British custom furniture maker David Fletcher makes capstan tables — tables that expand and contract radially. They’re handy in confined spaces, such as yachts. When the transformation is complete, the surfaces look quite seamless.
Juice
That able is effing awesome. True craftsmanship. It’s got to be quite expensive.
madmolf
@Juice : you are right, this is an unique example of creativity and craftsmanship.
I’m pleased to see such an un-electronic device in our days.
tsevenut
It’s beautiful, and neat, and the first thing I thought when watching it open and close was…OW! MY FINGERS!
mary ann
Wow! Beautiful and functional. It is wonderful to know that such craftsmanship still exists today.
Gordon Daily
The website states that the price is in the “tens of thousands of pounds” each. These are absolutely beautiful and an engineering wonder.
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Vonskippy
K!P
Awsome table tho!
