Furniture legs

Under the frame or under the tabletop: two groups of furniture legs

Under the frame and under the tabletop are two different products that are easily confused in the same listing. A low leg screws under the bottom of a dresser, cabinet, bed, or corner sofa and raises the furniture enough to allow you to look under it and clean. A table leg is taller, supports the weight of the tabletop, and must stand securely even when someone leans on the edge. Before comparing finishes, determine whether you're supporting the frame or the tabletop, as this narrows the list down to a few models. The table group also includes a mounting plate, which distributes pressure on the underside of the tabletop and gives the screws more room to reach. The entire category is located in the furniture accessories section, along with the rest of the fittings.

Corner sofa legs and sofa legs: what to measure before replacing

Replacement usually occurs for two reasons: the factory legs are too low or they don't match the rest of the interior. Measure the seat height from the floor and decide how much to change, as this determines the comfort of sitting, not the support height itself. Check how the old leg is attached to the frame, as sofas will have both a threaded pin and a screw plate, and this determines whether the new one will fit without modification. Corner sofa legs and sofa legs are selected in the same way; only the name of the furniture differs. Leave some room for uneven floors: a piece of furniture on four rigid supports will show any slope in the floor.

Chest of drawers legs and cabinet legs: how to choose the clearance

The clearance under the cabinet is determined by the chest of drawers legs, and this is a practical, not aesthetic, criterion. If a vacuum cleaner will be able to go under the cabinet, you need a higher support than one that simply lifts the cabinet from the floor. The same chest of drawers legs will fit under a low cabinet, and you should also choose the cabinet legs based on the weight of the contents, because a shelf with dishes puts more weight on the support than an empty cabinet. For furniture placed on carpet, calculate how much the support will sink into the floor, as the clearance measured on the panel will be smaller there. We've collected products for specific rooms in the for the living room and for the bedroom sections.

Decorative furniture legs in chrome and black and in white

The support stands just above the floor, so its finish is most visible in a room with spotlighting. Silver and chrome blend into grays and light floors, black maintains contrast under the light body, and white disappears under light furniture. Gold, brass, and copper provide a warmer tone. Aluminum, stainless steel, and inox are returning to the alloy names. The polished surface reflects light the most, while the brushed and matte finishes look more subdued, which, with the leg visible from all sides, means more than with the fittings on the front. Some items are described as unvarnished, and you'll find this information right in the name. You'll recognize decorative furniture legs by their finish: polished metal and gold change the look of the furniture more than a black tube.

How to screw furniture legs to the bottom of the furniture

Assembly starts from the bottom of the furniture, not from the support itself. Measure the thickness of the bottom or frame, because the screw needs something to go into, and in a thin board, a shorter screw holds more securely than a long one that will penetrate the top. Measure the mounting points from the edge with a tape measure, not by eye, and tighten diagonally to prevent the furniture from standing crooked. Check the description whether you are ordering a single support or a set for one piece of furniture, because some items have this information directly in the name. If you're replacing the hardware along with the supports, it's a good idea to choose handles and cabinet legs in the same finish. You can find a full list of front hardware in the Furniture Handles section.