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How does the impossible floating table work?
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How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Theodore Waddell 714 Tensegrity Dining Table for Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
structures using both compression and tension to create objects. The 714 Tensegrity table’s base consists of
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
V-Star Table by Konstantin Achkov Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
tensegrity table is a spatial cross that supports four V-elements through a system of tensioned ropes. In
Category
2010s Bulgarian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
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1980s Theodore Waddell for Cassina 714 Tensegrity Chromed Steel Dining Table
By Theodore Waddell, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and original 714 dining table, produced by Cassina. This table was
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Wire
1980s Model 714 Tensegrity Chromed Steel Coffee Table by Theodore Waddell
By Theodore Waddell, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tensegrity Coffee Table, Model 714, initially designed by Theodore Waddell for Cassina in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
