Abstract: A table having a pair of laterally extendable table surfaces. The table includes a base having a horizontally disposed periphery that defines a footprint on an underlying surface, first and second generally planar table surfaces, a table surface forward extension mechanism interconnected with the base and the first and second table surfaces, and a table surface lateral extension mechanism interconnected with the base and the first and second table surfaces. The table surface forward extension mechanism and the table surface lateral extension mechanism are each constructed and arranged so that each of the first and second table surfaces is movable between a retracted position, in which the first and second table surfaces are positioned generally above the base footprint, and a laterally extended position, in which the major portions of the first and second table surfaces are generally horizontally disposed and are positioned above, forwardly and laterally of the base footprint.

Abstract: Tables having a table top that is movable between a closed position atop the table base and an open position forward and above the table base are disclosed. Certain table embodiments have swivel means to permit rotation of the table top about an axis of rotation normal to the table surface. Others include mechanisms for moving the table surface between the open and the closed position that are sufficiently compact as to be suitable for use with a large majority of coffee table and end table styles.

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.

Abstract: A mechanism suitable for use with a retractable sofa table adapted for mounting the mechanism to a sofa frame, a lower pivot link pivotally interconnected to the mounting element, a table mounting bracket pivotally interconnected to the lower pivot link configured to be fixed to the table section, and an upper pivot link pivotally interconnected to the mounting element, and further pivotally interconnected to the table mounting bracket is disclosed. The upper pivot link includes between its pivots a bend disposed toward the lower pivot link which is configured to accept the profile of a sofa table.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mechanism for a seating unit headrest which permits adjustment of the headrest portion relative to the remainder of the mechanism to permit use of the mechanism with seating units of different heights. Also disclosed is a mechanism which includes a flange on the rear extension link of the headrest so that only one link of the mechanism per side is visible when the chair is viewed from side or rear elevation.