Warren Platner Seating
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
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 Seating
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Metal
Lounge Chair and Footstool by Warren Platner, 1966
By Warren Platner
Located in Berlin, Berlin
VINTAGE Easy chair and footstool designed by Warren Platner. U.S.A, Knoll International, 1966.
The lounge chair, model number 1725. Welded curved steel and wool upholstery. Beautifu...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Easy Chair, Pair
By Warren Platner
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Pair of vintage easy chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll. Great high back lounge chair design with nickel metal cage frames. Upholstery does not look original and must have been repla...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Metal
Pair of Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Model 1705 easy chairs with ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptural Silhouette. A generously ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Zinc
Pair Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Classic Modernist, Manufactured by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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 Seating
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Steel
Warren Platner Knoll International Stool Original Green Fabric Bronze Metal
By Warren Platner
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is another wonderful Warren Platner stool with a bronze finish and original hunter green fabric made by Knoll International. This one has some condition issues, The fabric from ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Metal
Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966.
Recent Knoll edition in red Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure.
Knoll ''K'' fabrics ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Wire Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oversized steel wire ottoman in bouclé, designed by Warren Platner for his namesake Platner collection for Knoll. Now a Classic modern form that is at once Industrial and organic. Up...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll big Easy Lounge Chair with Bronze Finish
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner Big Easy Chair for Knoll. Originally purchased in the 1980's this chair was recently re-upholstered in a pretty Knoll fabric....
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1980s American Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Bronze
Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966.
Recent Knoll edition in bordeaux burgondy Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure.
Knoll ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Bronze Dining Chair
This chair measures: 27.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height/chair clearance of 24...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Bronze
Warren Platner Grey Leather Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Three, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren platner grey leather easy chair and ottoman set of three, Knoll, 1966. Knoll Models 1705L and 1705Y. Please see last image for proper dimensions.
Warren Platner for Knoll gr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Stainless Steel, Nickel
C. 1975 Warren Platner for CI Designs Three-Seat Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather
By Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an important three-seater sofa, designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Warren Platner. The piece was part of a series that Platner designed in the mid-70s for ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Metal
1960s Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Bronze Frames
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Platner Armchairs, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These are early examples, dating to the late 1960s. The frames of these chairs are composed of pati...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Wire Stool
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial and organic steel wire stool by Warren Platner from the Platner Collection for Knoll, after 1966. Newly upholstered in a creamy, textural wool. In excellent condition. Cur...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Steel
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Aachen, NW
Early Easy Lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll.
The groundbreaking Easy chair was designed in the 1960s by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in the early 1980s. This mid-ce...
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Mid-20th Century American Warren Platner Seating
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Aluminum
Gray Velvet Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
Originally designed by Warren Platner in 1966 for Knoll International, this design icon consists of steel rods curved and welded to a circular frame.
The lounge chair is relativel...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Metal
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Curved Steel and Blue Upholstered Armchairs
By Warren Platner
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of curved steel crescent shaped arm chairs with blue upholstery. (WARREN PLATNER for KNOLL, circa 1966).
Some oxidation and spotting to metal.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Steel
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll 1966 (Old Edition)
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Argelato, BO
Vintage Warren Platner Easy Chair (Model 1705; aka Easy Lounge Chair)
It is one of the most iconic and representative models of the famous American architect and designer Warren Pl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Steel
Warren Platner, Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Knoll Intl, original 1972 example
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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 Seating
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Steel
1960s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze Finish w/ Hopsack Upholstery
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Dining Armchair, model 1725, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This is an early example, dating to the late 1960s. The frame of this chair is ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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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 Seating
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs in Blue Mohair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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 Seating
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Nickel
Warren Platner Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 27.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance 24.25 inches
PLEAS...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Metal
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs in Holly Hunt White Boucle'
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with this pair of iconic Warren Platner Easy Chairs for Knoll, now reupholstered in luxurious Holly Hunt white boucle'. Our dedica...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Nickel
Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Grey Velvet, 2000s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
Impressive Grey Knoll fabric Lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll.
The groundbreaking lounge chair was designed in the 1960s by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in the earl...
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Mid-20th Century American Warren Platner Seating
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Aluminum
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Frame Lounge Chair in Holly Hunt Mohair
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the perfect blend of mid-century modern elegance and comfort with Warren Platner's iconic lounge chair. Featuring a sophisticated monochromatic look, this chair boasts a s...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Metal
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w/ Grey Fabric 4x Available
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Lounge Chair, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. The frames of these chairs are composed of nickel-plated steel rods that are welded together, and the seats are upholstered in a dark silver grey geometrically patterned fabric.
Each chair measures 25.5 inches long, 36.25 inches wide, and is 30.25 inches tall. Their seat height is 18.5 inches. The chair frames have patina present on the nickel-plated steel. The fabric is in decent shape, though there is wear apparent around the arms, and there is loose fabric...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Steel, Nickel
Pair Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Ultra Suede, 2000s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Aachen, NW
Impressive Beige Ivory Ultra Suede Lounge chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll.
The groundbreaking lounge chair was designed in the 1960s by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in t...
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Mid-20th Century American Warren Platner Seating
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Aluminum
1975 Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Steel Frame with Red Fabric
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Platner Lounge Chairs, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These examples date to 1975, and the listed price includes the pair of c...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Steel, Nickel
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w Orange Fabric 4x Available
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Lounge Chair, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. The frames of these chairs are composed of nickel-plated steel rods that are welded together, and the seats are upholstered in a rust orange geometrically patterned fabric.
Each chair measures 25.5 inches long, 36.25 inches wide, and is 30.25 inches tall. Their seat height is 18.5 inches. No labels remain, and these look to have been reupholstered at some point. The chair frames have patina present on the nickel-plated steel. The fabric is in decent shape, though there is wear apparent around the arms, and there is loose fabric...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Steel, Nickel
1960s Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs w/ Grey Kvadrat Fabric
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Platner Lounge Chairs, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These particular examples date to the 1960s, and the listed price includ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Steel, Nickel
Usa modern Black fabric metal Cockcit chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa modern Black fabric and metal Cockcit chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s
Pair of iconic and vintage cockcit chairs with round base. The structure is made up of curved nickel-plated metal rods welded to rounded frames and the base. The backrest, armrests and seat follow the shapes of the structure and are padded and covered in black fabric. The rounded seat cushion...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Metal
Pair of Warren Platner Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs for Knoll C1965
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll International. C1965 chairs which have a table pictured but not included and am ottoman also...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Steel, Chrome
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 Seating
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Oak, Fabric
Warren Platner Knoll International Stool Original Blue Fabric Bronze Metal
By Warren Platner
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fabulous original mid century modern stool designed by Warren Platner for Knoll International, Inc,, the simple and elegant wire rods create a alluring pattern and the orig...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Metal, Wire
American modern metal and red fabric chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern metal and red fabric chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s
Cockpit chairs with a round base. The structure follows curved and rounded lines and makes up the backr...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Metal
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 Seating
Materials
Wire
Warren Platner Gray Leather 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Two, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren platner gray leather easy chair and ottoman set of two, Knoll, 1966. Knoll Models 1705L and 1705Y. See final two images for proper dimensions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Stainless Steel, Nickel
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs and Ottoman in Holly Hunt Boucle'
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with this pair of iconic Warren Platner Easy Chairs for Knoll, with matching ottoman reupholstered in luxurious Holly Hunt white b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Nickel
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w Orange Fabric 4x Available
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Lounge Chair, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes one chair, and we have four chairs available for purchase. The frames of these chairs are composed of nickel-plated steel rods that are welded together, and the seats are upholstered in a rust orange geometrically patterned fabric.
Each chair measures 25.5 inches long, 36.25 inches wide, and is 30.25 inches tall. Their seat height is 18.5 inches. No labels remain, and these look to have been reupholstered at some point. The chair frames have patina present on the nickel-plated steel. The fabric is in decent shape, though there is wear apparent around the arms, and there is loose fabric...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Steel, Nickel
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Stool in Mohair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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 Seating
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Bronze
Set of 5 Warren Platner for Knoll International Steel and Red Upholstery Lounge
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 5 American mid-century lounge chairs with hourglass forms comprised of shaped steel rods, with fiberglass molded seats enclosed in red textured ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Metal, Steel
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 Seating
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Nickel
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Side Table in Bronzed Steel and Glass
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Side Table, model 3710T, originally designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This particular example features a bronzed-steel base and has a glass top. It date...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Steel
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
Custom gray leather (original); original nickel finish. Ottoman retains original clear acrylic feet. The maste...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Stainless Steel, Nickel
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 Seating
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Aluminum
set di 2 Poltrone Lounge Platner Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Milano, MI
La Poltrona Lounge Platner, disegnata nel 1966 da Warren Platner per Knoll International , risulta tutt’oggi una seduta contemporanea. Caratterizzata da linee molto eleganti, present...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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Iron
Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Ultra Suede, 2000s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Aachen, NW
Impressive Beige Ivory Ultra Suede Lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll.
The groundbreaking lounge chair was designed in the 1960s by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in th...
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Mid-20th Century American Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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Leather, Oak
Warren Platner seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Warren Platner seating 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 seating, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 80 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Ward Bennett, Arthur Umanoff, and Steelcase. Prices for Warren Platner seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,650 and can go as high as $36,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,000.
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