Interior equipment

Abstract

To provide an interior facility allowing freely arranging tables and chairs, and allowing partitioning the work space of workers without impairing communication among the workers.SOLUTION: An interior facility 1000 of a room has multiple stools 1 with casters 1c, multiple tables 2 with casters 2e, and multiple planters 3 with casters 3d. Planters 313, 323 out of the planters 3 are arranged in combination with the stools 331, 341, 351. The contour of the upper faces of the planters 3 are congruent with the contour of the upper faces of the stools 1 and the contour of the upper faces of the tables 2. The upper faces of the stools 1, the tables 2 and the planters 3 have tri-equilateral trapezoidal contours having three sides of the same length and sides longer than the three sides. The stool 1 is lower than the table 2, and the table 2 is lower than the planter 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to interior equipment. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, office layouts are designed taking into consideration the nature of work, the equipment used, the number of staff, traffic flow, storage, design, etc. In order to increase convenience and productivity, various proposals have been made regarding office layouts and fixtures, etc. (See, for example, Patent Documents 1-4). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-85248 [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2021-65625 [Patent Document 3] Patent Publication No. 2021-45588 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-229578 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] For multiple workers to work in an office, multiple sets of tables and chairs are required. The layout and allocation of tables and chairs must be flexible to accommodate changes in the number of people, the equipment used, the purpose of use, and the nature of work. The shape, layout, and allocation of tables and chairs affect the design of the office.

[0005] Meanwhile, partitions are used to allow each worker to concentrate on their own work. In the first example, partitions are placed between adjacent tables. In the second example, private booths are separated by partitions, and tables and chairs are placed in the private booths. However, when partitions are present around workers, they can feel the workspace is cramped and oppressive. Furthermore, while innovative ideas that individual workers would not have thought of can sometimes be born through communication between workers, partitions hinder communication between workers and the creation of innovative ideas.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide interior equipment that allows tables and chairs to be arranged freely and that can separate workers' work spaces without hindering communication between workers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] According to the invention of claim 1, for example, as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 25, the interior equipment 1000 of a room comprises a plurality of stools 1 with casters, a plurality of tables 2 with casters, and a plurality of planters 3 with casters, wherein the outer shapes of the upper surfaces of the plurality of planters 3 are congruent with the outer shapes of the upper surfaces of the plurality of stools 1 and the plurality of tables 2, and at least one planter 313, 323 (or planter 443, 453, 463) of the plurality of planters 3 is placed on the floor of the room in combination with at least one stool 331, 341, 351 (or stool 411, 421, 431) of the plurality of stools 1.

[0008] According to the invention of claim 2, for example, as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 24, the interior equipment 1000 of a room comprises a plurality of stools 1 with casters, a plurality of tables 2 with casters, and a plurality of planters 3 with casters, wherein the outer shapes of the upper surfaces of the plurality of planters 3 are congruent with the outer shapes of the upper surfaces of the plurality of stools 1 and the plurality of tables 2, and at least one planter 243 (or planter 713, 723, 843) of the plurality of planters 3 is placed on the floor of the room in combination with at least one table 212, 222, 223 (or table 732, 742, 752, 762, 772, 782, 812, 822, 832) of the plurality of tables 2.

[0009] According to the invention of claim 3, for example, as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 28, the interior equipment 1000 of a room comprises a plurality of stools 1 with casters, a plurality of tables 2 with casters, and a plurality of planters 3 with casters, wherein the outer shapes of the upper surfaces of the plurality of planters 3 are congruent with the outer shapes of the upper surfaces of the plurality of stools 1 and the plurality of tables 2, and at least one planter 613 (or planter 923) of the plurality of planters 3 is placed on the floor of the room in combination with at least one stool 621 (or stool 911) of the plurality of stools 1 and at least one table 632 (or 932) of the plurality of tables 2.

[0010] According to the inventions of claims 1, 2 and 3, the stool 1, table 2 and planter 3 are all equipped with casters, making it easy to move the stool 1, table 2 and planter 3. This allows the stool 1, table 2 and planter 3 to be freely arranged and allocated within the room. Because the outline of the top surface of planter 3 is the same as the outline of the top surface of stool 1 and the outline of the top surface of table 2, the set of stool 1, table 2 and planter 3 has a unified and stylish design as a whole. It is easy to arrange stool 1, table 2 and planter 3 in a uniform order, and the set of stool 1, table 2 and planter 3 has a stylish design as a whole.

[0011] According to the invention of claim 1, the planters 313, 323 are arranged in combination with the stools 331, 341, and 351, so that the planters 313, 323 and the plants therein can be used as a partition or screen. For example, when a worker sitting on one of the stools 331, 341, or 351 looks toward the planters 313, 323, he or she will notice the plants in the planters 313, 323. The gazes of those around the worker are drawn to the plants in the planters 313, 323. As a result, the worker can concentrate on his or her work without being affected by the environment behind the planters 313, 323. The plants in the planters 313, 323 relax the worker, making it easier for the worker to produce highly creative work results. Planters 313, 323 and the plants therein do not completely isolate a worker sitting on one of stools 331, 341, 341 from the surrounding area. In other words, the worker can communicate with people behind planters 313, 323 through planters 313, 323 and the plants.

[0012] According to the invention of claim 2, the planter 243 is arranged in combination with the tables 212, 222, and 223, so that the planter 243 and the plants therein are used as a partition or screen, and communication through the planter 243 and the plants is also possible.

[0013] According to the invention of claim 3, the planter 613 is combined with the stool 621 and the table 632, so that the planter 613 and the plants therein can be used as a partition or screen, and communication through the planter 613 and the plants can also be realized.

[0014] According to the invention of claim 4, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, in the interior equipment of any one of claims 1 to 3, the plurality of stools 1 are shorter than the plurality of tables 2, and the plurality of tables 2 are shorter than the plurality of planters 3.

[0015] According to the invention of claim 4, the line of sight of a person sitting on any of the stools 1 is easily directed to the plants in the planter 3 without being blocked by the table 2. The person sitting on any of the stools 1 feels relaxed by the plants, which makes it easier for that person to produce highly creative work products.

[0016] According to the invention of claim 5, as shown in Figure 2, for example, the interior equipment is described in any one of claims 1 to 3, and the height of the multiple planters 3 is designed so that the plants set in the multiple planters 3 are placed at eye level of a person sitting on any of the multiple stools 1.

[0017] According to the invention of claim 5, the gaze of a person sitting on any of the stools 1 is likely to be drawn to the plants in the planter 3. The person sitting on any of the stools 1 feels relaxed by the plants, and is more likely to produce highly creative work products.

[0018] According to the invention of claim 6, as shown in Figure 2, for example, the interior equipment is described in any one of claims 1 to 3, and the height of the multiple planters 3 is designed so that the plants set in the multiple planters 3 are placed at eye level of a person using any of the multiple tables 2.

[0019] According to the invention of claim 6, the gaze of a person using any of the tables 2 is likely to be drawn to the plants in the planters 3. The person using any of the tables 2 is given a sense of relaxation by the plants, and this person is more likely to produce highly creative work products.

[0020] According to the invention of claim 7, as shown in Figure 2, for example, the interior equipment of any one of claims 1 to 3 is an interior equipment, wherein the upper surfaces of the plurality of stools 1, the plurality of tables 2 and the plurality of planters 3 have an outer shape of an isosceles trapezoid having three sides of equal length and one side longer than those three sides.

[0021] According to the invention of claim 7, when two or more of the stool 1, table 2 and planter 3 are arranged adjacent to each other, the set as a whole has a unified and stylish design.

[0022] According to the invention of claim 8, as shown in Figures 35 to 37, for example, in the interior equipment described in claim 1 or 2, each of the multiple stools 1 has a first joint 1j on its underside, and each of the multiple planters 3 has a second joint 3j on its underside that can be connected to the first joint 1j.

[0023] According to the invention of claim 8, when the stool 1 and the planter 3 are placed adjacent to each other, the first joint 1j is connected to the second joint 3j. Therefore, even if a worker sits on the stool 1 and leans against the planter 3, the planter 3 does not move away from the stool 1. The planter 3 can be effectively used as a backrest. [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] According to the present invention, stools, tables and planters can be arranged freely, and the planters can be used to separate workers' work spaces without hindering communication between workers. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows the interior equipment from above. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows several fixtures. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows the top view of the stool. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows a side view of the stool. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows the front of the stool. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows the rear of the stool. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 shows the top surface of the table. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 shows the side of the table. [Figure 9] Figure 9 shows the front of the table. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 shows the rear of the table. [Figure 11] Figure 11 shows the top of the planter. [Figure 12] Figure 12 shows the side of the planter. [Figure 13] Figure 13 shows the front of the planter. [Figure 14] Figure 14 shows the rear of the planter. [Figure 15] Figure 15 shows the top of the small planter. [Figure 16] Figure 16 shows the side view of the small planter. [Figure 17] Figure 17 shows the front of the small planter. [Figure 18] Figure 18 shows the rear of the small planter. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 shows a cross section along line XIX-XIX. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 shows a cross section along XX-XX. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 shows the monopod table as seen obliquely from above. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 shows the lightweight chair as seen from diagonally above. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 shows the top surface of the first fixture set. [Figure 24] Figure 24 shows the top view of the second fixture set. [Figure 25] Figure 25 shows the top view of the third fixture set. [Figure 26] Figure 26 shows the top view of the fourth fixture set. [Figure 27] Figure 27 shows the top view of the fifth fixture set. [Figure 28] Figure 28 shows the top view of the sixth fixture set. [Figure 29] FIG. 29 shows a cross section along line XXIX-XXIX. [Figure 30] Figure 30 shows the top view of the seventh furniture set. [Figure 31] FIG. 31 shows a cross section along line XXXI-XXXI. [Figure 32] Figure 32 shows the top view of the eighth furniture set. [Figure 33] Figure 33 shows the top view of the ninth furniture set. [Figure 34] FIG. 34 shows a cross section along line XXXIV-XXXIV. [Figure 35] Figure 35 shows the underside of the stool and planter. [Figure 36] Figure 36 shows the side of the stool and planter. [Figure 37] Figure 37 shows the underside of the joint pair. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, and embodiments that are modified from the embodiments disclosed below without departing from the gist of the present invention are also included in the scope of the present invention. Since the drawings are provided for illustrative purposes, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the examples shown in the drawings.

[0027] [1. Definitions] The definitions of terms used in this disclosure are as follows:

[0028] (1) "Rectangle" does not include square. (2) "Trapezoid" does not include rectangles or squares. (3) The "length" of a side of a quadrilateral means, if one or both corners of that side are chamfered, the length of that side as if those corners were not chamfered. (4) An "isosceles trapezoid" is an isosceles trapezoid that has three sides of equal length and one side that is longer than those three sides. In other words, the term "isosceles trapezoid" does not include an isosceles trapezoid that has three sides of equal length and one side that is shorter than those three sides. (5) "Special isosceles trapezoid" means an isosceles trapezoid having three sides of equal length and one side twice the length of the three sides. (6) The "lower base" of an isosceles trapezoid refers to the longest side of the four sides of the trapezoid. (7) The "upper base" of an isosceles trapezoid refers to the side of the trapezoid that faces the lower base. (8) The "legs" of an isosceles trapezoid are the equal sides of the trapezoid that face each other. (9) Being equal in size means not only that the sizes are completely equal to each other, but also that the sizes are nearly equal to each other.

[0029] The angle between the upper base and the legs of a special isosceles trapezoid is 120°, and the angle between the lower base and the legs is 60°. Also, an isosceles trapezoid is line-symmetric.

[0030] [2. Interior equipment] FIG. 1 is a plan view of the interior equipment 1000. The interior facility 1000 is the interior facility of a room in a business establishment such as an office, a store, a shop, a sales office, a factory, etc. The room is a space enclosed by walls 1002, a floor 1003, and a ceiling constructed in a building, and is, for example, an office, a conference room, a lobby, a reception room, a break room, a waiting room, a lounge, a dining room, or a cafeteria.

[0031] The interior equipment 1000 includes one or more wall interior materials, one or more floor interior materials, one or more ceiling interior materials, and multiple fixtures.

[0032] The wall interior materials are installed on the wall 1002. The wall interior materials refer to interior materials such as wallpaper, wall tiles, finishing materials, decorative materials, wall paint, shelves, wall panels, wall lighting fixtures, doors, windows, sashes, louvers, opening frames, fittings, wall speakers, wall hangers, hooks, air conditioning outlets, air conditioning inlets, air conditioning equipment, fixtures, etc. Note that a part of the wall 1002 surrounding the room may be a curtain wall, that is, a glass wall.

[0033] The floor interior materials are installed on the floor 1003. The floor interior materials refer to interior materials such as floor panels, flooring, tiles, floor coating, carpets, floor recessed lighting fixtures, mats, air conditioning outlets, air conditioning inlets, fixtures, and the like.

[0034] Ceiling interior materials are installed on the ceiling, and include interior materials such as ceiling panels, ceiling paint, ceiling lighting fixtures, air conditioning units, air conditioning outlets, air conditioning inlets, speakers, ceiling fans, and fixtures.

[0035] The multiple fixtures included in interior facility 1000 are grouped into sets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900. Hereinafter, sets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900 will be referred to as fixture sets. The fixtures belonging to fixture set 100 are arranged in a unified order, and fixture set 100 has a unified appearance as a whole. The same is true for fixture sets 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900.

[0036] The internal facility 1000 includes a plurality of fixtures 4 that do not belong to any of the fixture sets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800. One fixture 4 is placed between the fixture sets 100 and 200. Two fixtures 4 are placed between the fixture sets 100 and 300. Details of these fixtures 4 will be described later.

[0037] [3. Furniture] The fixtures belonging to fixture sets 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900 will be described with reference to Figure 2. Figure 2 is a perspective view showing all types of fixtures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 used in fixture sets 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900. Fixture 4 in Figure 2 is the same type as fixture 4 in Figure 1 that does not belong to any of fixture sets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900.

[0038] The fixtures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are equipped with casters and are movable, so they can move on the room floor 1003. Therefore, the fixtures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 can be easily moved, and the fixtures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 can be freely arranged and allocated within the room.

[0039] Fixture 1 is a stool. A stool is a chair without a backrest or arms. Fixture 2 is a table. Fixture 3 is a planter. Fixture 4 is a planter with a luggage rack. Fixture 4 is smaller than fixture 3. Fixture 5 is a single-leg table. Fixture 6 is a chair with a backrest. Fixture 6 is lighter than fixture 1. In the following, fixture 1 will be referred to as stool 1, fixture 2 as table 2, fixture 3 as planter 3, fixture 4 as small planter 4, fixture 5 as single-leg table 5, and fixture 6 as lightweight chair 6.

[0040] Stool 1 has a back height shorter than that of table 2 and single-pedestal table 5. Because stool 1 does not have a backrest or armrests, the height of the seat of stool 1 is equal to the back height of stool 1. Table 2 has a back height shorter than that of planter 3 and small planter 4. The back height of table 2 is equal to that of single-pedestal table 5. The back height of planter 3 is equal to that of small planter 4. Therefore, stool 1 has the shortest height among stool 1, table 2, planter 3, small planter 4, and single-pedestal table 5, and planter 3 and small planter 4 are the shortest among stool 1, table 2, planter 3, small planter 4, and single-pedestal table 5. Lightweight chair 6 has a seat, and the height of the seat is shorter than that of table 2 and single-pedestal table 5. The height of the seat of lightweight chair 6 is approximately equal to the back height of stool 1.

[0041] The height of planter 3 is designed so that the plant set in planter 3 is at eye level of the person sitting on stool 1. The height of planter 3 is designed so that the plant set in planter 3 is at eye level of the person sitting on table 2. Therefore, the line of sight of the person sitting on stool 1 in front of table 2 is easily drawn to the plant in planter 3, which gives the person a sense of relaxation and makes it easier for the person to produce highly creative work results.

[0042] The external shape of stool 1, when viewed from above, is an isosceles trapezoid, particularly a special isosceles trapezoid. That is, the top surface of stool 1 has an external shape of an isosceles trapezoid, particularly a special isosceles trapezoid. The same is true for the external shapes of the top surfaces of table 2 and planter 3. The external shapes of the top surfaces of stool 1, table 2, and planter 3 are congruent with each other. Therefore, the set of stool 1, table 2, and planter 3 as a whole has a unified and stylish design. It is easy to arrange stool 1, table 2, and planter 3 in a unified order, and the set of stool 1, table 2, and planter 3 as a whole has a stylish design. When two or more of stool 1, table 2, and planter 3 are placed adjacent to each other, the set as a whole has a unified and stylish design. For example, fixture sets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900 each have a unified and stylish design as a whole.

[0043] The front of stool 1 forms the lower base of the isosceles trapezoidal outer shape of stool 1 when viewed from above, the rear of stool 1 forms the upper base of that outer shape, and the sides of stool 1 form the legs of that outer shape. The front of table 2 forms the lower base of the isosceles trapezoidal outer shape of table 2 when viewed from above, the rear of table 2 forms the upper base of that outer shape, and the sides of table 2 form the legs of that outer shape. The front of planter 3 forms the lower base of the isosceles trapezoidal outer shape of planter 3 when viewed from above, the rear of planter 3 forms the upper base of that outer shape, and the sides of planter 3 form the legs of that outer shape.

[0044] The top surface of the small planter 4 has a rectangular outer shape. The short side of the top surface of the small planter 4 is shorter than the distance from the top to the bottom of the top surfaces of the stool 1, table 2, and planter 3. The long side of the top surface of the small planter 4 is equal to or slightly shorter than the top and legs of the top surfaces of the stool 1, table 2, and planter 3.

[0045] The top surface of the monopod table 5 has a square outer shape. All sides of the top surface of the monopod table 5 are shorter than the upper base and legs of the top surfaces of the stool 1, table 2 and planter 3.

[0046] Wood is used as a material for the stool 1, table 2, planter 3, small planter 4, and single-leg table 5. In recent years, there has been a demand for a carbon-neutral society that effectively reduces carbon dioxide emissions to zero, and for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the construction industry is also working to build buildings using wood that emits less carbon dioxide. Because wood is used as a material for the stool 1, table 2, planter 3, small planter 4, and single-leg table 5, the interior equipment 1000 can contribute to the promotion of carbon neutrality, the realization of a carbon-neutral society, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

[0047] Planter 3, small planter 4, and the plants set in them can be used as a partition or screen. For example, when a worker in front of table 2 or small table 5 or on stool 1 or lightweight chair 6 looks toward planter 3 or small planter 4, they will focus on the plants in planter 3 or small planter 4. Even if someone around the worker looks toward table 2 or small table 5, their gaze will be drawn to the plants in planter 3 or small planter 4. This allows the worker to concentrate on their work without being affected by the environment behind planter 3 or small planter 4. The plants in planter 3 or small planter 4 relax the worker, making it easier for the worker to produce highly creative work results.

[0048] Planter 3, small planter 4, and the plants set in them do not completely isolate the worker in front of table 2 or single-leg table 5, or on stool 1 or lightweight chair 6, from the surrounding area. In other words, the worker can communicate with the person behind planter 3 through planter 3 and the plants therein. The worker can also communicate with the person behind small planter 4 through small planter 4 and the plants therein. Therefore, through communication, these people can come up with innovative ideas that they would not have been able to come up with individually.

[0049] [3-1. Stool] Fig. 3 is a top view of the stool 1. Fig. 4 is a right side view of the stool 1. Fig. 5 is a front view of the stool 1. Fig. 6 is a rear view of the stool 1.

[0050] Stool 1 comprises a box 1a, a cushion 1b, and four swivel casters 1c. Box 1a has the outer shape of a special isosceles trapezoidal column. Box 1a is made of wood. Cushion 1b has the outer shape of a special isosceles trapezoidal column. Cushion 1b is installed on top of box 1a. The upper surface of cushion 1b is the upper surface and seat of stool 1, and the outer shape of the upper surface of cushion 1b determines the planar outer shape of stool 1 when viewed from above. Swivel casters 1c are attached to each of the four corners of the underside of box 1a.

[0051] The box 1a may have an opening on its top surface, and the cushion 1b may cover the opening from above. In this case, when the cushion 1b is removed from the box 1a, the opening is exposed. Therefore, luggage and the like can be stored inside the box 1a through the opening.

[0052] [3-2. Table] Fig. 7 is a top view of the table 2. Fig. 8 is a right side view of the table 2. Fig. 9 is a front view of the table 2. Fig. 10 is a rear view of the table 2.

[0053] The table 2 comprises a frame 2a, two crosspieces 2b, a tabletop 2c, four legs 2d, and four swivel casters 2e. The frame 2a is framed in a special isosceles trapezoid shape. The crosspieces 2b are suspended inside the frame 2a between the opposing frame members of the frame 2a. The legs 2d are upright. The upper ends of the legs 2d are fixed to the four corners of the frame 2a, and the legs 2d hang down from the frame 2a. The swivel casters 2e are attached to the lower ends of the legs 2d. The tabletop 2c is shaped like a special isosceles trapezoid. Wood is used as the material for the tabletop 2c. The tabletop 2c is attached to the frame 2a and crosspieces 2b, lying face down on top of them. The peripheral edge of the tabletop 2c protrudes outward from the frame 2a. The outer shape of the top surface of the tabletop 2c determines the planar outer shape of the table 2 when viewed from above. The height of the top surface of the table top 2c is equal to the height of the table 2.

[0054] [3-3. Planter] Fig. 11 is a top view of the planter 3. Fig. 12 is a right side view of the planter 3. Fig. 13 is a front view of the planter 3. Fig. 14 is a rear view of the planter 3.

[0055] The planter 3 comprises a box 3a, a middle shelf 3c, and four casters 3d. The box 1a is made of wood. The box 1a has the outer shape of a special isosceles trapezoidal column. The box 3a has a hollow interior and an opening 3b on the top surface. The middle shelf 3c is shaped like a special isosceles trapezoid. The middle shelf 3c is located inside the box 3a at a position lower than the upper end of the box 3a and higher than the lower end of the box 3a. The outer periphery of the middle shelf 3c is fixed to the inner periphery of the box 3a, keeping the middle shelf 3c horizontal. The height of the middle shelf 3c is higher than the height of the table top 2c of the table 2.

[0056] Plants can be stored in the hollow space of the box 3a above the middle shelf 3c. The plants are placed on the middle shelf 3c inside the opening 3b and protrude upward from the top of the box 3a. The plants can be planted directly inside the opening 3b or in pots on the middle shelf 3c.

[0057] [3-4. Small planter] Fig. 15 is a top view of the small planter 4. Fig. 16 is a right side view of the small planter 4. Fig. 17 is a front view of the small planter 4. Fig. 18 is a rear view of the small planter 4. Fig. 19 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIX-XIX in Fig. 17, viewed in the direction of the arrows. Fig. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX-XX in Fig. 17, viewed in the direction of the arrows.

[0058] The small planter 4 comprises a frame 4a, a box 4b, a storage box 4c, and four swivel casters 4d.

[0059] The frame 4a is constructed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. It has four support posts 4a1, two top crosspieces 4a2, a lower shelf 4a3, and an upper shelf 4a4. Both ends of one top crosspiece 4a2 are connected to the upper ends of the two support posts 4a1, and both ends of the other top crosspiece 4a2 are connected to the upper ends of the other two support posts 4a1. The two top crosspieces 4a2 are parallel to each other and form the short sides of the rectangular outer shape of the top surface of the small planter 4. Swivel casters 4d are attached to each of the support posts 4a1. The lower shelf 4a3 is framed in a rectangular shape and has crosspieces 4a5 suspended between the frame members on its long sides. The four corners of the lower shelf 4a3 are connected to the lower ends of the four support posts 4a1, and these support posts 4a1 rise from the four corners of the lower shelf 4a3. The upper shelf 4a4 is framed in a rectangular shape at a height between the upper and lower ends of the support posts 4a1, and has crosspieces 4a6 suspended between the frame members on its long sides. The four corners of the upper shelf 4a4 are connected to the four support posts 4a1, respectively.

[0060] The box 4b is made of wood. The box 4b has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The box 4b has a hollow interior and an opening 4b1 on its top surface. The box 4b is placed on the upper shelf 4a4. The top surface of the box 4b is aligned with the top surface of the frame 4a, the front surface of the box 4b is aligned with the front surface of the frame 4a, the rear surface of the box 4b is aligned with the rear surface of the frame 4a, and the sides of the box 4b are in contact with the support posts 4a1 and the top rail 4a2.

[0061] Box 4b can contain a plant. The plant is placed on the bottom of box 4b inside opening 4b1 and protrudes upward from the top surface of box 4b. The plant may be planted directly inside box 4b or in a pot inside box 4b.

[0062] The storage box 4c is made of wood. The storage box 4c has a rectangular box shape. The storage box 4c is hollow inside and has an opening 4c1 on its top surface and an opening 4c2 on its front surface. The height of the storage box 4c is shorter than the height from the lower shelf 4a3 to the upper shelf 4a4. The storage box 4c is placed on the lower shelf 4a3. The front surface of the storage box 4c is aligned with the front surface of the frame 4a, the rear surface of the storage box 4c is aligned with the rear surface of the frame 4a, and the side of the storage box 4c is in contact with the support 4a1. Luggage can be stored in the storage box 4c.

[0063] 1, the furniture 4 placed between the furniture set 100 and the furniture set 200 corresponds to the table 4. Also, the furniture 4 placed between the furniture set 100 and the furniture set 300 corresponds to the table 4.

[0064] [3-5. Single-legged table] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the monopod table 5. FIG.

[0065] The monopod table 5 comprises legs 5a, a tabletop 5b, four feet 5c, and four swivel casters 5d. The legs 5a are erected, and the upper ends of the legs 5a are fixed to the center of the tabletop 5b. The tabletop 5b is shaped like a square or rectangle. The tabletop 5b is made of wood. The tabletop 5b is attached to the legs 5a, lying face down on the upper ends of the legs 5a. The feet 5c extend radially from the lower ends of the legs 5a. The swivel casters 5d are attached to the tips of the feet 5c, respectively.

[0066] [3-6. Lightweight Chair] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the lightweight chair 6.

[0067] The lightweight chair 6 comprises a seat 6a, a backrest 6b, four legs 6c, and four swivel casters 6d. The backrest 6b rises from the rear end of the seat 6a, and the backrest 6b and the seat 6a are integrated.

[0068] [3-7. Patterns and Colors] The box 1a of the stool 1, the table top 2c of the table 2, the box 3a of the planter 3, the box 4b and storage box 4c of the small planter 4, and the table top 5b of the single-legged table 5 have the same pattern or the same color. For example, the box 1a, the table top 2c, the box 3a, the box 4b, the storage box 4c, and the table top 5b have the same wood grain pattern.

[0069] The legs 5a and foot 5c of the monopod table 5 and the frame 2a, crosspiece 2b, and legs 2d of the table 2 have the same pattern or color. For example, the legs 5a, foot 5c, frame 2a, crosspiece 2b, and legs 2d are white.

[0070] The pattern or color of the frame 4a of the small planter 4 may be the same as or different from the pattern or color of the legs 5a, foot 5c, frame 2a, crosspiece 2b and legs 2d.

[0071] [4. Furniture Set] Fixture sets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900 increase the greenery view rate of those in the room, giving them a sense of freshness, peace, and relaxation. The greenery view rate is an index that shows the proportion of plants within the field of view.

[0072] 23 to 32, the furniture sets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900 will be described. The reference numerals of the furniture that make up the furniture sets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900 are defined as follows.

[0073] The last digit (first three digits) of the reference code indicates the type of furniture. For example, if the furniture is a stool 1, the last digit of the reference code for that furniture is "1." The same applies if the furniture is a table 2, a planter 3, a small planter 4, a single table 5, or a lightweight chair 6.

[0074] The last two digits (first two digits) of the reference number represent a unique identification code given to each piece of furniture in each furniture set 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800.

[0075] The last three digits (first digit) of the reference number indicate the fixture set to which the fixture belongs. For example, if a fixture belongs to fixture set 100, the last three digits of the reference number for that fixture will be "1." The same applies if the fixture belongs to fixture sets 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, or 900.

[0076] [4-1. First furniture set] FIG. 23 is a top view of the first furniture set 100.

[0077] The first furniture set 100 includes tables 112, 122, 132, and 142 and lightweight chairs 156, 166, 176, and 186. The tables 112, 122, 132, and 142 and lightweight chairs 156, 166, 176, and 186 are placed on the floor 1003 of the room.

[0078] The tables 112 and 122 are arranged with their rear surfaces facing each other. The tables 112 and 122 are arranged with their front surfaces facing opposite each other. The upper bottom of the table top of table 112 and the upper bottom of the table top of table 122 are butted against each other.

[0079] The tables 132 and 142 are arranged with their rear surfaces facing each other. The tables 132 and 142 are arranged with their front surfaces facing opposite each other. The upper bottom of the top plate of the table 132 and the upper bottom of the top plate of the table 142 are butted against each other.

[0080] Tables 112 and 132 are lined up side by side. The bottom of the table top of table 112 is aligned in a straight line with the bottom of the table top of table 132. The corner between the bottom of the table top and the legs of table 112 is butted up against the corner between the bottom of the table top and the legs of table 132.

[0081] Tables 122 and 142 are lined up side by side. The bottom of the table top of table 122 is aligned in a straight line with the bottom of the table top of table 142. The corner between the bottom of the table top and the legs of table 122 is butted up against the corner between the bottom of the table top and the legs of table 142.

[0082] The outer shape of the top surface of the combination of tables 112, 122, 132, and 142 is both line symmetric and two-fold rotationally symmetric. Here, if n is an integer, an n-fold rotationally symmetric shape overlaps with its own shape when rotated 360 / n degrees around its center. The combination of tables 112, 122, 132, and 142 has a unified and stylish design as a whole.

[0083] Light chairs 156, 166, 176, and 186 are positioned in front of tables 112, 122, 132, and 142, respectively.

[0084] The people sitting on the lightweight chairs 156, 166, 176, and 186 can easily communicate with each other around the tables 112, 122, 132, and 142. Through communication, these people can come up with innovative ideas that they would not have been able to come up with individually.

[0085] Those sitting on lightweight chairs 156 and 166 can communicate facing each other. Those sitting on lightweight chairs 156 and 176 can communicate side by side. Those sitting on lightweight chairs 156 and 186 can communicate facing each other diagonally.

[0086] [4-2. Second furniture set] FIG. 24 is a top view of the second furniture set 200.

[0087] The second furniture set 200 includes tables 212, 222, 232, planter 243, and lightweight chairs 256, 266, 276. The tables 212, 222, 232, planter 243, and lightweight chairs 256, 266, 276 are placed on the floor 1003 of the room.

[0088] Tables 212 and 222 are arranged with their rear surfaces facing each other. Tables 212 and 222 are arranged with their front surfaces facing opposite each other. The upper bottom of the top plate of table 212 and the upper bottom of the top plate of table 222 are butted against each other.

[0089] Table 232 is placed beside tables 212 and 222. The upper bottom of the table top of table 232 abuts against the legs of the table top of table 212. The legs of the table top of table 232 abut against the legs of the table top of table 222.

[0090] Planter 243 is disposed opposite table 232 with respect to tables 212 and 222, and is disposed to the side of tables 212 and 222. The rear surface of planter 243 abuts against the legs of the table top of table 212. The side surface of planter 243 abuts against the legs of the table top of table 222.

[0091] The contour of the top surface of the combination of tables 212, 222, 232 and planter 243 is a special isosceles trapezoid.

[0092] Light chairs 256, 266, and 276 are positioned in front of tables 212, 222, and 232, respectively.

[0093] When the tables 212, 222, 232, the planter 243, and the lightweight chairs 256, 266, 276 are arranged as described above, and the height of the planter 243 is higher than the height of the tables 212, 222, 232, the plants in the planter 243 are easily visible to the people sitting in the lightweight chairs 256, 266, 276. The plants in the planter 243 help the people sitting in the lightweight chairs 256, 266, 276 to relax and relieve their fatigue, which ultimately leads to more creative work results.

[0094] The people sitting on the lightweight chairs 256, 266, and 276 can easily communicate with each other around the tables 212, 222, and 232. The plants in the planter 243 help to ease the communication between them. Through communication, they can come up with innovative ideas that they would not have been able to come up with individually.

[0095] Those sitting on lightweight chairs 256 and 266 can communicate facing each other. Those sitting on lightweight chairs 266 and 276 can communicate side by side with a moderate distance between them. Those sitting on lightweight chairs 256 and 276 can communicate facing each other diagonally in front of each other with a moderate distance between them in their living rooms.

[0096] When people sitting on lightweight chairs 256, 266, and 276 look toward planter 243, they focus on the plants in planter 243 and are not distracted by what is behind planter 243. This makes it easier for them to concentrate on communication or individual tasks. Even if a person behind planter 243 looks toward table 212, 222, or 232, their gaze is drawn to the plant in planter 243. Therefore, people sitting in lightweight chairs 256, 266, and 276 can easily concentrate on communication or individual work without being disturbed by the person behind planter 243.

[0097] [4-3. Third furniture set] FIG. 25 is a top view of the third furniture set 300.

[0098] The third furniture set 300 includes planters 313, 323, stools 331, 341, 351, and single-leg tables 365, 375, 385. The planters 313, 323, stools 331, 341, 351, and single-leg tables 365, 375, 385 are placed on the floor 1003 of the room.

[0099] Planter 313 and planter 323 are arranged with their front faces touching each other. Planter 313 and planter 323 are arranged with their rear faces facing opposite directions. The outer shape of the top surface of the combination of planter 313 and planter 323 is a regular hexagon.

[0100] Stool 341 is disposed opposite planter 323 with respect to planter 313. Stool 341 and planter 313 are disposed with their rear surfaces in contact with each other. Stool 341 and planter 323 are disposed with their front surfaces facing opposite directions.

[0101] The stool 331 is placed beside the stool 341 and the planter 313. The rear surface of the stool 331 abuts against the side surface of the planter 313. The side surface of the stool 331 abuts against the side surface of the stool 341.

[0102] The stool 351 is disposed opposite the stool 331 with respect to the planter 313 and the stool 341, and is disposed beside the planter 313 and the stool 341. The rear surface of the stool 351 abuts against the side surface of the planter 313. The side surface of the stool 351 abuts against the side surface of the stool 341.

[0103] The outer shape of the upper surface of the combination of the planter 313 and the stools 331, 341, 351 is a special isosceles trapezoid. The outer shape of the upper surface of the combination of the planters 313, 323 and the stools 331, 341, 351 is line-symmetric.

[0104] The single-leg tables 365, 375, and 385 are placed in front of the stools 331, 341, and 351, respectively. Alternatively, three tables 2 may be placed in front of the stools 331, 341, and 351, respectively. In this case, of the three tables 2, the first table 2 and the stool 331 are placed with their rear surfaces facing each other, the second table 2 and the stool 341 are placed with their rear surfaces facing each other, and the third table 2 and the stool 351 are placed with their rear surfaces facing each other. Alternatively, the rear surface of the first table 2 faces the front surface of the stool 331, the rear surface of the second table 2 faces the front surface of the stool 341, and the rear surface of the third table 2 faces the front surface of the stool 351.

[0105] Because planters 313, 323 and stools 331, 341, 351 are arranged as described above and because planters 313, 323 are taller than stools 331, 341, 351, a person sitting on stools 331, 341, 351 feels closer to the plants in planters 313, 323. The plants in planters 313, 323 relax the person sitting on stools 331, 341, 351 and relieve their fatigue, ultimately resulting in more creative work results.

[0106] Those sitting on stools 331, 341, and 351 face away from each other, making it easier for them to concentrate on their individual tasks. Planters 313 and 323 do not isolate individuals seated on stools 331, 341, and 351, allowing them to communicate with each other. The planters 313, 323 and the plants in them are located behind the people sitting on the stools 331, 341, 351. The people sitting on the stools 331, 341, 351 are less likely to be aware of what is behind the planters 313, 323. This makes it easier for them to concentrate on communication or individual tasks. The line of sight of people behind the planters 313 and 323 is blocked by the planters 313 and 323 and the plants in them, so people sitting on the stools 331, 341 and 351 can easily concentrate on communication or individual tasks.

[0107] A person sitting on the stools 331, 341, and 351 can lean against the planter 323. In other words, the planter 323 functions as a backrest.

[0108] In addition, just as the three stools 331, 341, 351 and the three one-legged tables 365, 375, 385 are arranged around the planter 313, the three stools 1 and the three one-legged tables 5 may be arranged around the planter 323.

[0109] [4-4. Fourth Furniture Set] FIG. 26 is a top view of the fourth furniture set 400.

[0110] The fourth furniture set 400 includes stools 411, 421, 431, planters 443, 453, 463, and a single-leg table 475. The stools 411, 421, 431, planters 443, 453, 463, and single-leg table 475 are placed on the floor 1003 of the room.

[0111] Stools 411 and 431 are arranged on either side of stool 421. The side of stool 411 abuts against the side of stool 421, and the side of stool 421 abuts against the side of stool 431.

[0112] Stool 411 and planter 443 are placed with their front faces touching each other. Stool 411 and planter 443 are placed with their rear faces facing opposite directions. The top surface of the combination of stool 411 and planter 443 is a regular hexagon. A person sitting on stool 411 can lean against planter 443. In other words, planter 443 functions as a backrest.

[0113] The stool 421 and planter 453 are arranged with their front faces touching each other. The stool 421 and planter 453 are arranged with their rear faces facing opposite directions. The top surface of the combination of stool 421 and planter 453 is a regular hexagon. A person sitting on stool 421 can lean against planter 453.

[0114] The stool 431 and the planter 463 are arranged with their front faces touching each other. The stool 431 and the planter 463 are arranged with their rear faces facing opposite directions. The top surface of the combination of the stool 431 and the planter 463 is a regular hexagon. A person sitting on the stool 431 can lean against the planter 463.

[0115] The external shape of the combination of stools 411, 421, 431 and planters 443, 453, 463 is line symmetrical.

[0116] The single-legged table 475 is placed in front of the stools 411, 421, and 431. Instead of the single-legged table 475, the table 2 may be placed in front of the stools 411, 421, and 431. In this case, the table 2 and the stool 421 are placed with their front faces facing each other, and the side of the table 2 faces the side of the stool 411, and the side of the table 2 faces the side of the stool 431.

[0117] Because stools 411, 421, 431 and planters 443, 453, 463 are arranged as described above and planters 443, 453, 463 are taller than stools 411, 421, 431, a person sitting on stool 411, 421, 431 feels closer to the plants in planters 443, 453, 463. The plants in planters 443, 453, 463 relax the person sitting on stool 411, 421, 431 and relieve their sense of fatigue, ultimately resulting in more creative work results.

[0118] Furthermore, multiple people can sit on stools 411, 421, and 431 around single-leg table 475 and easily converse with each other due to the relaxing effect of the plants in planters 443, 453, and 463. The plants in planters 443, 453, and 463 block the line of sight of the people sitting on stools 411, 421, and 431, improving their ability to concentrate.

[0119] A person sitting on one of the stools 411, 421, or 431 is semi-isolated by the planters 443, 453, or 463 and the plants they contain, allowing that person to concentrate on their work. Planters 443, 453, and 463 and the plants in them do not completely isolate a person sitting on stool 411, 421, or 431. Therefore, a person sitting on stool 411, 421, or 431 can respond to calls from those around them.

[0120] [4-5. 5th Furniture Set] FIG. 27 is a top view of the fifth furniture set 500.

[0121] The fifth furniture set 500 includes a small planter 514, tables 522 and 532, and lightweight chairs 546 and 556. The small planter 514, tables 522 and 532, and lightweight chairs 546 and 556 are placed on the floor 1003 of the room.

[0122] Table 522 and table 532 are arranged with a gap between them. Table 522 and table 532 are arranged with their rear surfaces facing each other. Table 522 and table 532 are arranged with their front surfaces facing opposite directions.

[0123] Small planter 514 is positioned between tables 522 and 532. Light chairs 546 and 556 are positioned in front of tables 522 and 532, respectively.

[0124] With the tables 522, 532, lightweight chairs 546, 556, and small planter 514 arranged as described above, and with the height of small planter 514 being higher than that of tables 522, 532, the plants in small planter 514 are easily visible to those sitting in lightweight chairs 546, 556. The plants in small planter 514 help those sitting in lightweight chairs 546, 556 to relax and relieve their fatigue, ultimately resulting in more creative work results.

[0125] The people sitting on the lightweight chairs 546 and 556 face each other, with the small planter 514 between them. The small planter 514 and the plants in it block the line of sight of the people sitting on the lightweight chairs 546 and 556. This allows the people sitting on the lightweight chairs 546 and 556 to concentrate on their individual tasks. Small planter 514 and the plants therein do not completely isolate the person sitting in lightweight chair 556 from the person sitting in lightweight chair 546. The people sitting in lightweight chairs 546 and 556 can respond to each other's calls without standing up.

[0126] [4-6. 6th Furniture Set] Fig. 28 is a top view of the sixth furniture set 600. Fig. 29 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXIX-XXIX in Fig. 28, viewed in the direction of the arrows.

[0127] The sixth furniture set 600 includes a planter 613, a stool 621, a table 632, and a small planter 644. The planter 613, the stool 621, the table 632, and the small planter 644 are placed on the floor 1003 of the room.

[0128] Planter 613, stool 621, table 632, and small planter 644 are lined up in this order. Planter 613 and stool 621 are arranged with their fronts touching each other. Planter 613 and stool 621 have their backs facing away from each other. A person sitting on stool 621 can lean against planter 613. Stool 621 and table 632 are arranged with their backs facing away from each other. Stool 621 and table 632 are arranged with their fronts facing away from each other. Small planter 644 is arranged in front of table 632, with the front or rear of small planter 644 butting against the bottom of the table top of table 632.

[0129] The plant in small planter 644 is easily visible to the person sitting on stool 621. The person sitting on stool 621 feels closer to the plant in planter 613. The plant in small planter 644 or planter 613 relaxes the person sitting on stool 621 and relieves their sense of fatigue, which in turn leads to more creative work results.

[0130] The placement of stool 621 and table 621 between planter 613 and small planter 644 provides a semi-closed space for the person sitting on stool 621. Therefore, the person sitting on stool 621 can concentrate on their work. A person sitting on the stool 621 does not feel any pressure because the left and right sides of the person sitting on the stool 621 are open. When a person sitting on the stool 621 takes a short break, they can turn left or right to feel the openness.

[0131] [4-7. 7th Furniture Set] Fig. 30 is a top view of the seventh furniture set 700. Fig. 31 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXXI-XXXI in Fig. 30, viewed in the direction of the arrows.

[0132] The seventh furniture set 700 includes planters 713, 723, tables 732, 742, 752, 762, 772, 782, and lightweight chairs 796, 7A6, 7B6, 7C6, 7D6, and 7E6.

[0133] Planter 713 and planter 723 are arranged with their front faces touching each other. Planter 713 and planter 723 are arranged with their rear faces facing opposite directions. The outer shape of the top surface of the combination of planter 713 and planter 723 is a regular hexagon.

[0134] The tables 732, 742, 752, 762, 772, and 782 are arranged in this order around the planters 713 and 723. Adjacent tables 732, 742, 752, 762, 772, and 782 are in contact with each other.

[0135] Table 742 is disposed opposite planter 723 with respect to planter 713. Table 742 and planter 713 are disposed with their rear surfaces facing each other, and the upper bottom of the table top of table 742 abuts against the rear surface of planter 713. Table 742 and planter 713 are disposed with their front surfaces facing opposite each other.

[0136] Table 772 is disposed opposite table 742 with respect to planters 713 and 723. Table 772 is disposed opposite planter 713 with respect to planter 723. Table 772 and planter 723 are disposed with their rear surfaces facing each other, and the upper bottom of the table top of table 772 abuts against the rear surface of planter 723. Table 772 and planter 723 are disposed with their front surfaces facing opposite each other.

[0137] Tables 732 and 752 are arranged on either side of planter 713 and table 742, respectively. The upper bottom of the table top of table 732 abuts against the side of planter 713. One leg of the table top of table 732 abuts against the leg of the table top of table 742, and the other leg of table 732 abuts against the leg of the table top of table 782. The upper bottom of the table top of table 752 abuts against the side of planter 713. One leg of the table top of table 752 abuts against the leg of the table top of table 742, and the other leg of table 752 abuts against the leg of the table top of table 762.

[0138] Tables 762 and 782 are arranged on either side of planter 723 and table 772, respectively. Table 762 is arranged opposite table 732 with respect to planters 713 and 723. Table 782 is arranged opposite table 752 with respect to planters 713 and 723. The upper bottom of the table top of table 762 abuts against the side of planter 723. One leg of the table top of table 762 abuts against the leg of the table top of table 772, and the other leg of table 762 abuts against the leg of the table top of table 752. The upper bottom of the table top of table 782 abuts against the side of planter 723. One leg of the table top of table 782 abuts against the leg of the table top of table 772, and the other leg of table 782 abuts against the leg of the table top of table 732.

[0139] The top surface of the combination of planters 713, 723 and tables 732, 742, 752, 762, 772, 782 has a special isosceles trapezoidal shape.

[0140] Light chairs 796, 7A6, 7B6, 7C6, 7D6, and 7E6 are arranged in front of tables 732, 742, 752, 762, 772, and 782, respectively. Note that instead of lightweight chairs 796, 7A6, 7B6, 7C6, 7D6, and 7E6, six stools 1 may be arranged in front of tables 732, 742, 752, 762, 772, and 782, respectively. In this case, of the six stools 1, the first stool 1 and table 732 are arranged with their fronts facing each other, the second stool 1 and table 742 are arranged with their fronts facing each other, the third stool 1 and table 752 are arranged with their fronts facing each other, the fourth stool 1 and table 762 are arranged with their fronts facing each other, the fifth stool 1 and table 772 are arranged with their fronts facing each other, and the sixth stool 1 and table 782 are arranged with their fronts facing each other. Alternatively, the rear surface of the first stool 1 faces the front surface of the table 732, the rear surface of the second stool 1 faces the front surface of the table 742, the rear surface of the third stool 1 faces the front surface of the table 752, the rear surface of the fourth stool 1 faces the front surface of the table 762, the rear surface of the fifth stool 1 faces the front surface of the table 772, and the rear surface of the sixth stool 1 faces the front surface of the table 782.

[0141] Because planters 713 and 723, tables 732, 742, 752, 762, 772, and 782, and lightweight chairs 796, 7A6, 7B6, 7C6, 7D6, and 7E6 are arranged as described above, and because planters 713 and 723 are taller than tables 732, 742, 752, 762, 772, and 782, the plants in planters 713 and 723 are easily visible to those sitting in lightweight chairs 796, 7A6, 7B6, 7C6, 7D6, and 7E6. The plants in planters 713 and 723 relax those sitting in lightweight chairs 796, 7A6, 7B6, 7C6, 7D6, and 7E6, reducing their sense of fatigue and ultimately resulting in more creative work results.

[0142] Two or three people can sit on two or three adjacent lightweight chairs among 796, 7A6, 7B6, 7C6, 7D6, and 7E6, allowing them to have a conversation or a meeting. Since they are not facing each other, it is psychologically easier for them to have a conversation or a meeting. The plants in planters 713 and 723 make the conversation or meeting more pleasant.

[0143] If two or three people sit spaced apart on any of the lightweight chairs 796, 7A6, 7B6, 7C6, 7D6, and 7E6, they can concentrate on their individual tasks without worrying about each other.

[0144] When two people sit on lightweight chairs 742 and 772, planters 713 and 723 and plants are between them. Therefore, the people sitting on lightweight chairs 742 and 772 can concentrate on their individual tasks. Planters 713 and 723 and plants do not completely isolate the person sitting on lightweight chair 772 from the person sitting on lightweight chair 742. The people sitting on lightweight chairs 742 and 772 can respond to each other's calls without standing up.

[0145] It should be noted that if the seventh furniture set 700 does not include the tables 762, 772, 782 and the lightweight chairs 7C6, 7D6, 7E6, the arrangement of the tables 762, 772, 782 and the lightweight chairs 7C6, 7D6, 7E6 may be omitted.

[0146] [4-8. 8th Furniture Set] FIG. 32 is a top view of the eighth furniture set 800.

[0147] The eighth furniture set 800 includes tables 812, 822, 832, planter 843, and lightweight chairs 856, 866, and 876. The tables 812, 822, 832, planter 843, and lightweight chairs 856, 866, and 876 are placed on the floor 1003 of the room.

[0148] The arrangement of table 812 in eighth furniture set 800 is the same as the arrangement of table 212 in second furniture set 200 shown in FIG. 24. The arrangement of table 822 in eighth furniture set 800 is the same as the arrangement of planter 243 in second furniture set 200. The arrangement of table 832 in eighth furniture set 800 is the same as the arrangement of table 232 in second furniture set 200. The arrangement of planter 843 in eighth furniture set 800 is the same as the arrangement of table 222 in second furniture set 200. In other words, if planter 243 and table 222 of second furniture set 200 are interchanged, the layout of tables 212, 222, 232 and planter 243 of second furniture set 200 will be the same as the layout of tables 812, 822, 832 and planter 843 of eighth furniture set 800. The outer shape of the top surface of the combination of tables 812, 822, 832 and planter 843 of eighth furniture set 800 is a special isosceles trapezoid.

[0149] Light chairs 856, 866, and 876 are positioned in front of tables 812, 822, and 832, respectively.

[0150] Because the tables 812, 822, 832, planter 843, and lightweight chairs 856, 866, 876 are arranged as described above and the height of planter 843 is higher than the height of tables 812, 822, 832, the plant in planter 843 is easily visible to those sitting in lightweight chairs 856, 866, 876. The plant in planter 843 relaxes those sitting in lightweight chairs 856, 866, 876 and relieves their sense of fatigue, ultimately resulting in more creative work results.

[0151] Three people sitting on lightweight chairs 856, 866, and 876 can easily communicate with each other around tables 812, 822, and 832. The plants in planter 843 facilitate communication between these people. Through communication, these people can come up with innovative ideas that they would not have been able to come up with individually. The arrangement of tables 812, 822, and 832, planter 843, and lightweight chairs 856, 866, and 876 has the effect of making it easier for the person sitting on lightweight chair 856 to take the lead in communication among the three people.

[0152] Two people sitting on lightweight chairs 856 and 876 can communicate with each other in their living rooms, facing each other diagonally, with an appropriate distance between them.

[0153] The two people sitting on lightweight chairs 866 and 876 are spaced apart, with planter 843 and plants between them. They are also facing at an angle, which makes it easier for them to concentrate on their individual tasks.

[0154] A person sitting on lightweight chair 856 faces planter 843 and the plantings, and their line of sight is blocked by planter 843 and the plantings. This makes it easier for the person to concentrate on their work. Because tables 822 and 832 are located on either side of table 812, a person sitting on lightweight chair 856 can use not only table 812 but also tables 822 and 832 as work space.

[0155] [4-9. 9th Furniture Set] Fig. 33 is a top view of the ninth furniture set 900. Fig. 34 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXXIV-XXXIV in Fig. 33, viewed in the direction of the arrows.

[0156] The ninth furniture set 900 includes a stool 911, a planter 923, a table 932, and a lightweight chair 946. The stool 911, the planter 923, the table 932, and the lightweight chair 946 are placed on the floor 1003 of the room.

[0157] Stool 911, planter 923, table 932, and lightweight chair 946 are lined up in this order. Stool 911 and planter 923 are arranged with their backs touching each other. Stool 911 and planter 923 have their fronts facing opposite directions. A person sitting on stool 911 can lean against planter 923. Planter 923 and table 932 are arranged with their fronts facing each other. Planter 923 and table 932 are arranged with their backs facing opposite directions. Lightweight chair 946 is arranged behind table 932.

[0158] The plant in planter 923 is easily visible to the person sitting in lightweight chair 946. The plant in planter 923 relaxes the person sitting in lightweight chair 946, relieves the person's sense of fatigue, and ultimately leads to more creative work results. A person sitting on lightweight chair 946 faces planter 923 and the plants, and their line of sight is blocked by planter 923 and the plants. Therefore, it is easy for the person to concentrate on their work. A person sitting on stool 911 feels close to the plant in planter 613. The plant in planter 923 relaxes the person sitting on stool 911, relieves their sense of fatigue, and ultimately leads to more creative work results. Planter 923 is placed between stool 911 and table 932. Therefore, a person sitting on lightweight chair 946 and working at table 932 is unlikely to be bothered by the person sitting on stool 911. However, planter 923 and the plants in it do not completely isolate the people sitting on lightweight chair 946 and stool 911. In other words, the people sitting on lightweight chair 946 and stool 911 can communicate with each other through planter 923 and the plants. A person sitting on stool 911 leans against planter 923, so that person usually has their back facing planter 923. Therefore, a person sitting on lightweight chair 946 and working at table 932 is less likely to be bothered by the person sitting on stool 911.

[0159] 5. Variations (1) Figure 35 is a bottom view of the stool 1 and planter 3 in a modified example. Figure 36 is a side view of the stool 1 and planter 3 in a modified example. Figure 37 is a bottom view of joints 1j and 3j attached to the stool 1 and planter 3, respectively. As shown in FIGS. 35 to 37, the stool 1 may have a plurality of male joints 1j on its underside, and the planter 3 may have a plurality of female joints 3j on its underside.

[0160] These male joints 1j are arranged at intervals along the outer periphery of the underside of the stool 1. The male joints 1j have a shaft 1k and a screw 1m. The shaft 1k is attached to the stool 1 so as to be rotatable around an axis perpendicular to the underside of the stool 1. The shaft 1k has a through-hole perpendicular to its axis. The screw 1m is passed through the through-hole of the shaft 1k and is movable radially relative to the shaft 1k, perpendicular to the axis of the shaft 1k. The screw 1m is provided so as to be rotatable around the axis of the shaft 1k as the shaft 1k rotates. Therefore, by rotating the screw 1m, the screw 1m can be made to protrude outward from the outer periphery of the underside of the stool 1 or retracted under the stool 1.

[0161] A plurality of female joints 3j are arranged at intervals along the outer periphery of the underside of the planter 3. Each female joint 3j has a nut 3k that can be threaded onto the thread 1m of the male joint 1j.

[0162] When the screw 1m of the male joint 1j protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the underside of the stool 1 and the stool 1 and planter 3 are placed next to each other, the axis of the screw 1m of the male joint 1j and the axis of the nut 3k of the female joint 3j are aligned coaxially. The screw 1m of the male joint 1j is tightened into the nut 3k of the female joint 3j, thereby connecting the male joint 1j to the female joint 3j and fixing the stool 1 and planter 3 to each other. This prevents the planter 3 from moving away from the stool 1 even if a person sitting on the stool 1 leans against the planter 3. In particular, even if the stool 1 and planter 3 are equipped with casters, the connection between the male joint 1j and the female joint 3j prevents the stool 1 and planter 3 from moving away from each other.

[0163] The connection between male joint 1j and female joint 3j is used to secure stool 331 and planter 313 to each other, stool 341 and planter 313 to each other, and stool 351 and planter 313 to each other, as shown in Figure 25. Furthermore, the connection between male joint 1j and female joint 3j is used to secure stool 411 and planter 443 to each other, stool 421 and planter 453 to each other, and stool 431 and planter 463 to each other, as shown in Figure 26. Furthermore, the connection between male joint 1j and female joint 3j is used to secure stool 621 and planter 613 to each other, as shown in Figure 28. It is also used to secure stool 911 and planter 923 to each other, as shown in Figure 33.

[0164] (2) The interior facility 1000 may have one or more sets other than the above-mentioned fixture sets 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800. The set has at least one planter 3, and at least one stool 1 or at least one table 2, or both, arranged in combination with the planter 3. The set may further have at least one single-leg table 5, or may further have at least one lightweight chair 6, or may have at least one single-leg table 5 and lightweight chair 6. [Explanation of symbols]

[0165] 1000 Interior equipment 1 stool 2 tables 3. Planter 100 Furniture Sets 112,122,132,142 tables 200 Furniture Set 212,222,232 tables 243 Planter 300 Furniture Set 313,323 planters 331,341,351 stools 400 Furniture Set 411,421,431 stools 443,453,463 Planter 500 Furniture Set 522,532 tables 600 Furniture Set 613 Planter 621 Stool 632 tables 700 Furniture Set 713,723 planters 732,742,752,762,772,782 tables 800 Furniture Set 812,822,832 tables 843 Planter 900 Furniture Set 911 Stool 923 Planter 932 Table

Claims

1. The interior equipment of the room, A plurality of stools with casters, a plurality of tables with casters, and a plurality of planters with casters; The outer shape of the upper surfaces of the plurality of planters is congruent with the outer shape of the upper surfaces of the plurality of stools and the outer shape of the upper surfaces of the plurality of tables; Interior equipment characterized in that at least one planter of the plurality of planters is placed on the floor of the room in combination with at least one stool of the plurality of stools.

2. The interior equipment of the room, A plurality of stools with casters, a plurality of tables with casters, and a plurality of planters with casters; The outer shape of the upper surfaces of the plurality of planters is congruent with the outer shape of the upper surfaces of the plurality of stools and the outer shape of the upper surfaces of the plurality of tables; An interior facility characterized in that at least one planter of the plurality of planters is placed on the floor of the room in combination with at least one table of the plurality of tables.

3. The interior equipment of the room, A plurality of stools with casters, a plurality of tables with casters, and a plurality of planters with casters; The outer shape of the upper surfaces of the plurality of planters is congruent with the outer shape of the upper surfaces of the plurality of stools and the outer shape of the upper surfaces of the plurality of tables; Interior equipment characterized in that at least one planter of the plurality of planters is placed on the floor of the room in combination with at least one stool of the plurality of stools and at least one table of the plurality of tables.

4. The interior equipment according to claim 1, The interior equipment is characterized in that the plurality of stools are shorter in height than the plurality of tables, and the plurality of tables are shorter in height than the plurality of planters.

5. The interior equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The height of the plurality of planters is designed so that the plants set in the plurality of planters are placed at eye level of a person sitting on any of the plurality of stools.

6. The interior equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The height of the plurality of planters is designed so that the plants set in the plurality of planters are placed at eye level of a person using any of the plurality of tables.

7. The interior equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The interior equipment is characterized in that the upper surfaces of the plurality of stools, the plurality of tables, and the plurality of planters have an outer shape of an isosceles trapezoid having three sides of equal length and one side longer than those three sides.

8. The interior equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, Each of the plurality of stools has a first joint on a lower surface thereof; Each of the plurality of planters has a second joint on its underside that can be connected to the first joint.

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