An element modular furniture system utilizes a plurality of base frame elements to construct modular furniture pieces. Base frame elements are usually rectangular in shape and utilize a plurality of struts. Each strut is joined to a neighboring strut with a strut connector. An outset strut connector
An element modular furniture system utilizes a plurality of base frame elements to construct modular furniture pieces. Base frame elements are usually rectangular in shape and utilize a plurality of struts. Each strut is joined to a neighboring strut with a strut connector. An outset strut connector has a protruding outset strut interlock that connects with an inset strut connector having an inset port. The interlocks utilize extremely strong magnets to draw and hold the connectors together. The struts each have one or more channel members which add strength and rigidity to the base frame elements and the furniture piece constructed therefrom. An interlocking panel may be attached to channel members to strengthen and interlock struts and/or base frame elements. Additionally, shelves, hinges, doors, shelf locks, lights, and other attachments can be connected to the channel members to enhance the functionality and appearance of the resulting furniture piece.
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1. An element modular furniture system, comprising: a plurality of base frame elements, each base frame element comprising:an inset strut, an outset strut, a top strut, and a bottom strut, wherein the struts comprise elongate members, each extending generally straight from a first end to a second en
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An element modular furniture system, comprising: a plurality of base frame elements, each base frame element comprising:an inset strut, an outset strut, a top strut, and a bottom strut, wherein the struts comprise elongate members, each extending generally straight from a first end to a second end;a plurality of strut connectors, each shaped so as to join one strut to another at approximately ninety degrees, the plurality of strut connectors comprising at least a first outset strut connector, a second outset strut connector, a first inset strut connector, and a second inset strut connector;the first end of the top strut attaching via the first inset strut connector to the second end of the inset strut, the first end of the inset strut attaching via the second inset strut connector to the second end of the bottom strut, the first end of the bottom strut attaching via the second outset strut connector to the second end of the outset strut, and the first end of the outset strut attaching via the first outset strut connector to the second end of the top strut;wherein each of the struts is connected such that the base frame element formed thereby extends in a single plane;the first outset strut connector having a first outset strut interlock protruding from a first front face of the first outset strut connector and comprising a first magnet;the second outset strut connector having a second outset strut interlock protruding from a second front face of the second outset strut connector and comprising a second magnet;the first inset strut connector having a first inset port recessed in a side surface of the first inset strut connector containing a third magnet and shaped so the first inset port receives the first outset strut interlock of an adjacent one of said plurality of base frame elements;the second inset strut connector having a second inset port recessed in a side surface of the second inset strut connector containing a fourth magnet and shaped the second inset port receives the second outset strut interlock of an adjacent one of said plurality of base frame elements;wherein each of the struts has at least one interior channel member attached thereto and extending lengthwise between the first end and second end of each strut on an interior face thereof, said interior channel members configured to removably attach to one of a plurality of base frame element interlock panels;wherein each of the plurality of base frame elements can attach to another base frame element by inserting the outset strut interlocks of one base frame element into the inset strut interlocks of another base frame element;a plurality of exterior channel members, wherein each base frame element has at least one exterior channel member attached to one of the plurality of struts within said base frame element, said exterior channel member extending out of the plane containing said base frame element;a furniture piece interlock panel configured so that said panel can removably attach to the plurality of exterior channel members using a plurality of panel attachment means, and wherein said interlocking panel comprises a generally flat member shaped so as to fit within a space bounded by the plurality of base frame elements. 2. The element modular furniture system of claim 1, wherein the number of base frame elements is three and the outset strut interlocks of a first base frame element are inserted into the inset strut interlocks of a second base frame element, the outset strut interlocks of the second base frame element are inserted into the inset strut interlocks of a third base frame element, and the outset strut interlocks of the third base frame element are inserted into the inset strut interlocks of the first base frame element in order to form a three-sided furniture piece. 3. The element modular furniture system of claim 2, wherein the struts are tubular in cross section. 4. The element modular furniture system of claim 2, wherein each top strut has two interior channel members extending in parallel to each other. 5. The element modular furniture system of claim 2, wherein the furniture piece interlock panel is made from acrylic. 6. The element modular furniture system of claim 2, wherein the panel attachment means is a reclosable fastener. 7. The element modular furniture system of claim 1, wherein the number of base frame elements is four and the outset strut interlocks of a first base frame element are inserted into the inset strut interlocks of a second base frame element, the outset strut interlocks of the second base frame element are inserted into the inset strut interlocks of a third base frame element, the outset strut interlocks of the third base frame element are inserted into the inset strut interlocks of a fourth base frame element, and the outset strut interlocks of the fourth base frame element are inserted into the inset strut interlocks of the first base frame element in order to form a four-sided furniture piece. 8. The element modular furniture system of claim 7, wherein the struts are tubular in cross section. 9. The element modular furniture system of claim 7, wherein each top strut has two interior channel members extending in parallel to each other. 10. The element modular furniture system of claim 7, wherein the furniture piece interlock panel is made from acrylic. 11. The element modular furniture system of claim 7, wherein the panel attachment means is a reclosable fastener. 12. The element modular furniture system of claim 1, wherein the number of base frame elements is selected from five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten in order to form a furniture piece having five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten sides, respectively. 13. The element modular furniture system of claim 12, wherein the struts are tubular in cross section. 14. The element modular furniture system of claim 12, wherein each top strut has two interior channel members extending in parallel to each other. 15. The element modular furniture system of claim 12, wherein the furniture piece interlock panel is made from acrylic. 16. The element modular furniture system of claim 12, wherein the panel attachment means is a reclosable fastener. 17. The element modular furniture system of claim 1, wherein the struts are tubular in cross section. 18. The element modular furniture system of claim 1, wherein each top strut has two interior channel members extending in parallel to each other. 19. The element modular furniture system of claim 1, wherein the furniture piece interlock panel is made from acrylic. 20. The element modular furniture system of claim 1, wherein the panel attachment means is a reclosable fastener.
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