Space-Saving Dining Tables

[NYC Tiny Shop]

I'm looking for new ideas for building space-saving dining tables.  Any pics, ideas, etc. would be appreciated...especially if it was built by a FOG member. Thanks.

 

[SittingElf]

I'm looking for new ideas for building space-saving dining tables.  Any pics, ideas, etc. would be appreciated...especially if it was built by a FOG member. Thanks.

This one would save a bunch of space... but not made by a festooler!  [thumbs up]

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OK, OK... I'm sorry.  [big grin]

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

[laughing]

Thanks! That would be perfect for sitting elves, but I need something for big people! 

 

[rdesigns]

For our small dining area, I built a version of the Dutch Pullout Table that Tage Frid described in Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking.
When we pull out both of the self-storing extensions, we can seat up to 10. Even 12 if we crowd 2 people across each end.
Google Dutch Pullout Table for images and plans.

 

[fidelfs]

This might give you some ideas.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2265438/Graham-Hill-See-transforming-New-York-apartment-fits-rooms-just-420-square-feet.html

 

[sancho57]

The shaker drop leaf table would be a good idea to copy. You can adapt the length and height

http://www.shakerstyle.com/e_catalog/tables/dining/harvest_table/index.html

Im looking for a round table with a folding top. i seen it somewhere. It would work to

Not the one I was loking for, but for a small NYC apt this is awesome

http://www.houzz.com/photos/2948642/Alterman-eclectic-kitchen-new-york

Im still looking

Heres one with a built in hutch still not the one Im looking for

http://www.houzz.com/country-space-saving-kitchen-table/p/8

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Thanks, Guys!!! All great ideas...need all the ammo of ideas that. I can muster up...going to meet a new potential client tomorrow who wants something different.  This will all help a lot!

 

[fidelfs]

More ideas, this was feature in Extreme homes in HGTV.  http://gizmodo.com/5620542/a-cross-section-of-a-boeing-engineers-crazy+efficient-condo

Fold-able dining table http://www.lugbuy.com/foldable-table-retractable-simple-dining-table-multifunctional-table-round-table--chang-jia-direct-sale-p_9230667635.html

This idea can be implemented and it does't have to be in a kitchen.  http://www.elmarcucine.com/it/focus-on/easy-table

http://www.digsdigs.com/practical-retractable-table-set-for-small-spaces/

 

[hrrb]

Don't know which style you prefer but I saw this scandinavian style table a couple of years ago. It can get pretty long. There's a video if you follow the link.

Maybe you can use it for inspiration.

Edit: and there's also other styles on the manufacturers web page.

Kind regards
Henrik

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Thanks, again, guys! Henrik, I looked at the scandinavian table and am confused on how it works and is put together.  It is an interesting idea...it's cleaner than a lot of the Danish folding concepts.  The person always has a small and comfortable table that can extend out easily...there was another similar concept, posted by Fidel (I think) that folds up almost like an accordion.  That table requires a certain hardware that is proprietary. 

 

[tbellemare]

Have you considered a draw leaf table?

Tom

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Yes, Tom. Thanks. That's what we have. I put this thread out there because I just want/need to know as much as I can about space-saving furniture.  I've designed a few things, myself, but still don't feel like I really know enough.

 

[fidelfs]

search for italian or german furniture saving space.  You will see some ideas.

 

[peter halle]

I hope someone will have the search skills that are missing from me tonight.  There was a thread here that showed a video of multi-purpose furniture for a micro apartment.  Most of the furniture was white  I was thinking that it might have some ideas for the OP.

HELP!

Peter

 

[tbellemare]

I remember that thread, Peter.

I think the company was in Manhattan or Brooklyn.

Tom

 

[peter halle]

Thanks Tom.  I was beginning to think that I was totally nuts.  I have spent over an hour searching and failed.  Maybe someone else out there will remember and have the magic word.

Peter

 

[woodie]

These guys make really cool space saving furniture.

http://www.resourcefurniture.com

 

[fidelfs]

This is a great website http://www.resourcefurniture.com/space-saving-video

This one may give some ideas

 

[tbellemare]

Ding-Ding-Ding!!!

You guys got it...

Tom

 

[woodie]

This might have been the thread you were referring to Peter.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/member-projects/abstract-art-furniture-ideas/msg159063/#msg159063