Electromagnetic Levitation
Precision electromagnets in the base hold the tray suspended in mid-air. No stands, no strings, no visible support. Just a quiet, impossible float that stops every conversation.
First Edition · Now Reserving
The world's first levitating ashtray.
Suspended on an invisible electromagnetic field. Finished in deep, dark wood. Entirely cordless, for long evenings and slow, unhurried rituals.
Reserve the First Edition
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- Electromagnetic levitation
- 6–8 hour cordless battery
- Dark wood resin finish
- A world first
The Design
The ordinary, made extraordinary.
For a century the ashtray was an afterthought: a glass dish, a ceramic bowl. We asked what it would look like if the most overlooked object on the table became the most remarkable one.
Truly Cordless
A rechargeable battery delivers 6 to 8 hours of levitation on a single charge. Charge it by day, then carry it to the terrace, the patio or the fire pit by night.
Dark Wood Resin Finish
A faceted, geometric tray in a rich dark wood resin finish, hovering over a brushed gold platform. Designed to sit beside a good cigar and a well-aged pour without apology.
The First of Its Kind
The Floating Ashtray is the first of its kind ever built to levitate using electromagnetic technology. Owning a First Edition means owning the original.
In Its Element
Made for the long evening.
Our Story
Whatever happened to wonder?
In the 1950s and '60s, designers believed even the humblest object on the table deserved invention, and the ashtray was no exception. There were rolling ashtrays that glided from armchair to armchair across the room. There were magnetic ashtrays that hinted at something almost magical. An ashtray could be a conversation piece.
Somewhere along the way, we traded wonder for efficiency. Today's technology is more powerful than anything those designers dreamed of, yet it mostly hides inside phones and spreadsheets.
The Floating Ashtray exists to bring it back: to take the simple objects of a good life and rebuild them with the technology of today and the innovation and optimism of the past.
Specifications
The particulars.
- Levitation
- Electromagnetic, base-driven
- Power
- Rechargeable battery, fully cordless
- Runtime
- 6–8 hours per charge
- Design
- Faceted geometric tray
- Finish
- Dark wood resin, brushed gold platform
- Setting
- Indoor lounge or covered outdoor terrace
- Edition
- First Edition, limited production
The First Edition
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$299 launch price
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Questions
Frequently asked.
How does the Floating Ashtray float?
Electromagnets inside the base create a controlled magnetic field that holds the tray suspended in mid-air, with no strings, stands or visible supports.
How long does the battery last?
A full charge delivers 6 to 8 hours of levitation, enough for a long evening on the terrace, a slow Saturday or a late night with friends.
Does it need to be plugged in?
No. The Floating Ashtray is fully cordless and runs on a rechargeable battery, so it can go wherever the evening takes you.
Can I use it outside?
Yes, that's what it was designed for. Set it on the patio table, beside the pool or by the fire pit. Like any fine electronic piece, keep it out of the rain and bring it inside when the evening is done.
Is it really the first?
To our knowledge, the Floating Ashtray is the first ashtray ever created to levitate using electromagnetic technology. It's the original, and the First Edition will always be the first.
Does reserving cost anything?
No. Reserving is free. You'll be among the first notified when orders open and you'll lock in First Edition launch pricing. There's no obligation to purchase.
Would it make a good gift?
It's hard to imagine a better one for the person who already owns the humidor, the cutter and the crystal. Nobody has one of these yet.