28 Helpful Multitasking Tables
From Flipped Out Furniture to Multifunctional Surfaces:
Meghan Young — Dec 15, 2009 — Art & Design
As our lives become busier and our spaces smaller, you need all the help you can get. If that help just happens to come in the form of a table, simply wipe the confused look off your face and appreciate it all the more. With these helpful multitasking tables, I guarantee you life will become that much more easier.
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Multi-Tasking Tables
John Green's 'Embrace Table' is a Three-In-One Space-Saving Solution
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Do-it-All Desks
Table 180 by Emili Manrique Diaz is a Surface of Simplicity
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Multifunctional Surfaces
The Stella Expandable Transformable Table is Pretty Self-Explanatory
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Elemental Lunch Spots
Periodic Picnic Table is the Best Place to Do Your Chemistry Homework
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Chalkboard Tables
Chalkboard Paint Turns Boring Furniture Into Childhood Fun
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Fold-Out Tables
Mobile Dining is Created by Nobuhiro Teshima
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Interactive Conference Tables
Ico Design's Timetable Makes Sure Office Meetings Don't Run Long
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Adjustable Furniture
Clamped Table by Ryan Sorrell
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Transformable Tables
The 1FormTable is a Table, DVD Stand and a Drawer In One
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Multifunctional Furniture
The Sottomon Stool and Side-Table is Perfect for Small Spaces
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Expanding Dining Tables
Spherical Space-Saving 'Kure' Explodes to Accommodate 6 Diners
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Tessellated Hexagon Tables
Toby Howes' Escher Coffee Table Has Real Edge
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Space-Saving Decor
The Picture Table Transforms into a Decorative Wall Frame (UPDATE)
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Coffee Table Book-Burners
Axel Schaefer's Fireplace/Coffee Table Illuminates Living Rooms
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Multitasking Tables
Harbenger Duo Hammock Coffee Table Doubles as a Magazine Rack
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Tetris Tables
‘The Cube' Offers Maximum Desk Storage While Rocking a Unique Design
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Sensory Tableware
Senses! Teaches You How to Appreciate Food
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Flipped Out Furniture
There Are No Problems with the Flip Table by No Problem
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Fully-Loaded Kitchen Tables
The N1 Robot Table is a Multimedia Masterpiece
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Musical Kiddie Tables
The Rainbow Coffee Table Looks Great and Makes Music
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Folding Sawhorse Tables
Trestle Legs Table is the Short-on-Cash Solution to Small Spaces
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Shade-Shifting Dining
Sang Hoon Lee's Digital Table Refrigerates, Heats and Changes Color
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Seat-Integrated Tables
The Desk Chair Gives You an Extra Place to Think
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Floor-Cleaning Furniture
Bristled, Brush-Inspired Tables and Stools by Jason Taylor
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Color-Block Convertables
The Objeti Aerialist Series Presents Table and Seating Combination
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Matryoshka-Inspired Furniture
The Space-Saving 3-in-1 Russian Doll Table
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Foldable Fugly Furniture
Very Plain 'Twin C' Table is Made Chic by Its Foldability
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Intricately Geometric Furniture
The Hexagon Collector's Table by Oliver Haddon
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The Newtral Freedom X Works in Many Orientations
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Portable Tray Furniture
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Transforming Table Chairs
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The Sunon Furniture 'MixCube' Range Embraces Flexible Workspaces
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Playful Modular Kids Sofas
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Playful Industrial Desk Accessories
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Transforming Coffee Tables
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Connected Multifunctional Nightstands
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Shapeshifting Tablet Workstation Cases
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Adjustable Side Table
The Turno Side Table Lets You Change Height with a Simple Twist
Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts
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Kinetic Artful Sand Tables
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Expressive Modular Desks
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Ultra-Colorful Table Designs
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Sophisticated Table Designs
Gabriel Tan Designs the Stunningly Interesting Monumental Table
Cross-Legged Wide Furniture
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Contemporary Modular Furniture Systems
Bujnie's Loopo System Reimagines Living Environments
Curved Desk Systems
The Flow Set Introduces Modular Movement to Desktop Organization
Ceramic Tile Tables
Artek + Heath's Tile Tables Pair Birch Frames with Hand-Glazed Surfaces
Versatile Travertine-Inspired Tables
Morten Georgsen’s Tivoli Collection is Sculptural
Airy Flexible Furniture
The Transformer Table Nova Collection is Visually Balanced & Made to Move
Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture
Gustaf Westman Creates the Bright Stackable Puzzle Shelf System
Time-Zone Table Series
The Timetables Coffee Tables by Michael Jantzen Show Off Multiple Clocks
Minimalistic Desk Solutions
The 'Wool Felt Studio Pad' from Grovemade Simplifies Desk Organizing
Adjustable Modern Work Desks
The Spout Desk by Herman Miller Adjusts to the User's Work Position
Vertical Home Office Units
The Leandesk Converts Walls and Windows into Functional Workspaces
Bold Mobile Work Seating
Omniseat Portable Productivity Seat Adapts to the Mobile Workforce
Bright Modular Furniture Systems
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Folded Metal Sheet Organizers
Foldy is a Bent-Metal Desk Tray Set for Paper, Pens, and Cards
Mobile Work Desks
The Scout Work Mobile by Konstantin Grcic for Vitra Supports Flexible Work
Dual-Purpose Side Tables
The Hide + Seek Dog Crate and End Table is Crafted from Bamboo Chopsticks
Performance-Driven Education Furniture Lines
Case Systems Grows Its SALTO Education Furniture Line
Aluminum Table Designs
FRAMA's Tasca Table Highlights Softened Metal Surfaces
Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
Rooms To Go Kids' Cloud9 Collection Features Smart, Modular Pieces
Hybrid Party Game Tables
Tiburon Tables Incorporate Different Aspects of Several Games
Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs
The Flipster Seat by Wigiwama has Modular Forms
Practical Matte Desk Pads
Grovemade Creates the Studio Pad for Modern Spaces
Modular Cable Organizer Sets
Cords Tabletop Set Consists of Modular Components for Managing Cables
Geometric Table Series
The Solis Collection by SNAPP Fuse Shapes into Tables with Balanced Forms
Timeless Durable Table Designs
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Tom Black Presents Coffee Table 01 & Side Table 01 Carved from Travertine
Compact Tool-Free Furniture
The SONGMICS HOME TOOLLESS Collection Maximizes Limited Living Space
Affordable Luxury Appliances
Thyme&Table's Kitchen Electronics Enhance Style & Functionality
Integrated Planter Worktables
The Plantable Office Line by SurfaceWorks into Plant-Friendly Tables
Organized Maintenance Workspace Trays
Practical3DP Designs the Hobby Maintenance Tray
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Hum Tables by KFI Studios Feature Upholstered Bases and Modular Formats
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Anker Bak Designs the Integrated Wall Desk with Brackets
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Elegant Compact Table Lamps
Humble Lights Presents the Air Table Lamp Through Ameico
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Portable Dual Displays
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The Tong Side Table Turns Geometry into Practical Company
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Hook-On Balcony Tables
balKonzept Railing Table by Michael Hilgers Adds a Surface Without Drilling
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Sustainable Side Furniture
The Re Up Side Tables Crafted with Recycled Plastic and Wood
Styrofoam Layered Stealthy Tables
Yuta Takahashi Design Studio Creates the VTNA Table
Shape-Shifting Classroom Chairs
The Eduba System Lets Students Reconfigure Their Learning Space
Wine-Storage Tables
The Placemat Hightop Table Stores Wine Bottles Beneath Removable Placemats
Book Illusion Tables
Deniz Aktay’s Delusion Table Uses Books to Visually Support Its Structure
Dual-Kickstand Interactive Tables
Samsung Presents the Folio Propped Up with a Stand
Playful Accent Tables
The Bug Tables Bring Digital Glitch Design into Tactile, Everyday Furniture
Spinning Storage Tables
The DIY Spinning Coffee Table Concept Transforms Tabletop into Storage
Sleek Minimal Wall Desks
The AB019 Wall Desk Blends Compact Style and Function Seamlessly
Vertical Desk Organizers
The Tower Desk Organizer Turns a Strip of Desk into a Calm Landing Zone
Childhood-Inspired Sculptural Tables
Morten Georgsen Designs the Tivoli Collection for BoConcept
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
Dynamic Strong Coffee Tables
Primitive Buro Designs the Sharp Table with Strength and Durability
Rotated Storage Tables
The Torque High Side Table by Deniz Aktay Uses Storage as Structure
Race‑inspired Tracker Trays
The Race Track Desk Organizer Concept Redefines Workspace Order
Twin-Piece Modular Designs
AGNI Modular Furniture Makes Sustainable Form with Mirrored Simplicity
Light-Refracting Glass Tables
Look Mum No UV Frames Shattered Glass & Light Refraction in a Table
Bold Desk Paper Organizers
The Tab Keeps Papers Visible on Your Desk Instead of Buried in Folders
Integrated Book Tables
The Boca Side Table by Deniz Aktay folds storage into its surface
Low-Waste Aluminum Side Tables
The 06 Side Table by Momentum Studio is Laser-Cut from AlMg3
Modular Work Table Systems
TOT Table by Isern Serra Defines a Double-Top Workspace with Support
Smart Scheduling Assistants
TimeTabled Finds Meeting Times Fast So You Can Focus On Connection
Browser Productivity Tools
MindFlow Turns New Tabs Into Organized, Inspiring Workspaces
Beach-Inspired Desk Trios
The Deskterior Set Features a Sun Lamp, Card Holder & Sandcastle Bank
Mobile Seat-Storage Units
NEXT Mobile Unit Blends Seating and Storage in a Single Flexible Form
Playful Compact Hybrid Seating
the Pony® Seat-Table Brings Mobility to Modern Workspaces
Anthropomorphic Butler Tables
Liam De La Bedoyere Designs the Mini Monsieur Concept
Space-Saving Standing Desks
The orbit Little Bean Maple Standing Desk Has a Flatpack Form