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A multi-purpose table is adapted for use in schools, and particularly in science or art labs, as a desk or laboratory table. The top of the table may be adjusted in height either to a sitting height or to a standing height. The top may also be placed in either horizontal or sloping position at eithe

A multi-purpose table is adapted for use in schools, and particularly in science or art labs, as a desk or laboratory table. The top of the table may be adjusted in height either to a sitting height or to a standing height. The top may also be placed in either horizontal or sloping position at either adjusted height.

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Apparatus for rigidly positioning a top panel at a first or a second height comprising: a base; first engagement members secured to said base; a top panel providing a work surface adapted to be positioned at one of said heights relative to said base; first and second side supports hingedly mounted t

Apparatus for rigidly positioning a top panel at a first or a second height comprising: a base; first engagement members secured to said base; a top panel providing a work surface adapted to be positioned at one of said heights relative to said base; first and second side supports hingedly mounted to said base in spaced relation and movable between a first storage position in which said supports lie flat within said base and said top panel is supported by said base, and a second position in which said supports are raised and said top panel is supported by said first and second support means at a height above said first position; brace means for rigidly securing said first and second support means in said raised position; and manual latch means comprising a reciprocable latch member slidably carried on the under surface of said top panel and manually moveable between a latch position and a release position for rigidly securing said top panel to said base at said first height by coupling to said first engagement members when said side supports are placed in said storage position and for rigidly securing said top panel to said side supports when the same are placed in said second position and said latch member is in said latch position.