crash energy absorbing furniture top with a top skin , a bottom skin and an energy absorbing material disposed between the top and bottom skin is disclosed . the crash energy absorbing material may be disposed between the top skin and the bottom skin , the crash energy absorbing material being bonded to the top skin in a substantially regular pattern of bonded areas . the energy absorbing furniture top absorbs energy by deforming when an individual collides with the energy absorbing furniture top . the deforming of the crash energy absorbing furniture top reduces the risk of injury to the individual in a collision .