One would not typically expect to find entertainment in a coffee table, yet this is what you get with Ping Pong by Huzi Design. The miniature table tennis setup is so much more than a family room furnishing, facilitating both functionality and fun.
Designer Mike Mak built the lighthearted piece of furniture from red oak plywood, assembling it with a panel on either side, a low horizontal surface and an open storage area beneath the tabletop. This upper component is finished in a 100% HAPs-free, low VOC and non-toxic chalkboard surface that lets kids get creative without burning through paper.
Most notably, of course, the Ping-Pong table can be given its central divider to configure a scaled-down court for children and parents to compete with their paddles.
Tiny Table Tennis
The Ping Pong by Huzi Design is a Playful and Flexible Surface for All
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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