This is the coolest piece of furniture that I've ever seen

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You’re too late for Robert Jupe to solve world peace. The design of this table was patented in 1835. Guess we’re out of luck. http://www.core77.com/posts/27998/Did-This-Man-Miss-One-of-the-Most-Important-Design-Details-of-This-Jupe-Round-Expanding-Table