A tour of the 5 best Hairpin Leg designs for beds is here today, an epic selection meant to help you create the ultimate DIY platform bed !

Hairpin legs have been around since the 1940s, courtesy the original designs of Henry Glass.

Many products are available on the market today, ranging from a complete replica of original classics to more modern, colorful takes on the hairpin leg. Today, we’ll show you some of the best hairpin leg designs on the market today, which are meant for beds specifically.

Beds are different from the usual application of the hairpin leg, since generally hairpin legs are seen as being more suitable towards coffee tables and lightweight study desks. However, plenty of products available today can handle the duress that a bed is expected to handle.

Without further ado, let’s begin! 

Best Hairpin Legs for Beds

1. Hairpin Legs Set of 4 by DIY Hairpin Legs

These  hairpin legs are one of the most standard, yet upmarket designs on the market. These are meant for all kinds of people – those who design and/or assemble their own furniture as well as those preferring a more professional touch. These can be bought either in raw steel or with powder coating.

Our Experience

These hairpin legs are available in a variety of sizes, which means they can stand almost any realistic pressure that might be put on them. These can easily hold over a thousand pounds of pressure! The raw steel hairpin leg variant ships with a free maintenance kit to keep those legs rust-free and clean for years to come.

These legs are available with a 6” height and a ⅜” diameter, and it ships in a wonderful minimal white powder coat (or raw steel) both of which go with a number of designs. Further, these ship with a lifetime warranty – a testament to the quality of the product. These are a true marvel, in that they can convert any sort of plywood plank or pallet into a modern furniture item in a matter of minutes.

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Verdict

You should definitely go for these hairpin legs if you’re looking for a heavy-duty addition to your furniture collection. Finished in a minimal looking white or rustic raw steel, it brings with it a sense of reliability, quality and peace of mind. Undoubtedly, one of the best all-round hairpin leg products on the market.

2. 6″ Hairpin Legs Set by Homeland Hardware

If you’re looking to buy a set of steel hairpin legs for your bed, look no further. These legs are finished completely in raw steel with a new-age transparent powder coating to prevent rust. They have a ½” diameter which keeps them going for years. These are made using a cold rolled steel process, which gives you unparalleled peace of mind.

Our Experience

These hairpin legs come with everything – screws as well as leg protectors, which saves you a trip to the hardware store, at the very least. Further, they are very well made. For harder pieces of wood, it is recommended to drill pilot holes (for which there is ample space on the legs).

The unique selling point of this set of legs is none other than the transparent powder coating, which gives you the mid-century look of steel while making sure the elements do not consume them.

These legs come in a 2-rod design, which works well for more heavy duty applications such as beds, though it is highly dependent on your taste. They are guaranteed to last long, and can bear large loads owing to their ½” diameter with relative ease. For more heavy duty applications, this should be high up on your list.

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Verdict

There is no doubt about it – raw steel gives you a rustic, old-school yet modern vibe which no other finish can get close to. If your room is styled in a way which goes with such an aesthetic, there is little which comes close to these set of legs for the best finish and peace of mind. You also get most of the things you would need while assembling it, which sweetens the deal a fair bit more.

3. 6″ Hairpin Table Legs Set by Industrial By Design

While on the lookout for hairpin legs, these stood out for their unique shape and cold rolled manufacturing process. These hairpin legs give you a variety of sizes to choose from, all the way from 6 inches to 40 inches. The design also changes as per the length: all legs above 16 inches get the 3-rod design. It ships in either raw steel or a satin black powder coated finish.  

Our Experience

Assembling these legs is a joy, since it comes with pre-drilled standard sized holes. The curve and design of these hairpin legs is absolutely perfect, and the satin finish goes well with almost anything except a completely white-finished interior. The satin powder coat is expected to last you years. Further, with some care from your end, you can expect the raw steel finish to last you a long time. These legs ship with ⅜” diameter as standard.

For those looking to experiment, the raw steel provides a perfect platform to paint your own colors and finishes on top of the raw steel. Raw steel by itself is expected to go bad, so a bit of creativity from your end can make these legs last much longer than they would, exposed. The amount of steel you get in these legs is also fairly generous, so rest assured, you get a lot of peace of mind from these legs.

Verdict

Another solid choice, all things considered. While it takes another trip to the hardware store to get all the components for this set, the benefits far outweigh the minor inconvenience. You can sleep well at night, knowing these solid, industrial strength legs are there to support your bed.   

4. Chrome Hairpin Furniture Legs 6″ by Alpha Furnishings

 This set of hairpin legs is quite possibly the most unique among the given five, since it comes with a rare

set of finishings, since these legs ship in either chrome or brass. For those of you who are bored of all the

regular, long-known designs of hairpin legs, these are a wonderful break from tradition.

Our Experience

For those looking for a modern, refined, and eclectic look, you need to search no further. While this set does not come with the logistical benefits of the others, it offers you a rare mix of choices which is unheard of in this environment. Chrome and brass are both heavy-duty, long-lasting and industrial grade metals, and give off a very different look than steel.

The chrome finish comes in a cool grey color, which goes well with both darker and lighter interior tones. Each leg is rated for easily, so for the four legs, six hundred pounds is easily manageable. This is definitely recommended for those who live with lighter beds and mattresses, keeping in mind the weight requirements.

Other than that, these are another solid choice for those who want a more oriental and classic look. Further, chrome and brass are both very resilient to rust.

Verdict

These hairpin legs are for all of those looking to make a change in their current decor, or simply wanting to have an out-of-the-pack aesthetic for your room. The brass and copper finishes are sure to make your bed designs stand out and feel fresh regardless of their age, given their strength against rusting and aging.

5. Colored Hairpin Legs – Individual Order by DIY Hairpin Legs

If you happen to be in the market for a snazzy, fresh, and modern take on the classic hairpin leg, look no further. Being available in a wide spectrum of colors, these are sure to add a modern touch to your home decor. From a bright teal to the subtle mint, these legs offer you the same peace of mind and reliability of all modern-day hairpin legs with a splash of color to boot.

Our Experience

These hairpin legs offer a very different proposition – they come in a wide variety of colors and ship with a lifetime warranty. Further, to maximize the creativity, you can have each hairpin leg ordered individually, so you’re not bound to a single color or finish for your bed. It comes with a ½” diameter, so you can sleep peacefully, knowing that your bed is strong enough to handle any weight you can put on it.

These legs make the most sense for those looking to redesign their home to have a snazzy, modern, pop-color vibrancy to it. These are also recommended for those looking to build their children’s beds, since such color would definitely add a lot of cheerfulness to their rooms.

Verdict

If you’re looking for colorful designs and a reliable construction, this is our choice. Available in all sorts of colors and a variety of lengths from 4” to 40”, you can customize these very well to suit your personal requirements.

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Conclusion

This wraps up our reviews of the 5 best hairpin legs for timeless designs. While all of these legs offer something fundamentally different, you can be assured that in terms of quality or longevity, all of them are at par with the best of the market offerings. Furthermore, you have a wide variety of designs to choose from!

Whether you’re looking for a modern, jazzy feel, or you’re looking for a standard metal finish, you’re bound to have no faults from these 5 hairpin legs. Whatever be your style of choice, your best bet lies among these timeless hairpin leg designs!

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