Furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes and functions are great for small-space living — whether it's a drop-leaf dining table that expands for larger parties or a Murphy bed that hides in the wall, transforming furniture is one of our favorite product categories. I've rounded up the most unique transforming furniture posted in 2008, including the four pieces shown above..
Posts shown above are in bold:
- Stackable Dressers by Landscape Products
- REK Extending Bookcase by Reinier de Jong
- Transformer Shelf & Storage by Martin Sammer
- Kaktus Stool (& Storage!) by Enrico Bressan
- Nest of Drawers by BatchDesign
- Sleeper Sofas & Convertible Beds
- Space-Saving Collapsible Furniture
- Transforming Table by Big Prototype
- Hidden Commode: BenchToilet from Julien
- Pumped Up Furniture by Olivier Gregoire
- Rotating Bed
- Chaise & Tabouret: Chair & Stool by Marina Bautier
- Casulo: Modular Room in a Box
- Expandable Dining Table from Poggenpohl
- Sit Bag Suitcase Chair and Ottoman from MayBeDesign
- Robot 619 Chest by Mario Botta
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I know AT NY posted about this in 2007, but I think it's worth repeating:
BoConcept ottoman bed
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/beds-mattresses/bo-concepts-ottomanbed-019021
This has been used in my small 900sqft place to host guests and to serve as an extra sofa for those Bears games get-togethers -- just place a sheet on top! The memory foam is exceptionally comfortable and beats an air mattress any day.
That suitcase/chair isn't "Transformable" or "Multifunctional" by any means - You can no longer pack it up with clothing and take it on a trip...
...it's just something that's been made into something else.