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Groove-Framed Foldable Tables

The Lucy Folding Table Reorients its Legs Through Wooden Channels

— February 12, 2013 — Art & Design
The handy Lucy Folding Table is ideal for use in homes, schools and community centers -- really anywhere that this sort of furniture might be required only occasionally. The object has a set of wireframe legs that tuck into the bottom of the wooden surface, making it compact, easy to stack and ideal for keeping in storage.

There are no hinges in Alexander Lervik's design that facilitate this simple manipulation. You'll see that the top of each triangular support actually separates into two metal tubes, seemingly making it awkward to maneuver. This design decision actually makes the Johanson Design product much stabler while standing, but has required the carving of clever channels through it to make the Lucy Folding Table bend in such a way.
Trend Themes
1. Foldable Tables - The trend of designing space-saving furniture with foldable components is growing, creating opportunities to innovate in the way these components work.
2. Wireframe Legs - Creating furniture that incorporates wireframe legs is a trend that is gaining popularity, with innovative potential in the design and engineering of these pieces.
3. Clever Channels - Clever channels like those included in the Lucy Folding Table design represent a growing trend in furniture design and manufacturing, with opportunities to create unique and more functional products.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Innovative furniture manufacturers can explore new ways to design and engineer space-saving furniture with foldable components and wireframe legs.
2. Education - Schools and education centers can benefit from the growing trend of foldable tables, providing flexible and space-saving options for classrooms and common areas.
3. Hospitality - Hotels, restaurants, and event venues can benefit from the trend of clever channel designs that provide functional and easy-to-store furniture solutions for various purposes.
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