Abstract: Disclosed herein is a table comprising a base, a table surface, and a mechanism for controlling the movement of the table surface relative to the base. The table surface is movable between a retracted position, in which the table surface is generally horizontally disposed above and adjacent the base, and an extended position, in which the table surface is generally horizontally disposed above the base and a major portion of the table surface resides forwardly of the base. The mechanism is mounted to a table base and a table surface. The mechanism has a front pivot link, pivotally interconnected to the base at a first pivot, and a rear pivot link, pivotally interconnected to the base at a second pivot link. The mechanism is mounted to the surface at the upper portion of the front pivot link at a third pivot, and at the upper portion of the rear pivot link at a fourth pivot. The mechanism is configured such that it can be mounted inboard of the table base end panels.

Abstract: An ottoman having a removable cover for storage within is disclosed. The cover is movable between a closed position, in which it resides above the walls of the ottoman, and an open position, in which the cover is generally vertically disposed, confronts the rear wall of the ottoman, and is adjacent the underlying floor. This configuration provides an ottoman that is much less susceptible to tipping in the open position.