Schwartz Table

Manufactured by DB Fletcher Furniture Design @ http://www.dbfletcher.com/capstan/

Fletcher Capstan Tables

The expanding table shown here is the result of many years of development, but follows a line of history of more than one and a half centuries. This, the Fletcher Capstan Table, is the only table in the world with its unique properties.

It is a circular table which, when rotated at its outer perimeter, doubles its seating capacity, yet astonishingly remains truly circular.

The expansion leaves are stored within the table and, in just four seconds, smoothly and quickly emerge upon rotation, rising and radially expanding outwards as the entire top is turned through 30˚. Existing tables can seat six persons when small, and twelve or more when expanded, but there are other design possibilities.

All Capstan Tables are exclusively designed and built, and each one numbered. Careful consideration is always given to a table's location and components are made to the highest standards. Nautical tables are so constructed that they are able to resist a harsh marine environment to the point that they may be positioned permanently on an exposed deck.

Read about the genesis and history of the Radially Expanding Table.
Specifications * Tables can be of any style and of any suitable material and are exclusively designed for each commission * The area of the table expands by 73% allowing two sizes with seating capacities of six and twelve. * Typical diameter variation -- small size 1.9m (74.75"), large 2.5m (98.5") * The operating mechanism is beautifully engineered, simple and robust.

PATENT GRANTED. DESIGN RIGHT.

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[dethbiker]

Looks like the tables have turned, Mr. Bond.

[TheWakoko789]

i wish d girl comes w/ the table. now that would be THE AMAZING table.

[milesmouse72]

this is probably the coolest thing I have ever seen. I'll have one just raw wood, and I'll paint a dragon on it for my dining room

[MaTchBoOkPoEt]

@dethbiker lmao

[Erectoralporicy]

@Nilyentaraka

sadly. they range in price between 20-35 thousand. Did I mention that this is in Euros?

[Deadly2512]

wouldn't want to get my knob caught in that!

[bluetorch13]

"go! go! go!" "FFFUUUUUUUUU my finger!!!"

[BKMillMan]

Can you imagine the blood blister you'd get on your hand if that pinched you?

[JLadicuss]

Sure it's cool. But it would be cooler if the table was already set when you expanded it. :-)

[scarymelt]

balls deep man!

[Nilyentaraka]

@douro20:

Hot dog. I'd rather get an expandable Amish-made table!

[douro20]

@Nilyentaraka

Nope, 50-70 thousand. It's the most expensive table in the world. All the work is done by hand. The precision is so critical that the operation of the mechanism has to be tuned by hand, and this can involve machining new parts just for that table. It takes a whole month from start to finish to make just one.