KontaxTensegrity Table,3.6D x 3.6W x 4.96H in, Maroon

This is a neat little display stand. It's NOT designed to have objects of any weight placed on top, but I have had a "levitating" pen (novium hoverpen) on top of mine and it seams to handle the weight with no problems. It's an eye-catching display of a table with an apparently levitating top, supporting a levitating pen.

I like gadgets like this, and I've bought a few cheaper Tensegrity "floting platforms" in the past, but they were always wobbly and bendy. This one on the other hand, is all-metal and so is pretty rigid and doesn't bend. There's still a little bit of an "oscillation" if you bmp it, but it still feels pretty rigid. The assembly instructions warned not to adjust it down too tight or it'd bend, so I'm not going to overdo it and risk damaging it.The plastic ones all felt "cheap", but this one (with its all-metal construction) definitely feels higher quality. I like the color anodizing too, gives it a nice sharp look. It takes a little time and patience to assemble though, so if you're gifting it you should probably assemble it beforehand unless you know the recipient will want to assemble it themselves.

First off, the picture is misleading. The diameter of the top and bottom plates is only 3.5" However, it is built with quality and precision, and it functions as advertised. Although small, it does look cool.Finding the instructions was easy using the proper search terms in any search engine (Kontax Tensegrity Table instructions). Be warned though.. the pdf instructions are not up to date. The instructions show it should contain 8 short round-head screws .. but that is incorrect. There are only 3 in the package, along with 5 "no-head" screws (not sure how else to describe). At first, I thought the mfr had messed up. Actually, upon further inspection, I found it would work. You only need the 3 round-head screws for the bottom of the unit.. the other no-head screws work in all the other locations, and they hide the screw head for a cleaner look. Simply use the included hex wrench to install those.Overall, I like the finished product.. it's just that it's smaller than expected, and a bit pricey.

As others have mentioned, the company could have done a better job with the instructions, although if you read them carefully they are fine. But be very careful when assembling, because some parts are very tiny and hard to see. The outer cables are virtually invisible (as they should be), light as a human hair and as hard to recover if you lose one while putting the thing together. Don't ask. It's not difficult, just something inherent in dealing with small parts and close tolerances. As DC said, it would be nice to have included a few extra screws and cables.At least for those of us who've reached the reading glasses phase of life, before you start, put everything on a tray, use good lighting, use magnifying glasses or something similar, and complete the assembly in one go, or you'll be unhappy.

First up-ETA for the directions-15 to 20 minutes. Sure, in a well-lit area where you never drop a part I'd estimate that to be correct. In my case it took about 30-40 and ended with an Amazon support call which wasn't needed.Now for the negatives-Problem One-They say on the outside of the box to pull the directions online. NP, I had this sitting around for a month but then I pulled the directions. Unfortunately they're wrong, there's two revisions-one with a magnet center and the second a tension model like this. For the love of God, please include at least a consistent link on the website 'directions-for-model-1.pdf' and put a QR code link to it. I see the revision update, my directions were updated in Jan, but they're still off which is my second point.Second issue-I wasn't familiar with 'grub screws' but I ended up with two extra grub screws but not enough round heads. The directions on Pg. 6- "Screw 2x short roundhead screws into the arms, going through the loops on the cable." Well I replace these with the extra grub screws and voila-enough parts to get it done. The round heads are absolutely needed for the tightening cables so this substitution was absolutely necessary to finish it. I've used grub screws before, now I know the formal name.So I dropped the grub heads twice, leading to extra searches. I almost initiated a return via the Amazon chat until I saw the second revision of the directions. I thought somehow I'd lost the magnets mentioned and was searching for a ghost, nope, just needed the correct version of the documentation.That directions issue and the different part quantities lead to extra time lost. That frustration lost a star but...The build quality is superb. The lines are good, the CNC'ing is great, the quality of the materials is great. It's gorgeous!Besides the directions and QR code issues-PLEASE INCLUDE EXTRA PARTS. One extra screw of all the above would be oh so greatly appreciated. I wouldn't be digging around for a 1mm wide grub screw that's about 3mm long. This is a test for your eyes but it looks GREAT and besides the minor directions issue on qty., this was a quality set of directions. And seeing it-well it IS great looking and certainly a conversation piece. It earned a good spot on the desk.If it weren't so well made and looking so cool it's 3 stars for the frustrations. If they made tiny tweaks in the production process and we'd go to 5/5 stars. I may get another one in other colors but I'm not rushing to do so until I see some updates with directions, spare parts, or both.

Very well machined, nice accent piece.

It was fun although a bit challenging putting it together. Not for fat fingers or bad eyes for sure. My only wish to improve the visual would be for the center wire anchors were not as visible..other than that it is perfect and well worth the price.