Seating apparatus

Abstract

A combined table and chair seating apparatus is provided. The seating apparatus comprising a table ( 25 ), a chair ( 26 ) and a table base ( 16 ). The table comprises a table top ( 10 ) and a table leg ( 11 ) defining an axis about which axis the table top is rotatable with respect to the table base. The chair is mounted for rotation with the table top about the axis. In a preferred embodiment, the chair comprises a seat and a chair frame upon which the seat is mounted. The frame includes at least one floor-engaging leg. Preferably, the table leg has upper and lower ends, the lower end being mounted for rotation upon the table base and the chair frame is mounted upon the table leg at a point intermediate the upper and lower ends thereof. More preferably, the chair frame is mounted substantially adjacent the lower end of the table leg.

1 . A seating apparatus comprising a table, at least one chair and a table base wherein the table comprises a table top and a table leg defining an axis about which axis said table top is rotable with respect to the table base; wherein the chair is mounted for rotation with said table top about said axis. 
     
     
         2 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the chair comprises a seat and a chair frame upon which the seat is mounted, wherein the frame includes at least one floor-engaging leg. 
     
     
         3 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the table leg has upper and lower ends, the lower end being mounted for rotation upon the table base and the chair frame is mounted upon the table leg at a point intermediate the upper and lower ends thereof. 
     
     
         4 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the chair frame is mounted substantially adjacent the lower end of the table leg. 
     
     
         5 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the table top is mounted for rotation about the upper end of said leg and said chair frame is mounted upon said table top. 
     
     
         6 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 2 -wherein each chair frame floor-engaging leg includes means for allowing easy movement across the floor, such as a castor or a glide. 
     
     
         7 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the chair is connected to the table leg such that rotation of the chair about the axis of the table leg causes rotation of the table leg. 
     
     
         8 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the table top is fixed to the table leg such that rotation of the chair also rotates the table top. 
     
     
         9 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the table base comprises a lower plate and an upper plate and an intermediate glide disk, and wherein the upper plate is fixed to the table leg. 
     
     
         10 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 9  wherein the table base is removably secured to the table leg, for example by means of a threaded bolt arrangement. 
     
     
         11 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 9  wherein the glide disc is made from nylon. 
     
     
         12 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 9  wherein the glide disc further comprises raised or domed portions to allow for smooth rotation of the upper plate by reducing the surface area in contact with the upper plate. 
     
     
         13 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the base comprises an upper concave plate having a rim, and a lower plate having a track corresponding to the rim of the upper plate. 
     
     
         14 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the base comprises rotation means such as ball bearings. 
     
     
         15 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the seat is rotatable about the vertical axis of the chair frame. 
     
     
         16 . A seating arrangement as claimed  claim 2  wherein the height of the seat and/or the table top is adjustable. 
     
     
         17 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the table top is tiltable from its horizontal axis and/or slidable with respect to the table leg. 
     
     
         18 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  in which the at least one chair further comprises a chair-back. 
     
     
         19 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the at least one chair is a bench. 
     
     
         20 . A seating apparatus as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein each chair frame floor-engaging leg includes means for allowing easy movement across the floor, such as a castor or a glide.