Abstract: A seating unit includes a seat frame, a foldable table assembly that includes a foldable panel pivotally attached to its rear edge, a four bar linkage which moves the table assembly between an open position and a closed position, and a roller which controls the rotational movement of the foldable panel about the rear edge of the table assembly. The seat frame includes a seat having a generally horizontal seat surface and a backrest having a recessed area and mounting panels positioned laterally of the recessed area. The foldable table assembly includes a decorative surface and a support surface generally opposed to the decorative surface. The foldable panel has an upper surface and a lower surface generally opposed to the upper surface.

Abstract: A seating unit comprises a seat frame, a foldable table assembly that includes a foldable panel pivotally attached to its rear edge, a four-bar linkage for moving the table assembly between an open position and a closed position, and a roller and cloth hinge combination for controlling the rotational movement of the foldable panel about the rear edge of the table assembly. The seat frame, which comprises a seat and a backrest, includes a recessed area in the backrest with laterally positioned mounting panels. The foldable table assembly comprises opposed decorative and support surfaces and the foldable panel. The four-bar linkage is attached to the table assembly and to the mounting panels of the seat frame and moves the table assembly between a closed position, in which the table assembly is nested within the recessed area with the decorative surface facing forward, and a generally horizontal open position, in which the support surface faces upwardly.