More often than not, you'll come across a product on Instagram that makes you pause and consider adding to cart right then and there. This is especially applicable if it's something functional and stylish, like cordless lamps or the Adirondack chair everyone seemingly had last summer. In scrolling through both IG and TikTok recently, you'll encounter one item again and again: a bench that converts into a picnic table! Just watch the videos of the bench magically transforming into a spot for group gatherings multiple times, and you'll click "add to cart."
There are a few different versions of the bench around on social media, and mass retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and Wayfair offer it in various sizes and price points, depending on your budget. Regardless of which one you decide to go with, the mechanism is the same. You simply pull it apart to reveal the table and bench seats, and when you're ready to put it back, you lift one of the sides and push it back into bench mode. Watch a video of this piece in action below, though fair warning: once you see it, you will definitely want this for your outdoor space.
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Since it is the season of outdoor entertaining, if you have a smaller patio, outdoor porch, or rooftop setup, this convertible furniture piece is a useful, genius buy. The bench lets you create more seating for friends and family instantly! One customer who bought the Best Products convertible version wrote, "I love this table/bench for the price. It did the job for Labor Day and will now be my summer picnic table. But it can also be decorated for the fall as well if anyone chooses to paint it." Another person added, "We live in FL so I stained and sealed wood before building. LOVE how it looks, SUPER easy to put together. You only need a few tools, take your time in assembling and you'll have no problems."
Get the convertible picnic table that best fits your budget and outdoor space, then host a party to celebrate—you'll have plenty of room to seat everyone.
