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Iconic Mid-Century Design: Origins of the Hairpin Leg - The Hairpin Leg Co.
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Iconic Mid-Century Design: Origins of the Hairpin Leg

As more interiors receive the industrial treatment, you’d might be surprised to learn that one of the founding components of this trend - our treasured hairpin leg - came about by pure circumstance...

Design ProfilesDesign pin-ups: Furniture refinishing with Emma Everton-Jones - The Hairpin Leg Co.

Design pin-ups: Furniture refinishing with Emma Everton-Jones

Say hello to Emma Everton-Jones (aka @designretrobrighton): an expert in midcentury furniture refinishing, geometric design and decoupage. We caught up with Emma to find out more about her restorat...

Design ProfilesDesign pin-ups: Upcycling with Elizabeth Dot Design - The Hairpin Leg Co.

Design pin-ups: Upcycling with Elizabeth Dot Design

Elizabeth Dot Design shares advice on upcycling furniture, and reveals a selection of her favourite DIY projects made with hairpin legs.

Our Top 10 Iconic Chair Designs

A well-designed chair isn’t just a piece of furniture. It’s a work of art. There are hundreds of iconic pews that deserve places in gallery exhibitions, but today we’re celebrating ten that – in ...

Design ProfilesA History of Hairpin Legs - The Hairpin Leg Co.

A History of Hairpin Legs

The history of hairpin legs, and the man behind it all: Henry P Glass.