17 pieces of furniture whose purpose not everyone can figure out without a hint (18 photos)

I invite you to look at unique examples of furniture that hides its true functionality behind strange shapes.





Almost every one of us has a home furnished with the most ordinary furniture, which never raises any questions. Beds, tables, chairs, cabinets - 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 the point is not at all that the designers deliberately tried to confuse everyone. No, everything is much simpler. It’s just that some things may be unusual in themselves due to their specificity or production features.

Vintage furniture with carved wood details and wire walls



Purpose: This is a rack for magazines and newspapers

Strange white chair with a removable lid





Purpose: This is a container for toys.

Strange and very uncomfortable looking chair



Purpose: This is a special soft chair that was used at spectator events or at the gaming table. You can lean your elbows on it comfortably.

What is this?



Purpose: This is a designer sink with a curved shape, which may not be very comfortable, but is quite stylish.

What purpose could this piece of furniture serve?



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

Used as a side table. But what is it really?



Purpose: This is an ashtray. However, there is no stand here.

Strange chair with bowl attachment



Purpose: This is what a first aid chair looks like. A wounded person is seated in it and all necessary medical procedures are performed. The bowl is used to collect blood and discard contaminated bandages and instruments.

Wooden piece of furniture with a thin drawer and green velvet lining



Purpose: This is a regular suit hanger. Watches, earrings, rings and cufflinks are stored in a small drawer.

Table or chair? What can this be used for?



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

What is this thing used for in the bathroom?



Purpose: This is a sitz bath. Not the most convenient thing.

Table found in an antique furniture store



Purpose: This is a vintage gynecological table.

A strange slatted drawer that is mounted in a kitchen cabinet. What is it for?



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

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



Purpose: This is an antique chair that can be used to place a tray.

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



Purpose: This is a special table that is designed to store a laptop/tablet while charging. This slot allows you to avoid taking up the entire bedside table with equipment.

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



Purpose: This is a saddle for riding an elephant.

Small round tablecovered with thorns



Purpose: This is a shoe dryer.

Wooden wardrobe with opening and hinged door in front



Purpose: This is a sauna for one. You need to get inside. Hands and head are inserted through the holes.