This clever coffee table design is held together with tension

November 4, 2015

Bareppa Coffee Table by Henry Swanzy

 

British design studio Henry Swanzy, have designed a coffee table that is cleverly held together using tension, and can be assembled in about 1 minute. Scroll down to see how it’s done.

 

First, place the glass top on some books on the floor, then slide the wood legs onto the glass, using the slots in the legs.

Bareppa Coffee Table by Henry Swanzy

 

Next, slide the bungee cord over the legs and into place.

Bareppa Coffee Table by Henry Swanzy

 

Now flip the table over and you’re done!

Bareppa Coffee Table by Henry Swanzy

 

Here is a look at the finished product

Bareppa Coffee Table by Henry Swanzy

 

A close-up look at the slot in the legs, that are angled to easily fit the glass top

Bareppa Coffee Table by Henry Swanzy

 

The bungee cords are gathered in the center by an English oak disc

Bareppa Coffee Table by Henry Swanzy

You can watch a video about the table below.