Transformer Furniture: Braun Woodline Expanding Table
by Collin Dunn, Corvallis, OR, USA on 03.18.08
TreeHugger approves of objects that expand, fold out or otherwise transform to increase their usability in our lives; the more we can get out of the stuff we interact with every day, the fewer things and less space we need, right? Dining tables are certainly on this list, as most of us don't need seating for eight every night, but what do you do when it's dinner party time?
If an inflatable table doesn't do it for you, we like the looks of the Braun Woodline table. It starts as a small round table for four, and, through a slick drawer mechanism, expands to seat eight or more -- there are three sizes that expand to seat up to 16, if you really like to party, as well as a square table option, if round isn't your style. The Woodline table, by French designer Philippe Braun (and don't the French have all the fun?), is vaguely reminiscent of DB Fletcher's Expanding Table, is available for sale; contact them for details, and hit the jump to see more pics and a video of how it all works. ::Braun Woodline via ::TrendsNow (in French)
this is really cool. and very attractive. if i every win the lottery, i will totally want one.
and no need reminding me to win, you have to play, 'cause i know, but never do. . . lol
Pretty much af rip off from Poul Kjærholm's PK 54 and I think the PK 54 is much more beutiful.
With extension
http://193.238.185.184/vare/8/0/1/8/gw801878-1.jpg
Without extension
http://www.ddc.dk/images/pressebilleder/moma_pressebilleder/PK54-wo-ring.jpg
Notice the storage of extensions plates
Space and practicality is what this eco-friendly design provides. For people pressed for space, this is one table that can really "FIT" in your pad.
Thorbjorn, what are you talking about? The PK 54 doesn't have any hinges, and the expansions aren't stored underneath the tabletop.
Nice try, but they're two completely different concepts of table design. As the article states, the Braun table looks more like a DB Fletcher table.