What every leg has in common
- The same height. Every leg stands 71cm from the floor to the underside of the top, giving a finished table height of 75cm.
- Knee room at the ends. Our two-frame bases are set 25cm in from each end of the table, so the person at the head of the table isn’t straddling a leg.
- Colour. Steel legs are powder-coated in black, white, gold or anthracite. Solid oak legs are finished in the same oil as your top, so there’s no colour to choose.
- Easy delivery. The top and base travel separately and bolt together in your room.
- The same guarantee. Every leg is covered by our 10-year structural guarantee.
Standard steel: Box, X-frame and Trapezium
Our three standard steel styles are included in the price of every table. Each is a pair of frames, one at each end, made from 10mm steel.
- Box is a heavy U-frame and our most popular leg. Its simple outline works well with both straight-edge and live-edge tops.
- X-frame crosses two steel bars at each end. The crossed shape gives the table a more industrial appearance.
- Trapezium is angled, narrower at the top and broader at the floor. Its wider stance balances the proportions of longer tops, including the 240cm and 280cm sizes.
Hairpin, in steel or solid oak
The hairpin range offers slim legs in powder-coated steel or solid French oak. Both options cost £100 less compared with the standard steel base.
Hairpins give the table a lighter appearance and work particularly well on 140 to 180cm tops. They are suitable for longer tables too, though a larger frame may look more balanced from 240cm upwards.
The Designer range
The Designer range has eight steel styles: Curva, Designer X, Kink Trapezium, Shapeshifter, Swirl, Twin Triangle, Twin Diamond and Twin Curvy. They use the same 10mm steel and four powder-coat colours as the standard range, with more detailed shapes and fabrication. Each adds £265 to the table price.
Choose a designer base if you want the legs to be a visible feature of the table. The Designer range page shows all eight styles.
The Spider single pedestal
The Spider is a central steel pedestal with splayed feet. It avoids the two end frames used by other bases, giving you more flexibility when positioning chairs and benches. Check foot positions and chair widths when planning seating.
It’s our recommendation for bench seating and for long tables from 240cm, where a single base makes the top read as one floating slab. It uses far more steel than a two-frame base and takes much longer to make, so it’s a £620 upgrade. Floor pads are included to protect timber and tiled floors.
Solid French oak legs
For a table that’s timber from top to floor, our solid oak range is cut from French oak and finished in the same oil as your top, to coordinate with the top. Natural grain and colour variation will still be visible.
- Oak A-Frame, Oak I-Shape and Oak X-Crossover are included in the price. The A-Frame is splayed and mid-century in spirit, the I-Shape is the simplest in shape, and the X-Crossover is the timber answer to the steel X-frame.
- Oak T-Shape is a twin-column pedestal at each end on a broad foot, a substantial oak design, and a £50 upgrade.
- Oak Heavy-Duty X is the X-Crossover in noticeably thicker stock with reinforced joints, for the longest tops and the heaviest use. It’s a £250 upgrade.
- Oak Hairpin is the slimmest oak design, and like the metal hairpin it’s £100 less than standard (see above).
Ordering a square table? Squares take all the steel styles, including the designer legs and the Spider, plus the hairpins and two bases made only for squares: a Cast Iron Pedestal and a Starburst radial base (+£500). The shaped oak frames aren’t offered on squares, and the 80cm square takes only the hairpins or the Cast Iron Pedestal, because a pair of heavy frames is out of proportion under a top that small.
How to choose
1. Who sits where
If you regularly seat someone at each end, any of our two-frame bases gives them knee room, because the frames are set 25cm in. If people sit all the way round, or you push chairs in and out from every side, the Spider pedestal is the most practical.
2. Benches or chairs
Our matching benches are built with the same leg style as the table, at a 41cm seat height, and sized to tuck fully under the top. If a bench is central to how you’ll use the table, the Spider is our usual recommendation, because there are no end frames in the way.
3. The length of the table
Hairpins suit the proportions of 140 to 180cm tables. For tables from 240cm, consider Trapezium, X-frame or Spider bases for a more substantial appearance. Box legs work well across the size range.
4. The room
Box legs have a simple outline, while X-frame and designer styles are more prominent. Trapezium frames suit longer tops, hairpins keep the appearance light, and solid oak legs give an all-wood finish. Compare the styles with your chairs and the other furniture in the room.
5. The colour
Black and anthracite steel pair easily with all five top finishes. White works well with Natural and White Oak, while gold adds contrast beneath darker tops. Solid oak legs use the finish chosen for the tabletop. See our guide to oak finishes to compare colours.
Prices at a glance
| Range | Styles | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard steel | Box, X-frame, Trapezium | Included |
| Hairpin | Metal Hairpin, Oak Hairpin | £100 less |
| Solid oak | A-Frame, I-Shape, X-Crossover | Included |
| Solid oak | Oak T-Shape | +£50 |
| Solid oak | Oak Heavy-Duty X | +£250 |
| Designer steel | Eight styles | +£265 |
| Signature | Spider pedestal | +£620 |
Prices are compared with the standard steel legs included in every table price. Building your own table? The same designs are sold on their own on our table legs page.
Common questions
What height is a dining table?
Ours are 75cm from the floor to the top of the table. Every leg we offer stands 71cm from the floor to the underside of the 37mm top, which suits the seat height of most dining chairs.
Will the legs get in the way of the chairs at the ends?
Our two-frame bases are set 25cm in from each end of the table, so whoever sits at the head of the table has proper knee room and isn’t straddling a leg. The Spider pedestal avoids end frames, giving more flexibility around the table.
Which legs work best with a bench?
Our matching benches are built with the same leg style as the table, at a 41cm seat height, and sized to tuck fully under the top. If benches are a priority, we recommend the Spider pedestal, because its central base avoids end frames. Check the position of its feet when planning your seating.
Are the legs included in the price?
Yes. Every table price includes a pair of standard steel legs (Box, X-frame or Trapezium) in your chosen colour, and most of the solid oak range is included too. Hairpins are £100 less, designer steel legs are +£265, the Spider pedestal is +£620, the Oak T-Shape is +£50 and the Oak Heavy-Duty X is +£250.
Can I buy the legs on their own?
Yes. If you’re building your own table, the same leg designs are sold separately on our table legs page, made to order and sent by DHL.
Choosing the rest of the table? Start with our buying guide, or check the size guide to see what fits your room.