5. Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Dish with Hairpin Legs
What This Idea Means Drawing inspiration from 1950s architectural planters, this piece pairs an oversized low-profile ceramic bowl with a triangular matte black metal hairpin leg stand for a sleek, airy profile.
Materials Needed
- Shallow modern glazed ceramic platter or bowl (16 inches)
- Set of 3 short outdoor powder-coated hairpin legs (16–20 inches tall)
- Exterior-grade round plywood disk (sealed) or heavy-duty outdoor epoxy
- Stainless steel mounting screws
How to Make It
- Cut a marine-grade round wooden mounting plate roughly 2 inches smaller in diameter than the base of the ceramic dish.
- Sand and seal the wood plate with exterior polyurethane.
- Attach the three hairpin legs equidistant from each other onto the wood base using stainless steel screws.
- Affix the wide ceramic bowl to the top of the wood plate using exterior silicone or hybrid polymer adhesive.
- Allow the assembly to cure for 48 hours in a dry environment.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Position this lower-profile bath near shrubs so birds have quick cover if startled.
- Variation: Paint the hairpin legs in a vibrant mid-century tone like mustard yellow or turquoise for a retro accent.
