Ready to assemble adjustable table and method for packaging same

Abstract

A vertically adjustable table height system having a first assembled configuration for seating and a second unassembled configuration for storage and shipping, having a horizontal seat, a support frame having leg assembly members and interchangeable legs that assemble quickly and disassemble into a configuration that optimizes space when shipped.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An adjustable height table system comprising:
 (a) a first assembled configuration;   (b) a second unassembled configuration for storage and shipping, comprising:
 (i) a horizontal tabletop; 
 (ii) support frame having frame assembly legs configured with female receiving openings for support legs; 
 (iii) a stabilizing support ring; 
 (iv) support legs; 
   
       wherein said support legs attach to said receiving openings in a position at or near the height of said stabilizing ring. 
     
     
         2 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said unassembled configuration is substantially rectangular. 
     
     
         3 . The furniture system of  claim 1 , wherein said support legs are adjustable height or are interchangeable to impart differing heights for said table system. 
     
     
         4 . The furniture system of  claim 2 , wherein said support frame attaches to the support ring about the perimeter of said support ring. 
     
     
         5 . The furniture system of  claim 1  wherein said leg support interconnects and secures to the support frame by a male-female connection. 
     
     
         6 . A method of shipping Ready to Assemble (RTA) bar stool with leg support comprising the steps of:
 (a) providing RTA components of comprising:
 (i) a horizontal seat; 
 (ii) support frame having leg assembly members; and 
 (iii) interchangeable legs; 
   
       wherein said interchangeable legs attach to the lower portion of the support frame by a male-female connection;
 (b) arranging said RTA components such that said components form a rectangular configuration; 
 (c) packaging said RTA furniture into a conventional shipping container such that each unit forming said rectangular frame efficiently utilizes the available shipping space of a conventional shipping container.