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.
