Multi-function credenza

A multi-function credenza in an aircraft cabin, comprising:

• a first cabinet having a first inboard panel and a first top surface;
• a second cabinet having a second inboard panel aligned with the first inboard panel, and a second top surface aligned with the first top surface;
• a stowable seat located between the first cabinet and the second cabinet, the seat having a convertible seat back for converting to a third top surface when the seat is stowed, and a third inboard panel for concealing the seat when the seat is stowed, the third inboard panel being retractable for retracting beneath the seat when the seat is deployed, wherein the third inboard panel is substantially perpendicular to the third top surface when the seat is stowed;
• a predetermined footprint abutting an inner fuselage wall in the aircraft cabin;
• common attachment mechanisms disposed at common attachment points beneath the multi-function credenza for attaching to a floor of the aircraft against the inner fuselage wall of the aircraft, such that the multi-function credenza is adapted for installation in the same location against the inner fuselage wall in the aircraft cabin for a particular type of aircraft.

An exchangeable multi-function credenza system, comprising:

• a first credenza configured for installation against an inner fuselage wall of an aircraft cabin, the first credenza comprising:
• a first functional feature and a second functional feature each accessible for use when the first credenza is installed in the aircraft cabin;
• wherein the first functional feature is a stowable seat, comprising:
• a seat back having a first side adapted for seating in a first mode and a second side adapted as a working surface in a second mode;
• the seatback articulates between the first mode and the second mode for deploying and stowing the seat, respectively;
• and a front panel for concealing the seat when the seat is stowed, the front panel being retractable for retracting beneath the seat when the seat is deployed, wherein the front panel is substantially perpendicular to the seatback when the seat is stowed;
• a plurality of common attachment mechanisms configured for securely attaching to a floor at a predetermined location against the fuselage wall in any aircraft cabin of a given aircraft type;
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• a predetermined footprint adapted for installation in any aircraft cabin of the given aircraft type;
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• a second credenza comprising:
• a third functional feature accessible for use when the second credenza is installed in the aircraft cabin;
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• a plurality of common attachment mechanisms configured for securely attaching to the floor at the predetermined location against the fuselage wall;
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• the predetermined footprint such that the second credenza is exchangeable with the first credenza at the predetermined location against the fuselage wall.