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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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Mid Century Warren Platner for Knoll Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sharp matching pair of lounge chairs designed by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll Associates. They feature bronzed steel frames and neutral beige tweed upholstery. All original...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll International Wire Side Table, circa 1970s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful original production wire side table by Warren Platner for Knoll International, designed in 1966 and this example circa 1970s to 1980s.
From Warren Platner's iconic coll...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll glass top on nickel plated steel base side table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Ferndale, MI
Warren Platner designed collection for Knoll was introduced in 1966 . The frame of the Platner table collection features vertical steel wire rods welded to circular horizontal and ed...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Nickel, Steel
Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Top Credenza
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Top Credenza
This credenza measures: 109.75 wide x 21.75 deep x 28.5 inches high
Good Vintage Condition - Stain o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Side Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century side table
This table measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 18 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,595 / set
Warren Platner Custom Telephone Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Warren Platner custom telephone table for Knoll International, USA, circa 1970. A rare example of Platner’s refined modernist design, this piece features a green leather-wrapped body...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
