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You might remember when we posted about this in concept a couple of years ago. Well, now it’s a reality and it’s even better than we imagined. Designed by Christopher Duffy for Duffy London, the four-poster table suspends eight chairs and a light from its frame. For anyone who wants to put some fun into a boring business meeting or some excitement into mealtimes, the Swing Table is the way to go.
Available in a range of finishes and sizes, the playful design will most definitely be the talk of any room. I imagine it would make sitting in on a long meeting or relaxing at a dinner with friends that much more enjoyable.
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invitation consultants on 10.03.2012 at 13:08 PM
wow – very cool and innovative!
DigitHAL9000 on 10.04.2012 at 03:16 AM
No, no, no, no, no, no, no and NO.
Please, stop giving space to this “table”.
Are you serious?
This is an old, useless, uncomfortable and impractical idea.
It was first published here (http://www.designerblog.it/post/9669/tutti-appesi-attorno-a-un-tavolo-swing-table-di-duffy-london) two years ago, it is no news.
Swinging chair is fun first time you see and use it but, unless you’re 15 years old or less; consider having to use it continuosly, having to manage yourself between the swings to sit down and to get out from the table (“get out”, not “stand up”).
Is it practical or comfortable?
Either you place it in a workplace or a private house, it is impractical for both. For instance, if you have to distribute folders during a meeting or if you have to serve dishes during a daily meal. You have to consider the upper space around the table is closed by the swings’ ropes. That space is usually necessary to reach the table surface for any common use you may imagine and here we have plenty of ropes to hinder access.
I think there’ s a lot more interesting than this.
This can just be considered like a provocation, not a product, not design, in my opinion.
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Georgia on 10.04.2012 at 06:32 AM
Although I agree with some of DigitHAL900 has to say on the impracticalities of the Swing Table….I do wonder if she/he got out the wrong side of bed this morning.
DigitHAL9000 on 10.05.2012 at 06:06 AM
I’ m simply astonished on how this concept could find space in such blogs I consider influencing and reliable.
I’ ve seen this on other important blogs too and I am surprised it could be even considered by such (I think) professionals.
In two years design has changed and grown up a lot and what was an interesting concept then, is not worth the effort now.
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Jaime Derringer on 10.04.2012 at 08:36 AM
Hi there. If you read the article you would see that the first sentence says “You might remember when we posted about this in concept a couple of years ago.” and links to the post we did back in January of 2011 about this concept: http://design-milk.com/a-swinging-dining-experience/
So, we understand that this is not a new concept/design. Just because the idea is “old” (2 years isn’t really old) doesn’t mean that it instantly goes from concept to product in 1 day – designs take time to get into production…
It just so happens that it is finally in production, which I would consider to be news – especially given its unconventional design and, as you’ve noted, potential challenges. However, having not ever sat in this table or used it, I can’t comment on its usefulness or comfort… but thank you for your opinions.
Acies on 01.01.2013 at 12:16 PM
I agree with you. And I would like to add that I would be very annoyed to be forced to sit that close to the table unless I use force to keep myself at a certain distance away. My arms or legs would be so tired after that meeting.
Lucianna Samu on 10.04.2012 at 04:07 AM
Interesting idea and concept but doesn’t seem very practice. Maybe outside for a picnic in the park!
Andreas Janke on 10.04.2012 at 04:44 AM
I drew a concept like this for my own #office some years ago. But I never made it real because it seemed to consume too much space. Nevertheless, I like the idea. If chains instead of ropes are used, there would be the possibility to equal body hight of different persons. In counseling situations this can be crucial to make the voice of the smaller person be caught by the bigger one.
rishabh misra on 03.04.2013 at 04:05 AM
it’s so innovative concept i like it
Roses1 on 10.01.2014 at 14:59 PM
But I think if you try to swing at all, you will constantly be slamming your waist into the table.
NC GUPTA on 12.05.2013 at 01:26 AM
I am at New Delhi,India. We are interested in ” ROCK-A-BYE DINING” furniture. Is it available in India? Please let me know.
Thanks,
NC Gupta
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