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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 for Knoll Coffee Table in Steel and Glass
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, coffee table, nickel-plated steel, glass, United States, design 1966
This iconic coffee table by Warren Platner is created by welding curved steel rods to ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 29.25 wide x 23.5 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 20.5 and arm height/chair clearance of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Coffee Table in Steel and Glass
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, coffee table, steel, glass, United States, design ca. 1962
This iconic coffee table by Warren Platner is created by welding curved steel rods to circular...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Glasgow, GB
This set of four Platner armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, designed in the 1960s, represents a defining example of American mid-century modern design. Each chair is constructed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair model '1705', steel, fabric, United States, design ca. 1962, production later.
This iconic lounge chair by Warren Platner is created by welding ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 27.25 wide x 21.5 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clearance...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
