Hoverit Unveils MagLev Chair

January 17, 2008 by Lisa Zyga

Hoverit explains that sitting in the levitating lounger is "like floating on a cloud." Credit: Hoverit, Ltd.

British company Hoverit, Ltd., has recently introduced "The Lounger," a chair that defies gravity by hovering a few inches above its base. The Lounger uses permanent magnets in the chair and base to life the chair in the air.

The company has not released many details about how the magic is done, but they confirm that the chair gives the sensation of floating on air. The product is hand-built, and designed with state-of-the-art CAD software. The base of the chair floats up and down on two guide bars, presumably so that it won´t float away. The base has castor wheels to make the two-piece furniture easy to move.

The Lounger not only feels unique, but it looks stylish, as well. The magnetic furniture is made of clear acrylic which allows you to see every component. Although there is no word yet on when it will go on sale (or its price), each lounger comes with a clear anti-scratch mat and a limited edition certificate and serial number.

Thanks to the magnetic field it exudes, perhaps the floating chair will also have health benefits, the company suggests. According to its Web site, "Permanent magnets can also help back, muscular problems and headaches, so our furniture not only looks good - it may make you feel good too."

Hoverit will be demonstrating its revolutionary magnetic furniture at the Ideal Home Centenary Show, which takes place March 14 - April 6 in Earls Court London.

via: InventorSpot.com

More information:Hoverit.co.uk

• alq131 - Jan 17, 2008
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  So it has health benefits; but will erase the credit cards in your wallet and destroy your TV tube. But at least lost utensils, keys, and possibly change will stick to it.
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• earls - Jan 17, 2008
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  Lame as all get-out. Health benefits my ass. Looks hella uncomfortable without some serious padding. And you know damn right well they're going to want three grand plus for absolutely nothing special at all. Absolutely ridiculous.
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• barakn - Jan 17, 2008
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  Can get the same feeling from inflatable furniture.. or a hammock.
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• jburchel - Jan 17, 2008
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  alq131 beat me to it. Yes, if hotel keys can get erased by cell phone, pretty sure credit cards, cell phones, other things might have problem sitting on a chair with strong enough magnet to hold a person up. looks uncomfortable too, and no doubt overpriced. i bet Richard Branson will have one...
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• Reg_Spyder - Jan 18, 2008
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  http://en.wikiped..._therapy
  
  Claims of health benefits from magnet therapy are illegal in many countries (seeing as it's a load of psuedoscientific snake oil nonsense).
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• ModernMan - Jan 18, 2008
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  You guys are totally missing the point of this thing. The point isn't whether or not it's comfortable or erases your credit cards or whether it's even remotely practical. The point is you look pretty damn cool sitting on a hovering chair.
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• CreepyD - Jan 18, 2008
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  That's what I thought, it's just a cool device. A pointless gadget that lots of people will want just because it's cool.
  We really can't comment until we have sat on it though..
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• KB6 - Jan 18, 2008
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  Wow, it's a Segway that doesn't go anywhere.
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