The unique book-shaped creation¹ - called Bookniture - can be unfolded to become a chair or small table.

 

Made from fully-recyclable kraft paper, the book transforms into furniture in 'a blink² of an eye'.

 

People can either carry it around for a portable³ chair, or can store it in their homes to use as extra furniture.

 

Designer Mike Mak, 30, came up with the idea after never having enough seats for his friends at his home in Hong Kong.

 

'I love having friends at my place, but I have never had enough seats for everyone - we would always end up just sitting on the floor.

 

'I really wanted a seat that didn't take up any floor space when I don't need it.

 

'One day, however, the empty space on my bookcase drew my attention. Then came the spark of a new idea - Bookniture - furniture hidden in a book.

 

'It unfolds from a book into a piece of multifunctional furniture in a blink of an eye. I think it's the only stool⁴ or desk in the world made using a book.'

 

The book, which measures just 33cm x 18cm, expands to 14 times bigger once it's opened, and can support up to 1,000kg of weight.

 

It comes in two colors, brown and black leather, and can be bought for between £55 and £57 from crowd-funding website Kickstarter.

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