Marine Folding Table Brackets

Tiny house builders are always looking for ways to save space without foregoing life's essentials.  Certainly high on my essentials list is enough table space to share a meal, play a game of cards, or support laptop computer.  Having a table that is easy to stow away when not in use is preferable.  One option is to mount a tabletop on a wall using a pair of brackets like those pictured here.  In the upright position these brackets lock in place to support a tabletop load up to 300 pounds.  Folded down, the table hangs on the wall, out of the way.

These brackets are sold on eBay in pairs for around $50  Although they can be adapted to tabletops of various widths, the table depth is restricted to around 30 inches.  This permits the table to clear the floor when folded down, and to rest at a functional height above the floor when in use.  I plan to employ them to support a table beneath a window that is just over 30 inches above the floor.  This arrangement will allow for seating on three sides with a wonderful view.

Table brackets are one of many kinds of marine hardware that can be easily adapted to tiny house living.  Other space-saving boat tables include pedestal tables, detached folding tables, and upright folding tables.