Hasta La Ideas

Ping pong tables seem to be having a moment. What was once a gaming set-up hidden away in the basement for the occasional game or two around holidays when family get-togethers run rampant and often, is now taking the front seat in office design. I even took a spin on a concrete version being shown at last week’s ICFF. The You and Me table is the perfect solution for those offices looking for a completely functional work space with a “members only” way to solve all of those tough corporate decisions over an after hours game of ping pong.

The table—thoughtfully designed by the Antoni Pallejá Office for RS Barcelona—features a discrete side drawer that houses the paddles, balls and net. When it’s closed, there’s no trace of the table’s alternative—and I’m willing to bet, more popular—use.

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