Chairs that double as tables and vice-versa

Shikha ChauhanJul 1 2010

The multifunctional furniture units are the need of the hour, thanks to the ever increasing space problems. If you are short on space, the best thing to do is to go for modular furniture units that serve more than one purpose. Tables and chairs have had a strong bond between them from a long time and today, we have some of the coolest chairs that also double as a table and vice-versa.

chair table combo
chair table combo

• Puppo Chair

puppo chair
puppo chair

Designed by Vuk Dragovic and Mladen Milosevic, Puppo chair is one thing that comes as a saving grace in time and also offers you the convenience of having a piece of furniture that is multi-talented. It becomes a table and a storage box too and is very handy when you have to shift it around. When you go out on a picnic, you can use it as a portable storage for your stuff, but once you reach the spot you can use it as table to keep the same stuff.

• Land Peel

landpeel
landpeel

Land Peel is a multifunctional furniture unit designed by Japanese industrial design student Shin Yamashita. Land Peel is a lounge floor mat that can be turned into a table, seat or rest just by lifting the panels. The versatility of the flat three-piece mat ensures you a good furniture choice, where you can study, rest or use laptop and watch television on this flat mat, or infact a lounge. Land Peel is easy to store, as it can be easily folded when not in use.

• Table/Chairs Combo by Joel Hesselgren

joel hesselgren table chair combo
joel hesselgren table chair combo

Multi-Functioning furniture by Joel Hesselgren makes a complete utilization of the furniture. The table can be converted into chair and vice-versa just with the flick of your fingers within seconds. So, if you wish to rest the chair is ready for you, and if you have some work, the tables is all ready at your service.

• XY chair

xy chiar table combo
xy chiar table combo

Designed by Aïssa Logerot's designs,the XY chair converts into a low table for two when you feel the need of two. A chair on one hand and a table at the other makes it an amazing solution to save space, and at the same time double purpose furnishings that solves two purpose in one.

• Tona chair

tona chair
tona chair

For small space, and for the multifunctional idea this Tona chair is the best one can think of. Designed by Diego Gonzalez King, the chair doubles as a table within fraction of seconds. When turned vertical, it’s a chair, and in the horizontal position it turns into a table. It can also be used other way around as a tall table and a chair with a big seat.

• Ecobank

eco bank1
eco bank1

Designed by Marius Goetze, Ecobank is multitalented furniture that offers many possibilities in one. At one end its a chair and when turned upside down its a table. What more, it can be a sort of a dais and even a table for working while standing. A black plywood surface gives Ecobank an aesthetic pleasing g appeal. Its simply a great addition for your house.

• Chair STRIPE

chair stripe
chair stripe

Designed basically as a chair, Chair STRIPE transforms into a side table as well. The chair offers plenty of space where you can store magazines and newspapers while you rest your butts on it. It’s a multifunctional chair that saves space, stores and transforms all at once.

• Chair/Table design Nick Fraser

table cahir deign by nick fraser
table cahir deign by nick fraser

The chair/table design by Nick Fraser offers a new way to save space and offering the benefits of table and chair both. It is made from English oak, the furniture can be used a regular chair but when laid on its side, it transforms into sturdy table base. To turn it into a functional table, all you have to do is slip the birch plywood and laminate tabletop and the table is ready to serve you.

• Protective Coloring Chair

protective colouring chair
protective colouring chair

Is it a cube box or furniture? Well, its furniture in a cube box. Designed by Hyuh Jin Lee, this cube box can be transformed into a chair that remains neatly hidden in the box when not in use. When opened it reveals into a chair that can also be used as side table, and a seating. The color of the box looks a bit dull, when it doubles as a chair; the bright color combination makes it look an attractive décor for your house.

• Conversion Chair+Table

conversion chair table
conversion chair table

Designed by ElderScion Conversion Chair+Table is a multifunctional furniture unit which solves sample of purpose just in one. The small wooden cube can be used as side table, stools, nesting tables, chair and storage. Simple and functional all in one this furniture is particularly perfect for small houses.

• Also Chair

also chair
also chair

Multifunctional and space-saving furniture is something that makes sense in small spaces, just like the Also Chair. The armchair changes into a desk when flipped at 90 degrees. In addition, there is bookcase that is behind the backrest when it’s a chair or below the table surface when a table.

• Yada chair

yada tablec chair
yada tablec chair

Yada chair is a design that one can use in different ways, according to the needs and availability of space in the apartment. The chair just with the magic of few fingers gets transformed into low table. What an amazing way to use bring the simple chair into multi use.

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