17 Pieces Of Furniture, The Purpose Of Which Not Everyone Can Figure Out Without A Hint

I suggest you take a look at unique examples of furniture that hides its true functionality behind strange shapes.

Almost every one of us has a house furnished with the most ordinary furniture, which never raises any questions. Beds, tables, chairs, cupboards — what could be simpler? However, the world of furniture is full of amazing and unusual concepts that at first glance may seem mysterious and incomprehensible. And it’s not that the designers specifically tried to confuse everyone. No, it’s much simpler. It’s just that some things may be unusual in themselves due to their specifics or production features.

Vintage furniture with carved wood details and wire walls

Destiny: This is a rack for magazines and newspapers

A strange white high chair with a removable lid

Destiny: It’s a toy container.

A strange and very uncomfortable looking chair

Destiny: This is a special upholstered chair that was used at spectator events or at the gaming table. You can comfortably lean on it.

What’s it?

Destiny: This is a curved design sink, which may not be too comfortable, but it is quite stylish.

What purpose can this piece of furniture serve?

Destiny: This is a telephone stand. The handle is designed to move around the room.

It is used as a side table. But what is it really?

Destiny: It’s an ashtray. However, there is no stand here.

A strange chair with a bowl attachment

Destiny: This is what a first aid chair looks like. An injured person is seated in it and all necessary medical manipulations are carried out. The bowl is used to collect blood, dump contaminated bandages and tools.

A wooden piece of furniture with a thin drawer and a green velvet lining

Destiny: This is a regular suit hanger. A small drawer holds watches, earrings, rings and cufflinks.

A table or a chair? What can it be used for?

Destiny: This is an end table with a recess for an ashtray.

What is this thing used for in the bathroom?

Destiny: This is a sitting bath. Not the most convenient thing.

The table was found in an antique furniture store

Destiny: This is a vintage gynecological table.

A strange rack and pinion box that is mounted in the kitchen cabinet. What is it for?

Destiny: This is a hanger for drying gloves and towels.

A chair with rods on the armrests. What is it for?

Destiny: It’s an antique chair that you can put a tray on.

What is the purpose of the vertical slot in the bedside table?

Destiny: This is a special table that is designed to hold a laptop/tablet while charging. This slot allows you not to occupy the entire nightstand with appliances.

A strange, completely wooden object. It’s too low for a table and too wide for a bench