Warren Platner Furniture
American, 1919-2006
Though vintage Warren Platner chairs, sofas and interiors are icons of mid-century modernism, the architect and furniture designer took his stylistic inspiration from as far back as 18th-century France, once saying about his seminal collection for Knoll that his design intent was to evoke “the kind of decorative, gentle, graceful kind of design that appeared in period style like Louis XV.”
Indeed, the marriage of modern sensibility and classical grace is a marker of Platner’s style across furnishings and interiors — both genres in which he left an enduring legacy.
Born in 1919 in Baltimore, Maryland, Platner studied architecture at Cornell before cutting his teeth working for design icons like Eero Saarinen and Kevin Roche, eventually serving as head of interior design in the latter’s office. In 1965, Platner opened his own office, in Greenwich, Connecticut, where he continued to hone his particular brand of graceful modernism.
Knoll released the Platner Collection of seating and tables in 1966. (Originally designed in 1962, the suite took nearly four years of development to bring to life.)
The decorative bent-metal-and-glass pieces — an armchair, a dining table and more — make certain nods to the trademarks of his former employers, but also to the shapes of historic European furniture. The sculptural elegance of his line recalls Saarinen’s iconic Tulip collection, which includes armchairs and dining tables, while his materiality aligns with Roche’s cutting-edge use of glass and metal for the headquarters of the Ford Foundation in New York.
Many of Platner’s Knoll pieces would go on to find homes in a certain fabled locale: the Windows on the World restaurant at the original World Trade Center, whose interiors Platner was tapped to outfit in the mid-1970s. Upon the opening of the restaurant in 1976, New York Times architecture critic Paul Goldberger dubbed its style “sensuous modernism” — an apt tagline for Platner’s oeuvre as a whole.
Platner died in 2006 at the age of 86. His furniture is still produced by Knoll, and original examples — along with idiosyncratic custom works he created for interior design clients — are coveted by collectors today.
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Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Creator: Warren Platner
Wire Side Table by Warren Platner
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel wire rods side table by Warren Platner for Knoll International with transparent glass tabletop.
Exquisite craftsmanship, all rods are completely hand welded.
P...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
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Steel, Nickel, Wire
Set 4 Sedie Knoll Warren Platner Acciaio Velluto
By Warren Platner
Located in Minerbio, BO
CONTATTARE PER CONOSCERE LE REALI SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE.
Set composto da 4 sedie in velluto verde, Disegnata dall’architetto e designer americano Warren Platner, la poltrona fa parte ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Warren Platner For Knoll Coffee Table
By Warren Platner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic Mid Century design by Warren Platter for Knoll with steel rod construction and surmounted by a beveled glass top. The frame of the Platner tab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Arm Chairs/ Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Warren Platner for Knoll Pair of Armchairs. In like new condition! Chairs are not even 2 years old! Beautiful chairs in great condition! 1966 Design that still looks current! Ni...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Restored in Loro Piana Leather and Linen, Pair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Icons. Released by Knoll, Platner’s lounge chair lends mid-century cool to any room. The famous lounge chair is created by welding curved steel rods to circular and semi-circular fra...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
2000s Warren Platner for Knoll Coffee Table in Polished Nickel and Glass, 42"
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner coffee table designed by Warren Platner, produced by Knoll, in the USA. The design dates to 1966, though this example is dates to the early 2000s.
The condition ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Glass
Authentic Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Warren Platner for Knoll in Bronze
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic classic circular cocktail table designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. It features a dark bronze wire base with round clear glass top. Very nice condition.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair in Knoll Velvet with Bronze Finish
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chair (Model 1715L), upholstered in a gorgeous burgundy (wine) color velvet fabric over a bronze finish frame.
The deep burgundy velvet is a luxurious upgrade over the standard knit fabric that is more commonly seen, the fabric is called "Knoll Velvet...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Magnificent Coffee Table by Warren Platner Marquina Marble
By Warren Platner
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Magnificent coffee table by Warren Platner
Marquina marble
Limited edition Knoll - Finition métal bronze
Attribution mark under the top
Bronze and marble
2020
Dimensions : ø ...
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2010s North American Other Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Mohair Velvet
By Warren Platner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An icon! Released by Knoll, Platner’s large Easy Chair lends mid-century cool to any room. The iconic lounge chair is created by welding curved steel rods to circular and semi-circul...
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2010s American Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner Stool for Knoll Black Leather, 2000s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Aachen, NW
Black leather stool by Warren Platner for Knoll.
The groundbreaking stool was designed in 1966 by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll after the 2010s.
This mid-century classic ...
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2010s American Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Warren Platners Chairs in cream/beige fabric by Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in amstelveen, NL
Warren Platner dining chairs, beige kvadrat fabric, set of 6, Knoll International
In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful' shapes that were beginn...
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Warren Platner Side Table for Knoll in Bronze with Glass Top
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren Platner side table for Knoll.
Bronze finish, glass top.
15.75" x 15.75" x 18"H
Base constructed of vertical steel rod...
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman, Restored in Gotland Sheepskin and Leather
By Warren Platner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description
An icon! Released by Knoll, Platner’s large Easy Chair lends mid-century cool to any room. The iconic lounge chair is created by welding curved steel rods to circular an...
Category
2010s Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner "Round Table", 2020
By Warren Platner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Warren Platner
Round table
Bronze foot / Calacatta marble
Knoll Edition
diameter 135 X 70 cms
New -Papers
circa 2020
5800 euros.
Category
2010s American Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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Warren Platner was a luminary in the world of modern design, Platner's career was marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and elegance. Trained as an architect, he seamlessly transitioned into the realm of furniture design, leaving an indelible mark with his distinctive creations.
Platner's ingenuity was particularly evident in his collaboration with Knoll, a legendary name in the world of modern furniture. Founded in 1938 by Hans Knoll and later joined by his wife Florence Knoll, the company became synonymous with cutting-edge design and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Knoll became a trailblazer, collaborating with visionaries like Warren Platner to create pieces that would go on to define an era.
The Platner Lounge Chairs, with their unique design and quality materials, stand as a testament to the enduring legacy of both Warren Platner and Knoll. These chairs aren't just pieces of furniture; they are collectors' items, highly sought after by those who appreciate the intersection of art and functionality.
In a world where trends come and go, the Platner Lounge Chairs stand the test of time. They aren't just a place to sit; they are an experience, a visual and tactile journey into the lap of luxury. Owning these chairs isn't just a choice; it's an affirmation of a lifestyle that values the finer things – where comfort meets design, and every piece of furniture is a statement.
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Warren Platner furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Warren Platner furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Warren Platner furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 150 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Warren Platner were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Selig, Ward Bennett, and Ficks Reed. Prices for Warren Platner furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $36,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,475.
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