JP7766438B2 - Fixture unit - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a furniture unit that includes at least a chair and can be combined with furniture for other purposes to expand its functionality.

Furniture units, which are combinations of independent fixtures, are known to be used indoors or outdoors in offices, exhibition halls, etc. In recent years, opportunities to install such furniture units have increased in light of the trend toward free address offices and the advancement of mobile work.
An example of a furniture unit is a combination of a movable chair and a table, as described in Patent Document 1.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-037374

However, with the technology described in Patent Document 1, the table is positioned facing the seated person, and while it has expanded functionality for long periods of work, it has the problem of not being suitable for casual discussions with a personal computer or similar device nearby.

Furthermore, there is a demand for placing other fixtures in addition to tables in close proximity, from the perspective of encouraging chair users to concentrate on their work or providing more space around the seated person's legs. In particular, there is a demand for other fixtures to be placed in close proximity and not directly facing the seated person. However, the technology described in Patent Document 1 does not anticipate this, and requires a certain distance to be maintained between the chair and other fixtures, resulting in the problem that other fixtures cannot be placed in close proximity. This results in the problem that the technology is not suitable for layouts that arrange fixtures and furniture with multiple functions in a small space.

The present invention was developed in light of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a furniture unit consisting of a chair as the base with furniture for other uses placed adjacent to it that can flexibly accommodate uses other than concentrated work, and that has excellent functional expandability even in a small space.

(1) A fixture unit according to one aspect of the present invention comprises:
a chair having a seat that forms a seating surface;
A first auxiliary fixture that can be arranged adjacent to the chair;
Equipped with
The chair is supported by a support structure such that the seating surface is the uppermost surface from a floor surface, and a first side edge that is at least one side edge of the seating surface is a front edge in a seating direction, and
The first auxiliary fixture has a first functional surface that is arranged at approximately the same height as the seating surface, and can be arranged so that the first functional surface is along a second side edge that is a rear edge of the seating surface on the opposite side from the front edge of the seating surface in the seating direction.
This solved the above problem.
(2) The present invention is a fixture unit according to (1) above,
The first auxiliary fixture can be arranged so that the first functional surface is along the first side edge,
It is possible.
(3) The present invention is a furniture unit according to (1) or (2) above,
The chair further includes a third side edge in a direction different from the second side edge,
The first auxiliary fixture can be arranged so that the first functional surface is along the third side edge,
It is possible.
(4) The present invention is a furniture unit according to (3),
The first auxiliary fixture can be arranged so that the first functional surface is along the second side edge and the third side edge.
It is possible.
(5) The present invention is a furniture unit according to (4),
The first auxiliary furniture is provided with a plurality of chairs adjacent to the first functional surface along the second side edge,
A plurality of the chairs can be arranged close to each other.
It is possible.
(6) The present invention is a furniture unit according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The first auxiliary fixture has a second functional surface above the first functional surface,
It is possible.
(7) The present invention is a furniture unit according to (6),
a contour shape of the second functional surface is located inside a contour shape of the first functional surface in a plan view;
It is possible.
(8) The present invention is a furniture unit according to (6) or (7),
The second auxiliary fixture has another second functional surface arranged at approximately the same height as the second functional surface, and is capable of being arranged adjacent to the first auxiliary fixture so that the other second functional surface is along the second functional surface.
It is possible.
(9) The present invention is a furniture unit according to (8),
a contour shape of the other second functional surface can be arranged adjacent to the second functional surface located inside the contour shape of the first functional surface in a plan view;
It is possible.

According to the furniture unit described in (1), when a chair and a first auxiliary furniture piece are placed adjacent to each other, the seating surface and the first functional surface are flush with each other and their respective side edges are aligned. In this case, the first functional surface can be attached adjacent to the second side edge, which is opposite the seating direction (first direction) of the seated person (second direction), providing ample space in the direction directly facing the seated person. Therefore, even when seated side by side on the first side edge of the chair, it is possible to appropriately accommodate requests such as temporarily placing baggage on the first functional surface adjacent to the seating surface during a brief meeting or chat with the person sitting next to you. Furthermore, because the first functional surface extends the functionality of the seating surface in the second direction, which is not directly facing the seated person, the spacing between furniture pieces can be narrowed, unlike the spacing between tables, which have a different top surface height than the seating surface of the chair.
Therefore, even in a small space, it is possible to create a unit in which fixtures with different functions are arranged efficiently and appropriately.

The furniture unit described in (2) can be used with the first functional surface aligned with the first side edge, i.e., with the first auxiliary furniture placed adjacent to the chair in the first direction. This makes it possible to use the furniture unit with the first functional surface aligned with the seating surface, close to the seated person, depending on the space available for placing the furniture unit.

The furniture unit described in (3) can be used with the first functional surface along the third side edge, i.e., with the first auxiliary furniture placed adjacent to the chair in the third direction intersecting the seating direction. This makes it possible to use the furniture unit with the first functional surface aligned with the seating surface at a position different from the back of the seated person, depending on the space in which the furniture unit is placed.
Furthermore, this furniture unit can be used by switching between placing the first auxiliary furniture in a position adjacent to the chair in the first direction and placing the first auxiliary furniture in a position adjacent to the chair in the second direction. This makes it possible to change the position at which the first functional surface is connected to the seating surface depending on the space in which the furniture unit is placed.

The fixture unit described in (4) can be arranged so that the first functional surface is aligned with the second and third side edges, i.e., so that the seating surface of the chair is adjacent to the first functional surface of the first auxiliary fixture in both the second and third directions, making it possible to use the first functional surface from multiple directions simultaneously.

The furniture unit described in (5) allows multiple adjacent chairs to be arranged adjacent to each other along the second side edge, i.e., the chairs can be arranged around the first auxiliary furniture piece close together in a direction intersecting the seating direction, thereby increasing the number of people seated. Alternatively, multiple chairs can be arranged around the first auxiliary furniture piece, enabling a single first functional surface to expand the functionality of the seating surfaces of multiple chairs. This allows for greater flexibility in the layout of the furniture unit.

According to the fixture unit described in (6), the upper second functional surface, which is located higher than the lower first functional surface, makes it possible to further expand the functionality of the fixture unit without increasing the widthwise space of the first auxiliary fixture. Furthermore, by arranging a first auxiliary fixture that is taller than the chair in the second direction, which faces the back of the occupant, for the chair with the highest seating surface, it is possible to create an arrangement that gives the occupant a sense of security. This improves the usability of the fixture unit. Alternatively, by arranging a first auxiliary fixture that is taller than the chair in the third direction, which faces the side of the occupant, for the chair with the highest seating surface, it is possible to improve the occupant's operability of the first and second functional surfaces. This improves the functionality and convenience of the fixture unit.

According to the fixture unit described in (7), the lower first functional surface can be configured to extend further outward in a plan view than the upper second functional surface. This prevents the second functional surface from obstructing the view of the first functional surface, even when the two surfaces are standing close together, making it possible to clearly identify items placed on the first functional surface, which is below the second functional surface. This improves the visibility of the fixture unit.

According to the fixture unit described in (8), by arranging the first auxiliary fixture and the second auxiliary fixture so that the second functional surface is adjacent to another second functional surface, the second functional surface and the other second functional surface can be attached to each other, thereby expanding the functionality of each other. This makes it possible to efficiently arrange fixtures with different functions appropriately using functional surfaces of different heights even in a small space, further expanding the uses of the fixture unit.

According to the fixture unit described in (9), the second functional surface is located higher than the first functional surface, and another second functional surface extending horizontally can be placed adjacent to it, expanding its functionality. This makes it possible to efficiently arrange fixtures with different functions appropriately using functional surfaces of different heights even in a small space, further expanding the uses of the fixture unit.

The present invention has the effect of providing a furniture unit that can be flexibly adapted to uses other than concentrated work and has excellent functional expandability even in small spaces.

1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a furniture unit according to the present invention; 1 is a side view showing a first embodiment of a furniture unit according to the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention. FIG. 10 is a side view showing a fourth embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a sixth embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention. A side view showing a sixth embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a seventh embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an eighth embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a furniture unit according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a furniture unit in this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a side view showing the furniture unit in this embodiment, in which reference numeral 100 denotes the furniture unit.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the furniture unit 100 according to this embodiment comprises a curved bench (chair) 10A, a curved bench (chair) 10B, and a multi-tiered shelf member (first auxiliary furniture) 30. The curved benches 10A and 10B have the same configuration and are simply positioned differently relative to the multi-tiered shelf member 30. Because the curved benches 10A and 10B have the same configuration, they will be described below as curved bench 10.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the curved bench (chair) 10 has a seat plate (seat) 12 that forms a seating surface 11 on which people can sit, and legs (support structures) 13 that are placed on the floor and support the seat plate 12.

The seating surface 11 is a substantially horizontal plane formed on the upper surface of the seat plate 12. The seating surface 11 is formed on the entire surface of the seat plate 12. Needless to say, the seating surfaces 11 of the curved bench 10A and the curved bench 10B are at the same height. In other words, when these are placed adjacent to each other, the seating surfaces 11 of the curved bench 10A and the curved bench 10B are flush with each other.

The seat panel 12 is made of a plate of uniform thickness and has an outline shape that is L-shaped when viewed from above with curved corners. In other words, the seat panel 12 has an outline shape in which both end portions 12a are formed in straight lines that are approximately perpendicular to each other, straight line portions 12b that are perpendicular to both end portions 12a, and arc-shaped outer curved portions 12c and inner curved portions 12d that are formed equidistant from end portions 12a.

The seat panel 12 is constructed from one plate on each side along the L-shaped center line, with an L-shaped gap between these plates. The seat panel 12 can also be constructed from a single plate, three or more plates, with a gap parallel to the end 12a, or with a gap that intersects with the straight portion 12b or the outer curved portion 12c.

Both end portions 12a are formed to be the same length. The seat panel 12 is formed so that the distance between consecutive straight portions 12b at the corner positions of both ends of the end portion 12a is equal to the length of the end portion 12a. These straight portions 12b are formed parallel to each other. The lengths of the straight portions 12b from both end portions 12a to the outer curved portion 12c are equal. The lengths from both end portions 12a to the inner curved portion 12d are equal.

The legs 13 are composed of four legs 13a arranged to correspond to the corners located at both ends 12a of the L-shaped contour, and one leg 13b arranged at the center of the arc-shaped outer curved portion 12c. Leg 13a is composed of a single rod-shaped member bent in two places in the same direction, with the portion sandwiched between the bent positions fixed to the underside of the seat panel 12. Leg 13b is composed of a single rod-shaped member bent in one place, with one portion opposite the bent position fixed to the underside of the seat panel 12. Leg 13b corresponds to one of the legs of leg 13a.

The legs 13a, 13b are all fixed to the underside of the seat panel 12 by fixing members (not shown). Each of the four legs 13a is slightly inclined from the base fixed to the underside of the seat panel 12 toward the lower end of the leg 13a, from the corner formed by the end portion 12a and the straight portion 12b, toward the outside of the contour shape of the seat panel 12. The lower ends of the legs 13a are located inside the contour shape of the seat panel 12 in a plan view, and do not protrude outside the contour shape of the seat panel 12 in a plan view.
Like the leg 13a, the leg 13b is slightly inclined from the fixed base toward the lower end of the leg 13b toward the outside of the curved outer portion 12c.

The curved benches 10A and 10B are positioned so that their end portions 12a are parallel and in contact with each other. In this case, it is preferable that the curved benches 10A and 10B are positioned so that the straight portions 12b, which are continuous with the adjacent outer curved portions 12c, are linearly continuous.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the multi-tiered shelf member 30 can be positioned adjacent to the curved bench 10A and the curved bench 10B. The multi-tiered shelf member 30 includes a lower plate 32 having a first functional surface 31 at the same height as the seating surface 11, a middle plate 34 that is parallel to the lower plate 32 but spaced apart at a higher position than the lower plate 32, an upper plate 36 that is parallel to the lower plate 32 and the middle plate 34 but spaced apart at a higher position than the middle plate 34, and support portions 38 that are erected at the four corners of the lower plate 32, middle plate 34, and upper plate 36 to support them.

The upper surface of the middle plate 34 is a second functional surface 35. The first functional surface 31 and the second functional surface 35 are both formed horizontally. The upper surface 37 of the upper plate 36 is formed parallel to the first functional surface 31 and the second functional surface 35.
The lower plate 32, the middle plate 34, and the upper plate 36 all have a rectangular outline, for example, a substantially square outline shape in a plan view. The outline shapes of the lower plate 32, the middle plate 34, and the upper plate 36 are similar to each other.

The contour shape of the lower plate 32 is larger than the contour shape of the middle plate 34. In other words, the edge of the contour shape of the middle plate 34 in a planar view is located inside the edge of the contour shape of the lower plate 32. The contour shape of the middle plate 34 is larger than the contour shape of the upper plate 36. In other words, the edge of the contour shape of the upper plate 36 in a planar view is located inside the edge of the contour shape of the middle plate 34. The lower plate 32, middle plate 34, and upper plate 36 are all positioned so that the centers of their approximately square shapes coincide in a planar view.

The dimensions of the lower plate 32, the middle plate 34, and the upper plate 36 in the left-right and front-rear directions decrease upward. In other words, the contours of the lower plate 32, the middle plate 34, and the upper plate 36 appear to recede upward.
The lower plate 32 is substantially square, and the length of one side is approximately equal to twice the length of the straight portion 12b connected to the inner curved portion 12d in the contour of the seating surface 11.

The support portions 38 are four linear, upright members. Each support portion 38 is a rod- or pipe-shaped member with a uniform diameter along its entire length. The support portions 38 are connected to the corners of the roughly square contours of the lower plate 32, middle plate 34, and upper plate 36. The support portions 38 are fixed to the undersides of the lower plate 32, middle plate 34, and upper plate 36 by fixing members 32b, 34b, and 36b (Figure 2).

The support portion 38 is inclined downward and outward from the corner positions of the contour shapes of the lower plate 32, the middle plate 34, and the upper plate 36. In other words, the lower end 38a of the support portion 38 is located outward from the contour edge of the lower plate 32 in a plan view. The upper end 38b of the support portion 38 is located inward from the contour edge of the upper plate 36 in a plan view.
The lower ends 38a of the support portions 38 function as legs of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 and come into contact with the floor surface.

The upper ends 38b of the support portions 38 protrude above the upper surface 37 of the upper plate 36. All four upper ends 38b are located at the same height. Cross members 36a are attached to the support portions 38 along the periphery of the upper plate 36 at a height between the support portions 38 and the upper ends 38b, above the upper surface 37 of the upper plate 36. The cross members 36a function to prevent items placed on the upper surface 37 from falling.

The curved bench 10A, the curved bench 10B, and the multi-tiered shelf member 30 are arranged adjacent to each other. The support portion 38 on the outer side of the contour of the first functional surface 31 can be arranged close to the inner curved portion 12d. In this case, the straight portions 12b connected to both ends of the inner curved portion 12d are arranged parallel to the sides of the substantially square first functional surface 31.
In this state, the seating direction on the curved benches 10A and 10B is a direction away from the multi-tiered shelf member 30. In other words, people often sit on the curved benches 10A and 10B with their backs facing the multi-tiered shelf member 30.

For curved benches 10A and 10B, the seating direction is defined as the first direction. That is, the first direction is the horizontal direction along seating surface 11, toward the outside of the contour shape of seating surface 11, and is indicated by the two-dot chain arrow in Figure 1. Note that the first direction may also be the direction toward the outside of outer curved portion 12c, away from multi-tier shelf member 30.

Furthermore, the second direction is defined as the opposite direction to the first direction for curved bench 10A and curved bench 10B. In other words, the second direction is defined as a direction parallel to one end 12a and approaching the multi-tiered shelf member 30. The second direction is shown by the dashed arrow in Figure 1 as a horizontal direction along the seating surface 11 that intersects with the sides of the approximately square first functional surface 31. Note that the second direction may also be a direction approaching the multi-tiered shelf member 30 from the outside of the outer curved portion 12c.

The third direction is defined as a direction that intersects with the second direction and approaches the multi-tiered shelf member 30. Specifically, the third direction is defined as a direction perpendicular to the straight line portion 12b that is parallel to the second direction and is indicated by the dashed arrow in FIG. 1. The third direction is indicated by the solid arrow in FIG. 1 as a direction that is horizontal along the seating surface 11 and intersects with the side of the approximately square first functional surface 31. Note that although these arrows are shown in the figure with respect to the curved bench 10B, they also apply to the curved bench 10A.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the edge of the seating surface that is the leading edge in the seating direction (first direction), i.e., one of the straight line portions 12b that continues to the outer curved portion 12c, is defined as the first side edge. In other words, the straight line portion 12b that is the side edge that intersects with the arrow indicated as the first direction is defined as the first side edge. Note that the first side edge may be the other straight line portion 12b that continues to the outer curved portion 12c as long as it is the leading edge in the seating direction. Alternatively, the first side edge may be the outer curved portion 12c.
Furthermore, when the multi-tier shelf member 30 is positioned in an adjacent position different from that shown in the figure, either of the straight portions 12b that are close to and along the first functional surface 31 can be the first side edge, or the inner curved portion 12d can be the first side edge, corresponding to the embodiment shown in each figure.

In accordance with the above, the second side edge is a straight portion 12b that runs closely along the first functional surface 31, which is the rear edge in the seating direction opposite the front edge in the seating direction, as shown in Figure 1. Furthermore, depending on the selected first side edge, the corresponding side edge of the seat panel 12 can be selected as appropriate. In this case, for example, the side edge that intersects with the arrow indicated as the second direction is defined as the second side edge.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, the third side edge is the side edge of the seat panel 12 in a different direction from the second side edge. For example, the side edge that intersects with the arrow indicated as the third direction, i.e., one of the straight portions 12b that continues into the inner curved portion 12d, is the third side edge. Furthermore, depending on the selected first side edge, the corresponding side edge of the seat panel 12 can be selected as appropriate. For example, one of the ends 12a can be the third side edge.

By defining the first to third directions and the first to third side edges in this way, the curved bench 10A, curved bench 10B, and multi-tiered shelf member 30 can be arranged in an adjacent position with the first functional surface 31 of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 adjacent to the seating surface 11 of the curved bench 10B in the second direction. The first functional surface 31 of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 can also be arranged in an adjacent position with the first functional surface 31 of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 adjacent to the seating surface 11 of the curved bench 10B in the third direction. In other words, the first functional surface 31 of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 can be arranged in an adjacent position with the inside of the curve of the seating surface 11, which is curved in an L-shape in plan view.

At this time, the seating surface 11 and the first functional surface 31 are adjacent and spaced apart to correspond to the thickness of the support portion 38. Furthermore, the curved benches 10A and 10B have the same configuration and are positioned rotated 90 degrees relative to the multi-tiered shelf member 30. As a result, half of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 is surrounded by the curved benches 10A and 10B.

Furthermore, when the outer curved portion 12c or straight portion 12b of the outer edge of the curved bench 10 serves as the first side edge so that an occupant faces outward from the curve, the curved bench 10 and the multi-tiered shelf member 30 can be positioned relative to each other so that one side of the contour of the first functional surface 31 is aligned with the straight portion 12b, which is the second side edge. Similarly, the curved bench 10 and the multi-tiered shelf member 30 can be positioned relative to each other so that the other side of the contour of the first functional surface 31 is aligned with the straight portion 12b, which is the third side edge.

Depending on the selected first side edge, the curved bench 10 and the multi-tiered shelf member 30 can be positioned relative to each other so that one side of the contour of the corresponding first functional surface 31 is approximately parallel to the straight portion 12b, which is the second side edge and/or the third side edge.

With the furniture unit 100 according to this embodiment, when the curved bench 10A, the curved bench 10B, and the multi-tiered shelf member 30 are arranged adjacent to each other, the seating surface 11 and the first functional surface 31 can be flush and adjacent to each other. In this case, the first functional surface 31 can be attached to an adjacent position in the second direction of the seating surface 11, allowing for ample space in the direction directly facing the seated person. Therefore, even when seated side by side on the curved bench 10A and the curved bench 10B, it is possible to appropriately accommodate requests such as temporarily placing baggage on the first functional surface 31 adjacent to the seating surface 11 when having a short meeting or chat with the person sitting next to you.

Furthermore, the first functional surface 31 allows the function of the seating surface 11 to be expanded in the second and third directions that do not directly face the seated person, so that, for example, unlike a table whose upper surface has a different height from the seating surfaces 11 of the curved benches 10A and 10B, the furniture can be arranged with a narrower spacing between them.
Therefore, even in a small space, it is possible to construct a furniture unit 100 in which furniture with different functions are arranged efficiently and appropriately.

By placing the multi-tiered shelf member 30 adjacent to the curved bench 10A and curved bench 10B in the second direction, the direction and position of the first functional surface 31 connected to the seating surface 11 can be changed depending on the space available, such as the size of the room in which the furniture unit 100 is placed.

By arranging the seating surfaces 11 of the curved benches 10A and 10B so that they are adjacent to the roughly square first functional surface 31 of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 in both the second and third directions, it becomes possible to use the first functional surface 31 from multiple directions simultaneously.

The first direction can also be defined as the opposite direction to the third direction shown in Figure 1. In this case, the third direction shown in Figure 1 corresponds to the second direction, and the second direction shown in Figure 1 corresponds to the third direction. Even in this case, it is possible to use the first functional surface 31 from multiple directions simultaneously.

The curved benches 10A and 10B can be arranged adjacent to each other in a direction intersecting the first direction, i.e., the two curved benches 10A and 10B can be arranged adjacent to each other so that their ends 12a are parallel. This allows the seating surfaces 11 of the curved benches 10A and 10B to be used in a flush, continuous state. This allows for a greater number of people to sit on the curved bench 10. Alternatively, by surrounding half of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 with multiple curved benches 10A and 10B of the same shape, it is possible to create an arrangement in which a single first functional surface 31 simultaneously expands the functionality of multiple seating surfaces 11. This increases the flexibility of the layout of the furniture unit 100.

Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Figure 3 is an oblique view showing the furniture unit in this embodiment. The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment described above is in the chairs. Other components that correspond to those in the first embodiment described above are given the same reference numerals and will not be described again.

In this embodiment, a straight bench (chair) 20 is provided as a chair instead of the curved bench 10 of the first embodiment.
3, in the furniture unit 100 of this embodiment, four linear benches (chairs) 20A to 20D are arranged around a multi-tiered shelf member (first auxiliary furniture) 30. Since the four linear benches 20A to 20D have the same configuration, they will be described below as linear bench 20.

Like the curved bench 10, the straight bench 20 has a seat plate (seat) 22 that forms the seating surface 21, and legs (support structure) 23 that are placed on the floor and support the seat plate 22.

The seating surface 21 is a generally horizontal plane formed on the upper surface of the seat plate 22. The seating surface 21 is formed on the entire surface of the seat plate 22. Needless to say, the seating surfaces 21 of the linear benches 20A to 20D are all at the same height. In other words, when these are placed adjacent to each other, the seating surfaces 21 of the linear benches 20A to 20D are all flush with each other.

The seat panel 22 is made of a plate of uniform thickness and has a rectangular contour when viewed from above. In other words, the seat panel 22 has a contour formed by two straight, parallel end portions 22a, and longitudinal straight portions 22b that are perpendicular to both end portions 22a.

The seat plate 22 is made up of one plate on each side along a center line connecting the centers of both end portions 22a in the longitudinal direction, with a linear gap formed between these plates. The seat plate 22 may be made up of a single plate, three or more plates, or may have a gap parallel to the end portions 22a.
The seat plate 22 is formed so that the distance between the straight portions 22b at both ends is equal to the length of the end portions 22a over the entire length in the longitudinal direction.

Like leg 13a, leg 23 is made up of four legs 23 arranged to correspond to the corners at both ends 22a of the rectangular outline. Leg 23 is made up of a single rod-shaped member bent in two places in the same direction, and the portion sandwiched between the bent positions is fixed to the underside of seat plate 22.

All four legs 23 are fixed to the underside of the seat plate 22 by fixing members (not shown). Each of the four legs 23 is slightly inclined from the base fixed to the underside of the seat plate 22 toward the lower end of the leg 23, from the corner formed by the end portion 22a and the straight portion 22b, toward the outside of the contour shape of the seat plate 22. The lower ends of the legs 23 are located inside the contour shape of the seat plate 22 in a plan view, and do not extend outside the contour shape of the seat plate 22 in a plan view.

The linear benches 20A-20D and the multi-tiered shelf member 30 are arranged adjacent to each other. They can be arranged so that one side of the first functional surface 31 in the approximately positive direction is close to the linear portion 22b. In this case, the linear portions 22b of the four linear benches 20A-20D are each parallel to the sides of the approximately square first functional surface 31, and both longitudinal ends of the linear portions 22b roughly coincide with the corners of the approximately square first functional surface 31, so that they are arranged in four directions in corresponding positions to each other.

Straight benches 20A and 20B, straight benches 20B and 20C, and straight benches 20C and 20D are positioned at 90-degree rotations. Furthermore, straight benches 20A and 20B, straight benches 20B and 20C, and straight benches 20C and 20D are positioned so that the corners of end portions 22a and straight portions 22b are closest to each other.

In this state, the seating direction on the linear benches 20A-20D is away from the multi-tiered shelf member 30. In other words, people often sit on each of the linear benches 20A-20D with their backs facing the multi-tiered shelf member 30.

For linear benches 20A-20D, the seating direction is defined as the first direction. That is, the first direction is the horizontal direction along seating surface 21, pointing outward toward the contour of seating surface 21, and is indicated by the two-dot chain arrow in Figure 3. Note that the first direction may also be perpendicular to linear portion 22b and pointing outward away from multi-tier shelf member 30.

Furthermore, the second direction is defined as the direction opposite to the first direction in the linear benches 20A to 20D. That is, the second direction is defined as the direction parallel to both ends 22a and approaching the multi-tiered shelf member 30. The second direction is shown by the dashed arrow in Figure 3 as the horizontal direction along the seating surface 21 and intersecting the sides of the substantially square first functional surface 31. Note that the second direction may also be the direction approaching the multi-tiered shelf member 30 from the outside of the outer curved portion 12c.
In this embodiment, the third direction is not set.

In this way, by defining the first and second directions and defining the side edges that intersect with the arrows of each direction as the first to third side edges in accordance with the first embodiment, the linear benches 20A-20D and the multi-tiered shelf member 30 can be positioned adjacent to each other in the second direction, with the first functional surface 31 of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 adjacent to the seating surface 21 of the linear benches 20A-20D.

At this time, the seating surface 21 and the first functional surface 31 are adjacent but spaced apart in accordance with the thickness of the support portion 38. Furthermore, the linear benches 20A-20D all have the same configuration and are positioned rotated 90 degrees relative to the multi-tiered shelf member 30. As a result, the four linear benches 20A-20D surround the entire periphery of the multi-tiered shelf member 30.

With the furniture unit 100 according to this embodiment, when the linear benches 20A-20D and the multi-tiered shelf member 30 are arranged adjacent to each other, the seating surface 21 and the first functional surface 31 can be flush and adjacent to each other. In this case, the first functional surface 31 can be attached to an adjacent position in the second direction of the seating surface 21, providing ample space in the direction directly facing the seated person. Therefore, even when seated side by side on the linear benches 20A-20D, it is possible to appropriately accommodate requests such as temporarily placing baggage on the first functional surface 31 adjacent to the seating surface 21 when having a brief meeting or chat with the person sitting next to you.

Furthermore, since the function of the seating surface 21 can be expanded by the first functional surface 31 in a second direction that does not directly face the seated person, the spacing between fixtures can be narrowed for the seating surfaces 21 of the straight benches 20A to 20D, unlike the spacing between tables with different top surface heights.
Therefore, even in a small space, it is possible to construct a furniture unit 100 in which furniture with different functions are arranged efficiently and appropriately.

By placing the multi-tiered shelf member 30 adjacent to the linear benches 20A-20D in the second direction, the direction and position of the first functional surface 31 connected to the seating surface 21 can be changed to suit the space available, such as the size of the room in which the furniture unit 100 is placed. Furthermore, because the seating surface 21 of the linear benches 20A-20D has a rectangular outline, it is also possible to reverse the first and second directions when using the benches.

By arranging the seating surfaces 21 of the four linear benches 20A-20D so that they are adjacent in the second direction to the first functional surface 31 of the approximately square multi-tiered shelf member 30, it becomes possible to use the first functional surface 31 from multiple directions simultaneously. Even when seated on adjacent linear benches 20A-20D, for example, the first direction of linear bench 20A and linear bench 20B will intersect at a 90-degree angle. Even in this case, the first functional surface 31 can still be used from multiple directions simultaneously.

Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the furniture unit in this embodiment. The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment described above is the combination of chairs. Other configurations that correspond to those in the first embodiment described above are given the same symbols and will not be described again.

In this embodiment, the chairs include the curved bench 10 of the first embodiment and the straight bench 20 of the second embodiment.
In the furniture unit 100 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, two curved benches (chairs) 10A, 10B and a straight bench (chair) 20 are arranged around a multi-tiered shelf member (first auxiliary furniture) 30.

In the furniture unit 100 of this embodiment, the seating surfaces 11 of the curved benches 10A and 10B, the seating surface 21 of the straight bench 20, and the first functional surface 31 of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 are all at the same height.
The curved benches 10A, 10B and the multi-tiered shelf member 30 are arranged in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and furthermore, the linear bench 20 is additionally arranged in this state.

The straight bench 20 has an end 22a that is parallel to and close to the end 12a of the curved bench 10B. Near the contact point between the straight bench 20 and the curved bench 10B, the straight portion 22b and the straight portion 12b are continuously extended from each other.
Half of the longitudinal direction of the straight portion 22b of the straight bench 20 is adjacent to the side of the first functional surface 31 of the multitiered shelf member 30. In other words, the first functional surface 31 of the multitiered shelf member 30 is surrounded by the curved benches 10A, 10B and the straight bench 20 over at least half of its circumference.

In this embodiment, the first to third directions are defined as shown in the figure, and the side edges that intersect with the arrows in each direction, corresponding to the above embodiment, are defined as the first to third side edges.

In the furniture unit 100 of this embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, the first direction of adjacent curved benches 10B coincides with the first direction of the linear bench 20. Furthermore, the second direction of the curved benches 10B coincides with the second direction of the linear bench 20. In this way, the curved benches 10A, 10B and the linear bench 20 can be arranged close to each other in a direction intersecting the first direction, thereby increasing the seating capacity. Alternatively, by arranging the multi-tiered shelf member 30 to be surrounded by multiple curved benches 10A, 10B and linear benches 20, the seating surfaces 11, 21 can both be close to the first functional surface 31.
This allows for an arrangement in which the functionality of a single first functional surface 31 can be expanded to multiple seating surfaces 11, 21. This improves the degree of freedom in the layout of the furniture unit.
In addition, the linear portion 22 b of the linear bench 20 that is close to and along the first functional surface 31 can be set as the first side edge, that is, it is possible to sit in a position close to the multi-tiered shelf member 30 .

Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the fixture unit of this embodiment, and Fig. 6 is a side view showing the fixture unit of this embodiment. This embodiment differs from the above-mentioned embodiments in terms of the first auxiliary fixture, and other components corresponding to the above-mentioned embodiments are assigned the same reference numerals and will not be described further.

In this embodiment, a planter (first auxiliary fixture) 40 is provided as the first auxiliary fixture instead of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 of the first embodiment.
In the furniture unit 100 of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a planter (first auxiliary furniture) 40 is placed in the center surrounded by four curved benches (chairs) 10A to 10D.

As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the planter 40 can be placed adjacent to the curved benches 10A-10D. The planter 40 comprises a lower edge plate 42 having a first functional surface 41 at the same height as the seating surface 11, an upper edge plate 46 that is parallel to the lower edge plate 42 and spaced apart at a higher position than the lower edge plate 42, a columnar portion 44 that is positioned in the center of the lower edge plate 42 and upper edge plate 46 and connects them in the height direction, and support portions 48 that are erected at the four corners of the lower edge plate 42 and upper edge plate 46 to support them.

The upper surface 47 of the upper edge plate 46 may be a second functional surface. The first functional surface 41 and the upper surface 47 are both formed horizontally. The upper surface 47 and the first functional surface 41 are formed parallel to each other.
The lower edge plate 42 and the upper edge plate 46 both have rectangular contours, e.g., a substantially square contour shape in plan view. The columnar portion 44 has a substantially square horizontal cross-sectional contour. The contour shapes of the lower edge plate 42 and the upper edge plate 46 and the horizontal cross-sectional contour of the columnar portion 44 are similar to each other.

The contour shape of the lower edge plate 42 is larger than the contour shape of the horizontal cross section of the columnar portion 44. In other words, the edge of the contour shape of the columnar portion 44 in a plan view is located inside the edge of the contour shape of the lower edge plate 42. The contour shape of the upper edge plate 46 is larger than the contour shape of the horizontal cross section of the columnar portion 44. In other words, the edge of the contour shape of the columnar portion 44 in a plan view is located inside the edge of the contour shape of the upper edge plate 46. The columnar portion 44 is hollow and has a bottom, allowing plants, etc. to be placed inside.

The contour shape of the lower edge plate 42 is larger than the contour shape of the upper edge plate 46. In other words, the edge of the contour shape of the upper edge plate 46, when viewed in plan, is located inside the edge of the contour shape of the lower edge plate 42. The lower edge plate 42, columnar portion 44, and upper edge plate 46 are all positioned so that the centers of their approximately square shapes coincide when viewed in plan.

The dimensions of the lower edge plate 42 and the upper edge plate 46 in the left-right and front-to-back directions decrease as they extend upward. In other words, the contours of the lower edge plate 42 and the upper edge plate 46 appear to recede as they extend upward.
The lower edge plate 42 is substantially square, and the length of one side is approximately equal to twice the length of the straight portion 12b connected to the inner curved portion 12d in the contour of the seating surface 11.

The support portions 48 are four linear, upright members. Each support portion 48 is a rod- or pipe-shaped member with a uniform diameter along its entire length. The support portions 48 are connected to the corners of the roughly square contours of the lower edge plate 42 and upper edge plate 46. The support portions 48 are fixed to the undersides of the lower edge plate 42 and upper edge plate 46 by fixing members 42b and 46b (Figure 6).

The support portion 48 is inclined downward and outward from a corner of the contour shapes of the lower edge plate 42 and the upper edge plate 46. That is, the lower end 48a of the support portion 48 is located outward from the contour edge of the lower edge plate 42 in a plan view. The upper end 38b of the support portion 48 is located inward from the contour edge of the upper edge plate 46 in a plan view.
The lower end 48a of the support portion 48 functions as a leg of the planter 40 and comes into contact with the floor surface.

The curved benches 10A-10D and the planter 40 are arranged adjacent to each other. The support portions 48 on the outer side of the contour of the first functional surface 41 can be arranged close to the inner curved portion 12d. In this case, the straight portions 12b connected to both ends of the inner curved portion 12d are arranged parallel to the sides of the substantially square first functional surface 41.
In this state, the seating direction on the curved benches 10A to 10D is a direction away from the planter 40. In other words, people often sit on the curved benches 10A to 10D with their backs facing the planter 40.

In the curved benches 10A-10D, the seating direction is defined as the first direction. That is, the first direction is the horizontal direction along the seating surface 11, toward the outside of the contour shape of the seating surface 11, and is indicated by the two-dot chain arrow in Figure 5. Note that the first direction may also be the direction toward the outside of the outer curved portion 12c, away from the planter 40.

Furthermore, the second direction is defined as the direction opposite to the first direction in the curved benches 10A-10D. In other words, the second direction is defined as the direction parallel to one end 12a and approaching the planter 40. The second direction is shown by the dashed arrow in Figure 5 as the horizontal direction along the seating surface 11 and intersecting the side of the approximately square first functional surface 41. Note that the second direction may also be the direction approaching the planter 40 from the outside of the outer curved portion 12c.

The third direction is defined as a direction that intersects with the second direction and approaches the planter 40. Specifically, the third direction is defined as a direction perpendicular to the straight line portion 12b that is parallel to the second direction and is indicated by the dashed arrow in FIG. 5. The third direction is indicated by the solid arrow in FIG. 5 as a direction that is horizontal along the seating surface 11 and intersects with the sides of the approximately square first functional surface 31. Note that while these arrows are shown in the figure for curved benches 10B and 10C, they also apply similarly to curved benches 10A and 10D.

In this way, the first to third directions are defined, and the side edges that intersect with the arrows of each direction are defined as the first to third side edges in accordance with the above embodiments. This means that the curved benches 10A to 10D and the planter 40 can be arranged adjacent to each other in the second direction, with the first functional surface 41 of the planter 40 adjacent to the seating surface 11 of the curved benches 10B and 10C. The first functional surface 41 of the planter 40 can also be arranged adjacent to the seating surface 11 of the curved benches 10B and 10C in the third direction. In other words, the planter 40 can be arranged adjacent to the seating surface 11, which is curved in an L-shape when viewed from above, with the first functional surface 41 of the planter 40 adjacent to the inside of the curve.

At this time, the seating surface 11 and the first functional surface 41 are adjacent but spaced apart in accordance with the thickness of the support portion 48. Furthermore, the curved benches 10A-10D all have the same configuration and are positioned rotated 90 degrees, 180 degrees, and 270 degrees relative to the planter 40. As a result, the planter 40 is completely surrounded by the four curved benches 10A-10D. At this time, adjacent curved benches 10A-10D are positioned so that the opposing ends 12a are parallel and close to each other.

With the furniture unit 100 according to this embodiment, when the curved benches 10A-10D and the planter 40 are placed adjacent to each other, the seating surface 11 and the first functional surface 41 can be flush and adjacent to each other. In this case, the first functional surface 41 can be attached to an adjacent position in the second direction of the seating surface 11, providing ample space in the direction directly facing the seated person. Therefore, even when seated side by side on the curved benches 10A-10D, it is possible to appropriately accommodate requests such as temporarily placing baggage on the first functional surface 41 adjacent to the seating surface 11 when having a short meeting or chat with the person sitting next to you.

Furthermore, the first functional surface 41 allows the function of the seating surface 11 to be expanded in the second and third directions that do not directly face the seated person, so that the furniture can be arranged with a narrower distance between them.
Therefore, even in a small space, it is possible to construct a furniture unit 100 in which furniture with different functions are arranged efficiently and appropriately.

By placing the planter 40 adjacent to the curved benches 10A-10D in the second direction, the direction and position of the first functional surface 41 connected to the seating surface 11 can be changed depending on the space available, such as the size of the room in which the furniture unit 100 is placed.

By arranging the seating surfaces 11 of the curved benches 10A-10D so that they are adjacent to the roughly square first functional surface 41 of the planter 40 in both the second and third directions, it becomes possible to use the first functional surface 41 from multiple directions simultaneously.

By arranging the curved benches 10A-10D adjacent to each other in a direction intersecting the first direction, that is, by arranging two adjacent curved benches 10 adjacent to each other so that their ends 12a are parallel, the seating surfaces 11 of the curved benches 10A-10D can be used in a flush, continuous state. This allows for a greater number of people to sit on the curved benches 10. Furthermore, by surrounding the entire periphery of the planter 40 with multiple curved benches 10A-10D of the same shape, it is possible to create an arrangement in which a single first functional surface 41 simultaneously expands the functionality of multiple seating surfaces 11. This increases the degree of freedom in the layout of the furniture unit 100.

Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a furniture unit according to this embodiment.
This embodiment differs from the fourth embodiment described above in terms of the chair, and the other corresponding components are given the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted.

In this embodiment, instead of the four curved benches 10A to 10D in the fourth embodiment, the planter 40 is surrounded by four straight benches 20A to 20D. Alternatively, instead of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 in the second embodiment, the planter 40 is placed in the center of the four straight benches 20A to 20D.
In the furniture unit 100 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, four linear benches (chairs) 20A to 20D are arranged around a planter (first auxiliary furniture) 40.

In this embodiment, the first to third directions are defined as shown in the figure, and the side edges that intersect with the arrows in each direction, corresponding to the above embodiment, are defined as the first and second side edges.

In this embodiment, too, the seating surface 21 and the first functional surface 41 can be flush and adjacent to each other. In this case, the first functional surface 41 can be attached to the seating surface 21 in the second direction, providing ample space in the direction directly facing the occupant. Therefore, even when seated side by side on the linear benches 20A-20D, it is possible to appropriately accommodate requests such as temporarily placing baggage on the first functional surface 41 adjacent to the seating surface 21 when having a short meeting or chat with the person sitting next to you.

In addition, the first functional surface 41 can expand the function of the seating surface 21 in the second direction that does not directly face the seated person, so the distance between the furniture can also be narrowed.
Therefore, even in a small space, it is possible to construct a furniture unit 100 in which furniture with different functions are arranged efficiently and appropriately.

By placing the planter 40 adjacent to the linear benches 20A-20D in the second direction, the direction and position of the first functional surface 41 connected to the seating surface 21 can be changed to suit the space available, such as the size of the room in which the furniture unit 100 is placed. Furthermore, because the seating surface 21 of the linear benches 20A-20D has a rectangular outline, it is also possible to reverse the first and second directions when using the benches.

By arranging the seating surfaces 21 of the four linear benches 20A-20D so that they are adjacent to the second direction of the roughly square first functional surface 41 of the planter 40, it becomes possible to use the first functional surface 41 from multiple directions simultaneously. Even when seated on adjacent linear benches 20A-20D, for example, the first direction of linear bench 20A and linear bench 20B will intersect at a 90-degree angle. Even in this case, the first functional surface 41 can still be used from multiple directions simultaneously.

Hereinafter, a sixth embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing the fixture unit of this embodiment, and Fig. 9 is a side view showing the fixture unit of this embodiment. This embodiment differs from the above-mentioned embodiments in terms of the second auxiliary fixture, and other components corresponding to the above-mentioned embodiments are assigned the same reference numerals and will not be described further.

In this embodiment, a shelf member 50 and a trash can 60 are provided as second auxiliary fixtures.
In the fixture unit 100 of this embodiment, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, in addition to the combination of two curved benches (chairs) 10A, 10B and a multi-tiered shelf member (first auxiliary fixture) 30, a shelf member (second auxiliary fixture) 50 and a trash can (second auxiliary fixture) 60 are arranged adjacent to each other.

In the two curved benches (chairs) 10A, 10B and the multi-tiered shelf member (first auxiliary fixture) 30 of this embodiment, the first to third directions are defined as shown in the figure, and the side edges that intersect with the arrows in each direction, corresponding to the above embodiment, are defined as the first to third side edges.

As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the shelf member 50 can be placed adjacent to the multi-tier shelf member 30. The shelf member 50 comprises an upper plate 56 having a second functional surface (another second functional surface) 57 at the same height as the second functional surface 35 of the middle plate 34, support members 58 erected at the four corners of the upper plate 56 to support them, and auxiliary plates 52 attached midway in the height direction of the four support members 58.

The second functional surface 57 of the upper plate 56 is formed horizontally. The upper surface 51 of the auxiliary plate 52 and the second functional surface 57 are formed parallel to each other.
The contour shape of the upper plate 56 is rectangular. The length of the longitudinal end 57a of the second functional surface 57 is shorter than the length of one side of the second functional surface 35. The length of the linear portion 57b extending in the longitudinal direction of the second functional surface 57 is not particularly limited.

The contour shape of the auxiliary plate 52 is smaller than the contour shape of the upper plate 56. In other words, the edge of the contour shape of the upper plate 56 in a plan view is located outside the edge of the contour shape of the auxiliary plate 52. The auxiliary plate 52 and the upper plate 56 are both arranged so that the centers of their rectangles coincide in a plan view.
The auxiliary plate 52 and the upper plate 56 have similar contour shapes. The upper surface 51 of the auxiliary plate 52 is flush with the first functional surface 31 of the lower plate 32.

The support portions 58 are four linearly erected members. Each support portion 58 is a rod- or pipe-shaped member with a uniform diameter along its entire length. The support portions 58 are connected to the corners of the rectangular contours of the upper plate 56 and auxiliary plate 52. The support portions 58 are fixed to the undersides of the auxiliary plate 52 and upper plate 56 by fixing members 52b and 56b (Figure 9).

The four support portions 58 are connected to the outside of the four corners of the auxiliary plate 52 .
The four support portions 58 are connected to the inside of the edge of the contour shape of the second functional surface 57. In other words, the four support portions 58 are fixed at a distance from the outer edge of the upper plate 56. The lower ends 58a of the support portions 58 are located inside the contour edge of the upper plate 56 in plan view.
The support portions 58 are inclined downward and outward from the vicinity of the corners of the upper plate 56 and from positions outside the corners of the contour shape of the auxiliary plate 52 .

As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the trash can 60 can be placed adjacent to the shelf member 50 and the multi-tier shelf member 30. The trash can 60 comprises an upper plate 66 having a second functional surface (another second functional surface) 67 at the same height as the second functional surface 35 of the middle plate 34, and a box portion 64 connected to the underside of the upper plate 66. In the trash can 60, the box portion 64 is hollow and has openings 64a and 64b, and can store trash and the like inserted through the openings 64a and 64b inside.

The second functional surface 67 of the upper plate 66 is formed horizontally. The contour shape of the upper plate 66 is rectangular. The length of the longitudinal end 67a of the second functional surface 67 is shorter than the length of one side of the second functional surface 35. The length of the longitudinal end 67a of the second functional surface 67 is equal to the length of the end 57a of the second functional surface 57. The length of the linear portion 67b extending in the longitudinal direction of the second functional surface 67 is not particularly limited. The contour shape of the upper plate 66 can be, for example, the same shape as the contour shape of the upper plate 56.

In the furniture unit 100 according to this embodiment, the second functional surface 35 of the multi-tiered shelf member 30, the second functional surface 57 of the shelf member 50, and the second functional surface 67 of the trash can 60 are arranged in close proximity so that they are flush and continuous.

In the furniture unit 100 of this embodiment, the multi-tiered shelf member 30, shelf member 50, and trash can 60 are arranged so that the second functional surfaces 57, 67 are adjacent to the second functional surface 35. This allows the second functional surfaces 35 and the second functional surfaces 57, 67 to be laid out in a continuous manner, thereby expanding the functionality of each other. In other words, the second functional surfaces 57, 67 are adjacent to the second functional surface 35, which is located higher than the first functional surface 31, thereby expanding its functionality.

This allows the seating surface 11 and first functional surface 31, as well as the second functional surfaces 35 and 57, 67, which are at different heights, to be used in a continuous state. Therefore, even in a small space, the different heights of the functional surfaces can be used to efficiently arrange fixtures with different functions, such as the multi-tiered shelf member 30, shelf member 50, trash can 60, and curved bench 10, as appropriate, further expanding the uses of the fixture unit 100.

Hereinafter, a seventh embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Figure 10 is an oblique view showing the fixture unit in this embodiment. The difference between this embodiment and the sixth embodiment described above is the combination of fixtures; other configurations corresponding to those in the sixth embodiment described above are given the same symbols and will not be described again.

In the furniture unit 100 of this embodiment, as shown in Figure 10, the second functional surfaces 35, 57 of the multi-tiered shelf member 30 and the shelf member 50 can be arranged adjacent to each other so that they are flush and continuous. Furthermore, the upper surface 51 of the auxiliary plate 52 and the first functional surface 31 can also be arranged adjacent to each other.

This allows the top surface 51 and first functional surface 31, as well as the second functional surfaces 35 and 57, which are at different heights, to be used in a continuous state. Therefore, even in a small space, the different heights of the functional surfaces can be used to efficiently arrange the multi-tiered shelf members 30 and shelf members 50, which are fixtures with different functions, as needed, further expanding the uses of the fixture unit 100.

Hereinafter, an eighth embodiment of the furniture unit according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Figure 11 is an oblique view showing the fixture unit in this embodiment. What differs from the sixth embodiment described above is the combination of fixtures in this embodiment; other configurations corresponding to those in the sixth embodiment described above are given the same symbols and will not be described again.

In the furniture unit 100 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the shelf member 50 and the trash can 60 can be arranged adjacent to each other so that the second functional surfaces 57, 67 of the shelf member 50 and the trash can 60 are flush and continuous.
This allows second functional surface 35 and second functional surface 57 to be used in a continuous state. Therefore, even in a small space, by using the functional surfaces of different heights, it is possible to efficiently arrange shelf members 50 and trash cans 60, which are fixtures with different functions, as appropriate, and further expand the uses of fixture unit 100.

In addition, the present invention can employ configurations in which the individual components of each of the above-described embodiments are appropriately selected and combined. For example, in the sixth embodiment shown in Figures 8 and 9, a planter 40 can be placed in place of the multi-tiered shelf member 30. Even in this case, the seating surface 11 and the first functional surface 41 can be made continuous with each other, and the top surface 47, which is at a different height, can be used as a second functional surface, with this top surface 47 and the second functional surfaces 57, 67 each being continuous with each other.

Alternatively, in the seventh embodiment shown in Figure 10, a curved bench 10 or a straight bench 20 can be placed in place of the trash can 60, and the upper surface 51 of the auxiliary plate 52 can be used as a continuous surface with the seating surface 11 or seating surface 21, respectively.

Furthermore, one linear bench 20 and two multi-tiered shelf members 30 can be arranged adjacent to each other. In this case, one end 22a of the linear bench 20 can be adjacent and parallel to the first functional surface 31 of the multi-tiered shelf member 30, and the other end 22a can be adjacent and parallel to the first functional surface 31 of the other multi-tiered shelf member 30.

Alternatively, curved benches 10, straight benches 20, multi-tiered shelf members 30, planters 40, shelf members 50, and trash cans 60 can be selected as needed and combined in any number and in any position.

In the present invention, (1) a chair having a seat that forms a seating surface;
A first auxiliary fixture that can be arranged adjacent to the chair;
Equipped with
The chair is supported by a support structure disposed on the floor surface such that the seating surface is the uppermost surface from the floor surface, and a first direction extending along the seating surface toward the outside of the contour shape is defined as a sitting direction,
The first auxiliary fixture has a first functional surface that is arranged at approximately the same height as the seating surface, and the first functional surface can be arranged in an adjacent position adjacent to the seating surface in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction.
It is possible.

In the present invention, (2, 3) the contour shape of the seating surface of the chair and the contour shape of the first functional surface of the first auxiliary fixture are,
The first functional surface can be disposed at an adjacent position adjacent to the seating surface in the first direction,
The first functional surface can be disposed at an adjacent position adjacent to the seating surface in a third direction that extends outward from a contour shape of the seating surface and intersects with the first direction.
It is possible.

In the present invention, (4) the contour shape of the seating surface of the chair and the contour shape of the first functional surface of the first auxiliary fixture are,
the seating surface is capable of being disposed at an adjacent position adjacent to the first functional surface in the second direction and adjacent to the first functional surface in the third direction.
It is possible.

In the fixture unit of the present invention described above, the first to third directions are defined as shown in the figures in the above embodiment, and the side edges that intersect with the arrows in each direction corresponding to the above embodiment can be defined as the first to third side edges.

100... Furniture unit 10, 10A to 10D... Curved bench (chair)
11, 21... Seating surface 12, 22... Seat plate (seat)
12a, 22a, 57a, 67a...End portion 12b, 22b...Straight line portion (side edge)
12c...Outer curved part (side edge)
12d... Inner curved portion (side edge)
13, 13a, 13b, 23... Legs (support structure)
20, 20A-20D...Straight bench (chair)
30... Multi-tiered shelf member (first auxiliary fixture)
31, 41... First functional surface 35... Second functional surface 40... Planter (first auxiliary fixture)
47... Upper surface 50... Shelf member (second auxiliary fixture)
57, 67... Second functional surface (other second functional surface)
60...Trash can (second auxiliary fixture)

Claims (9)

a chair having a seat that forms a seating surface;
A first auxiliary fixture that can be arranged adjacent to the chair;
Equipped with
The chair is supported by a support structure such that the seating surface is the uppermost surface from a floor surface, and a first side edge that is at least one side edge of the seating surface is a front edge in a seating direction, and
The first auxiliary fixture has a first functional surface arranged at approximately the same height as the seating surface, and can be arranged so that the first functional surface is along a second side edge that is a rear edge of the seating surface opposite to the front edge of the seating surface,
The first auxiliary fixture has a second functional surface above the first functional surface,
a contour shape of the second functional surface is located inside a contour shape of the first functional surface in a plan view;
A fixture unit characterized by the above. a chair having a seat that forms a seating surface;
A first auxiliary fixture that can be arranged adjacent to the chair;
Equipped with
The chair is supported by a support structure such that the seating surface is the uppermost surface from a floor surface, and a first side edge that is at least one side edge of the seating surface is a front edge in a seating direction, and
The first auxiliary fixture has a first functional surface arranged at approximately the same height as the seating surface, and can be arranged so that the first functional surface is along a second side edge that is a rear edge of the seating surface opposite to the front edge of the seating surface,
The first auxiliary fixture has a second functional surface above the first functional surface,
The second auxiliary fixture has another second functional surface arranged at approximately the same height as the second functional surface, and is capable of being arranged adjacent to the first auxiliary fixture so that the other second functional surface is along the second functional surface.
A fixture unit characterized by the above. a chair having a seat that forms a seating surface;
A first auxiliary fixture that can be arranged adjacent to the chair;
Equipped with
The chair is supported by a support structure such that the seating surface is the uppermost surface from a floor surface, and a first side edge that is at least one side edge of the seating surface is a front edge in a seating direction, and
The support structure has rod-shaped legs extending downward from a base fixed to the underside of the seat,
The first auxiliary fixture has a first functional surface that is arranged at approximately the same height as the seating surface, and can be arranged so that the first functional surface is along a second side edge that is a rear edge of the seating surface on the opposite side from the front edge of the seating surface in the seating direction.
A fixture unit characterized by the above. The first auxiliary fixture can be arranged so that the first functional surface is along the first side edge,
A furniture unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The chair further includes a third side edge in a direction different from the second side edge,
A fixture unit as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the first auxiliary fixture can be arranged so that the first functional surface is aligned with the third side edge. The first auxiliary fixture can be arranged so that the first functional surface is along the second side edge and the third side edge.
6. The furniture unit according to claim 5. The first auxiliary furniture is provided with a plurality of chairs adjacent to the first functional surface along the second side edge,
A plurality of the chairs can be arranged close to each other.
7. The furniture unit according to claim 6. The second auxiliary fixture has another second functional surface arranged at approximately the same height as the second functional surface, and is capable of being arranged adjacent to the first auxiliary fixture so that the other second functional surface is along the second functional surface.
3. The furniture unit according to claim 2. a contour shape of the other second functional surface can be arranged adjacent to the second functional surface located inside the contour shape of the first functional surface in a plan view;
9. A furniture unit according to claim 2 or 8.