Convertible Dining Table

How does a convertible dining table work? In simple sense, it can convert your dining table into a modern contemporary coffee table. Then, it can revert back to its original dining table state form. This means you can adjust the table's height. You can either lower it or raise it.  

Features

It is a 4 in 1 table. It can convert itself to a

• dining table
• game table
• coffee table
• cocktail table

These 3 table forms have been listed in the descending order according to their height.

They can be found in round, square and rectangle shapes.

These are the main 4 types of convertible dining tables.

X-shaped table legs

For this type, there is a fixed pivot point in the middle of the legs. This way, the table legs can work like a spring. When lowering the table, the legs move further apart from each other. The opposite happens when the table is lifted up.

4 adjustable table legs

This is a variation of the first described convertible dining table. It works the same way, except it doesn't have a fixed point in the middle. Instead, the top part of the 4 table legs can slide inwards, making the table lower.

Flip table legs

A convertible with the flip table legs is unique by its design. There are 2 flat planks at both sides (left and right) instead of the usual 4 legs. This way, when you want to lower the table, you simply flip both of the planks inwards.

Lift top coffee tables

This type doesn't involve the table legs to work. Instead, it works by lowering and raising the table top only. The table base is responsible for this mechanism. In most cases, the lifting mechanism is powered by hydraulics.

Other versions

You can even find some convertibles that allows you to flip or fold the table top, making it work like a folding flip top dining table.

Benefits

Ideal for people who have a limited home space, especially if you are living in an apartment. This way, you don't have to buy another separate table for both purposes; coffee drink and dining.

You only have to buy a single unit, which is the convertible dining table.

This means you can save money, which is good for people who are on a tight financial budget.

More often than not, you don't need a game or coffee table. But everyone needs a proper dining table. You can test and see for yourself if you really need a game table or not by having a convertible table at home.

Tips

Measure the conversion time. For example, it is best that you try them at a real store. See for yourself how easy and how much time it takes to lower and raise the table.

If you decide to buy online, you should always ask the manufacturer for the conversion time. If not, at least try to visualize.

You can move the convertible table more easily if you convert it first to its lower height form. It doesn't mean you can make it light enough, but you can definitely have an easier time carrying it.

How to buy this unique furniture? You have to make sure it is made from hardwood. Generally, this is for quality purposes. The better the wood, the longer your convertible will last, not to mention the joints' life.

Speaking of its price, you might think they are costly. But they are not! In actual fact, they are rather affordable, costing under $500. This might shock some people who are reading this. The price of the convertible dining table will depend heavily on the type of wood being used.

As a word of warning, never sit on the convertible kitchen table when it is in its small form (coffee table). You might think it looks like a bench, but it doesn't work that way! You'll only damage the folding joints which can lead to spoiling the table completely.

Get the convertible dining table whenever you have the chance. Save space.

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