Calling all loft dwellers! Do you live in one room that functions as your bedroom, kitchen, dining room, foyer, library, closet, office, bathroom, and all those other rooms than suburban folk actually have walls to separate, but you consider it a small price to pay for living in the heart of a big city? Then you’ll be particularly grateful for any multi-functional piece of furniture that has a tiny footprint. Especially when that piece of furniture also happens to be this gorgeous!

The Home Office Trike is imported from Europe and made from plywood, leather and stainless steel. It is intended to provide all the accommodations of a regular office desk set-up without the space-guzzling that entails.  It’s jam packed with various nooks and crannies to fit all your office supplies as well as provide an adjustable surface to house your laptop.  The wheels allow you to roll your entire home office from one place to another with ease, and the fact that there are three wheels, as opposed to four, provides better stability when in use.

It goes for $2,200 at Deeply Madly Living.  If you’re already spending 90% of your yearly income on your city loft, you probably won’t mind sinking another 2k into this baby because, seriously, how uncomfortable are you in that cramped space as it is?!

One can only assume this inspiration came from a barbershop chair. Believe it or not, this Hydra Table table has been around for 11 years now. Designer, Gary Gianakis was inspired to create it while living in a small space and needing functional furniture to serve multiple purposes. In it’s lowered position, the piece can serve as a coffee table or raised for dining. The wide, sturdy base easily allows for the significant height adjustment without compromising stability. It’s not only highly functional, it’s also very attractive.

Of course, I keep thinking that if I had this in my house as a kid, I’d totally use it as a seat on which to cut and style my dolls’ hair. And then I’d attempt to glue it back on her head once I’ve completely mutilated her. But I digress…

As it’s name implies, the Hydra Table employs a hydraulic pump to smoothly and effortlessly raise and lower the wide half-inch thick glass top from a range of 17 to 25 inches in height, locking in any desired position. Various customizations include different glass shapes and sizes, polished or brushed chrome base, larger height adjustment range, and optional wheels.

The design has been so well received in the furniture industry that a demand for variating designs (see images below) has arose. Prices start at $1300. Please see Hydra Designs for ordering information and other options.

Isn’t this the most elegant end table you’ve ever seen? No? Well screw you, it’s my blog and I think it is! This Maple Taffy end table is one of many such structurally delicate and intricate designs by woodworker D. Hurwitz who has been honing his craft since he was six years old. I was so impressed with his style that I’m sure to blog more of his pieces in the future, which is a much greater honor than all the awards this man has received in recognition of his work!

As it’s name implies, the table is made of Hard Maple wood with a Birdseye Hard Maple Top (see image after jump).

Many of his pieces have been on display in various galleries and exhibits throughout the world, but you too can exhibit such a stunner in your home. It retails for $2400, but you can get it at Wood Artists Gallery for only $2100. Aren’t you glad this blog exists to find you such discounted prices?!

Watch out! This little duckie may look sweet and innocent, but it’s masterfully designed by Italian designer and architect, Alessandro Mendini. “So what” you ask? Well, the guy holds several international architectural prizes and is renowned for not only his famous buildings around the world but also his very distinctive furniture, such as this Sirfo Goose Table distributed by Zanotta.

So great is this mans name in the design field that a whimsical side table such as this can easily receive a price tag of $3177.00. If you really want it though, don’t despair it is available at Europe by Net for only $2201.00! What a steal!

Still not convinced that some sandblasted cast aluminum is worth it? Well, apparently Mr. Mendini signs each peace himself. So now it’s sandblasted cast aluminum with an autograph of someone you’ve probably just heard of for the first time.

All kidding aside, I can appreciate the lighthearted attitude and sculptural creativity that went into this table and would love to proudly display such a contemporary, designer piece in my home. Assuming my home was an expansive 10 bedroom, 8 bath abode residing on 20-some acres of sprawling, perfectly manicured land with an Olympic sized indoor swimming pool, a two-story library, gaudy marble fountains, a butler… wait.. what was I talking about again?