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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 Platner Bronze Throne Lounge chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A bronze plated throne chair and ottoman designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Cuddle Up / Clover fabric. This is an early version with Patinated bronze...
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman in Scalamandre Pink Tigre Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Saint Louis, US
This original vintage Platner chair and ottoman is a sight for sore eyes. Our vision was to make this chair enticing and of course, visually ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$18,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in London, GB
Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. P...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Bronze Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of bronze lounge chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Newly upholstered in Holly Hunt / Teddy / Winter White fabric.
Matching large ottoman available separately.
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Platner Coffee Table by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Nickel plated base with knife edge glass top. Iconic design from Warren Platner.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
