Floating Chair Inspired By Star Wars February 05, 2008
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A UK designer is about to take the wraps off a unique floating chair/recliner called The Lounger, inspired by the Landspeeder from Star Wars.
Designed by 40-year Keith Dixon from Middleton, the futuristic looking Lounger has taken 5 years to create and allows you to float above the base thanks to the use of repelling magnetic forces in the base and the lounger itself.
We are not talking a few centimetres off the base either but up to 14ins so that you get that whole ‘floating sensation’. That of course depends on how much you weigh. If you’re close to the 266lbs [19 stone] limit then maybe you should drop that to 4ins or less.
There are restraining rods to prevent the seat from shooting off to the sides and users are warned to keep it at least 5 feet from the telly. And make sure you don’t have a pacemaker.
Apart from that, you’re good to float from March 16 when The Lounger goes on sale for a cool £5,875. That should bring some people back to Earth with a bump.-Martin Lynch
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Comments
What is the seat made of; plastic? Does it come with a leather version? If I am able to get one for myself, I would to have to get a 50" - 60" TV or a projected screen as it needs to be 5 feet away from TV.
You like to be closer than 5ft to the TV , man you must have square eyes :)
As an interior designer, I think this would be perfect for anyone who loves to watch Star Trek. Hey, I used to have a crush on Captain Kirk.
And how much energy does it take to run?