The REK coffee table puts other space-saving furniture to shame. Just like the REK bookcase, it boasts an expandable design that allows it to accommodate different needs at different times.
Created by Rotterdam-based designer Reinier de Jong, the REK coffee table grows and shrinks in a much more compact form than the REK bookcase. When completely closed, the REK coffee table resembles a simple block of wood. But like a nesting doll, it features smaller components within that slide out when extra surface space is required. Concealed, built-in stops ensure that a person does pull out those sections too far.
The REK coffee table is available in three finishes: oak, birch and beech. All come with either a laminate or custom-requested surface.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Expandable Furniture
- The expandable design of the REK coffee table offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the furniture industry to create versatile and space-saving solutions.
- Nested Design
- The nesting doll-like concept of the REK coffee table presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create furniture with hidden compartments and extra functionality.
- Customizable Surfaces
- The option to choose between laminate or custom-requested surfaces on the REK coffee table opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity for the surface materials industry to provide personalized options.
Sectors Adopting This
- Furniture
- The furniture industry can capitalize on the expandable and nested design trends to create innovative and adaptable pieces for small spaces and changing needs.
- Interior Design
- The concept of expandable furniture like the REK coffee table can revolutionize interior design, offering more flexibility in space planning and optimizing the functionality of compact spaces.
- Surface Materials
- The customizable surface options on the REK coffee table indicate a disruptive innovation opportunity for the surface materials industry to offer tailored finishes to cater to individual preferences and design aesthetics.
