How to make a table and chair from a profile pipe

Profile pipe is a very multifunctional material. In addition to its widest use in industry, the pipe is actively used in private construction. When constructing small forms, craftsmen give preference to a material with a smaller cross-section than for industrial use. The most popular are pipes with a cross-section of 100x50 and 80x80 mm, from which frames for houses, outbuildings, gazebos and sheds are constructed. Fences with gates are also erected from profile pipes. In addition, recently furniture made from profile pipes, which are made from thin-walled elements with a cross-section of 40x25 or 20x20 mm, has become very popular. We will tell you how to make a table and chair from a profile pipe in our article today.

Material advantage

It is not surprising that profile pipes are so actively used for the construction of country and home furniture - they have a number of undeniable and significant advantages.

Thin-walled elements weigh little, so the final structure is lightweight.
Thanks to the stiffening ribs, a table made of a profile pipe (or other piece of furniture) will be very durable and will withstand quite high loads. You can even make a workbench from profile pipes - and it will withstand almost any work for which you will use it.
Craftsmen also consider the geometric shape of profile pipes to be very successful: thanks to their rectangular or square cross-section, they are compact for storage and transportation, easy to install and provide optimal connection to planes. Which, we note, guarantees high stability of the structure as a whole.
One cannot but rejoice at the relatively low cost of the material, which makes it possible to save on parts without losing quality and aesthetics.
Another attractive aspect of chairs and tables made from profile pipes is their ease of installation. Elements can be connected either using bolts or welding. Moreover, for the latter option there is no need to purchase or rent a welding machine: household equipment is sufficient for processing a profile pipe.
Wear resistance and indifference to aggressive influences (temperature changes, precipitation, etc.) allows you to use furniture made from profile pipes outdoors.
Products made from this material are durable. Even without additional treatments, the frame will last for several decades. And if you protect it from corrosion, it will last almost forever.

The only disadvantage of a profile pipe is the difficulty in obtaining a bend. However, this problem can also be solved: in the absence of a machine, the element can be given the desired curvature by filling it with sand during bending.

A good start: a simple table

High chair

This beach bar folding chair has a simple design that only uses two different types of fittings: tee and tie down fittings. These chairs can be easily thrown into the trunk and assembled at the seashore.

Fittings and pipes create the frame, and a wooden board is attached to the frame to form a seat. The size of the screws will depend on the type and thickness of the material chosen. First, the two sides of the structure are assembled, and then they are fastened together. The fittings are placed on the pipes, spaced evenly, and the set screw is tightened to secure the connection.

The wooden seat is attached to rails at the top of the frame.

DIY table made from profile pipes

If you have never started making furniture from this material, we recommend starting with the most primitive option. It may not be very aesthetically pleasing, but you can practice working on it, and then use it as a workbench or give it to your school-aged son as a desk - for teenagers, the furniture simply “burns”, and even a hyperactive child cannot break such a table.

To cut the elements you will need a grinder

What do we need

Most home craftsmen will have the tools listed below in their household, but a metal profile will most likely have to be purchased.

List of materials and tools:

corner - 20x20x3510 mm;
corner - 20x40x1060 mm;
metal strip 20×300 mm;
self-tapping screws no longer than 10 mm – 8 pcs.;
plywood or OSB (OSB) – 10x285x285 mm;
plywood or OSB (OSB) – 10x285x200 mm;
leatherette or oilcloth for upholstery;
dye;
electric welding;
electric drill or screwdriver;
grinder with cutting disc;
stapler;
construction square;
sandpaper, brush;
White Spirit;
roulette, scriber; pencil.

Algorithm of actions

Creation of a drawing indicating the dimensions of all elements of the planned product.
Cutting profile pipes into parts. In the simplest version, you will need four stand legs, two short spacers and one long one. If you don’t like “extra” elements under the tabletop, you can make two short and two long parts from the corner, which will be fixed directly into the surface.
The frame is welded or bolted together with a mandatory check for right angles between the elements. If you prefer the “invisible” option, the rectangle on which the tabletop will be laid needs to be additionally reinforced with corners.
The table top can be cut from a fiberboard board, or from thick plastic, or you can take a ready-made one by removing it from an old table.

Any other product can be made in a similar way. The only thing that is required at the initial stage of furniture manufacturing is a detailed drawing. All the parts in it can initially be wooden; you simply replace them with elements made from profile pipes.

Elegant table in rustic style

The table can be supplemented with a convenient shelving above it

Can you build a shelf underneath?

For masters who have achieved perfection: a loft-style table

Technical requirements

Any furniture manufacturer must produce its products in accordance with state standards. Requirements for metal chairs:

To withstand harsh operating conditions, furniture must be made from welded metal frames.
The design of the structure must correspond to the decoration of the room.
To prevent chairs from rusting, the metal must be painted with polymer powders.
The chair for the workplace must have height adjustment so that a person can choose a comfortable position.
Moving elements and mechanisms must be lubricated in order to work without squeaks or metallic rattles.

The standard load that an office chair can withstand is 120 kg. If a person weighs more, you need to choose specialized furniture with reinforcing elements.

Office chair (Photo: Instagram / hermanmillershop)

Interesting variations

If there is not enough space in the room or you do not want to clutter up the space in the room, we suggest building a two-legged table “fastened” to the wall. The manufacturing principle is the same, with some deviations from the theme.

Two legs are prepared; spacer structures can be completely abandoned.
The other two racks are replaced with strong brackets screwed directly into the wall.
All elements are checked for perpendicularity.
The tabletop is installed on the resulting frame.

Advice from experienced craftsmen: if you intend to use furniture made from profile pipes in your home, buy attachments for the legs at a hardware store so as not to spoil the floor covering.

Original solution: wall table

Seats

A table without seats is not very functional. The simplest of them is a stool. In principle, its production is basically consistent with the algorithm already described. However, for greater strength and ease of use when drawing up a drawing, you need to take into account some subtleties.

There must be a frame under the seat so that the stool can support the weight of a person of any size.
If the stool is high, like a bar stool, the counters must have a spacer frame. It can be welded either at a distance of 5-10 cm from the floor, or so that the person sitting can put his feet on the crossbar.

Once you have mastered making stools, you can move on to making chairs and even armchairs. The base remains the same (if you made a stool with straight legs). To get a chair, you just need to cut one of the pairs of uprights to a larger length and take care of the crossbars between the backrest supports.

Making chairs will require more complex calculations. All the legs will have to be lengthened, but one pair is larger, the other, which will serve as stands for the armrests, is smaller.

Bar stools should have an additional frame at the bottom

With experience, the master is able to make a solid dining room set

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Garden set

For a suburban area, if you spend a lot of time there and like to have tea in the fresh air, a good solution would be a table with a bench made from profile pipes with your own hands. The set can be placed either directly in the garden or in the yard next to the house.

To make such a set you will need:

Pipes with a cross section of 40×25 mm with a wall thickness of 2 mm with a total length of 370 cm;
Pipes with a cross section of 25×25 mm with a wall thickness of 2 mm with a total length of 570 cm;
Board 25x80 mm in the amount of 11 pieces, if the length of the element is 124 cm;
Self-tapping screws in the amount of 50 pcs. (take with reserve).

Tools that will be useful are a grinder, a drill with metal drills, a welding machine, and a tape measure. The step-by-step production is as follows.

Pipes with a cross-section of 45x25 are cut into the required number of elements.
The parts are welded into 2 brackets, from which a folding table should be made.
The ends are welded with steel plugs using the mentioned apparatus.
At the next stage, careful measurements are taken and holes are drilled in the right places.
In accordance with the diagram, both types of profile pipes are cut - blanks are made for the bench.
The frame parts are welded.
The spacer is installed.
Pipes with a cross section of 25x25 mm are cut; from them a folding leg is formed. It is executed with the letter P.
The frame seams are cleaned and treated with an anti-corrosion compound.
At the same time, the boards are sawn into elements of the appropriate length. They are sanded smooth and impregnated with antiseptics.
The finished tabletop elements are attached to the frame.

The last thing to do is fix the stops with the axes and expand the ends of the pipes.

Scheme for making a garden table with a bench

Ready-made garden structure

Where to begin?

You can use parts of sewer pipes to make original garden chairs with your own hands. Furniture made from polypropylene pipes, made with your own hands, is considered as safe as possible for use by children. Lightweight modular structures (frame, legs and stands) eliminate sharp corners. Before processing the details, the dimensions of the future chair are determined - based on the age of the adult or child, and the functional purposes of the furniture accessory. The total assembly time is about three hours. There are several hundred photos of finished products based on drawings with interesting solutions posted online.

About the choice

Original metal chairs can be not only cast iron, as is often thought, but also steel. It is important to immediately decide whether you need hand forging (more expensive) or whether you can limit yourself to relatively affordable mass-produced products.

The addition of metal with glass elements, if done correctly, allows you to create a truly unique thing. Parts made from high-quality natural wood add sophistication and luxury; this property will help you choose furniture for the most intricate and creative interior.

Artificial and natural stone are undoubtedly beautiful and elegant, and with skillful selection they can harmoniously fit into any interior.

If you decide to place chairs in the attic or in the living room of a country house, it is best to choose options equipped with textile pillows.

How to weld a chair from a profile pipe with your own hands in loft style