In comparing our Platner style dining table and the one Knoll sells, there is a slight visual difference in the way we curve our base, but most people don€™t notice this. And the glass is pretty much the same: tempered and the bevel edge details.
However, there are some big differences in the way we construct our table base, to wit:
- Our frame is made of stainless steel which is polished to give the shiny look. Knoll uses mild steel, and then it is chrome plated. Chrome plating does give a shinier finish, but it also is subject to bubbling and if gets a deep scratch, there is really no way to easily fix it and depending on the depth of the scratch, the frame can rust.
- Our frame is made taller than the Knoll version. Most people prefer a table that has the modern table height of 29.5 inches. The Knoll version table height is about 28 inches, which is low in todays standards.
- Our frame is less wobbly than the Knoll version, because we have added an extra support ring at the bend. This doesn€™t affect the visual look of the table, but there is a noticeable improvement in the overall stability of our table compared to Knoll€™s
- We include a clear plastic ring around the bottom to prevent damage to the floor.
