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How does the impossible floating table work?

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How does the impossible floating table work?
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
Shop for Tensegrity Table on 1stDibs
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
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2010s Bulgarian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980s Theodore Waddell for Cassina 714 Tensegrity Chromed Steel Dining Table
By Cassina, Theodore Waddell
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 Cassina, Theodore Waddell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tensegrity Coffee Table, Model 714, initially designed by Theodore Waddell for Cassina in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

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