Sure to make for more than a few interesting post-supper activities, the 'Punctuated Equilibrium' Table by Akke Functional Art integrates table tennis into dining room furniture.
Exquisitely well made with a dash of playfulness, this piece is elegant yet youthful at once. Regulation sized with a built-in set for playing, this table is a very literal take on a hybrid. Though certainly not for every furniture customer, this charismatic piece is sure to please many open-minded buyers.
Perhaps best suited to families with a competitive nature, this furniture piece is the best kind of mash-up. Taking an otherwise dull and expected table, Akke Functional Art has not only integrated another function but plenty of character as well.
Ping-Pong Homeware
The 'Punctuated Equilibrium' Table Mixes Sport and Supper
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