RockPaperRobot’s Floating Table

Magnetic floating tables, sometimes called levitating tables, use the power of magnets to suspend objects in midair above their surface. They create a distinctive decor element that is sure to astound. When you first lay eyes on one, you'll likely do a double-take. Is that table actually floating? These special tables give the illusion of defying gravity, delivering visual intrigue.

The Float Table, which looks like a peculiar, oversized Rubik’s cube, is part of RockPaperRobot’s Float Collection. Its playful design invites interaction, providing a delightful conversation starter. Engaging with it might transport you back to childhood, as you tap and nudge the cubes, half-expecting them to come alive with the right combination.

Frequently Asked Questions About RockPaperRobot’s Floating “Float Table”

A kinetic coffee table that appears to levitate. It’s a grid of handcrafted wooden cubes that seem to float, creating a striking, conversation-starting centerpiece reminiscent of an oversized Rubik’s cube. Patio Productions loves how it blends sculpture, science, and furniture design into one jaw-dropping statement.

Magnetic repulsion + tensile steel cables. Magnets embedded in each cube repel to keep even spacing while a grid of steel cables stabilizes the structure. The table can bend, dip, sway, and twist slightly—then return to equilibrium. It’s engineered physics with everyday usability.

Yes—rigid and stable by design. Despite the “floating” illusion, the system creates a dynamic but sturdy table surface. Viewers report it feels rigid and dependable in person, so you get visual drama without sacrificing function.

Completely customizable from side to dining scale. RockPaperRobot tailors cube counts, dimensions, and finishes—from rich walnut to bold colors. Coffee tables, side tables, even larger dining forms are possible. Patio Productions can help you choose the look that fits your aesthetic.

Expect $10k–$20k depending on configuration. A Float Side Table (3×3×3) starts around $10k. A Coffee Table (6×3×3) is listed near $20k. Special orders and finishes can increase production time and price. It’s a high-impact design investment.

RockPaperRobot merges art, tech, and furniture. Their Float Collection channels curiosity into functional, kinetic pieces that “wow” and withstand real use. Patio Productions highlights innovators like RPR that push outdoor and indoor design forward.

Showpiece living rooms, exhibits, creative offices. Beyond décor, its interactive nature suits museum installations, desktop storage concepts, or game-night conversation zones. Wherever it lands, it becomes the instant focal point—and a science lesson in disguise.

The Float Table by RockPaperRobot faetures magnetized wood cubes to create a dynamic but stable coffee table.

Key Features

Uses magnetic force and tension cables to create floating effect
Handcrafted wood blocks with magnets embedded inside
Repelling polarity allows blocks to levitate
Customizable sizes, shapes, woods and colors
Expensive but visually impressive statement piece
Stable and rigid floating design

How RockPaperRobot's Floating Table Works

The Float Table by RockPaperRobot features magnetized wood cubes to create a dynamic but stable coffee table.

RockPaperRobot is a company that combines elements of art, technology, and furniture design. Poking at the curiosity of even the most knowledgeable individuals, the team was able to engineer a levitating table that stabilizes itself when force is applied. The kinetic design features magnetized wooden cubes that are reinforced by a grid of tensile steel cables. Magnets are seated deep within the core of the wooden block to make it appear like the table is floating.

Harnessing Magnetic Repulsion

Demonstrating the simple rules of physics, this floating table uses magnetic force to maintain a comfortable equilibrium. With the inherent ability to bend, dip, sway, and twist, The Float Table may have one more dance move than most clubgoers. Opposite forces repel alternating cubes just enough to keep an even spacing as sturdy steel cables help keep the entire structure in order.

Customizing Your Magnetic Floating Table

RockPaperRobot allows you to create your own unique Float Table by customizing it with a selection of woods and finishes. Choose from a rich walnut with a beautiful natural finish to complete a rustic design, or select an array of vibrant colors for those aiming for a contemporary flair.

This magnetic table can be ordered in any shape or size. Its simple design allows RockPaperRobot to change the number of magnetic cubes to accommodate large dining tables or small coffee tables. Individually handcrafted, The Float Table is a contemporary concept that has assuaged skeptics’ concerns. Those who have seen the table in person have called it “rigid and stable.”

The float table in an alternative finish

Cost Considerations

With a price tag ranging anywhere from $10k to $20k, it is a rather expensive piece of furniture that is sure to dazzle and amaze your guests. We've seen some interesting furniture designs in the past, like the Acapulco Chair, Il Treno Fuori, and the Infinity Swing Hammock but The Float Table combines a diverse array of features that is utterly intriguing, to say the least. Be sure to watch the video above to see a full demonstration of RockPaperRobot's Float Table!

Float Side Table – 3x3x3 Cubes starts out at $10k
Coffee Table Configuration – 6x3x3 Cubes is listed at $20k
Customizable with a selection of woods and finishes. Note: special orders may increase production time and price.

The applications for magnetic floating tables like the Float Table are endless. Beyond decorative appeal, they could be used for interactive museum exhibits, practical desktop storage, game night enhancements, and more. As magnetic technology continues advancing, we may someday see floating beds and sofas! For now, the innovation behind the Float Table remains a breathtaking blend of science and design.

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