft habit
How about a tall 28″leg to turn a reclaimed piece of barn wood into a gorgeous console hairpin leg table full of character?

3. DIY World Map Desk – Pillarboxblue.com

The legs on this desk are in the Pantone colour of the year, “living coral”. They were perfect for this custom-built desk; wooden legs would have looked too chunky in that space.

4. DIY Coffee table using a salvaged shutter – Farmhouse Made
I love the size of this unique coffee table; nice and big! This an excellent hairpin leg furniture idea.

5. DIY Nightstand from an old wine crate – Pillarboxblue
My hairpin leg DIY I did for my son’s bedroom. This nightstand has 16″ hairpin legs attached to a wooden wine box.

6. Skateboard Table – Fubiz
There isn’t a tutorial for this unique table, but it isn’t difficult for you to stick some hairpin legs on the skateboard. This has given me an idea for a few old snowboards in the loft.

7. DIY Tree Slice Hairpin Table – Burkatron
This gorgeous idea turns a tree slice into a side table.

8. DIY Tufted Leather Bench with Custom Hairpin Legs – Little House of Four.
Not only did Katie make a stylish upholstered bench, but she also made her hairpin legs. That’s some excellent DIY skills. You’ll find more leather DIYs here

9. Hairpin Make-Up Vanity – Pneumatic Addict
This lovely make-up vanity dresser comes complete with plans.

10. Hairpin leg bed – Urban Outfitters
I know this isn’t a DIY, but this bed from Urban Outfitters looks excellent with the hairpin legs. I’m sure you could easily make one out of pallets.

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11. DIY Card Catalog Credenza – Laura Wifler
Laura has done a stunning job with this hairpin legs DIY with a card catalogue.

12. Pallet Coffee Table – Upcycle That
Another hairpin leg coffee table but a simple one anyone can do with an old pallet.

13. DIY Footstool – Pillarboxblue

How to make an easy footstool using hairpin legs. I think the denim upholstery goes well with the industrial look of the hairpin legs.

14. IKEA Moppe Hairpin Leg Hack

Transfer cute IKEA Moppe mini drawers from a handy desktop storage solution to a floor-standing one by adding hairpin legs.

 I love them all, but I will dig that old snowboard out of the loft and put some legs on it. Also, I’ll be on the lookout for an old card catalogue. Which ones are your favourites?

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