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
Lounge Chairs Designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll International
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production lounge chairs model 1715L designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll. Both chairs are in very good original condition with bronze wire construction. The Platner Colle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Bronze
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 Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll in Original Fabric, c. 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Deland, FL
First offered by Knoll in 1966, the Platner Collection wire lounge chairs were built for comfort and with the greatest attention to form. Constructed from sculpted wire and often ref...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 5 Warren Platner for Knoll International Steel and Red Upholstery Lounge
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in New York, 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
Materials
Metal, Steel
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. Platner attended Cornell University, graduating with a degree in architecture in 1941...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner Bronze Stools for Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Warren Platner design stools for Knoll Furniture Co. Rare pair of bronze finish stools with original upholstery that is usable as-is but would benefit from new upholstery. Iconic des...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This pair of Platner chairs are in great condition, the chrome rods are not at all rusty or bent and the upholstery has just been done in a Salm...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Chrome
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 Seating
Materials
Bronze
Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
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 Seating
Materials
Bronze
Warren Platner Wire Stools for Knoll, 1960s, 5 Available
By Warren Platner
Located in Brussels, BE
Warren Platner wire stools for Knoll, 1960s - 5 Available.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Wire
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 Seating
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Warren Platner Stool
By Warren Platner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Warren Platner Stool
Manufactured by Knoll
Re-Upholstered in faux fur.
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1960s North American Vintage Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Original Cado Red Fabric/ 1970
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Warren Platner Lounge chair and ottoman in it's Original Cado Red Fabric! Upholstery was removed from frame and all new foam was installed, Fabric is in great shape, with slight wear...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Nickel
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
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
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
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
Nickel
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
Vintage Warren Platner Arm Chairs, Set of Six for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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 Seating
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.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Steel
Gray Velvet Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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
Materials
Metal
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 Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Warren Platner lounge chairs for Knoll.
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1960s American Vintage Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Steel
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious model 1705 easy lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Zinc
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
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
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Chair Reupholstered in New Maharam Wool Fabric
By Warren Platner
Located in Westport, CT
Beautiful and iconic Warren Platner for Knoll high back lounge chair in nickel finish recovered in a new Maharam wool fabric. Simple design yet incredi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Wire Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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
Materials
Steel
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Curved Steel and Blue Upholstered Armchairs
By Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
Pair of curved steel crescent shaped armchairs with blue upholstery. (Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1966).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Zinc
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Mid Century Modern Wire Easy Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll, 1970s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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 Seating
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
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.
Category
1970s Vintage Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Bronze
Warren Platner Large Ottoman / Stool in Blush Pink & Gold Velvet by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nickel plated steel Warren Platner ottoman with a blush pink velvet gold lamé shimmer upholstery. This bespoke upholstery is executed from a high end premium fabric brand...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Early Lounge Chairs Designed by Warren Platner for Knoll International
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, early production lounge chairs designed by Warren Platner from The Platner Collection in bronze, 1966 for Knoll International. Lounge chairs are in excellent condition with new...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
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...
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2010s Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production high back lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Warren Platner from The Platner Collection in bronze, 1966 for Knoll International. Both lounges and ottoman are in e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating
Materials
Metal, Nickel
1974 Knoll Warren Platner Sensational Off-White Easy Lounge Chair Pair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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
Materials
Metal
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.