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Sometimes it’s nice to have an old friend over for dinner. That’s exactly how I feel about Knoll’s Platner Dining Table – a classic in modern design. This unique table has been a staple in Knoll’s since its 1960 debut by designer Warren Platner. This steel wire sculptural base comes in several heights to not only anchor a dining table, but to be appreciated as a coffee or end table.
One of the biggest and most expensive purchases you will make for your home is the dining table and chairs. Choosing the right size dining table itself is a daunting task, particularly if you have a space that is challenging in size. The options and sizes seem limitless, so first it’s important to consider how you will use the dining table and how many people to seat.
The first question asked will always be if you entertain. How many people will you optimally want to seat? With dining tables, size does matter. Estimate about two feet per person to fit around the table. Need to sit six? Your dining table will need to be a minimum of 48” X 42” if rectangular. Most leaves are 18” wide, so take that into consideration.
Design Within Planter Dining Table
There are four basic dining table styles to choose from: Rectangle, oval, round, or square. Round dining tables are ideal for lively conversations since there is no “head” of the table. This type of table looks best in a square dining room. The Platner Dining Table from Design Within Reach ($2,848) shown above is a great example for round, since it is also a pedestal. This makes it much easier to pull chairs around without the worry of having to straddle a leg. Round tables do not always offer leaves especially if they are a pedestal base. Precise engineering has made it possible for the Century radial expansion table shown below to offer leaves that resemble pieces of pie – the top rotates open in order to fit the pieces to make larger.
Aug 2, 2010