Build an Impossible Table

I’ve wanted to build an Impossible Table for a long time, and finally did it. These are also called Tensegrity Tables. They’re a great conversation piece because it looks like there’s nothing holding the table up. My table uses live edge slabs for the top and bottom, and they add another visually interesting detail to the table. You could, alternatively glue up pieces to get the width of pieces you want for top and bottom. Designing Your Table I’ll take you through the thought processes I went through as I developed the hanger system for this table. You can apply that to the table you’re going to make. The Hangers You’ll hear me talk about the hangers over and over. They’re a very important aspect of the project because, in the end, the table is supported by the structure of the hangers. Hardware Cables and eye hooks bring everything together and, like a suspension bridge, are key to holding the Impossible Table up, and keeping it together. Details Feet give the table some lift off the floor, and a significant round over eases the corners to give the project a softer look.