The 'Quartet' side table has been designed by Yvonne Hung as a multifunctional furniture solution for the modern home that's ready to provide ample capabilities for inhabitants. The furniture piece is crafted out of FSC ash hardwood along with strong metal brackets to prioritize rigidity and will function on a daily basis as a side table with a ribbed finish. The unit reveals a total of four stools when company comes over to provide ample additional seating with each chair rated to hold up to 300-pounds of weight.
The 'Quartet' side table was designed during the stay-at-home period during the pandemic and embraces a post-pandemic environment where social gatherings are once again a mainstay part of the human experience.
Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables
The 'Quartet' Side Table Hides Four Stools Within
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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