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Extendable Transformer Table 2.0 covers the long and the short of it

By Rich Haridy
March 27, 2018
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When fully extended the table stretches 10 feet long and can seat 12 people
Transformer Table
When fully extended the table stretches 10 feet long and can seat 12 people
Transformer Table
The new Natural Acacia hardwood model
Transformer Table
The new Birch Gray hardwood model
Transformer Table
The new Black Oak hardwood model
Transformer Table
Neatly packed away the bench sits under the retracted table
Transformer Table
The Black Oak table and bench set
Transformer Table
The bench in Dark American Walnut
Transformer Table
A closer look at the extender rails underneath the table
Transformer Table
A closer look at the extender rails underneath the table
Transformer Table
A closer look at the extender rails underneath the table
Transformer Table
The top panels snugly sit on the extender rails
Transformer Table
The Dark American Walnut model
Transformer Table
The Dark American Walnut bench
Transformer Table
A closer look at the extender rails underneath the table
Transformer Table
The Black Oak model
Transformer Table
The Black Oak bench
Transformer Table
The Black Oak model
Transformer Table
The rails fully extended
Transformer Table
With upper panels installed
Transformer Table
A closer look at the extender rails underneath the table
Transformer Table
Birch Grey hardwood
Transformer Table
Birch Grey hardwood
Transformer Table
Birch Grey hardwood table and bench set
Transformer Table
The Natural Acacia model
Transformer Table
The Natural Acacia model
Transformer Table
The Natural Acacia model
Transformer Table
The Natural Acacia model
Transformer Table
The Natural Acacia bench
Transformer Table
The bench in mid-transformation
Transformer Table
Dark American Walnut table and bench set
Transformer Table
The Acacia table and bench set
Transformer Table
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The Transformer Table is more than meets the eye. After the original launched the back in 2016, a newer model of the impressively extendable table has just been revealed on Kickstarter. Instead of wood veneer, the new and improved design now comes in a variety of 100 percent hardwood styles.

There is nothing more frustrating than having people over for dinner and running out of table space. A large dining table is one of those things that you may not use often but when you need it, you really need it. But on the other hand, a 10-ft (3-m) table can be annoyingly unnecessary most of the time and take up a lot of space. The Transformer Table is a clever modern twist on the classic extendable dining table.

At its smallest this table is remarkably only 18 in (45 cm) long – essentially acting like a small console or sideboard. A telescopic mechanism underneath the table allows it to neatly extend out to six different sizes. Separate panels simply sit on top of the rails after you extend it out to your desired size, depending on how many guests are coming for dinner.

The rails fully extended
Transformer Table

With upper panels installed
Transformer Table

When fully extended the table can stretch to 118 in (3 m), seating 12 people comfortably. An adjustable middle leg can be moved when necessary to best balance the weight of the table and when it's all completely extended it can reportedly support a weight of 750 lb (340 kg).

Accompanying the table is a bench, based on the same design, that can be extended to a similar length to the table and creating seating for up to six guests. The bench is cleverly designed to sit under the console in a modular fashion.

Neatly packed away the bench sits under the retracted table
Transformer Table

The Acacia table and bench set
Transformer Table

The Transformer Table doesn't exactly come cheap, with a current Kickstarter price of US$1,369 for just a table, or $1,869 for a table and bench set. But in the realm of big hardwood dining tables the price is reasonably competitive. The new design comes in four different woods: Dark American Walnut, Natural Acacia, Birch Gray, and Black Oak.

In the world of crowdfunding the Transformer Table is a relatively safe bet, with the company having already produced and delivered an earlier iteration of this product. It seems ready to move into production and delivery is quite ambitiously planned to begin as early as May.

Take a look at the Transformer Table 2.0 in the video below.

Source: Kickstarter

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Rich Haridy
Rich has written for a number of online and print publications over the last decade while also acting as film critic for several radio broadcasters and podcasts. His interests focus on psychedelic science, new media, and science oddities. Rich completed his Masters degree in the Arts back in 2013 before joining New Atlas in 2016.
3 comments
MerlinGuy
Why was there a kickstarter for a table that has been around for a hundred years. I have a table like this. I'm sure IKEA has lots of tables like this.
eMacPaul
I'm with @MerlinGuy. Removable leaves have been a staple of table design for a long time. This is nothing new.
lynette.tham@gmail.com
Please do not purchase this table. Also do not believe the great reviews on their Facebook or website. They have been removing many negative reviews.
Ordered a set, to be sent to Singapore. However what I received was an unfinished product. The wood did not have pegs, peg holes, nor any secure clips.
I wrote to Transformer table on 30th April 2019 with pictures detailing the extent of the problem, of which I got a reply on 2nd May 2019 that stated, they "deeply apologize", and "That definitely missed our quality control." And that they will send "new parts and panels as soon as possible".
I told them the parts I required on 2nd May 2019 and then, it went downhill from there.
I had not received ANY reply till 14th May 2019 that stated a cookie cutter reply that "hardwood furniture adapts to its new environment (just like hardwood flooring). We have seen this situation occur with certain of our customers".
See. The problem is. That is not the issue I am facing. I received subpar, dismal, unfinished product. And they did not address that.
So then MULTIPLE (till date 4) of my repeated reviews on Transformer Table Facebook page has been removed. This is my 5th. I suppose it has to do with the fact that Transformer table indicated to me that " Word to mouth is an important part of our business and it starts with customers like you.". So perhaps they did not wish for a post like mine, to influence other consumers.
So I continued following up and on the 16th may 2019, I received an email that stated "We are working on getting you replacement panels as soon as possible, much sooner than that hopefully".
Then it was silence, till 29th May 2019 where I received the ludicrous reply, requesting if I could
"consider a partial refund and keep the product as is?
What would be a fair number to you?
Please let us know so we can explore all the options and come to a final decision with your order. You are located in Singapore and we need to consider all the options before reshipping new replacements parts."
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