The table uses a Cartesian motion platform to move a magnet underneath a table. On top of the table, a metal sphere attached to the magnet moves through craft sand to draw attractive patterns.

In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was a figure who was doomed to roll a boulder for eternity as a punishment from the gods.

Sisyphus is a kinetic art coffee table that uses a marble that automatically rolls to draw intricate designs on a layer of sand. The artist behind this ingenious table is Bruce Shapiro and has ...

A metal ball rolled under the glass surface of the coffee table, creating amazing sand art. It made and erased beautiful patterns throughout the day. The scene looked satisfying as the sun set in ...

A living room featuring this kinetic art table has no need for coffee table books—or a television, for that matter. You can happily entertain yourself for hours just watching the steel ball ...

“When you watch sand art, you’ll see very quickly how fast it moves, how fast the sand is always shifting. … It’s kind of like watching a story reveal itself.” ...

Founded in 2023, Pune-based LUNOoOM offers kinetic sand art tables that feature intricate patterns, lighting, and audio via a dedicated Android or iOS app.

Available in a variety of models from end tables to coffee tables, the Sisyphus kinetic art table uses a metal ball to create unique and complex designs in sand under a glass top.