Convertible item

Abstract

A convertible item of furniture (100) comprising: a plurality of shelf units (1), wherein each said shelf unit (1) comprises a substantially horizontally extending leave (10) and a leave support (11) for supporting the leave (10); a linkage system (2) comprising linkage members (21, 22) pivotally connected to each said leave support (11) such that the linkage members (21, 22) are able to pivot in unison and parallel with each other between (i) a shelf configuration whereby the linkage members (21, 22) extend substantially vertically and said leaves (10) extend in spaced substantially horizontal parallel planes above one another, and (ii) a substantially flat surface configuration whereby the linkage members (21, 22) extend substantially horizontally and said leaves (10) are positioned next to one another to form a substantially flat surface having a front end and a rear end; and, at least one surface support (3) for supporting the substantially flat surface.

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