however my question is, how do they decide a piece of furniture does a task so much different and better than another that is warrants protection? There is just

however my question is, how do they decide a piece of furniture does a task so much different and better than another that is warrants protection? There is just too much ambiguity in this interpretation. worse the whole is motivated by national protectionism and not trying to protect designers etc. how about designers adopting to the new technology and selling personal use models that will work with standardized printers. The allure of most furniture is in the craftsmanship and I seriously doubt any 3d printer will be more that the quality of deck furniture and cheap deck furniture. Its like having your own IKEA furniture printer, minus the cushions and such. whats next, limiting utensils and dinnerware? Chairs are generic, tables are too, your not going to put a designer out of business with your 3d printed chair.