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A Platner chair is an armchair designed by Warren Platner and made from sturdy nickel-plated steel wire rods. It was originally part of the Platner Collection, his seminal work in furniture design. In addition to the armchair, the 1962 series included a dining table, side tables and more. Platner found inspiration for the lightweight chair in pieces like Eero Saarinen’s Tulip chair and tables. But rather than firmly plant his work within the futuristic realm of mid-century modernism, Platner incorporated a graceful aesthetic reminiscent of the Louis XV era. Knoll still produces the Platner armchair today. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Platner chairs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Warren Platners Chair in cream fabric by Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in amstelveen, NL
Warren Platner chairs, cream kvadrat wool fabric, Knoll International
In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful' shapes that were beginning to infil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool
Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Wire Dining Table
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Warren Platner polished nickel dining table base by Knoll.
Includes non-original 60 inch wide clear tempered glass top— last photo shows actual table with glass top.
Circa 1990-200...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner Coffee Table for Knoll in Nickel with Glass Top
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren Platner coffee table for Knoll.
Nickel finish, glass top.
36" glass top x 15.25"H
Base constructed of vertical steel rods welded to circular horizontal and edge-framing...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
1960's Set of 7 Bronze Chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous set of 7 bronze Warren Platner Chairs are ready for your reinvention! Designed for Knoll in 1966, these chair frames are rare and difficult to find with a good metal c...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Set of 2 Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International, blue upholstery
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International.
Blue upholstery, nickel frame.
Earlier editions.
The Platner Collection (1966) reflects his belief that there’s room i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
$7,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Marble Coffee Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Marble Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 42 deep x 15 inches high
We take ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
