Description
Product advantages: Coffee table Wire VP17 Without a tray
- A reissue of an original design by Verner Panton from 1981
- A polished stainless steel wire frame with an almost graphic lightness
- A height of 36 cm designed to complement contemporary sofas
- A version without a tray that fully showcases the concentric design of Wire
Wire VP17 Coffee Table by &tradition: Geometry According to Verner Panton
With the Wire VP17 coffee table, &tradition breathes new life into an original concept conceived by Verner Panton in 1981. Entirely crafted from polished stainless steel wire, this 74-cm-diameter coffee table transforms a series of lines into an ethereal form. Its open construction allows the eye to pass through and lends the metal a surprising lightness. In this version without a tray, the structure itself becomes the focal point of the design, halfway between functional furniture and a graphic object.
The steel wire defines the form
The Wire collection translates Verner Panton’s visual language with great economy of means. The polished stainless steel wire repeats in a regular geometric pattern to form a balanced structure, while concentric circles define the upper section.
This construction allows the table to occupy the space without weighing it down. Depending on the viewing angle, the lines overlap, fade away, or create new patterns. The polished metal enhances this effect by capturing the reflections and nuances of its surroundings. A particularly striking sculptural presence in a living room where you want to maintain a sense of space.
A coffee table designed to match the height of a sofa
At 36 cm tall, the Wire VP17 was designed with the seat height of contemporary sofas in mind. Its proportions allow it to blend naturally into a lounge area, in front of or next to a sofa. Its generous 74-cm diameter gives it a striking presence while maintaining the visual transparency characteristic of its steel wire construction.
How to use the Wire VP17 coffee table without a glass tray?
In this version, the Wire VP17 comes without a glass tray to fully showcase the concentric design of its metal frame. Its openwork surface is particularly well-suited for large books and magazines, which can rest on several steel wires. To place small objects, such as a cup or glass, with greater stability, it’s best to opt for the version equipped with a glass tray.
Without a tray, the Wire takes on a more sculptural and graphic presence in the center of the living room. It’s a way to highlight Verner Panton’s original design as much as its functionality.
What size coffee table should you choose for in front of a sofa?
With a diameter of 74 cm, the Wire VP17 is particularly well-suited for creating a focal point in front of a sofa or between several seating areas. Its round shape makes it easy to move around the table and avoids sharp corners.
Its height of 36 cm is intentionally low to remain consistent with the proportions of a lounge area. Visually, its openwork structure also allows its diameter to remain unobtrusive in the room, unlike a solid coffee table of equivalent dimensions.
In what kind of interior should you incorporate a polished steel coffee table?
A polished steel coffee table creates a contrast with warmer or more textured materials. “Wire” can thus complement a generously upholstered sofa, a wool rug, or wooden furniture while introducing a more striking metallic touch.
Its visual transparency also suits minimalist interiors and spaces where you want to avoid cluttering the center of the living room. The design remains visible, yet allows the floor and Decoration to show through its Structure.
With the Wire VP17, Verner Panton demonstrates how a simple, repeated line can be enough to create volume. Placed at the heart of the living room, this 1981 reissue introduces a play of transparency and reflections that shifts with the viewer’s perspective and the light.
In detail:
Variation : Without a tray
Brand : &tradition
Designer : Verner Panton
Type : Coffee table
Colour : Polished steel
Material : Polished stainless steel wire
- Dimensions : Ø 74 x H 36 cm
- Weight : 13.86 lb
- Characteristics : Version without glass tray (also available with a glass tray) — 1981 reissue — Design icon — For indoor use only — Sturdy and stable
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