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Dawson Beggs

A brief History of Hairpin legs: Form & Function

Where did these trendy table legs originate? It's a question you might have asked yourself at one point or another. Hairpin legs were created out of the necessity for limited materials, superior strength, and simplicity. Henry P. Glass first invented hairpin legs in 1941 and we're glad he did! Since their inception, hairpin legs have been used on many different furniture types and are most recognizable throughout mid-century modern design. It's no wonder that hairpin legs are so trendy however, as their versatility is unparalleled. The ability to furnish an entire home for very little is quite attractive to many...

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North Shore Custom Furniture Collaboration

We recently had the opportunity to provide North Shore Custom Furniture out of North Vancouver with a few sets of our custom made hairpin legs and we love how they look on these beautiful reclaimed wood tables. For more information on how to buy, be sure to check out more of their amazing work.   Photo credit: Photo's by Pure & Sweet Photography If you would like to purchase a table be sure to visit North Shore Custom Furniture on Instagram or their website North Shore Custom Furniture

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