Set Of 4 Platner Chairs
Set of 4 Platner Arm Chairs By Warren Platner for Knoll with Loro Piana Fabric
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Platner Arm Chairs, originally designed by Warren Platner in 1962. These particular
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$11,500
H 28.75 in W 26.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Tub Dining Chairs After Plattner - Set of 4
By Warren Platner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chairs, inspired by the iconic designs of Plattner. Featuring a distinctive tubular chrome frame and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 17.5 in W 23.75 in D 27.5 in
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Warren Platner Dining Chairs Set of 4
By Warren Platner
Located in London, GB
American architect and interior designer Warren Platner was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1919
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Warren Platner lounge chairs by Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Highland, IN
These four large Platner lounge chairs in chrome are available as a set, or as pairs. They are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Warren Platner Armchairs
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 4 iconic Warren Platner armchairs by Knoll, circa 1960's. Coated steel, unmarked. Upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Vintage Bronze Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Set of four (4) vintage chairs in Bronze finish designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. USA, circa
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of 4 Nickel Plate Wire Framed Chairs by Platner with ottoman
By Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Nickel Plate Wire Framed Chairs by Warren Platner with ottoman. Ottoman's measurements: 15
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 4 Warren Platners Chairs by Knoll International
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in amstelveen, NL
Warren platner sculptural curved wire dining chairs for Knoll International.
Designed in the 1960s
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set Of Four Chairs Designed By Warren Platner, 1960's
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 4 chairs designed by Warren Platner between 1968 and 1970, featuring a chrome-plated steel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Vintage Nickel Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll in COM
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Set of up to four (4) vintage small armchairs in brushed nickel finish designed by Warren Platner
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Warren Platner for Knoll Armchair Set of 4, Nickel, Blue Wool, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren Platner for Knoll armchair set of 4, nickel, blue wool, 1966. Gorgeous original nickel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Warren Platner Bronze Lounge Chairs
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 bronze frame lounge chairs. Newly upholstered in plush green mohair. Designed by Warren
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Waren Platner - 4 side chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 side chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll.Bronze frames with newer ultra-suede
Category
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Red Wool Boucle, Near Mint Set of Four
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This near-mint condition set of four (4) Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chairs (Model 1715L) are
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Modern Wire Lounge Arm Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Warren Platner for Knoll wire lounge chairs. A gorgeous set of original Platner arm
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
WARREN PLATNER FOR KNOLL ; 4 CHAIRS W/LABELS
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Warren Platner for Knoll International , designed in the mid 60's a collection of 4 vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Set of Six Vintage Bronze Chairs by Warren Platner in COM
Located in New York, NY
Set of six (6) vintage small armchairs in Bronze finish designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Orange, Steel and Fabric, Dining Chairs, by Warren Platner for Knoll1, 960s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in MIlano, IT
incredible set of 4 original Warren Platner, polished steel dining chairs.
This set of vintage dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Orange, Steel and Fabric, Dining Chairs, by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in MIlano, IT
incredible set of 4 original Warren Platner, polished steel dining chairs.
This set of vintage dining chairs
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in Dm 27.17 in L 29.14 in
Set of 4 Armchairs by Warren Platner, Knoll International
By Warren Platner
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Set of 4 armchairs designed by Warren Platner. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1966.
Wonderful
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Set of 4 Armchairs by Warren Platner, Knoll International
By Warren Platner
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Set of 4 armchairs designed by Warren Platner. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1966.
Wonderful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner Set of Ten Dining Arm Chairs, Knoll, USA Chrome Plated Steel
By Knoll
Located in Manhasset, NY
Platner
(American, 1919-2006)
Set of ten dining chairs, Knoll, USA
chrome-plated steel, upholstery
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.5 in W 27 in L 28.5 in
Set of 4 Early Warren Platner Chairs in Bronze
Located in Hanover, MA
Early production side arm chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll in the rare bronze finish which is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Four Warren Platner Knoll Armchairs
By Warren Platner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
4 Warren Platner for Knoll arm chairs. These all original examples are nickel plated and are
Category
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Warren Platner Bronze Coffee Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
a metallic paint). Glass is 3/4" thick. We also have a beautiful set that is available in pieces. We
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair in Blue Classic Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 4 we
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Vintage Bronze Warren Platner for Knoll Armchairs in COM
Located in New York, NY
samples available upon request.
We also have a set of 4 of these Platner chairs in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 4 metal and vinyle armchairs attributed to Shiro Kuramata - Around 1988
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 4 black chrome and vinyl armchairs attributed to Shirao Kuramata, 1988.
.
No documentation
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.2 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age, Sofa, Chair, Living Room Suite, 1970's
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Culver City, CA
age and modern design enthusiasts alike. (4 pieces, Large #465 Soft seat sofa, lounge chair, coffee
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
Set of 4 Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Dining Chairs
By Warren Platner
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Platner for Knoll bronze finish chairs with original cushions. Circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 4
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely incredible set of 4 original Warren Platner, polished nickel dining chairs. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll mid century dining chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 27.25 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 27.5
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Warren Platner Chairs for Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid-century Modern Warren Platner Arm Chairs with Nickel finish for Knoll. Recent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Set of 4 Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs in Knoll Swan Velvet
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of 4 Warren Platner in polished Nickel I upholstered in Knoll Velvet in the color they call
Category
Early 2000s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Red Wool Boucle
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This near-mint condition set of four (priced individually) Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chairs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner Inviting Teal Blue & Bronze Iconic Steel Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Iconic design by Warren Platner set of lounge chairs (2) for Knoll USA 1960s
No maker stamp is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Bronze
H 29.75 in W 36 in D 24 in
Bronze Early Production Warren Platner for Knoll International Armchairs, Signed
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What sets this set of four (4) Warren Platner for Knoll International dining armchairs apart from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 29.25 in W 27 in D 22.5 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs Blue Velvet
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Culver City, CA
about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 4 we have in a custom blue velvet is a
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Blue Classic Boucle
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Culver City, CA
about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 4 we have in classic blue boucle is a
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set Of 4 Warren Platner Wire Chairs, Knoll International
By Warren Platner
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of four chrome wire frame Chairs by Warren Platner, designed in the 1960's. New Kvadrat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chairs
Set of 4 Warren Platner Dining / Lounge Chairs
By Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Warren Platner for Knoll wire dining / lounge chairs with new upholstery. All retain their
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set Of 4 Warren Platner Wire Chairs, Knoll International
By Warren Platner
Located in Berlin, DE
Chrome wire frame Chairs by Warren Platner, designed in the 1960's. Original light blue upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chairs
Warren Platner 1966 Vintage Set Of 4 Armchairs By Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Firenze, IT
set of 4 armchairs in curved chromed steel rod, cushions and back newly reupholstered in black and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Warren Platner Dining Set
By Warren Platner
Located in Mexico City, DF
This iconic set of 4 chairs and table made of steel rods deservedly remains one of the true
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Dining Room Sets
Materials
Steel
Platner Dining Table and Six Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Denton, MD
glass top is .4" thick. The chairs use the same welded wire rod bases in nickel-plated steel with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner Set of 4 Lounge Chairs and Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four Platner Lounge Chairs and Cocktail Table with Original Fabric. Original Design 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s American Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery
Warren Platner Set of 4 Lounge Chairs and Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four Platner Lounge Chairs and Cocktail Table with Original Fabric. Original Design 1960
Category
American Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery
A Rare Warren Platner Bronze Dining Set for Knoll 1966
By Warren Platner
Located in Portland, OR
A rare set of 4 dining chairs and table base in the bronze finish for knoll. The glass dining
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Scroll-Arm Platner Style Iron Outdoor Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific set of 4 Iron Outdoor chairs likely by Salterini or Woodard. Unique scroll arms with
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chairs
Materials
Iron
FOUR Warren Platner Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A gorgeous matched set of 4 Warren Platner dining chairs designed for Knoll 1966-1968. Extremely
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bentwood and Cane Chairs-Set of 4
By Ward Bennett
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 bentwood and cane chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. Found in original finish
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane
Original Walnut and Bronze Dining Set with 4 Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Original dining set by Warren Platner for Knoll. This set is in wonderful original condition. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Warren Platner & Knoll Dining Room Set, Emperador Marble Table and 4 Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Warren Platner in 1966, the iconic Platner Side Chair in metallic bronze and kwadra fabric f upholstery
Category
Early 2000s Dining Room Sets
Materials
Marble
Platner Dining Table by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Denton, MD
offering the table with a set of six Platner chairs in an additional listing.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
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Set Of 4 Platner Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of set of 4 platner chairs available for sale. Frequently made of metal, fabric and upholstery, all set of 4 platner chairs available were constructed with great care. Set of 4 platner chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of set of 4 platner chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern set of 4 platner chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made set of 4 platner chairs over the years, but those made by Warren Platner and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Set Of 4 Platner Chairs?
Set of 4 platner chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $9,500, while the lowest priced sells for $900 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.
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