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Thursday, July 17, 2008
A two-timing table - bachelor’s dream come true?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Flipping through my “Furniture Today” newsmagazine, my gaze fell upon a slick metal and wood dining table. It’s clean lines reminded me of something I might find in Design Within Reach or a contemporary furniture store of the like.
Then I noticed inset pictures of this four-legged wonder transformed into a pool table. Apparently, you just flip the top and voila! A pocket billiards game, or perhaps a boards game, depending on how you customize the piece.
I think this is a grown up frat boy’s dream, maybe one even I can buy into. The Fusiontable by Aramith (a Belgian company) is marketed as a table for all rooms - everywhere from your dining area to office conference room. (I imagine this puppy in a cool downtown loft where space is of the essence.)
If you’re a serious pool shark, you may be able to win back the money it’ll take to make one of these yours. Available in a number of wood, cloth and base options, the table retails anywhere from $5,995 to $8,995, a spokesman said.
The table was introduced in the United States just last month. For more details, check out www.fusiontables.com.
What are your thoughts on this kind of double duty dining? Finally, incentive to keep the kitchen table clear of clutter?
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