Sisyphus Kinetic Art Table

$2665 ~~$4100~~ In stock

Sisyphus is both a kinetic art sculpture and a beautifully designed piece of furniture. It works by magnetically pulling a steel ball through sand using a robot (the “Sisbot”). The tracks the ball leaves in the sand field create captivating, intricate, and endlessly changing patterns under a tempered glass table top. Walnut Base: Handmade to order. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.Metal Base: Ships in 3-5 days.

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Sisyphus Kinetic Art Table

Designer

Bruce Shapiro

Brand

Sisyphus Industries

Base Material

Birch plywood, Veneered MDF, Veneered Birch plywood

Finish

Clear lacquer

Size

22 x 22 Inches

At the heart of Sisyphus is a Wifi-connected two-motor robot which magnetically pulls a steel ball through a field of sand. This is what creates Sisyphus’ beautiful, intricate, and endlessly changing patterns. This quiet machine keeps the experience calming. At average speeds, you can only hear the soft ‘crunching’ of the ball rolling over sand.

Dive into the world of kinetic art with 30 preloaded sand patterns right out of the box. Connect to WiFi to access over 3,000 additional designs shared by creators around the world via the Sisyphus App. From the App, you can also:

Create your own sand designs
Choose from over 10 different interactive lighting modes
Customize your RGBW lighting - from vibrant colors to soothing white
Adjust Sisyphus play speed
Time your Sisyphus with Night Mode and Play Schedules

Explore even more features to enhance your experience. Available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ella H. ★★★★★ Sep 8, 2026

The magnetic pull is mesmerizing—I've caught myself just staring at the ball tracing through the sand for twenty minutes straight. It's genuinely a conversation piece, and the fact that it doubles as a usable table means it earns its spot in the living room.

William ★★★★★ Sep 7, 2026

I set this up on our sideboard last weekend and I still find myself just standing there watching the ball carve its paths through the sand. It’s oddly meditative, and the fact that it doubles as real furniture means my wife doesn’t hate it taking up space.

Timothy P. ★★★★★ Sep 2, 2026

The sand patterns it leaves behind are mesmerizing—I’ve lost whole evenings just watching the ball carve its way through, and the tabletop itself feels solid and well-finished. It’s quiet enough to leave running while I read, which I didn’t expect from something with a robot inside.