The Extendable Table acts like an accordion. Although it doesn't produce any music, it moves in and out as though it were channeling the defining characteristic of this particular instrument. It is this action that allows the Extendable Table to accommodate more people when hosting a party.
Created by Julien Vidame, a designer based in France, the Extendable Table is perfect for small spaces. The table top is made up of wood panels, each of which rotate open to effectively double the surface when needed. This useful design ensures that people own a piece of furniture that takes into account their specific lifestyle. According to Vidame, there is a prototype of the Extendable Table available for production.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Accordion Furniture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new designs and technologies for accordion furniture to maximize space efficiency in small living areas.
- Extendable Table
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore materials and mechanisms to create highly functional and versatile extendable tables for compact living spaces.
- Small Space Solutions
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative furniture and storage solutions specifically tailored for small living spaces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the furniture design industry by creating space-saving and versatile solutions.
- Interior Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative interior design concepts that prioritize functionality and space optimization for small living areas.
- Home Products
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative home products that cater to the needs of consumers residing in small spaces, offering practical and versatile solutions.
