Abstract: An expandable podium has a first part (2) which includes a supporting base panel (7) and a rear panel (8) rising from the base panel, a second part (3) which includes a top panel (9) and a front panel (10) depending from the top panel, wherein in expanded mode of the podium a lower hinge (5) links a bottom corner (10?) of the front panel to the nearest forward corner of the base panel and an upper hinge links a top corner (8?) of the rear panel to the nearest rearward corner of the top panel, each of the upper and lower hinges forming an elongate element the ends of which are connected pivotally to the appertaining base, top, front and rear panels about a respective pivot axis. The pivot axes extend at converging directions that intersect in a common point of intersection, beyond the rear panel.

Abstract: An expandable podium has a first part (2) which includes a supporting base panel (7) and a rear panel (8) rising from the base panel, a second part (3) which includes a top panel (9) and a front panel (10) depending from the top panel, wherein in expanded mode of the podium a lower hinge (5) links a bottom corner (10?) of the front panel to the nearest forward corner of the base panel and an upper hinge links a top corner (8?) of the rear panel to the nearest rearward corner of the top panel, each of the upper and lower hinges forming an elongate element the ends of which are connected pivotally to the appertaining base, top, front and rear panels about a respective pivot axis. The pivot axes extend at converging directions that intersect in a common point of intersection, beyond the rear panel.