H-frame coffee table base, cast iron and varnished steel Ø 34 mm
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| Product Type | Delivery Method | Preparation Time | Transport Time | Delivery Time |
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H-frame coffee table base, cast iron and varnished steel Ø 34 mm
A rectangular H-frame base, in Ø 34 mm pipe
In front of a sofa, a rectangular top usually works better than a square one. This H-frame base was drawn for them: four legs, two lengthwise rails and a central stretcher, all built from 1 inch black steel pipe (34 mm outside diameter) and malleable cast iron fittings. Nine sizes are available, from 52 × 36 cm for an end table to 132 × 66 cm for a proper industrial-style living-room coffee table.
Six cast iron tees, four legs, no welding
Assembly starts from a central stretcher ending in two tees; from each tee two half-rails run out to the four leg tees. Every leg carries an upper pipe topped by a fixing flange and a lower pipe closed by a coupling fitted with a black plastic insert. Everything is screwed by hand in Annecy: the base comes apart for transport, or to change tabletop.
Which size, which height?
Size is chosen from the tabletop: allow 8 to 15 cm of overhang on each side. A 92 × 52 cm base therefore carries a top of about 110 × 70 cm. A good rule is to keep the same length-to-depth ratio between the base and the top.
Height follows your seating: 32 cm for a low living room, 42 cm for most sofas — the most versatile —, 52 cm for a deep sofa or an end table. The figure given is for the base alone: add the thickness of your tabletop to get the final height (42 cm + a 3 cm top = 45 cm).
Key features
Available in 27 versions, to be chosen above: width and depth from 52 × 36 cm to 132 × 66 cm, height of 32, 42 or 52 cm.
| Pipes | black steel 1" (26 × 34), giving an outside diameter of 34 mm — see the table of steel pipe diameters |
|---|---|
| Materials | malleable cast iron fittings, black steel pipes (black or galvanised steel?) |
| Finish | clear varnish applied to the cast iron and the steel alike, leaving the raw metal visible |
| Colour | Grey / anthracite grey depending on the light |
| Tabletop | not included — the Ø 75 mm flanges are drilled with 3 holes to screw on the tabletop of your choice, wood or glass (choosing a floor flange) |
| Flange spacing (centre-to-centre) | approximately the dimension minus 7.5 cm, in length as well as in depth |
| Floor protection | black plastic inserts under each leg |
| Assembly | delivered part-assembled — a few fittings to screw together on arrival (how to screw threaded fittings together), then fix your tabletop to the flanges |
| Weight | 7.9 to 13.2 kg depending on the version (table below) |
The same base, other pipe diameters
This H-frame base comes in three pipe diameters: Ø 27 mm, Ø 34 mm (this page) and Ø 42 mm. The thicker the pipe, the heavier, steadier and bolder the base; the thinner it is, the more discreet the silhouette. The same frame is also offered at dining-table height (75 cm).
Details and features
The finish is a clear varnish: it protects the metal without colouring it. A soft, dry cloth is all it takes — no water, no detergent, no abrasives. For indoor use only.
In the lifestyle shots the tabletop is there for illustration: it is not supplied with the base.
Cast iron and drawn steel are never exactly identical from one piece to the next. These small differences from the photographs are the signature of the industrial, authentic character of every Home Invasion base.
Every base is assembled to order in Annecy, France.
Detailed dimensions
The letters refer to the drawings below. All dimensions in centimetres; dimension A is measured from the outer edge of one flange to the opposite flange. Centre distances (B, D) are measured between flange centres — useful for drilling the top.
Tolerance: these are nominal dimensions. How far each fitting is tightened, together with casting tolerances, gives about ± 5 mm of variation on each dimension. Measure the base once assembled before drilling your tabletop or having it cut.
Side view, along the length — indicative drawing, dimensions in the table
Top view — indicative drawing, dimensions in the table
| Size | A – overall length | B – centre distance (length) | C – overall depth | D – centre distance (depth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 × 36 cm | 51.7 | 44.2 | 35.9 | 28.4 |
| 62 × 40 cm | 61.7 | 54.2 | 39.9 | 32.4 |
| 72 × 46 cm | 71.7 | 64.2 | 45.9 | 38.4 |
| 82 × 46 cm | 81.7 | 74.2 | 45.9 | 38.4 |
| 92 × 52 cm | 91.7 | 84.2 | 51.9 | 44.4 |
| 102 × 56 cm | 101.7 | 94.2 | 55.9 | 48.4 |
| 112 × 56 cm | 111.7 | 104.2 | 55.9 | 48.4 |
| 112 × 66 cm | 111.7 | 104.2 | 65.9 | 58.4 |
| 132 × 66 cm | 131.7 | 124.2 | 65.9 | 58.4 |
Height of the base alone, tabletop not included:
| Height | E – overall height | F – height to rail centreline |
|---|---|---|
| 32 cm | 32.5 | 19.9 |
| 42 cm | 42.5 | 24.9 |
| 52 cm | 52.5 | 29.9 |
Weight of the packed base, in kilograms:
| Size | H 32 cm | H 42 cm | H 52 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 × 36 cm | 7.9 | 8.8 | 9.8 |
| 62 × 40 cm | 8.3 | 9.3 | 10.3 |
| 72 × 46 cm | 8.8 | 9.8 | 10.8 |
| 82 × 46 cm | 9.1 | 10.1 | 11.0 |
| 92 × 52 cm | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.6 |
| 102 × 56 cm | 10.1 | 11.0 | 12.0 |
| 112 × 56 cm | 10.3 | 11.3 | 12.3 |
| 112 × 66 cm | 10.8 | 11.8 | 12.8 |
| 132 × 66 cm | 11.3 | 12.3 | 13.2 |
To choose your tabletop and fix it in place, follow our tutorial: making a DIY wood and pipe coffee table.
Would you rather build it yourself?
Nothing here is welded: the base is a set of fittings screwed into one another, which you can redo, extend or take apart. Every part is sold individually in our catalogue, and the pipe lengths are standard references, not special cuts.
The parts of one base:
| Part | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Equal female tee, black malleable iron Ø 34 mm | 6 |
| Black malleable iron floor flange Ø 34 mm | 4 |
| Equal socket, black malleable iron Ø 34 mm | 4 |
| Threaded black steel pipe Ø 34 mm | 13 |
Pipe lengths, cart and 3D view by size:
| Size | Height | Pipes to order | Cart | 3D view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 × 36 cm | 32 cm | 8 × 100 mm, 4 × 150 mm, 1 × 400 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 52 × 36 cm | 42 cm | 4 × 100 mm, 4 × 150 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 1 × 400 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 52 × 36 cm | 52 cm | 4 × 100 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 4 × 250 mm, 1 × 400 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 62 × 40 cm | 32 cm | 4 × 100 mm, 4 × 120 mm, 4 × 150 mm, 1 × 500 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 62 × 40 cm | 42 cm | 4 × 120 mm, 4 × 150 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 1 × 500 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 62 × 40 cm | 52 cm | 4 × 120 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 4 × 250 mm, 1 × 500 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 72 × 46 cm | 32 cm | 4 × 100 mm, 8 × 150 mm, 1 × 600 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 72 × 46 cm | 42 cm | 8 × 150 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 1 × 600 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 72 × 46 cm | 52 cm | 4 × 150 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 4 × 250 mm, 1 × 600 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 82 × 46 cm | 32 cm | 4 × 100 mm, 8 × 150 mm, 1 × 700 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 82 × 46 cm | 42 cm | 8 × 150 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 1 × 700 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 82 × 46 cm | 52 cm | 4 × 150 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 4 × 250 mm, 1 × 700 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 92 × 52 cm | 32 cm | 4 × 100 mm, 4 × 150 mm, 4 × 180 mm, 1 × 800 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 92 × 52 cm | 42 cm | 4 × 150 mm, 4 × 180 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 1 × 800 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 92 × 52 cm | 52 cm | 4 × 180 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 4 × 250 mm, 1 × 800 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 102 × 56 cm | 32 cm | 4 × 100 mm, 4 × 150 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 1 × 900 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 102 × 56 cm | 42 cm | 4 × 150 mm, 8 × 200 mm, 1 × 900 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 102 × 56 cm | 52 cm | 8 × 200 mm, 4 × 250 mm, 1 × 900 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 112 × 56 cm | 32 cm | 4 × 100 mm, 4 × 150 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 1 × 1000 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 112 × 56 cm | 42 cm | 4 × 150 mm, 8 × 200 mm, 1 × 1000 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 112 × 56 cm | 52 cm | 8 × 200 mm, 4 × 250 mm, 1 × 1000 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 112 × 66 cm | 32 cm | 4 × 100 mm, 4 × 150 mm, 4 × 250 mm, 1 × 1000 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 112 × 66 cm | 42 cm | 4 × 150 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 4 × 250 mm, 1 × 1000 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 112 × 66 cm | 52 cm | 4 × 200 mm, 8 × 250 mm, 1 × 1000 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 132 × 66 cm | 32 cm | 4 × 100 mm, 4 × 150 mm, 4 × 250 mm, 1 × 1200 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 132 × 66 cm | 42 cm | 4 × 150 mm, 4 × 200 mm, 4 × 250 mm, 1 × 1200 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
| 132 × 66 cm | 52 cm | 4 × 200 mm, 8 × 250 mm, 1 × 1200 mm | Add the 27 parts | Open the configurator |
The assembled base, for its part, arrives varnished, checked and fitted with its floor-protection inserts, which are not sold separately.
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