Knoll Platner Round Side Table Ø40xH46: the wire-base classic, sized for today
A small table with a big architectural signature
Knoll’s Platner Round Side Table Ø40xH46 is one of those pieces that reads clearly from across the room: a circular top hovering over a dense, luminous wire base. In a modest footprint, it delivers a strong “designed object” presence without becoming heavy. The scale is especially suited to tighter seating groups and bedside use, where a side table has to do its job quickly and disappear just as fast.
Knoll and the discipline of modern classics
As a brand, Knoll is defined by designer-led programs that treat furniture as part of a larger architectural language—objects meant to hold their own in open plans, lobbies, and living rooms alike. The Platner line sits firmly within that legacy, and Knoll continues to position Warren Platner as both architect and product author. For context on his career and the collection’s place in Knoll’s history, see Warren Platner. For this specific item, reference the Product page.
The 1966 idea: structure and ornament, fused
Designed by Warren Platner and introduced in 1966, the collection’s core move is to make the base simultaneously decorative and load-bearing—an approach Knoll describes as “welding hundreds of curved steel rods to circular frames.” That origin story appears across the official Platner materials, including Knoll’s product-story pages for the line. See Platner Collection story and the construction notes on Platner Low Tables.
What you notice in daily use
Unlike slabby pedestal tables, the Platner base stays visually porous; the eye reads through the rods, so the table feels light even when the finish is reflective. The top’s clean circle makes it easy to “park” next to a lounge chair without awkward corners. In glass configurations, the base becomes the main event; in stone, the top adds a grounded counterweight while the wirework keeps the silhouette open.
An installation story from a recent delivery
A customer review notes delivery completion on October 31, 2025, specifying a polished nickel base with a clear glass top. In photos, the table’s wire cylinder reads crisp and symmetrical, and the glass keeps the profile minimal so the metalwork stays legible. The overall impression is consistent with the Platner intent: one continuous structural gesture rather than a base-and-top collage.
Where it fits best
This table works in interiors that value clarity of form—spaces where a few well-drawn objects do more than a lot of visual noise. It’s especially at home alongside upholstered seating with rounded arms, or in mixed-material rooms where chrome, stone, and glass already appear. If your room needs a “quiet” side table, choose a softer piece; if it needs one confident line that organizes the corner, this is the one.
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