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: Late 20th Century
Creator: Warren Platner
1975 Warren Platner for CI Designs Oak & Dark Tan Fabric Dining Arm Chair
By Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1975 production oak and dark tan fabric armchair designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Warren Platner. This piece was part of a series that Platner designed for CI Designs...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Knoll Steel Dining Table with Glass Top
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Warren Platner Knoll Steel and Glass Dining Table
Offered for sale is an original Mid-Century Modern glass top on Steel base dining table by Warren Platner for Knoll, circ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wire Side Table by Warren Platner for Knoll C1975
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic design by Warren Platner for Knoll, such a iconic form. Table is in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Glass is near perfection and fits snug on the top. 15.75 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair. Red Fabric, Bronze Frame Finish
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Warren Platner Lounge Chair in red Knoll fabric with the more expensive bronze frame. Frame is in great condition with no rust. Foam padding is good with the fabric inside back sho...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 41 wide x 35 deep x 39 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chair clearance of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Warren Platner, Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Knoll Intl, original 1972 example
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and matching Ottoman, designed 1966 and manufactured by Knoll International, this set dated 1972.
This iconic chair is made of moulded fibreglass co...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Authentic Knoll Warren Platner Wire Glass Coffee Table
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
A mid-century iconic, stunning, authentic original, vintage Platner circular wire glass coffee table designed by American architect and interior designer Warren Platner (1919-2006) ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner armchair
By Warren Platner
Located in PARIS, FR
Chromed metal armchair by designer Warren Platner (1919-2006) produced by Knoll in the 1970s. The seat and back are in green velvet, the structure and base are in chromed metal. The ...
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1970s Space Age Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner Throne Lounge chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A nickel plated throne chair and ottoman designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Breathe Easy / Latte.
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1970s Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in London, GB
Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. P...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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.
Platner produced a furniture collection that has proved to be a continuing icon of 19...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Zebra Wood
1970s Vintage Warren Platner Occasional Chair Knoll Beige Knobby Wool
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The perfect glamorous vanity chair. Very sculptural wire armchair designed by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in the 1970s. Dingy original woven knoll knobby wool blend biege ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 28.25 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height/chair clearance 25 inche...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973
This heavy, sturdy desk is designed by the American modernist Warren Platner. He is most know...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International, blue upholstery
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International.
Blue upholstery, nickel frame.
Earlier editions.
The Platner Collection (1966) reflects his belief that there’s room i...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner Ottomans/Stools for Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Warren Platner Ottomans/Stools
manufactured by Knoll
Original velvet Upholstery
Category
1970s North American Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern lounge chair in nickel finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1980s. Signed with Knoll label. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be co...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Bent & Polished Nickel Side Table by Warren Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
This Bent and Polished Nickel side Table designed by Warren Platner originates from the United States, Circa 1970. Featuring an hourglass form in a series of parallel nickel cylinder...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner Rosewood Black Base Side Table Knoll Associates 1970s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Wonderful 1970s rosewood and black base side table designed by Warren Platner for Knoll Associates from the estate of a Knoll employee in East Greenville, PA.
The last photograph...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Polished Nickel Side Tables by Warren Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
These Bent and Polished Nickel side Tables designed by Warren Platner originate from the United States, Circa 1970. Featuring an hourglass form in a series of parallel nickel cylinde...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Nickel
1978 Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Red Velvet and Nickel
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Platner Lounge Chairs, model 1715L, originally designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These particular examples date to 1978. The listed price includes the p...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel, Nickel
1975 Warren Platner for CI Designs Oak and Brown Leather Dining Arm Chair
By Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1975 production oak and leather armchair designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Warren Platner. This piece was part of a series that Platner...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Leather
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chairs – Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chairs – Pair
Each chair measures: 36 wide x 27 deep x 30.5 high, with a seat height of 20 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States, 1970s.
This writing table with two drawers and an extendable panel...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Classic Modernist, Manufactured by Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Warren platner lounge chairs. Classic Modernist, manufactured by Knoll. Nice original condition. Retains original green wool knoll fabric, min...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman in Scalamandre Pink Tigre Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Saint Louis, US
This original vintage Platner chair and ottoman is a sight for sore eyes. Our vision was to make this chair enticing and of course, visually ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century End Table
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century End Table
This table measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 18.25 inches high, with a glass top of 24 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Brass
Platner Collection Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll in Original Red
By Warren Platner
Located in Deland, FL
First offered by Knoll in 1966, the Platner Collection wire lounge chair was built for comfort and with the greatest attention to form. Constructed from sculpted wire and often refer...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Original Vintage Chrome Warren Platner for KNOLL Armchairs, Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in East Hampton, NY
These exceptional vintage chrome Warren Platner for Knoll armchairs have been expertly reupholstered in a creamy Pierre Frey Paris Bo...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner Glass Top Chrome Coffee Table for Knoll, USA 1970s
By Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
One of Knoll's most enduring designs. The Platner series looks as fresh as it did when it was designed fifty years ago.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Chrome
53" Knoll Platner Dining Table and Chairs
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll platner dining table and chairs
In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful” shapes that were b...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner for Knoll Executive Desk with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, desk, leather, steel, oak, United States, 1973
This heavy, sturdy desk is designed by the American modernist Warren Platner. He is most known for his airy ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner Bronze Easy Chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious Model 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman in the sought after bronze finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Steel wire rods are bent an...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Warren Platner Lounge Chairs and Table for Knoll, Special Edition
By Warren Platner
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Special Edition of pair of lounge chairs and table designed by Warren Platner. These are very early production. A stunning set.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Wire
Vintage Warren Platner Arm Chairs, Set of Six for Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A stunning example of the 1966 Warren Platner arm chair for Knoll, these chairs are timeless and integrate beautifully with many style tables. They f...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair Warren Platner Lounge Chairs
By Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
Pair Warren Platner lounge chairs. The chairs have brown upholstery with a nickeled steel frame.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
1976 Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Warren Platner for Knoll bronze lounge chair and ottoman. Made in JAN, 8th 1976
Original chair and ottoman with bronze finish steel rods, blue cloth upholstery
Measurements ottom...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Early Warren Platner Large Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll , C.1970 Cado Wool Woven
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Warren Platner model 1705 easy wire lounge chair for Knoll
Designer: Warren Platner
Knoll International
USA - Circa 1970s
Condition: Very...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner Sink
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Sink taken out of a Warren Planter designed home in Connecticut. Sculptural curves with large nautilus handle accents. Located in Chicago.
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Warren Platner Coffee Table
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom coffee table, architectural commissioned interior by Platner Studio, manufactured by Lehigh Leopold.
Honed Luna Pearl granite top with bronze base.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Granite, Bronze
1970s Executive Office Desk by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An inset leather top executive desk over cantilevered chrome plate steel legs with accompanying six (6) door leather wall mounted storage unit. ( 10...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Leather
Warren Platner Cocktail Table
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Platner coffee table, architectural commission by Platner Office manufactured by Lehigh Leopold.
Honed Luna pearl granite top with bronze base.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Warren Platner Marble and Brass Wall-Mount Console
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
WARREN PLATNER (1919 – 2006)
Custom curvilinear console in Rosso Alicante marble,
raised on a trio of lacquered brass wall-mount brackets.
Execu...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Warren Platner Marble and Brass Coffee Table
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Platner custom coffee table marble top with scalloped corners, brass base, swivels as shown.
Provenance: Friedman residence , Greenwich, CT. 1989.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Warren Platner Gold Leaf Arched Mirror
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
WARREN PLATNER (1919 – 2006)
Custom beveled mirror in an arched gold leaf frame.
Signed: [WARREN PLATNER ASSOC. 10611 J 7544].
Executed by Platner Associates.
American, 1989
Provenan...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Warren Platner Custom Wall Sconce
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren Platner Associates architects: Wall sconce. Custom for important commission. Features lift-up. Mirrored polished brass shield with four steel louvers.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Modern Wire Easy Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with our iconic Warren Platner Easy Chair for Knoll, model 1705, originating from the creative surge of the 1960s. Warren Platner, ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each chair measures: 27.25 wide x 22 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair cle...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of bronze lounge chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Newly upholstered in Holly Hunt / Teddy / Winter White fabric.
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1970s Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 6 Chairs by Warren Platner, Knoll International, 1970s
By Warren Platner
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Set of 6 armchairs designed by Warren Platner. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1966.
Wonderful vintage set of six chairs in polished nickel with turquoise backs and seat cushions. An...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Metal
1974 Knoll Warren Platner Sensational Off-White Easy Lounge Chair Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lounge chairs
1970s Pair of Warren Platner easy lounge chairs for Knoll.
Metal design fabric with fresh new upholstery
Original label pres...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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