Improvements in and relating to Folding Tables, Stands, and other Articles of Furniture.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th May, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 6th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 1st May, 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Folding Tables, Stands, and other
Articles of Furniture.
I, JAMES ROBERTSON of 6 Glenbank Terrace, Lenzie in the County of
Lanark North Britain, Designer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
It relates to tables, stands, wardrobes chairs and other articles of furniture and
has for its objects to adapt their various sections for being easily united, interlocked
or folded together for convenience and safety when packing storing and removing
them also for easy dismemberment, lightness and other purposes.
It comprises methods and means of constructing portable folding articles of
furniture by separately hinging pinning or otherwise fixing temporarily together
the various parts of structures so that the one part is free to move into position
independently of its neighbour, instead of one part being so pivotted or hinged to
another that it must necessarily move in conjunction with the others simultaneously
when the article is folded together.
One of the said methods is to hinge the back frame of a table or other structure
with a vertical joint or parting so that it may fold outwards or inwards; or
dividing the back frame thus into more than two parts, vertically hinged together
and hinging the upright sides, ends or legs thereto (also the shelves, rails and tops
when required) in such a way that they will readily combine and work in
conjunction, one part with another, so that when the vertical back frame, sides,
ends legs and other parts are opened out, or adjusted into their several positions
they form a rigid structure, adapted for use as a hall, dressing or occasional table,
wardrobe, cupboard hat coat and umbrella stand, wash stand, chair or other
article.
Such articles are adapted for use as and constitute, temporary, convertible or
occasional pieces of furniture when unfolded and fixed rigidly together by means
of locks catches or other fastenings. When these fastenings are released and the
parts again folded up separated or detached these structures cease to be tables or
other articles of furniture and become mere packages.
The seats of chairs, tops of tables, shelves, drawers and other parts of structures
occupying positions transversely or otherwise to the upright supports are sometimes
made detachable therefrom and capable of rigid (or other suitable) adjustment to
the structure after it has been fixed into its position ready to receive the same as
an article of furniture by means of pins locks or other fastenings.
In carrying out one modification of this invention in connection with a combined
hat, coat umbrella and hall stand the back frame thereof is divided into two or
more principal parts and hinged together with one or more vertical partings from
top to bottom and one or more bars or bolts arranged transversely across the said
partings in order to give rigidity to the said frame when it is fixed together ready
for use Side frames legs or brackets for supporting a table top and other purposes
are hinged vertically right and left to the aforesaid back frame and to the upper
part of one such bracket a table top or frame is hinged with a horizontal joint for
the purpose of being tolded down upon the opposite frame to which it is attached
by means of bolts pins or catches: hooks or other catches attach it also to the

page_text: back frame when required. To the lower end of the other side bracket a base
board, frame or platform is hinged horizontally and adapted for being folded
upon the opposite bracket and attached thereto by means of bolts pins or catches.
Frames or rings for supporting umbrellas and their trays are hinged when required
to these side brackets and the whole structure is adapted for being folded together
into small compass for packing and other purposes as aforesaid.
Another modification of the invention as applied to a hall or other table
comprises a back frame divided into two or more principal parts and hinged
together with one or more vertical partings from top to bottom with cross bars or
bolts for giving rigidity thereto when fixed ready for use; side brackets hinged
vertically thereto and a table top, base frame or platform; umbrella frames or
towel rails hinged horizontally to them similarly to those named in the first
mentioned modification.
Another modification of the invention as applied to a table comprises a back
frame and side brackets hinged together with vertical partings and with or without
umbrella or towel rails hinged or otherwise connected horizontally to the side
brackets the table top being sometimes hinged to the side brackets horizontally
or made separable therefrom and attached thereto with bolts pins or catches when
the back and sides were placed in position for supporting it.
Another modification of the invention as applied to a table comprises a back
frame divided into two principal parts and jointed together with a horizontal
hinged parting the top and base (or pedestal) being hinged horizontally to the
back and the supporting side brackets or legs being hinged to either the top or
pedestal or to both.
Another modification of the invention as applied to a wardrobe, cupboard or
cabinet comprises a skeleton panelled or other framework divided into numerous
sections and jointed together with vertical hinged partings in bellows fashion and
with a top and bottom hinged or otherwise fitted horizontally upon the vertical
sections suitably for being folded upon or fixed to them by means of pins bolts or
catches for holding the structure rigidly together.
One or more detachable divisions, vertical or horizontal are inserted within or
to these structures for shelves, drawers or support and sometimes a separate vertical
centre section is fixed at the front as a locking or hanging bar and adapted when
required for holding a mirror. These wardrobe structures are adapted for being
shut up similarly to a draught screen.
Another modification of the invention as applied to a settee comprises a back
frame, seat, legs and strengthening rails all hinged together as first mentioned
herein. The seat and back frame are hinged together with a horizontal joint or
parting so that they may be folded together one upon the other; longitudinal
rails are hinged or otherwise fixed to the underside of the seat and adapted to
rest upon ledges contained upon the end supports which are hinged either to the
back frame or to the under side of the seat. The whole structure being rendered
rigid by means of pins bults or catches when fixed in position ready for use and
when unfastened can be folded up compactly and in small compass for the purposes
before named.
In applying this invention to a bedroom or other chair the whole of its back and
back legs constitute one frame and the seat is hinged or pivotted horizontally upon
it: the side and front legs being hinged variously to the back frame or the seat or
to both; thus:
One side frame or leg-support is hinged vertically upon one margin of the back
frame and one upon the opposite margin suitably for being folded, book wise, que
upon the face of the back frame and one upon its hinder surface. As an alternative
arrangement one of these side supports is sometimes hinged to the underside of
the seat and the other one only to the back frame. When the seat is folded down
upon these side supports the parts are held together immoveably by means of
spring or other catches and hinged arms or cross bar to prevent the dislocation of
any part.

page_text: When this invention is applied to a corner chair two upright frames are united
together with hinges suitably for forming the legs, back and arms and for folding
them together as a book cover, either forward or backward: the seat is hinged
horizontally upon one of these upright frames and folded upon and fixed to the
opposite one and with or without a cross stay, bracket or other part for support
beneath the seat, the whole being fixed rigidly together by means of locks or
catches as before named. The back is sometimes made to fold down upon the
seat in two parts or (at others) is fixed rigidly thereto, the legs being hinged to
the seat and to each other.
Dated this Sixth day of May 1896.
JOSEPH LOCKWOOD,
263 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Folding Tables, Stands, and other
Articles of Furniture.
I JAMES ROBERTSON, of 6 Glenbank Terrace, Lenzie in the County of Lanark
North Britain, Designer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention aud in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
It relates to tables, stands wardrobes, chairs and other articles of furniture and
has for its objects to adapt their various sections marked A. B CDEFGHJKT
and otherwise upon the accompanying drawings for being easily united or inter-
locked with hinges, screws tongue and sheath, or bayonet joint devices pins bolts
or other simple contrivances and folded together for convenience and safety when
packing storing and removing them; also for casy dismemberment, lightness and
other purposes.
The invention will be better understood if reference is made to the accompanying
drawings in which :-
Sheet 1 contains Figures 1 to 14 Sheet 2 Figures 15 to 33 Sheet 3 Figures 34
to 43 Sheet 4 Figures 44 to 54* Sheet 5 Figures 55 to 67 Sheet 6 Figures 68
to 83 Sheet 7 Figures 84 to 96 Sheet 8 Figures 97 to 116.
Figures 1 to 4 represent a chair in plan, perspective elevation and section.
Figures 5 to 9 represent a corner chair in plan, section elevation and perspective.
Figures 10 to 14 represent details of hinged and other joints for articles shewn
in many of the figures.
Figures 15 to 19 represent a cabinet or cupboard in plan section and perspective.
Figures 20 to 33 represent a table in plan sections elevations perspective and
details of parts.
Figures 34 to 38 represent a corner wash stand in plan, section, elevations and
perspective.
Figures 39 to 42 represent in perspective the detached parts of a corner dressing
table with drawer and mirror back.
Figure 43 is a fragmental representation in perspective of a cabinet or cupboard.
Figures 44 to 47 represent an oblong seat in plan folded sections and
perspective.
Figures 48 to 51 represent an oblong table frame in plan folded sections and
perspective.
Figures 52 to 54* represent details of hinges and joints.
Figures 55 to 61 represent an oblong table complete with drawer in folded an
other plans, sections, elevations and perspective.

page_text: Figures 62 to 67 represent a combined hall table hat, coat and umbrella stand
in folded and other plans, elevations and perspective.
Figures 68 to 72 represent the frame of a wardrobe in folded and other plans
elevations sections and perspective.
Figures 73 to 78 represent a wardrobe in folded and other sections, plan,
elevation and perspective.
Figures 79 to 83 represent details of hinges and joints.
Figures 84 to 88 represent part of a wardrobe in folded sectional and other
plans and elevations and perspective.
Figures 90 to 96 represent the framework for a chest of drawers in folded,
sectional and other plans, elevations and perspective views.
Figures 97 to 102 represent parts of a sideboard in folded sectional and other
plans and elevations also perspective views.
Figures 103 and 104 represent the parts of a double or oblong wash stand in
perspective.
Figures 105 and 106 represent in folded and plan sections a folding article of
furniture made in accordance with this invention.
Figures 107 and 108 represent the frame of a composite article of furniture.
Figures 109 to 116 represent details of the means for fixing parts of furniture
together.
All the aforesaid drawings of furniture represent articles made in accordance
with this invention.
In Figures 1 to 4 and in each similar (or other) group of diagrams similar letters
of reference or numerals are employed to indicate corresponding parts.
In all the drawings the letters A represent fixed rails backs or other parts upon
which certain other members of the structure are made to fold: B and C represent
two opposite side pieces, right and left, of articles of furniture, which, with the
one exception illustrated in Figures 107 and 108 are intended to be folded upon the
fixed part A. The parts DEF G, and sometimes H fold variously upon A B
and C. The parts marked T represent horizontal top pieces of various kinds
hinged or otherwise united to the several structures and H, h' are bottom boards
or rails binding the lower parts of B and C together.
The invention comprises methods and means of constructing articles of furniture
which are capable of being folded for portability and other purposes by separately
hinging, for example, the parts B and C to A; pinning T to Ban C, or otherwise
fixing with dovetails, sheathed or bayonet joints, temporarily or separably together,
the various parts of structures such as H to B and C Figs. 88 to 96, or ABC b
and c (Figs. 107 to 115) to each other so that oue part of the structure is capable
of being put into its position independently of its neighbour, instead of one part
being so pivotted, hinged or otherwise united to another that it must necessarily
move in conjunction with it or them simultaneously when the article is folded
together or unfolded.
Such articles are adapted for use as, and constitute, temporary or permanent,
convertible or occasional, pieces of furniture when unfolded and fixed rigidly
together (as shewn in Figs. 2 and 9) by means of locks catches or other fastenings.
When the said fastenings are released and the parts again folded up separated or
detached these structures cease to be chairs, tables or other articles of furniture in
the ordinary sense, but are for the time being mere packages such as shewn in
Figs. 3, 4, 7 or 8.
The seats T of chairs, Figs. 2 and 9; tops T of tables, Figs. 23 or 32;
shelves F, G, H, Figs. 72 or 88; drawers t2 Figs. 23 or 40; and other parts, such
as J K L Figs. 38, 41 and 42, occupying positions upon structures herein described,
transversely or otherwise to the upright supports A, B, C, D, E, are sometimes
made detachable therefrom and capable of rigid (or other suitable) adjustment t
the structure after it has been fixed into its position ready to receive the same as
an article of furniture, by means such as pins, locks or other fastenings.
In applying this invention to the construction of a bedroom or other chair such as

page_text: shewn in Figure 2 the whole of its back and hack legs A constitute one frame and the
seat T is hinged or pivotted horiz ntally upon it: the side and front legs B
and C are hinged vertically to the back frame A as shewn in the plan section Fig. 1.
Thus one side frame or leg-support 13 Figs. 1 and 2 is hingel vertically upon one
margin of the back frame A and the other one, C, upon the opposite margin
suitably for being folded, screen or book-wise, one upon the face of the frame A
and one upon its hinder surface as shewn in Figs. 3 and 4. When the sent T is
folded down upon these side supports B and C as shewn in Fig. 2 the parts are
held together immoveably by means of spring or other catches or fastenings to
prevent the dislocation of any part. The seat, T, horizontally hingel to A is some
times made to fold upwards against the face of A as shewn in Fig. 3 and at others
is made, by means of a throw-out hinge as shewn in Fig. 4, to fold down over the
side C. This scat T is also inade removeable.
When this invention is applied to a corner chair such as shewn in Fig. 9 two
upright frames A and B are united together with hinges suitably for forming the
legs back and arms and for folding them together as a screen, book-cover or
portfolio, see Fig. 6: the seat T is hinged or pivotted horizontally upon one of
these upright frames (A) and folded upon and fixed to the other one B and with a
bracket or other part Chinged to the frame A as shewn in Figs. 5 and 6 for
supporting the seat; the whole structure being fixed rigidly together in the position
shewn in Fig. 9 by means of locks catches or other fastenings as before uamet.
The sides B and C are vertically hinged to the frame A so that one of them may
be folded upon the back of it and the other upon its face as shewn in Fig. 6. The
seat T is sometimes made separable from A B and C, as shewn in Fig. 10, with
grooves on the underside of it to engage with the parts A B and C, and adapted
for being attached thereto by means of screws hooks or other simple connecting
devices at others it is horizontally hinged or pivotted to the frame A so that it
may be folded vertically upon the upper front part of A as shewn in Fig. 8 and at
others it is united to A with a throw-out hinge or hinges so that it may be folded
downwards as shewn in Fig. 7.
One modification of the invention as applied to a cupboard or cabinet such as
shewn in Figs. 18 and 43 comprises a skeleton panelled or other framework
divided into numerous sections A B C D joined together with vertical hinged
partings so that these sections may be folded hackwards and forward, bellows-
fashion as shewn in Fig. 16 and with a top T and bottom H hinged or otherwise
fitted horizontally upon the above named vertical sections suitably for being folded
upon or fixed to them by means of pins bolts or other catches for holding the structure
rigidly together. The cupboard or cabinet shewn in Figs. 15 to 19 and in the
fragmentary view Fig. 43 has a fixed back A with gables or sides B and C hinged.
vertically thereto the door D is hinged vertically to the gable C and the
bottom His hinged horizontally upon the inner face of the side B with pegs
dowels or other simple devices for engaging with the inner surface of the gable C
when the board H is turned down as a floor. When the parts A B C and H of
this cupboard are fixed in the positions shewn in Fig. 18 the top T carrying one or
more strips is fitted upon the sides B, C and fixed to them and the back A by
means of pins screws or other simple contrivances and the bottom H is similarly
fixed to the side C. The sectional plan view Fig. 15 shews how the several hinges
adapt the parts D for being folded outwardly upon C and the latter inwardly upon
the face of A whilst H is folded vertically upon B and the latter outwardly upon
the back of A: Fig. 16 is a plan view and Fig. 17 an elevation (each in section)
of the parts comprising the body of this cupboard when thus folded together as a
package. A separate back a Fig. 43 is sometimes fixed upon the top T of a
cupboard or cabinet constructed as above described and furuished with side
brackets a these parts being fixed removeably to each other and to the top T by
means of pegs screws or other simple devices.
Another modification of the invention as applied to a wardrobe such as shewn in
Figs. 68 to 88 comprises a skeleton, panelled or other tramework divided into

page_text: numerous sections A B C D E joined together with vertical partings so that these
said sections may he folded, some backwards and others forward, bellows-fashion
as shewn in Figs. 70 or 87 and with a top T, shelves F, G and bottom H hinged
or otherwise fitted horizontally upon the above named vertical sections suitably for
being folded, fitted or fixed upon or to them by means of pins bolts or other catches
or devices for holding the structure rigidly together. One or more detachable
divisions, vertical or horizontal, such as M, m, m³, and 2, Figs. 68, 74, an 1 75 are
inserted, when required, within or to these structures for shelves, drawers or
structural support and sometimes one of these detachable divisions constitutes a
separate vertical centre section, m' Fig. 74, fixed at the front as a locking or
hanging bar and adapted when required for holding a mirror. The principal parts
composing the body of such a wardrobe structure are adapted for being shut up
somewhat similarly to a draught screen, one part folding flat upon another. The
panelled or other back section A of the wardrobe shewn in Fig. 72 is in one
undivided or inseparable and rigid frame vertically hinged to the sides B, C, with
a shelf marked horizontally hinged to the inner face of the side and one
marked G similarly hinged to the inner face of the side C and a bottom board or
frame H horizontally hinged to a strip S upon the inner face of the back A (with
strips fixed upon the parts A B C for these shelves F, G, H to rest upon. The
top T, Figs. 69 79 and 74 is formed with strips t, r, ornamental or plain, upon its
underside, forming a space between them for receiving the upper edges of the
back and sides A, B, C and keeping the said sides and back in the required
positions. Doors for closing the front of this wardrobe are hinged to the sides B
and C and fixed to the shelf F, top T, and each other by means of bolts locks or
other well known fastenings. The spaces between the sections F, G and H are
-designed to receive detachable divisions, such, for instance, as drawers: they are
also adapted for being closed when required with one or more doors. In Fig. 69
a vertical section is shewn of this wardrobe with top T and shelves F, G, H in
their relative natural positions: in the sectional plan view, Fig. 70, the hinged
parts A, B, C, F, G, H are shewn folded together and in the vertical section
Fig. 71 A, B, and H are folded together, the latter resting against
the ledges upon the back A. By thus folding the outer polished surfaces
of B and C against the back of A the said polished surfaces are preserved
from injury in packing and transit. Figures 73 and 74 represent a similarly
constructed wardrobe to that above described but having only two horizontal
sections F, G or G, H and with centre divisions m², m² and two doors D and E:
the latter are adapted for being hinged either to the sides B and C or to m' and the
interior of the wardrobe is sometimes divided by a partition M fixed to the back A
and section m² as shewn in Figs. 68 or 75.
In Figs. 84 to 86 a wardrobe is represented in which the front sections D and E
are vertically hinged to fold upon the inner surfaces of B and C whilst the latter
fold outwardly and lie against the back of A: the upper shelf (marked G) ia
hinged horizontally so as to fold upon the inner face of A and the bottom H also
the end strips which support it, are formed with dovetails for engaging with each
other, as shewn more fully in the detail drawing Fig. 96. The door in this
modification is designed to be hinged either to D or E and the space between G
and H occupied by one or more drawers such as t' Fig. 74. The dovetailing of the
board H to the strips A renders hinges or pins unnecessary for temporarily and
rigidly fixing the lower parts of this wardrobe together as before named.
In Figs. 75 to 78 a further modification of this wardrobe construction is shewn
in which the back A is made in two separate principal parts and united at the
central vertical parting to a division board or frame M. Sometimes a second
separate short dividing section m³ is inserted between the back leaves A, A and
beneath G and H. The structure rests chiefly upon the sides B and C so that the
leaves A may be folded round upon the polished faces of B and C as indicated by
dotted lines in Figs. 75, 76 and 77, for purposes before stated. A middle panel
or locking bar m, of any suitable dimensions, is fitted upon the front of the

page_text: division M and right and left doors such as D and E Fig. 74 are hinged either
to it or to B and C this latter arrangement is indicated by dotted lines in
Fig. 75. The top T t, t, is united to this article in the manner before describet
and shewn in Fig. 79.
When the parts A, B, G and ACH shewn in Figs. 76 and 77 are placed at
a proper distance from each other the board (or frame) H can be unfolded and
fixed to the side B and the board or frame G is then folded down upon and
united to the side C: the leaves A, A, are then folded round to their positions as
shewn in Fig. 78 and the top T is fitted thereon as shewn in Figs. 69, 74, 85
and 79; after the parts M, m¹ have been inserted. Sometimes the parts A, B,
Figs. 82 and 83 (also A, C) are united together with square joints and without the
tongue and groove a¹ b¹.
In large and heavy structures such as wardrobes the vertical mitred parts are
united together with hinges such as those shewn in the sectional views Figs. '80
and 81 and the tongued and grooved joints such as a' and of vertical parts,
such as shewn in Fig. 82 and 83, are united together with large ornamental
hinges such as indicated in those figures and at d Figure 18. The outside hinges
shewn in the plan drawings, Figs. 82 and 83 are for square joints (not mitrel ones)
and are either ornamental ones such as d' Fig. 18 or plain ones and are adapted for
folling the sides B, C round to the rear of A.
One modification of the invention relates to a combined hat, coat, umbrella anl
hall stand the back frame thereof is divided into two or more principal parts an I
hinged together with one or more vertical partings from top to bottom so that the
several parts may fold outwards or inwards and one or more bars or bolts are
arranged so that they can be fitted transversely across the said partings in order
to give rigidity to the said frame when it is fixed together ready for use. Side
frames legs or brackets for supporting a table top and other purposes are hinge!
vertically right and left to the aforesaid back frame and to the upper part of
one such bracket a table top or frame is hinged with a horizontal joint for the
purpose of being folded down upon the opposite frame to which it is attached by
means of bolts pins or catches: hooks or other catches attach it also to the back
frame when required. To the lower end of the other side bracket a base-board,
frame or platform is hinged horizontally and adapted for being folded upon the
opposite bracket and attached thereto by means of bolts pins or catches. Frames
or rings for supporting umbrellas and their trays are hinged when required to these
side brackets and the whole structure is adapted (when its various parts are opened
out and adjusted into their several positions as shewn in Fig. 66,) for use as a hat,
coat, umbrella and hail stand also for being folded together into small compass for
packing and other purposes.
Au alternative mode of constructing a folding hat coat umbrella and hall
stand in accordance with this invention is to make the back thereof in one rigid
frame similar to that of the chair or wardrobe previously described herein and
to hinge the side legs or supports to it so that they and the table top and other
parts may be folded upon the front or back of the said frame. Figures 62 to 67
shew a combined hat coat umbrella. and hat stand constructed thus. The back
part A comprises oue rigid frame and the dotted lines Figs. 62 to 66 indicate the
axis and radius of each pivotted or hinged part. The table top T united to the
umbrella rails is hinged or pivotted at to the side support C and can be
turned up into a vertical position and the support C and top T, ', turned upon
the joint and folded upon the face of A as shewn in Figs. 64, 65 and 67..
The bottom board H with pan holes is pivotted at 6' to the side support B and
when H is turned up into an upright position it can be folded upon the hinges b
round to the back of the frame A as shewn in Figs. 64 and 65. Figure 62 is a
plan view of the table as seen at X, X; and Fig. 63 is a similar plan view of the
structure as seen at Z, Z. One or more pins cottars screws or other devices are
fixed into or upon the structure in order to lock the parts when fixed together
ready for use and preveut their accidental dismemberment. When such locking:

page_text: devices are disengaged the parts can be folded together compactly for the
purposes first before named. A slight variation of the foregoing arrangement
consists in hinging the side supports B and C to the right and left margins of
the back frame A suitably for being folded round to the back of it and hori-
zontally hinging the table T (with or without appendages for holding umbrellas)
and the bottom H to the face of the frame A. Or the supports B, C; table T
and base H can be hinged to and adapted for being, cach and all, folded upon the
face of the back frame A, by means of strips throw-out hinges and other simple
devices herein described and drawn (for example see Figs. 7 and 29) for enabling
one folded part to overlap another.
Another medification of the invention as applied to a hall table with high back
is shewn in Figs. 60 and 61 and comprises a back A and side supports B and C
hinged thereto with vertical joints (and adapted for having umbrella or towel rails
hinged or otherwise connected horizontally to the supports B and C): The table
top with drawer and frame attached is hinged horizontally to the lower edge of
the part A and adapted for being folded down, as shewn in Figure 61 while the
supports B and C, carrying strips 61 and e' for supporting the drawer frame, are
folded round upon their vertical hinges to the back of the part A as shewn in
Fig. 56. A groove or "raggle" a' Fig. 61 is formed in the face of the part A to
receive the edge of the top T.
Another modification of the invention as applied to a talle is shewn in
Figs. 55 to 58 and comprises a back, rail or frame A and side brackets or leg
supports B and C hinged thereto with vertical joints for enabling them to be folded
round to the back of A. The table top T with drawer t2 and frame in this
modification is hinged to the lower edge of the back rail or frame A and can be
folded down parallel with the back A when the legs B, C, are folded round to the
back as shewn in Figs. 56 and 58. The strips & and c' shewn in Figs. 55, 56
and 58 are attached to the legs B and C for supporting the drawer frame and
table top. A slight variation of the last named construction of a folding table
is shewn in Figs. 24 to 26 where the table top T is attached to the upper edge
of the back A and one leg support is hinged suitably for being folded behind A
and the other in front of it as shewn in the plan view Fig. 20, (similarly also to
the chair shewn in Fig. 9), the top T having a throw out hinge to enable it to be
folded upon the leg marked C: the legs B and C in Fig. 26 have strips b¹, e' for
supporting a drawer such as that marked Fig. 23. A still further variation in
the construction of a folding table according to this invention is a combination of
the tables shewn in Figs. 25, 56 and 60. The sides B and C are hinged vertically
to the back rail or frame A so that they can be folded round to the back of it:
a drawer supporting frame not connected to the top T is hinged horizontally to the
lower edge of the part A and the table top T is united to the top edge of it with
a throw-out hinge as shewn in Figs. 24 to 26.
Another modification of the invention as applied to a table comprises a back rail
or frame A and sides B and C as shewn in Figs. 20 to 23. The sides B and C are
vertically hinged to the part A suitably for being folded one to the back of it and
the other at the front as shewn in Fig. 21: the dotted lines indicating in Figs. 20
and 21 the axis and radius of the sides B and C in the operations of folding and
unfolding them. The top T (shewn in Fig. 23 with drawer and its framo attached
thereto) is made separable from the legs B, C and back A.
In each and all of the above named table structures the parts when placed in their
relative positions for use are fixed rigidly in those pusitions by means of bolts, pins
or other simple catches or devices which are capable of easy and rapid removal when
the structures require collapsing and folding together.
Other table structures constructed similarly to the chair shewn in Fig. 9 and
having a back A united to two side supports B and C and a top T, with slight
variations, are shewn in Figures 38 and 39 and Figs. 48 to 51 relate to another
variety. The single washstand shewn in Figs. 34 to 38 comprises a back A with
aides B and C hinged thereto for being folded on its surfaces as shewn in

page_text: Figures 34 and 35 and a bottom board H is hinged to fold upwards against the
face of the part B: the top T is separable from the parts A, B and C, and is
grooved on its underside as shewn in Fig. 36 so as to receive the upper edges
of AB and C: a strip el Fig. 36 is formed upon the inner face of the side to
support the bottom H, or alternatively, a groove is eat in the inner surface of C
to receive the edge of the board H. The door K when combined with this wash-
stand, is hinged or pivotted on the right or left of the aperture to be covered by it,
in any convenient manner so that it can be detached before the board H and other
parts of the structure are folded together as shewn in the elevation, Fig. 37 or
sectional plan 35. This table is designed to be made either right or left handed and
when put together for use its parts are fixed rigidly in position by means of pins
screws or other simple devices.
The detached parts of a small corner dressing table with mirror frame and drawer
constructed according to this invention and shewn in Figs. 39 to 42, comprise a back A
and side supports B and C similarly to the chair shewn in Fig. 9, and a table top T
with drawer t' and frame attached. The sides B and C are vertically hinged to A
and adapted to fold, one on the face of it and the other on the back: the top T with
drawer and frame is designed for being fitted between and upon the parts A B and C
and united thereto by means of pins screws or other simple contrivances, which can
be easily removed. The mirror frame, composed of two upright sides, a' and ' hinged
together suitably for being folded upon each other and fitted with mirror J and
shelf K, is fixed upon the top T removeably by screws pins or other simple means.
When the pins or other locking devices are removed or detached the several parts
can be separated and A B C, also a' and & folded together: the mirror J and other
part or parts can be packed inside the drawer and the whole of the parts made
into a bundle of small dimensions.
The folding framework of an oblong table is shewn in Figures 48 to 51: its
general construction resembles that of the chair shewn in Fig. 9 and in another.
modification of this invention. A back A and side supports or legs B, C are vertically
hinged together as shewn in the figures first above named so that both the legs may
be folded behind the back rail A see Fig. 49. Strips and c for drawer support
are attached to the sides marked B and C and an intermediate rail marked a
fitted with similar drawer strips a' is vertically binged upon the inner face of the
back rail A so that it can be folded against it and one of the strips a retires
beneath it when folded up. A table top having grooves formed upon its under
side similarly to the top T shewn in Fig. 36 for engaging with and receiving the
upper edges of the parts A B C aud a is designed to be added to the structure
shewn in Fig. 51. A binding rail is fixed by means of pins screws or other
devices to the lower cross rails of B and C and drawers such as that marked t²
Fig. 23 are then inserted upon the strips a b and c, Fig. 51. An alternative
method of attaching the top to the framework shewn in Fig. 51 is by fixing it
upon the top of the rail A by means of throw-out hinges similar to the method
shewn in Figs. 24 to 26. Both ends of the back rail A are sometimes formed with
tongues a Fig. 52 for entering a groove a formed in the supports C and B
Figs. 50 and 52 for additional support. In the tables made in accordance with
this invention which have not a drawer or drawers beneath the top a rail corre-
sponding in dimensions to that marked A in Fig. 51 is, where required, fitted with
hinges to the underside of the table top at the front, and adapted for engaging
with the upper front ends of the supports B and C and thereby strengthening the
table and when the locking or fixing devices, before named, are removed from this
table, this hinged strip, such as t Figs. 19 and 32 can be folded upon the underside
of the table top T conveniently fr packing and transit. The tongues and
grcoves a a Figs. 48, 50 and 52 are designed to take off the downward strain
from the adjacent hinges: the parts A, B, C are also made without these
devices as a and are hinged together as shewn in Fig. 52.
The folding table frame above described is also made with two of the legs.
attached immoveably to the rail A, Fig. 51 and the other two legs attached to the
B

page_text: sides B and C, one leg to each. In Figs. 52, 53*, and 54° three views are shewn
of this form of construction: in these figures a plate a' is shewn fitted to the back
frame A for strengthening and supporting the hinged or pivotted end of each side
support or rail such as that marked C in Fig. 54*.
Canvas, leather, woven or other flexible hinges are sometimes used for uniting
these furniture structures together similarly to "winter hedges."
In Figs. 30 to 33 parts of a small table or stand are shewn which illustrate one
of the devices, according to this invention, as first herein described, for easy
dismemberment of its parts. Figs. 30 and 31 represent the upper parts of the
side supports B and C, for engaging with the table top T and rails A and t¹.
Dovetails are formed upon the ends of the rails or strips A and e', and grooves
of dovetail form are made in the upper ends of the four legs marked B and C :
when there dovetails upon the strips A and ' are inserted within the dovetails
upon B and C as shewn in Fig. 33 and the parts are fixel together with any
simple kind of pins or catches the structure constitutes a firm and useful table.
If the pins or catches are undone the parts can be detached or dismembered as
shewn in the said diagrams, the strips A and ', which are hinged to the underside
of the table top T, can be folded flat upon the table top and made into a parcel of
very small compass. The strips A and Fig. 32 are sometimes fixed immoveably
upon the under side of the top T similarly to the drawer frames shewn in Figs. 23
and 40.
Another modification of the invention, shewn in Fig. 47, as applied to a settee
comprises a back frame A, seat T, legs B and C (and strengthening rails a',
and c) hinged together as first mentioned herein. The seat and back frame are
hinged horizontally together so that they may be folded one upon the other.
Longitudinal rails a', and care fixed to the structure beneath the seat. The
end or side supports B and C are hinged to the back frame A. and when these four
parts A B C and T are put together as shewn in Fig. 47 the whole structure is
rendered rigid by means of pins bolts hooks or other catches and when unfastened
the structure can be folded up compactly into small compass, for the purposes
before named. The seat T can be made separable from the parts A, B, C and
united to them similarly to the table top T shewn, and described in connection
with, Fig. 36. Figures 44, 45 and 46 are folded and other plan sections of the
back A and supports B, C for the settee shewn in Fig. 47: the parts are shewn
in Fig. 44 as being hinged suitably for the support C being folded upon the face
of A and B upon the back of it; in Fig. 45 for both B and C being folded on
the back and in Fig. 46 for both of them being folded on the face of it, after the
top or seat T has been removed. A similar arrangement of plan sections applying
to the table, Fig. 51 is found in Figures 48 to 50.
A further modification of the invention as applied to a cabinet, chest or nest of
drawers is illustrated in Figs. 90 to 96. In this article the frame for receiving the
drawers is the subject of the invention and is made of five principal parts namely
a back, sides, top and bottom. The back A is one indivisible piece to which the
sides B and C carrying drawer ledges 61, and h² are vertically hinged and
adapted for being folded round with their polished surfaces to and against the back
of A. The strips & contain dovetailed parts for engaging with similar parts upon
the ends of the bottom board H so that when the back, sides, and bottom ABC
and H are placed together in the manner shewn in Fig. 95 these dovetailed parts
lock the lower parts of the structure immoveably in the positions shewn. When
the top T with strips on its under surface for adjusting it to the parts A, B, C
is fitted upon and fixed to the latter by means of pins screws or other simple
devices this drawer or cabinet frame is complete, ready to receive the drawers
which are designed to rest upon the ledges &', 'e' and ' as shewn in the sectional
elevation Fig. 91. Figure 92 is a sectional plan view shewing the sides B and C
carrying drawer ledges and c' folded round to the back of A and Fig. 93 is an
end elevation of the parts shewn in Fig. 92. The view given in Fig. 96 represents
the details more fully of the dovetailed members of H and described in this

page_text: modification. The bottom H is also when required hinged to a strip S upon the
side B or C similarly to the arrangement shewn in Fig. 71.
The double washstand with two cupboard receptacles k also a centre recess and
drawers t, top T and removeable back a³ as shewn in Figures 103 and 104 is
constructed with a fixed back A having sides B and C hinged vertically thereto
and adapted for being folded with their polished surfaces inwards upon the back
of A: the three bottom boards H are hinged horizontally upon A and fold upon
its face and the intermediate gables and e¹ vertically hinged to back strips a
fixed upon A are adapted for being folded over the bottom boards H: the doors K
are hinged to B and C or to b, c, permanently or otherwise and the drawer t³ is
fitted between the intermediate gables b', c¹ and slides upon ledges contained upon
the said gables and shewn by dotted lines in Fig. 97. The removeable top T
Fig. 104 is made of marble. Beneath it there are several false tops having
plain or dovetailed ends similar to Fig. 94 for engaging with the upper edges
of A, B, b, C and Fig. 103; and the upper edges of the four gables B, b,
C, c', are made plain or with dovetails a for engaging with the aforesaid
strips beneath the top T. Dowels or other simple devices are combined
with the parts H, B, b, C and c for retaining the bottoms H in their
horizontal positions as shewn in Fig. 103. When the top T is fitted upon A,
B, C and clit suffices to bind and keep the parts in their relative
positions and pins screws or other removeable contrivances attach the top T
temporarily (or removeably) to the structure beneath it. The back a³ shewn in
Fig. 104 is fitted removeably to the top T by dowels, pins, screws or other devices
and is capable of being readily separated therefrom for packing and other purposes.
The high back a³ is also made, as occasion requires, in one piece with and
inseparable from the back A, and the top T is variously made removeable from the
structure, or in certain cases, is hinged horizontally to the upper part a suitably
for the two parts T and as being folded with their polished surfaces face to face
when packing. When the parts A, B b', C, c¹ and H shewn in Fig. 103 are folded
together for packing they occupy, generally, the positions shewn in the sectional
plan view Fig. 98.
Figures 105 and 106 are extended and folded sectional plan views of the general
framework; exhibiting a two space article of furniture, resembling a sideboard or
counter, constructed as above described, with back A carrying two bottom boards H
horizontally hinged thereto, the strip a² and intermediate gable 6 vertically hinged
to it for being folded over H and the gables B, C vertically hinged to it also for
being folded behind the said back. If a door or doors such as K Fig. 103 is or are
desired, they are, in either case, preferably hinged (vertically) to B and C: if one
door only is required it can be folded upon the back A without detaching it
from B or C. A top is added, to this general framework and the parts of the
structure are pinned screwed or otherwise locked into structural rigidity as before
described.
The views shewn in Figs. 97 to 102 represent another composite piece of furniture,
resembling a sideboard or counter, made in accordance with this invention with
three principal divisions similar to that shewn in Fig. 103 with rigid indivisible
back A gables B and C and intermediate gables 6' and c. These four gables are
vertically hinged upon the back A and the strips a² and adapted for being folded
as before described: the bottom boards H are horizontally hinged to the face of A
for being folded vertically upon it so that they may be enclosed between or beneath
the parts and c. The hinging of the door K to B or b' and the fixing and travel
of the drawer t2 upon side ledges are wrought similarly to the corresponding parts
shewn in Figs. 103 and 10. The adjustment of the top T upon and between A, B,
Cand is by means of jimming the strips t Figs. 100 and 102 between the
said parts.
The gable C Fig. 99 is either a solid panel or openwork.
The plan section and perspective back views shewn in Figs. 107 and 108
represent another modification of this invention as applied to the framework of an
article of folding furniture resembling those shewn in Figs. 99 and 103 cousisting

page_text: of three principal divisions contained between four gables B, 6', C, c', united to
back parts A carrying hinged bottom boards H and the details shewn in Figs. 109
to 116 illustrate the tongue and sheath (or bayonet) joints for connecting the
several parts of the framework to each other and for effecting their rapid
dismemberment. Each back piece A Fig. 108 is united to its two gables by means
of joint pieces such as N, n', n2 Figs. 109 to 113 fixed thereto suitably for engaging
with other joint pieces such as na and n Figs. 108, 109, 111 and 114. The joint
pieces no, no shewn in Figs. 115, 116 are variations of those marked N Figs. 110,
111 and are adapted for being screwed to a table leg or other companion part or
gable when it and the other several sheathing parts have been adjusted together.
In Fig. 111 the back A and gable B are shewn in positions for the tongue piece N
entering the sheath formed by B and n³; Fig. 111 is a sectional view shewing them
fitted together and Fig. 109 is a plan view of the parts A and B when thus united.
One or more intermediate tongue pieces n' with their corresponding sheaths are
when required by the height or excessive dimensions of the structure, fitted
intermediately between the joints N and n².
These tongue and sheath fittings are designed and adapted for uniting the two
balf backs A, A, Figs. 75 to 78, one to the other or each of them to the partition M,
and for attaching shelves or other parts to structures.
The sectional plan views, Figs. 27 to 29 relate to the hinging of structures such
as the tables represented in Figs. 20 to 26 and illustrate the kind of hinges and
methods of vertically hinging the under parts thereof together so that they may be
folded together compactly. Figure 29 has a throw-out hinge for enabling the
side B Figs. 27 to 29 or such like structures to be folded over the side C instead of
being folded round to the back of A as shewn in Fig. 28.
Figures 10 to 14 Sheet 1 represent the details of mitred vertical hinged joints
of structures such as those herein described, in their closed and opened positions
relatively to the parts A. Figures 53, 54, 80 and 81 are similar enlarged views of
such joints for heavy articles of furniture such as hall tables, wardrobes, chests of
drawers or other large articles. The parts marked b and c Fig. 28 and indicated
in Figs. 21, 49 and 50 represent where parts of B. and C are cut away near the
hinges for receiving the ends of A upon shoulders thus formed upon B and C and
relieving the hinges from any downward strain imposed by pressure upon the
rail A.
Long folding seats with rigid, undivided backs, suitable for public meetings, are
made in accordance with this invention having end supports such as B and C
Figs. 44 to 47 hinged vertically to a back A. for being folded round to the face or
rear of it and intermediate supports hinged vertically to and adapted for being
folded on the face of it in a manner similar to the intermediate gables 6', c' described
in connection with the composite articles shewn in Figs. 97 to 106.
Some of the illustrations herein exhibit this invention applied to simple articles
of folding furniture in which the rigid or indivisible member is made to carry only
two or three other members related transversely to it, such as the chairs shewn in
Figs. 2 and 9, the tables shewn in Figs. 25, 59 and 60 or the cupboard shewn in
Fig. 18; whilst others such as those shewn in Figs. 97 to 108 exhibit structures
in which these hinging and folding methods are multiplied but the articles are
compound ones of the same class and construction as the aforesaid simple ones.
As the pins, cottars, screws, thumb-screws, bolts, hooks or other catches
mentioned herein as combined with the various structures for imparting temporary
rigidity thereto are devices in every day use for such like purposes and may be
greatly varied, I have not considered it necessary to illustrate them.
I am aware that previous to my invention folding, collapsing and partially folding
articles of furniture have been made, namely cross legged camp stools and chairs,
with carpet, canvas woven or other seats, folding bed, rocking and other chairs with
upholstered seats pivotted so that they would fold horizontally, theatre chairs
and school desks with seats hinged horizontally so that they might be folded up or
down; tables with hinged leaves and with brackets or legs hinged vertically to a

page_text: rigid table; tressle and dressing tables with legs hinged horizontally so as to be
capable of folding underneath the table top; also tables with backs hinged to fold
upon the table top, frames for chests of drawers with divisions made to move in
vertical slots, and with canvas backs; wardrobes with backs made in two leaves
hinged vertically to each other, and with right and left sides hinged vertically to
the leaves of the back and adapted for the back being folded in between the sides
also others wherein the sides were folded inwards between the back and front,
having removeable cornices, shelves and pedestals. It will therefore be understood
that I do not claim these things as my invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
First. In a chair a rigid undivided back frame A sides B and C and seat T
united together by hinges all substantially as herein described with reference more
especially to Figs. 1 to 14 of the drawings or any mere modification thereof for the
purposes specified.
Second. In a chair a rigid undivided back frame A sides B and C united together
by hinges and with a removeable seat T all substantially as herein described with
reference more especially to Figures 1 to 14 of the drawings or any mere mo.lification
thereof for the purposes specified.
Third. In a wash stand a rigid undivided back A sides B and C and bottom H
united together by hinges and with a removeable top T all substantially as herein
described with reference more especially to Figures 34 to 38 of the drawings or
any mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Fourth. In a cupboard a rigid undivided back A sides B and C, door D and
floor H united together by hinges and with removeable top T all substantially as
herein described with reference more especially to Figs. 15 to 19 of the drawings
or any mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Fifth. In a cabinet or cupboard a rigid undivided back A sides B and C door D
and floor H united together by hinges and with removeable top T all substantially
as herein described with reference, more especially, to Figs. 15 to 19, also 43 of
the drawings for the purposes specified.
Sixth. In a table a rigid undivided back rail A and sides B and C hinged
thereto, with removeable top T, 2 all substantially as herein described with
reference, more especially, to Figs. 20 to 23 of the drawings or any mere modification
thereof for the purposes specified.
Seventh. In a table, a rigid undivided back rail A sides B, C and top T united
together by hinges all substantially as herein described with reference, more
especially, to Figs. 20 and 24 to 28 of the drawings or any mere modification
thereof for the purposes specified.
Eighth. In a table a top T with rails A and t¹ hinged thereto, sides B and C
with dovetail joints for dismemberment all substantially as herein described with
reference, more especially to Figs. 30 to 33 of the drawings for the purposes
specified.
Ninth. In a table, a top T with rigid rails A, t, t, sides B and C and dovetailed
joints for dismemberment all substantially as herein described with reference more
especially to Figs. 30 to 33 of the drawings for the purposes specified.
Tenth. In a table, the back rails A, a', sides B and C united together by hinges
all substantially as herein described with reference more especially to Figs. 48
to 51 of the drawings or any mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Eleventh. In a table, the back rails A, a', sides B and C united together by
hinges all substantially as herein described with reference more especially to
Figs. 48 to 54 of the drawings or any mere modification thereof for the purposes
specified.
Twelfth. In a table a rigid back rail A sides B and C and drawer frame with
top Thinged together all substantially as herein described with reference more

page_text: especially to Figs. 55 to 59 of the drawings or any mere modification thereof for
the purposes specified.
Thirteenth. In a table a rigid back rail A, sides B and C, top T and drawer
frame united together by hinges, all substantially as herein described for the
purposes specified.
Fourteenth. In a high backed table, a rigid back A sides B and C, top T and
drawer frame united together by hinges all substantially as herein described with
reference, more especially, to Figs. 60 and 61 of the drawings or any mere modifi-
cation thereof for the purposes specified.
Fifteenth. In a table, the parts A, B and C hinged together with removeable
top and drawer T, t2, removeable hinged back a', b, and shelf L all substantially
as herein described with reference more especially to Figs. 39 to 42 of the drawings
or any mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Sixteenth. In a combined hat, coat, umbrella and hall stand, a divided back A,
sides B and C, table T and base H united together by hinges all substantially as
herein described with reference, more especially, to Figs. 62 to 67 of the drawings
or any mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Seventeenth. In a combined hat, coat, umbrella and hall stand, a rigid undivided
back A, sides B and C, table T and base H united together by hinges all substan-
tially as herein described with reference, more especially, to Figs. 62 to 67 of the
drawings or any mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Eighteenth. In a settee, a rigid undivided back A, sides B and C and seat T
united together by hinges all substantially as herein described with reference, more
especially to Figs. 44 to 47 of the drawings or any mere modification thereof for
the purposes specified.
Nineteenth. In a settee, a rigid undivided back A, sides B and C united
together by hinges, with removeable seat T all substantially as herein described
with reference more especially to Figs. 44 to 47 of the drawings or any mere
modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Twentieth. A long seat with back A and sides B and C united together by
hinges, removeable or hinged seat T and intermediate supports such as b', o,
united vertically to the back A by binges substantially as herein described with
reference more especially to Figs. 44 to 47 and Fig. 99 of the drawings for the
purposes specified.
Twenty-first. In a chest of drawers the parts A, B and C constructed and united
together with hinges, having a top T and dovetailed parts H, all substantially as
herein described with reference more especially to Figs. 90 to 96 of the drawings
or any mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Twenty-second. In a chest of drawers the parts A, B and C constructed and
united together vertically with hinges, having a strip S and board H hinged to B
or C, and a top T all substantially as herein described with reference to the drawings
for the purposes specified.
Twenty-third. In a wardrobe the divided back A, A, part A united to B also A
to C by means of vertical hinges having a part G or H horizontally hinged thereto
and parts M, m', m² and top T, t t all substantially as herein described with
reference, more especially, to Figs. 75 to 81 of the drawings or any mere modifica
tion thereof for the purposes specified.
Twenty-fourth. In a folding wardrobe the divided back A, A, parts A, B united
separably to A, C by means of vertical hinges having a part G or H horizontally
hinged thereto and with top T, t³, tall substantially as herein described with
reference more especially to Figs. 76 to 79 also 82 and 83 of the drawings or any
nere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Twenty-fifth. In a folding wardrobe the parts A united to B and C with vertical
hinges and having separable tongue and sheath joints, all substantially as herein
described with reference to the drawings, more especially Figs. 76 to 78 also 82
and 83, or any mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Twenty-sixth. In a folding wardrobe the coinbination therewith of a rigid

page_text: undivided back A united to the sides B and C with vertical hinges and with
parts F, G and H horizontally hinged thereto having parts M, m', m³ and T, t³, t
all substantially as herein described with reference chiefly to Figs. 68 to 72 also 79
of the drawings or any mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Twenty-seventh. In a folding wardrobe the combination therewith of a rigid
undivided back A and parts D, E, vertically hinged to the sides B and C and the
shelf G hinged horizontally to A and adapted for being folded together and
unfolded, also a top T, 3, t, and dovetailed parts H, 12, all substantially as herein
described with reference more especially to Figs. 84 to 88 of the drawings or any
mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Twenty-eighth. In a folding wardrobe the combination therewith of a bottom H
adapted for being fixed separably to ledges 2 all substantially as herein described
with reference particularly to Fig. 88 of the drawings or any mere modification
thereof for the purposes specified.
Twenty-ninth. In a folding wardrobe the combination therewith of a bottom H
or shelf G hinged horizontally to B or C and adapted for being folded thereupon
all substantially as herein described with reference particularly to Fig. 78 of the
drawings or any mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Thirtieth. In a folding wardrobe the combination therewith of a shelf G or H
hinged horizontally to A all substantially as herein described with reference, more
especially, to Figs. 69 to 71 or 84 to 88 of the drawings or any mere modification
thereof for the purposes specified.
Thirty-first. In a folding wardrobe the combination therewith of the parts M, m¹
all substantially as herein described with reference, more particularly, to Figs. 68,
74 and 75 of the drawings or any mere modification thereof for the purposes
specified.
Thirty-second. In a folding wash stand the combination therewith of a rigid
undivided back A with three or more gables B, A, C, a hinged vertically thereto
and parts H hinged horizontally upon it with top T and removeable high back a³
all substantially as herein described with reference more especially to Figs. 97,
98, 103 to 106 of the drawings or any mere modification thereof for the purposes
specified.
Thirty-third. In a folding wash stand a high rigid undivided back A. with three
or more gables B, C, b', or c' hinged vertically thereto and parts T and H hinged
horizontally upon it, all substantially as herein described with reference particularly
to Figs. 97, 98 also 103 to 106 of the drawings or any mere modification thereof
for the purposes specified.
Thirty-fourth. In a folding sideboard the combination therewith of a removeable
top T, a rigid undivided back A with three or more gables B, C aud or c', hinged
vertically thereto and parts H horizontally hinged upon it, all substantially as
herein described with reference, more especially to Figs. 97 to 102, also 105 and 106
of the drawings or any mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Thirty-fifth. In a folding sideboard the top T and parts H hinged horizontally
upon a rigid undivided back A, having three or more gables B, C, b or cl hinged
vertically thereto, all substantially as herein described with reference to Figs. 97
to 102 also 105 and 106 of the drawings or any mere modification thereof for the
purposes specified.
Thirty-sixth. In a folding sideboard, counter or such like article the combination
therewith of a rigid undivided back A with gables B and C and intermediate ones
such as b, c hinged vertically thereto and parts H hinged horizontally upon it,
adapted for being folded together or unfolded and rendered rigid all substantially
as herein described with reference more especially to Figs. 97 to 106 of the
drawings, or any mere modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Thirty-seventh. In the construction of a sideboard, bench, counter, table or such
like article the combination therewith of parts hinged to each or any section
thereof notably those marked H and A Fig. 107 and fitted with devices such as
those represented in Figs. 108 to 116 for fixing parts temporarily together, the

page_text: parts A, B & C, c¹ or other member of such structures all substantially as herein
described with reference, chiefly to Figs. 107 to 116 of the drawings or any mere
modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Thirty-eighth. In an article of folding furniture the combination therewith of a
rigid undivided part A with parts B and C hinged to two opposite margins thereof
and adapted for being folded upon one or both of its broadsides all substantially as
herein described and drawn for the purposes specified.
Thirty-ninth. In an article of folding furniture the combination therewith of a
rigid undivided part A with parts B and C hinged to two opposite margins thereof
and adapted for being folded upon one or both of its broadsides and with one or
more parts such as F, G, H or T hinged upon a broadside of the part A trans-
versely to B and C all substantially as herein described with reference to the
drawings for the purposes specified.
Fortieth. In an article of folding furniture the combination therewith of a rigid
undivided part A with parts B and C hinged to two opposite margins thereof and
adapted for being folded upon one or both of its broadsides, with one or more parts
such as D or E Fig. 88 hinged longitudinally upon either B or C or to both of
them, all substantially as herein described and drawn for the purposes specified.
Forty-first. In an article of folding furniture the combination therewith of a rigid
undivided part A with parts B and C hinged to two opposite margins thereof and
adapted for being folded upon one or both of its broadsides, with one or more parts
such as F Fig. 72 hinged transversely across the face of either B or C or of both
of them all substantially as herein described and drawn for the purposes specified.
Forty-second. In an article of folding furniture the hinging of parts so that
their polished or outer surfaces can be folded inwards against other surfaces all
substantially as herein described with reference to the drawings or any mere
modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Forty-third. In an article of folding furniture the hinging together of the
parts A, B or A, C, by means of ornamental outside hinges, all substantially as
herein described with reference to Figs. 18, 82 and 83 of the drawings or any mere
modification thereof for the purposes specified.
Dated this Fifth day of March 1897
JOSEPH
LOCKWOOD,
263 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicant.