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Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970, and features a
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner Bronze Wire Sofa for Knoll International, c 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original Warren Platner for Knoll International sofa, designed in 1966 and produced in the late
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Bronze

C. 1975 Warren Platner for CI Designs Three-Seat Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather
By Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boston-based firm that was a licensed manufacturer of Platner’s works. This particular sofa came to us
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Custom Warren Platner Sofa
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare custom Warren Platner sofa for an executive office he was commissioned to design in the late
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Custom Warren Platner Sofa
Custom Warren Platner Sofa
H 29 in W 80 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Sofa & Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Sofa and lounge chair designed by Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold in 1970. These impressive
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Vintage 1970s American Living Room Sets

Warren Platner Sofa & Lounge Chair
Warren Platner Sofa & Lounge Chair
H 30 in W 93 in D 31 in
Warren Platner Rosewood Case Sofa, 1970
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren platner case sofa for "Lehigh Leopold" 1970. Rosewood case with original cream/white woven
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Warren Platner Rosewood Case Sofa, 1970
Warren Platner Rosewood Case Sofa, 1970
H 31.25 in W 68 in D 31.25 in
Warren Platner Space Pod Sofa for Steelcase
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Classic early 1970's sofa designed by Warren Platner for the ever innovative Steelcase with 2001
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas

American Midcentury Sofa Done by W. Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Warren Platner (June 18, 1919 – April 17, 2006) was an American architect and interior designer
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Zebra Wood

Rare Settee Sofa by Warren Platner for Knoll International
By Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful settee, sofa from 1968 by Warren Platner for Knoll International. Since late 1970's
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Warren Platner for Steelcase Sofa & Club Chair
By Warren Platner, Steelcase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a mid-century modern sofa set by Warren Platner for Steelcase. Sofa and club
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

Extremely Rare Polished Copper Sofa by Warren Platner for Knoll c.1969
By Warren Platner
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This extremely rare sofa by Warren Platner (1919-2006) is one of the few produced by Knoll between
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Copper

Loveseat by Warren Platner For Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare settee / sofa by Warren Platner from his collection for Knoll, circa 1966. Only 50 of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

American Mid-Century Sofa by W. Platner
Located in Houston, TX
American mid-century sofa done by W. Platner Warren Platner (June 18, 1919 – April 17, 2006) was
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sofa designed by Warren Platner for Steelcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Fiberglass sofa with lucite base and original leather designed by Warren Platner for Steelcase
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Warren Platner for Knoll Side/End Table, 1960
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll side/end table in chrome and glass 1960. Original We have 2 of these
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Apparently original navy blue leather upholstered sofa with tufted seat and back cushions within a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Norwegian Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer, Ekorness, Warren Platner, Kalustekiila, Arne Norell
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century vintage Norwegian leather and rosewood sofa. In the likeness of Ekornes and Arne Norell
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Rosewood

Vintage Norwegian Leather Sofa
Vintage Norwegian Leather Sofa
H 29 in W 101 in D 33 in
Settee By Warren Platner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A settee in a vibrant golden woolen upholstery, on a bronzed steel comb frame. By Warren Platner
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Settee By Warren Platner
Settee By Warren Platner
H 30 in W 67.5 in D 29 in
Fiberglass and Lucite Sofa by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic piece of design by Warren Platner for Steelcase. Fiberglass frame sofa floating on a Lucite
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Lucite

William Andrus Sofas and Table Set of Lucite, Leather and Fiberglass, 1970s
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Austin, TX
very comfortable. Similar to Warren Platner's pieces, the sofas have a fiberglass shell with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite

Warren Platner Knoll Sofa with Brown & Orange Upholstery
By Warren Platner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Warren Platner for Knoll sofa with brown and orange patterned upholstery. This rare example has a
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Warren Platner Style Fibreglass 7 Piece Sofa Set
By Warren Platner
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Warren Platner Style Fibreglass & Piece Sofa Set Offered is a vintage Mid Century sofa
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Sofa Chair and Coffee Table by Warren Platner for Steelcase Original C. 1960 USA
By Warren Platner
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sofa set by Warren Platner for Steelcase all have a clear acrylic base supporting a white
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Pair of Warren Platner Sofas in Teakwood for Lehigh Leopold, 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Warren Platner Sofas in Teakwood for Lehigh Leopold, 1970 This pair of Warren Platner sofas
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

American Midcentury Sofa Done by W. Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Warren Platner (June 18, 1919 – April 17, 2006) was an American architect and interior designer
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner Coffee Table 1966 for Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Munster, NRW
Warren Platner's hyper elegant coffee table for Knoll International. Coming from Paris, France
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Style Steelcase Fiberglass Lucite Sofa & Table
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
sofa on a Lucite base with original leather with the perfect age patina to the leather. Also comes with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite

Lehigh-Leopold Floating Sofa on Walnut Base
By Jens Risom, Warren Platner, Lehigh Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
1960's "floating sofa" on walnut base by Lehigh-Leopold. Fully restored and reupholstered. Down
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Sofa
By Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Seldom seen Warren Platner for Knoll bronze finish sofa. Produced for a limited time in the 1960s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Bronze

Warren Platner Settee
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Settee sofa by Warren Platner for Knoll. Nickel frame with original deep red mohair upholstery.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Nickel

Warren Platner Settee
Warren Platner Settee
H 30 in W 68 in D 30 in
Warren Platner Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine cube/even arm sofa by Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold. Sofa floats on a heavy steel I-beam
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Warren Platner Sofa
Warren Platner Sofa
H 25 in W 93 in D 25 in
RARE WARREN PLATNER SOFA FOR KNOLL WITH "ECLIPSE" FABRIC
Located in Queens, NY
Warren Platner Wire sofa for Knoll in bronze finish. Sofa features Warren Platner designed
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sofa by Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with paper manufacturer's label to decking: [Lehigh Leopold].   
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Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Bronze 2 Seat Sofa By Warren Platner For Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Rare size of sofa produced by Knoll. The bronze finish was only made for a brief period in the
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Iron

1970's Warren Platner Settee
By Warren Platner
Located in Miami, FL
Double Seat Sofa by Warren Platner for Knoll with bronze finish steel wire base and back
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

1970's Warren Platner Settee
1970's Warren Platner Settee
H 30 in W 68 in D 30 in

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Platner Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal platner couch for your home. Each platner couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and animal skin. Your living room may not be complete without a platner couch — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right platner couch, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made platner couch over the years, but those crafted by Warren Platner, Steelcase and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Platner Couch?

Prices for a platner couch start at $1,800 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $9,500.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.