If these creative clamp creations are any indication, then clamping tools are slowly and surely taking over the design world. Clamping tools such as the C-Clamp and pipe wrench are commonly found in toolboxes, but recently, they can be found on everything from coffee tables to bookshelves.
What makes each of these creative clamp creations great is that they each have a unique look and are user-friendly. All of the tables featured here have eye-catching industrial designs and nearly all of them feature adjustable legs. A prime example of an eye-catching and user-friendly table is the Make-a-Table. This table is actually a set of four legs, each with C-Clamps on them, that turn any flat surface into a table. If an end table made out of an encyclopedia isn't awesome then I don't know what is.
10 Creative Clamp Creations
From Fascinating Fastener Furniture to 'Tool Time' Tables:
Michael Hines — Aug 24, 2011 — Art & Design
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Modular Clamp Tables
Naja by Stephane Choquet Transforms any flat Surface into a Table
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C-Clamp Coffee Tables
Make-a-Table Lets You Turn Any Object into an Original Piece of Furniture
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Industrial-Strength Interior Design
Clamp-Like Cohda Table Legs Bring Dining to Any Surface
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C-Clamp Tables
Grip Table Legs Turn a Rectangular Surface into a No-Frills Table
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Adjustable Furniture
Clamped Table by Ryan Sorrell
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Fascinating Fastener Furniture
The Clamp-a-Leg Table and Clip Chair Set is a Gripping Design
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Clamping Cutlery
The Magic Spoon by Ivan Erkic Has a Cling-On Design
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'Tool Time' Tables
The Pipe Wrench Coffee Table is for the Hardy Handyman
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Charming Clamp Mantles
The Torno Shelf by Inga Sempe Unites Virtue and Vice
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Vice Clamp Bookshelves
Francesco Polare Designs the Newton Bookshelf, Adding Art to Shelving
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The Fold Chair by Lorenz Krisai is Sleek and Stackable
Compact Functional Furniture
The Bookmarker Table by studioYO Combines Balance and Simplicity
Metal Sheet Tables
The TWIST Table Bends a Single Metal Sheet into a Unified Storage Design
Flatpack Lighting Design
The IKEA Allen Key Lamp Turns the Brand’s Signature Tool into a Light
Accessible Urban Furniture Designs
The 'T ‘able' Urban Furniture Concept is Inclusive
Practical Folding Chair Designs
Zilio A&C Commmorates Tomoko Azumi's Patan Chair Design
Compact Outdoor Tables
This porTable table concept transforms into seating for four in seconds
Industrial Strength Furniture
The Intra Side Table by Tom Robinson Highlights Structural Strength
Transformative Clover Stools
The Clover Collective Modular Stool Redefines Adaptive Furniture
Adaptive Furniture Displays
The USM Haller Re-Framed Exhibition Explores Reuse and Modularity
Multifunctional Camping Tables
The Ruck & River Camping Table is Lightweight and Portable
Luxurious Utility Screwdrivers
Daniel Fajkis Designs the Premium Fusion Driver Tool
Infinitely Expandable Light Fixtures
Rarify and Gantri Join on the Cube One Table Lamp
Bended Tubular Chair-Table Designs
Joao Teixeira Designs the Wire Chair Concept
Portable Table Lamps
The Grab & Glow Side Table Lamp Integrates Lighting into a Simple Side Table
Portable Tray Furniture
The Taso Tray Table by Cecilie Manz Adapts Seamlessly Across Interiors
Recycled Side Tables
The Re-Up Side Table is Made from Recycled Plastic Waste & Natural Materials
Industrial-Style Jewelry Collections
IKEA Singapore's ALLËNKI Turns a Tool into a Style Statement
Stackable Cork-Made Furniture
The 'Kidou' Modular Cork Seating by Isabel Vera is Adaptable
Magnetic Desk Trays
The Hexagon Board Game Trays Doubles as a Magnetic Desk Organizer
Puzzle-Style Inclusive Furniture
Mara Bragagnolo Designs the Nook Furniture Collection
Modern Ergonomic Toolboxes
TINKR's Modern Toolbox Workstation Features Essentials for DIY Projects
Textile-Topped Table Design
The Tumble Tables Elevate Sustainability Through Sculptural Form
Bespoke Drafting Tables
The Caliper Drafting Table for Daniel Arsham Highlights Precise Mechanics
Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs
Marco Segovia Presents the Atypical Chair Concept
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Magnetic Wall Storage
Magnetic Holders & Hooks Use Concealed Magnets Within Wood and Leather Forms
Leaning Portable Workstation Desks
The 'Leandesk' Works with Walls and Windows
Adaptive Furniture Systems
Home Spaces Benefit from Expandable Solutions from Expand Furniture
Walnut Folding Chairs
The Kael Folding Chair Combines Walnut Surfaces with a Collapsible Frame
Agile Maker Ratchet Tools
The FixBuddy Ratchet Has 180-Degrees of Pivoting Power
Modular Living Furniture
Riffmade Collection Has Portable Furniture with Textile Curtain Systems
Wall-Mounted Storage Solutions
Poul Cadovius Develops the Stunningly Modern Cado System
Premium Knife Holder Launches
Cutluxe Launches Sleek Magnetic Knife Holder for Modern Kitchens
Home Maintenance Toolkits
TINKR Makes Toolkits for Easy Home Maintenance and Move-In Fixes
Material Art Collectibles
The Ferro Capsule by Tabitha Isobel & Dom Callaghan Explores Expression
Transforming Table Chairs
Che-Chia Hsu's Table-Chair Conceals a Fold-Out Seat From Within
Playful Modular Kids Sofas
The Twiny Sofa System Turns into a Table and Play Zone Within Seconds
Playful Industrial Desk Accessories
The Forming Function Nomad Collection is by Form Us With Love
Transforming Coffee Tables
Interactive Segmented Tables Use Dual Knobs to Shift Tabletop Angles
Heavy-Duty Multitool Carabiner Clips
The Pivot X Carabiner Features Eight Tools
Adjustable Side Table
The Turno Side Table Lets You Change Height with a Simple Twist
Coffee Toolbox Kits
Unito x Toyo Coffee Box Reworks a Steel Case into a Portable Brewing Setup
Clamp-On Power Strips
The Edge Power Strip Brings Desk-Level Charging to the Work Surface
Modern Modular Desk Organizers
A Team of Designers Created the FIRKI Desk Organizer
Wall-Mount Café Tables
The Wall Mounted Cafe Table by George and Willy Uses a Bracket System
Brass-Gear Drafting Tables
Daniel Arsham’s Drafting Table Integrates Mechanical Details & Storage
Minimal Table Lamps
Buster + Punch's Takeout Lamp Blends Industrial Edge with Domestic Subtlety
Rope-Tension Plywood Stools
Shortcut Stool by Fabrício Reguelin Auler Uses Interlocking Plywood
Timeless Durable Table Designs
Blå Station Debuts ABLE Table in Milan
Pipe-Focused Modular Tooling Systems
Esco Tool Updates Its COHOG® Split Frame Machine
Notched Wood Tables
Notch Side Table by Liam De La Bedoyere Side Table Stores a Book in Its Legs
Screw Motif Stools
The S-TOOL by Carpet Company Uses Fiberglass and Numbered Editions
Modular Storage Systems
The Original Modern Shelving Collection by Tylko Offers Tailored Furniture
Lightweight Paper-Inspired Lamps
Aplat Table Lamp is Constructed as a Paper-Like Light Source
Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture
Gustaf Westman Creates the Bright Stackable Puzzle Shelf System
Foldable Wood Chairs
The Theo Folding Chair Features Moulded Plywood and Oak Veneer Construction
Time-Zone Table Series
The Timetables Coffee Tables by Michael Jantzen Show Off Multiple Clocks
DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits
Lainy Hedaya Hoffstein Designs the TINKR Toolkit
Cork-Made Occasional Tables
Studio TK Joins Modus on the Modus Art, Arne, and Abe Tables
Bright Modular Furniture Systems
Here Now Presents the Tate System of Modular Furniture
Vertical Home Office Units
The Leandesk Converts Walls and Windows into Functional Workspaces
Discreet Folding Shelf Designs
Secret Shelfie Has Launched a Novel Storage Solution
Folded Metal Sheet Organizers
Foldy is a Bent-Metal Desk Tray Set for Paper, Pens, and Cards
Camping Cutlery Tools
Mario Tsai Designs a Chopstick Maker Inspired by Pencil Sharpeners
Corner Shelf Clocks
The EDGE Clock Combines Timekeeping with a Bookend-Style Support Function
Clamp-On Circular Shelving
The TAB Shelf by Michael Hilgers Clamps onto Panels Without Drilling
Modular Cable Organizer Sets
Cords Tabletop Set Consists of Modular Components for Managing Cables
Crescent Knife Holders
Eclipse Edge Turns Kitchen Storage into a Sand-Cast Aluminum Form
Minimal Sleek Aluminum Bookstands
Blanked Studios Creates the Industrial Bookstand
Versatile Rotary Tool Systems
Printable Accessories Offers the Rotary Workshop on Kickstarter
Compact Tool-Free Furniture
The SONGMICS HOME TOOLLESS Collection Maximizes Limited Living Space
Integrated Planter Worktables
The Plantable Office Line by SurfaceWorks into Plant-Friendly Tables
Modular Table Lamps
The CPRV x HAY Aplat Table Lamp Combines Modular Lighting with Adjustable Form
Organized Maintenance Workspace Trays
Practical3DP Designs the Hobby Maintenance Tray
Whimsical Utility Furniture
The Houseplant Roach Clip Side Table Highlight Mid-Century Styles
Two-Sided Wall Clocks
The Corner Clock Design Brings Whimsical Charm to Overlooked Wall Space
Branded Tool Bar Designs
Natural Light's ToolBar Pays Homage to DIY Dads
Precision Positioning Tools
Dual-Axis Vises Improve Stability and Control for Detailed Work
Sustainable Cork Desk Organizers
Faith Demirci Designs the Korka Organizer System
Titanium Pocket Screwdriver
Audacious Concept X URBAN Tool XS Screwdriver is Artful and Practical
Reimagined Familiar Design Objects
Lichen + Karimoku Reimagine Familiar Forms for Today’s Living
Convertible Coat Racks
The Walking Coat Rack Functions as Furniture and a Portable Walking Aid
Cork Coaster-Integrated Coffee Tables
Liam De La Bedoyere Designs the Polka Coffee Table Concept
Modular Table Seatings
This Modular Table and Chair Set Adds Sound and Storage to Compact Spaces
Modular Contemporary Shelving Systems
The QURV Modular Shelf System Encourages Creativity
Minimally Refined Wall Desks
Anker Bak Designs the Integrated Wall Desk with Brackets
Angular Wood Bookracks
The Barrow Bookrack by Deniz Aktay Extends a Rectangle into Form
Adjustable Laptop Tables
The Cosi Laptop Table Introduces Flexible Work Surfaces for Any Seating
Modular Communal Designs
Pours Cassius Castings & Limba Hosted a Pour Party to Co-Form Furniture
Soft Friction-Fit Chairs
Raw-Edges Chair Eliminates Fasteners Through Groove-Based Construction
Sustainable Kitchen Gear
The Legni Collection Brings Playful Utility to Prepping with Wood Tools
Chair-Shaped Wall Hooks
IKEA FJANTIG Hooks Turn Miniature Chairs into Functional Wall Storage
Bent Tube Tables
Whisk Table by Deniz Aktay Forms Structure from a Single Bent Metal Tube
Cutting-Aid Ruler Tool
The Quiver Clamps Paper and Guides Blade for Straighter Cuts
Flexible Storage Systems
The Brickbox Modular Shelving Adapts with Your Changing Space
Note Clip Organizers
The Note Clip by Studio17 Design Turns Everyday Kitchen Clips into Tools
Elegant Compact Table Lamps
Humble Lights Presents the Air Table Lamp Through Ameico
Modern Fractal Vises
MakerPi's Tivise Adapts Jaws To Any Shape
Modular Concrete Desk Organizers
BloomCase by Somya Chowdhary Use Snap-Fit Forms to Expand Storage
Interactive Table Lamps
The Tap Tap Table Lamp Concept Proposes a Intuitive Lighting System
Slender Geometric Furniture
The Tong Side Table Turns Geometry into Practical Company
Sculptural Timber Tables
The Barricane Tables are Shaped by Craftsmanship and Refined Expression
Cantilever Work Tables
Menssula Sit-Stand Tables by Actiu Use Cantilever Structure & Electric Lift
Modular Furniture Systems
The Arca System Adapts to Changing Needs with a Versatile Box Design
Hook-On Balcony Tables
balKonzept Railing Table by Michael Hilgers Adds a Surface Without Drilling
Folded Steel Clocks
The TYME Folds a Single Steel Sheet into a Functioning Table Clock
Rake-Inspired Benches
Restel Furniture Transforms a Hay Rake into a Wooden Storage Piece
Wooden Book Stools
The Bookchair is a Wooden Stool and Open Book Display
Naturally Crafted Furniture Lines
PINCH Debuted a 10-Piece Collection Called 'A Return to Home'
Space-Conscious Cafe Tables
George & Willy Design the Minimal Wall-Mounted Cafe Table
Resourceful Multifunctional Furniture
Heeyeol Yang Designs the Chameleon Furniture
Sustainable Side Furniture
The Re Up Side Tables Crafted with Recycled Plastic and Wood
Slatted Folding Chairs
PLANK Introduces the Modern Theo Folding Chair Design
Utilitarian Design Series
D/Partment Introduces Functional Pieces for the Modern Home
Sustainable Chrome Furniture
The Cork Collection by Studio AHEAD Pairs Cork with Futuristic Chrome
Sculptural Furniture Collection
Mary Ratcliffe Studio Expands Barrow Collection with New Furniture
Sophisticated Table System Designs
NII Spotlights the CONNEXA Table System by Rodolfo Agrella
Compact Precision EDC Multitools
The OmniPro 2.0 Wrench Turns into Ten Tools in One
Elegant Table Designs
Anne Boysen Designs the Stunningly Modern Tangent Table for dk3
Scaffold Clip Seating
THING_04 by Konstantin Grcic Clips onto Scaffolding to Create Public Seats
Everyday Tool Designs
Titaner Titanium Edc Ratchet Tackles Fasteners in Tight Spaces
Spinning Storage Tables
The DIY Spinning Coffee Table Concept Transforms Tabletop into Storage
Playful Accent Tables
The Bug Tables Bring Digital Glitch Design into Tactile, Everyday Furniture
Modular Wood Tables
The BU Tables by Han Seungmin reinterpret Korean ornamental joinery
Tote-to-Crossbody Clamps
CQW&T Introduced the Tote Snatch Clamp at $72 MSRP
Sculptural Art Dining Sets
Art-Ware Turns into Sculptural Objects That Never Need Cabinet Storage
Blurred Bold Coffee Tables
The Blur Coffee Table by Dhruv Agarwwal Embraces Perfect Imperfection
Versatile Table Collections
Encore Expands Its Lineup with the Cromo Meeting & Multipurpose Tables
Anniversary Design Shows
Tiptoe 10 Years Celebrates Its Iconic Table Leg Through 10 Designer Works
Rotated Storage Tables
The Torque High Side Table by Deniz Aktay Uses Storage as Structure
Sculptural Timepiece Tables
Jacob & Co and Costa Design Turn a Watch into a $300k Sculpture Table
Reworked Steel Forms
The Barred Collection Adapts Security-Bar Patterns into Functional Furniture
Glue-Free Furniture Systems
LinumTube is a Modular Furniture System Made Without Adhesives
Integrated Book Tables
The Boca Side Table by Deniz Aktay folds storage into its surface
Playfully Structured Table Designs
E-ggs Designs the Nami Capsule of Tables for Miniforms
Rifle-Inspired Ratcheting Screwdrivers
Cawom's Dream Knight Revolver-Style Screwdriver Debuts
Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts
BKID co Designs the Triangle Hanger Concept
Industrial Scaffolding Furniture
Estrade Repurposes Construction Scaffolding into Steel Furniture
Fiberglass Collector Stools
Carpet Company S-TOOL Debuts As A 150-Piece Release