Ive given you some tips to adding legs to your furniture projects,
now I want to share different styles and types with you.
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The 3 legs used on this corner unit
were salvaged from a little queen anne side table.
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NEW Lee Valley cast iron lions feet were added to this little shelf.
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| 2011/02/twins-pair-of-black-night-stands.html The legs on this media console are sections cut from uprightson an octagon 70s side table.Most of you know the ones, next time you see onestop and grab it. |
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Even a bed frame can have bun feet added to lift it up.
These bun feet if I recall correctly were found on a curb side love seat.
Just stop the car, jump out, unscrew each leg, and your on your way.
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I dont have one great source for legs, I simply watch for them every where I go.
An important thing to keep in mind when thinking about installing legs
is the weight of the furniture and the strength of your legs and install.
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dont stop until you find a great industrial set.
Who doesnt like furniture that moves easily?
KEEP AN OPEN MIND!
More inspiration can be found in Part I here
Sharing ideas with:
MCM with custom hairpin legs!
I picked up this piece for a good price, sans legs! Which is fine. I have been wanting
to order some hairpin legs and attach those to the right piece.
Looks pretty rough right?? Dont be afraid to pick up a piece that looks like this. Wood is so forgiving!
(Sometimes!) Although these are usually veneered, if the damage isnt too deep, you can sand it right off!
Take a peek at the after!
I was going to paint it. But the wood really turned out nice. Then I thought I would just paint the drawers. But they really turned out nice! Well I had to paint something! So I did the turquoise
on the insets, but it wasnt enough. So, I though I would try some graphic lines. Done!
Frog tape!
I did graduating grits for sanding, conditioned it prior to staining, used "Kona" to stain, another fine sanding, and then a semi-gloss sealer from "Deft". Used steel wool on that, and then a second coat!
Look at how rich this walnut is!! I just love it with turquoise or orange. Plus it fits the era.
I realize not everyone is into mid century modern. Its different. But I like to do all kinds of
furniture. This is a complete 180 from the antique buffet I just did in milk paint. Two
completely different techniques as well. But thats what I like. Variation. And just like people, there
is a piece of furniture for everyones liking!
PART I A LEG UP adding legs to furniture
A very popular question I get asked about is the legs I add to many of my furniture pieces.
So I thought I would share some project photos and information
to show how dramatic and fun it can be.
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Im not going to suggest its simple or easy.
Most every piece needs to be altered in some way to accept a set of legs.
On this particular dresser I had to add an apron around the exterior and bracing between the legs.
Measuring, cutting, gluing, clamping and screwing are needed to be done
when doing these kinds of installs to vintage furniture.
The set of solid wood legs used on this dresser came from a MDF topped coffee table.
Below are some examples of bedside tables Ive added legs to ...
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I generally only use 2 fancy legs on the front and stock lumber legs
on the back. Below you can see the 4 solid oak legs used on this set above.
This was the bottom of a very strange open box cabinet thing I found at a yard sale.
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Here is another dresser that originally sat flat on the floor before coming to me.
