A couple of nice space-saving ideas found over at treehugger and showcased in the NY Times, this “transformer furniture” is designed for use in small or cramped city apartments. First up, although not technically a true transforming piece, Jonathan Adler’s Gossip Bench is a versatile little shelf/TV stand/seat/nightstand that could be at home in any setting, really. While Carolina George’s Folding Dining Table (pictured below) is an ingenious curio shelf that uses the glass as a folding tabletop. My hope is that one day everything will be this efficient but until then, be sure to visit the designer’s websites.