Building shelving, furniture or decor with an industrial edge starts with the right hardware. Explore the range of DIY pipe decor at Ace Hardware, from STZ Industries and other brands, to help bring a pipe-frame project together from base to finish.
What Is Pipe Decor Used For?
Pipe decor fittings, flanges and hooks are often used to build industrial-style furniture, shelving and decorative accents. They can help create custom shelf supports, table legs and wall-mounted storage for homes, offices and retail spaces.
Black Iron & Steel Pipe Fittings for DIY Plumbing & Furniture Builds
Black iron and steel pipe fittings can help with both standard plumbing connections and pipe-frame furniture builds.
- Elbow and tee fittings: 45-degree, 90-degree, 90-degree street and side-out elbows and tees can help direct pipe runs at different angles for shelving frames or plumbing lines.
- Connectors and stops: Couplings, caps, plugs and crosses can help join, cap or branch pipe sections for industrial piping or decorative builds.
- Nipples: Lengths ranging from close to 12 inches can help customize the spacing and reach of a pipe-frame design.
- Materials: Selections typically include black malleable iron, black iron and black steel for an industrial look.
Shoppers assembling a full system may also want to browse iron pipe fittings or compare options with PEX fittings for different project needs. For setups that also require flow control, valves can help round out a plumbing project.
Pipe Decor Flanges for Industrial-Style Furniture Bases
Flanges can help anchor the base of pipe-style furniture, shelving and decorative hardware.
- Sizes: Options may range from 1/2 inch to 1 inch to match standard pipe diameters.
- Materials: Iron and malleable iron flanges are often chosen for a sturdy, industrial finish.
- Use cases: Flanges can help support table legs, shelf mounts and other DIY bases when paired with a length of pipe.
Pipe Hooks for Hanging Storage & Decorative Display
Pipe hooks can add functional hanging points to pipe-shelf systems and decorative displays.
- Sizes: Hook lengths of 3 inches and 3-1/8 inches with 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch FIP threading can help match different fitting setups.
- Materials: Black malleable iron and black zinc alloy options offer a consistent industrial look.
- Use cases: These hooks are often used for hanging storage and wall display, and they can connect easily with other pipe fittings for a cohesive build.
Shelf Brackets for Wall-Mounted Shelving
Shelf brackets can help support pipe-style shelving and other wall-mounted storage.
- Sizes: Available options may include 6 inch and 8 inch lengths for different shelf depths.
- Material: Black steel construction can help support the weight of shelving materials.
- Use cases: Brackets are often paired with iron pipe fittings for a matching industrial-style shelf system.
Can You Mix Pipe Sizes When Building Pipe Furniture?
Pipe fittings are sized to match specific pipe diameters, so mixing sizes typically calls for additional fittings or adapters. It's best to confirm thread size and diameter compatibility, such as 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch, before assembling a project.
Shop DIY Pipe Decor at Ace Hardware
Shopping online can help you compare sizes, materials and feature types before adding fittings, flanges or hooks to your cart. Visiting a store lets you get hands-on with black iron pipe fittings and talk through project details with a helpful associate. Use the store locator to find a nearby location, or shop DIY pipe decor near you to pick up fittings, brackets and lighting for your next project.
