Comments on: Table in a box http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:04:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Karen http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18801 Karen Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:12:31 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18801 Looks perfect for two kids of different ages, maybe in a playroom. Otherwise, you're much better off with a table with two fold-down sections. Mine sits at the side of the room all the time (it's less than a foot into the room and about 3' to 4' along the wall), where it takes little space and can be used as a side table. When both wings are unfolded, it is roughly 6' in size. Underneath it holds all the chairs, folded up (and all the same height), as well as has a drawer at one end for storing your silver (or whatever). Plus it doesn't look like an ugly cube the rest of the time (it came in one of two finishes, is all wood and has wheels to make it easy to move as well). Looks perfect for two kids of different ages, maybe in a playroom. Otherwise, you’re much better off with a table with two fold-down sections. Mine sits at the side of the room all the time (it’s less than a foot into the room and about 3′ to 4′ along the wall), where it takes little space and can be used as a side table. When both wings are unfolded, it is roughly 6′ in size. Underneath it holds all the chairs, folded up (and all the same height), as well as has a drawer at one end for storing your silver (or whatever). Plus it doesn’t look like an ugly cube the rest of the time (it came in one of two finishes, is all wood and has wheels to make it easy to move as well).

]]> By: Duncan http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18800 Duncan Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:59:46 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18800 I'll never be able to read the phrase "in a box" the same way after that snl skit... I’ll never be able to read the phrase “in a box” the same way after that snl skit…

]]> By: Michael@ Awareness * Connection http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18653 Michael@ Awareness * Connection Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:56:54 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18653 I like the look of the box better than the furniture when its pulled apart. I would leave it whole. When people ask what it is for, mysteriously reply, "I can't tell you" Just because you can make it doesn't mean it’s a good idea. I like the look of the box better than the furniture when its pulled apart.

I would leave it whole. When people ask what it is for, mysteriously reply, “I can’t tell you”

Just because you can make it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.

]]> By: Sarah http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18590 Sarah Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:07:35 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18590 I've seen both the IKEA model and the Japanese model, and I can tell you... they're not designed for adults. I’ve seen both the IKEA model and the Japanese model, and I can tell you… they’re not designed for adults.

]]> By: Kristi http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18589 Kristi Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:59:55 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18589 Hmm - cool concept but does it actually save space? How about a lovely Danish design where the chairs tuck under the table? Who wants a big box with no real other purpose sitting in their small space - it takes up a lot of room visually! Hmm – cool concept but does it actually save space? How about a lovely Danish design where the chairs tuck under the table?

Who wants a big box with no real other purpose sitting in their small space – it takes up a lot of room visually!

]]> By: Annalea http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18579 Annalea Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:09:21 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18579 This looks like something that would be very simple to build. Good-looking plywood, a right angle, careful drilling (or a drill press), and attention to detail, and you can build your own, to your own specs. I'd love to see a high-end version with a round table & four chairs. Now that would be cool. This looks like something that would be very simple to build. Good-looking plywood, a right angle, careful drilling (or a drill press), and attention to detail, and you can build your own, to your own specs.

I’d love to see a high-end version with a round table & four chairs. Now that would be cool.

]]> By: Daffodil http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18572 Daffodil Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:09:06 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18572 Given that you eat every day (and multiple times a day at that!), wouldn't you spend all your time assembling and disassembling this set? I don't need to save space so badly that I lose a bunch of time in the process. And I agree with Tracy -- I'd much rather have something easier on the eyes, even if it were larger! And as for using it in a playroom, that low chair looks like it could tip if a tiny one started climbing up by pulling on the seat. Plus, all those sharp corners are just looking for an eye to poke, too. Given that you eat every day (and multiple times a day at that!), wouldn’t you spend all your time assembling and disassembling this set? I don’t need to save space so badly that I lose a bunch of time in the process. And I agree with Tracy — I’d much rather have something easier on the eyes, even if it were larger!

And as for using it in a playroom, that low chair looks like it could tip if a tiny one started climbing up by pulling on the seat. Plus, all those sharp corners are just looking for an eye to poke, too.

]]> By: Keter http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18571 Keter Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:30:55 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18571 That looks like a weekend table saw project. ;o) Yes, the design can be improved, but it's still a great idea. That looks like a weekend table saw project. ;o) Yes, the design can be improved, but it’s still a great idea.

]]> By: Jasi http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18565 Jasi Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:06:49 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18565 Would be great if: -your partner is 6"+ taller than you -you could find custom chair pads -it came in other finishes Otherwise, it's okay. I much rather the bench foldaway and the Ikea Fusion (as someone else mentioned). Would be great if:
-your partner is 6″+ taller than you
-you could find custom chair pads
-it came in other finishes
Otherwise, it’s okay. I much rather the bench foldaway and the Ikea Fusion (as someone else mentioned).

]]> By: Maria in Iowa http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18555 Maria in Iowa Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:06:44 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18555 UUUUUGLY! UUUUUGLY!

]]> By: tay http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18554 tay Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:05:29 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18554 C and I are on the same wavelength. I really like the idea for my daughters playroom especially because the playroom will double as an adult place. I can put it together when she's not playing and it won't look like I've walked into playzone. I'm going to try and get her dad to make it...he makes custom cabinets and kiddie furniture...I'm thinking with a different stain this would be fabulous. C and I are on the same wavelength. I really like the idea for my daughters playroom especially because the playroom will double as an adult place. I can put it together when she’s not playing and it won’t look like I’ve walked into playzone. I’m going to try and get her dad to make it…he makes custom cabinets and kiddie furniture…I’m thinking with a different stain this would be fabulous.

]]> By: Tania http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18552 Tania Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:02:26 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18552 Agree with "C" - very cool for kids... Agree with “C” – very cool for kids…

]]> By: afburd http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18551 afburd Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:45:11 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18551 Ok, so it's not for everyone...but I dig it nonetheless. This seems like a really cool idea for a father-son lunch for example. This definitely fits the Unclutterer theme and is a neat piece for the right customer. Ok, so it’s not for everyone…but I dig it nonetheless. This seems like a really cool idea for a father-son lunch for example. This definitely fits the Unclutterer theme and is a neat piece for the right customer.

]]> By: steph http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18550 steph Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:44:47 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18550 I actually like one seat being lower than the other. I'm a petite woman married to a tall man, so one of us is usally uncomfortable in traditional dining sets. I actually like one seat being lower than the other. I’m a petite woman married to a tall man, so one of us is usally uncomfortable in traditional dining sets.

]]> By: C http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18549 C Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:43:00 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18549 Seems like it would be an awesome piece in a play room or other kids area! Seems like it would be an awesome piece in a play room or other kids area!

]]> By: Tracy http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18548 Tracy Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:20:47 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18548 Personally, I'm not sure the space-saving aspect of this is worth the ugliness. I'd rather have a larger, attractive dining room table than a weird cube hanging out somewhere in my house. And the differing heights of the chairs is definitely odd! Personally, I’m not sure the space-saving aspect of this is worth the ugliness. I’d rather have a larger, attractive dining room table than a weird cube hanging out somewhere in my house. And the differing heights of the chairs is definitely odd!

]]> By: tehKenny http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18547 tehKenny Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:15:33 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18547 it's a nice thought, basic idea and everything but the japanese simply aren't ones for comfort are they it’s a nice thought, basic idea and everything but the japanese simply aren’t ones for comfort are they

]]> By: L http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18545 L Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:01:06 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18545 Ick. Sorry, but ick. Ick. Sorry, but ick.

]]> By: Bex! http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18542 Bex! Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:44:53 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18542 Ikea has a 4 chair table set that similarly tucks away to take up no more space than the table's footprint; it's called Fusion. I didn't find it particularly comfy on my recent Ikea field trip and would rather go for eating on the floor or for a folding table and chairs. Also it does not look nearly as cool when put away as this one. Ikea has a 4 chair table set that similarly tucks away to take up no more space than the table’s footprint; it’s called Fusion. I didn’t find it particularly comfy on my recent Ikea field trip and would rather go for eating on the floor or for a folding table and chairs. Also it does not look nearly as cool when put away as this one.

]]> By: Sheryl http://unclutterer.com/2008/08/26/table-in-a-box/comment-page-1/#comment-18541 Sheryl Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:40:43 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=1798#comment-18541 Yes, it looks really cool and it would certainly save space, but with all those straight angles & sharp edges, it just looks so UNCOMFORTABLE! Yes, it looks really cool and it would certainly save space, but with all those straight angles & sharp edges, it just looks so UNCOMFORTABLE!

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