Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of furniture having a housing, which at least partially surrounds an interior space, and having at least one front side, which is mounted such that it can pivot around a horizontal pivot axis. The piece of furniture also having a lying surface which is arranged on a surface pointing towards the interior space and which can be swung out. The piece of furniture also has a further pivot axis which is arranged parallel to the first pivot axis. The piece of furniture also has a hinge connection which holds a housing upper part in a manner such that it can swing out towards the front side around the second pivot axis and which forms a writing support.