collapsible furniture

today is a cool day at work: i am doing research on innovative materials to use in a serving tray. which translates to pouring over design blog archives looking for neat stuff.

this stool is designed by . i love the detail in the center--- the bar/handle to grip it daintily while it collapses.





































and here is a dining room in a side table. inside the small, unassuming block is all the parts to assemble a japanese style, low-lying table and seating for six.










































and, okay... so this isn't collapsible, but it's wonderfully convertible. a child's chair that converts to a rocking "horse" of sorts.