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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Creator: Warren Platner
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Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Frame Lounge Chair in Holly Hunt Mohair
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren Platner's iconic lounge chair in a monochromatic look. Bronze frame and deep brown lustrous mohair by Holly Hunt Great Plains make this a subtly elegant chair with comfort.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
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Metal
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs in Blue Mohair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren Platner's iconic Easy chair for Knoll. We have reupholstered this in a high-quality mohair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Base Side Table with Walnut Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
An iconic design by Warren Platner. A bronze finish side table with restored walnut top. Dated 1974.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
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Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Coffee Table with Beveled Glass Top
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren Platner's iconic coffee table in bronze finish with a 42" beveled glass top.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1960s Bronze Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, New Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a beautiful set of 1960s lounge chairs. Platners first made their debut in 1966. Steel-rod construction with bronze plate. We have reupholstered in a high quality fabric from...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
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Metal, Nickel
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Stool in Mohair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful stool designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Stool has been reupholstered in a high quality mustard colored mohair. Stool is bronze and bears Art-Metal Knoll label.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
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Bronze
Pair of 1960s Warren Platner Lounge Chairs in French Boucle'
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a beautiful set of 1960s lounge chairs. Platners first made their debut in 1966. Steel-rod construction with nickel-plate. We have reupholstered in a plush heavily textured a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
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Nickel, Metal
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs in Blue Mohair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren Platner's iconic Easy chair for Knoll. We have reupholstered this in a high-quality mohair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Base Coffee Table with Beveled Glass Top
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren Platner's iconic coffee table in patinated bronze finish with a 42" beveled glass top.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
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Metal
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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.
These chairs would look incredible in any mid century modern, contemporary or modern environment. We currently have these chairs in our gallery alongside other iconic pieces, and Arne Jacobsen egg chair, and Eero Saarinen dining set...
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Chartreuse Green Warren Platner Stool by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
High model stool from the 'Wire series' by American designer Warren Platner for Knoll International in nickel execution with a chartreuse green mohair velour Knoll fabrics upholstery...
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Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
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Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
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Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in London, GB
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Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and graceful iconic lounge chair model 1705 by Warren Platner designed in 1962 for Knoll International. Upholstered in luxurious rust ...
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Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Knoll Steel Dining Table with Glass Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Warren Platner Knoll Steel and Glass Dining Table
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Warren Platner for Knoll Arm Chairs/ Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Table in Smoked Glass
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Located in Waalwijk, NL
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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.
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Warren Platner Large Ottoman / Stool in Blush Pink & Gold Velvet by Knoll
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Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Base Coffee Table with Beveled Glass Top
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren Platner's iconic coffee table in patinated bronze finish with a 42" beveled glass top.
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Warren Platner for Knoll Side Table with Marble Top
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren Platner's iconic welded side table with polished nero marquina marble top.
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Warren Platner Bronze Frame Dining Chairs in Donghia Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
We have newly upholstered these stunning patinated bronze dining chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll is Donghia upholstery. It is a mustard yellow with a bronze undertone that complem...
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Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair in Green Woven Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully reupholstered, a Warren Platner for Knoll nickel lounge chair in a high-quality heavy textured weave.
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Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair in Off-White Boucle
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully reupholstered, a Warren Platner for Knoll nickel lounge chair in a high-quality off-white boucle.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
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Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Beige Tan Wool Tweed, 1980s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of large Warren Platner lounge chairs in a beige wool tween that appears to be the original fabric. Chairs are nickel-plated and date 1980s. They are in beautiful cond...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
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Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Plated Cocktail Coffee Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking Warren Platner cocktail table, nice glass with a beveled edge. Requiring as many as 1,000 welds and crafted out of wire and space, the coffee table demonstrates Platner...
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Iconic Warren Platner for Knoll Side Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic that looks good anywhere. Nickel-plated finish.
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Warren Platner Nickel Stools
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of nickel-plated stools by Warren plater, 1970s. Upholstery is unchanged but can be easily replaced.
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Pair of 1960s Bronze Warren Platner Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a beautiful set of lounge chairs which dates 1960s when the Platners first made their debut in 1966 and bears the early name Knoll Associates and their 320 Park Avenue headqu...
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Pair of 1960s Nickel Plated Warren Platner Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a beautiful set of lounge chairs. They are upholstered in a tomato red wool boucle by Brentano. This set dates 1960s and bears the early name Knoll Associates and their 320 P...
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Warren Platner Bronze Stool
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
This dates 1960s. It is bronze patinated, not paint like the newer versions. We only have one available.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Furniture
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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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