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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
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 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 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, 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

Model 1705 easy chair and ottoman set by Warren Platner for Knoll, USA 1966
By Warren Platner
Located in Meulebeke, BE
USA / 1966 / set of easy chair and ottoman / Knoll International / Warner Platner / model 1705 / wol, polished nickel / mid century / vintage Lounge chair and footstool model 1705 d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating

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Nickel

1960s Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Bronze Frames
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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

1960s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze Finish w/ Hopsack Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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

Vintage Modern Pair of Knoll Warren Platner Chairs
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of beautiful mid-century modern wired steel chairs. The frame features wire rods that are perfectly bent to create the structure of a beautifully sculpted chair. A seat cushion...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating

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Steel

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

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w/ Grey 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 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 of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Warren Platner lounge chairs for Knoll.
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1960s American Vintage Warren Platner Seating

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Steel

set di 2 Poltrone Lounge Platner Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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

set di 2 Poltrone Lounge Platner Knoll
set di 2 Poltrone Lounge Platner Knoll
$9,268 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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

Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs and Ottoman in Holly Hunt 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, 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

Warren Platner for Knoll Gold Plated Armchair with Andes Black Leather
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning Warren Platner for Knoll armchair in 18k Gold Plated steel and Andes black leather. We were fortunate to find this chair. It was used as a floor sample for a Retailer who ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Warren Platner Seating

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Gold Plate, Steel

Leather Platner Chair by Warren Platner for Steelcase
By Steelcase, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Upholstered cushions with leather back.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating

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Leather, Upholstery

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

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

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

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 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

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w Orange 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 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, 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 Seating

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Steel

Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1980s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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

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

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

Set of 4 Platner Arm Chairs By Warren Platner for Knoll with Loro Piana Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Platner Arm Chairs, originally designed by Warren Platner in 1962. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in 1973. The chairs are comprised of a steel w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating

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Steel

Warren Platner Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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

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 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

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

'Platner' Lounge Chair in Green Mohair by Warren Platner for Knoll, USA, c. 1973
By Warren Platner
Located in Deland, FL
An enduring icon of American modernism, this authentically vintage Platner lounge chair—designed by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll International in 1973—embodies sculptural ele...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating

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Mohair

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

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Metal

Iconic Warren Platner For Knoll Bronzed Steel Lounge Chair.
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic “wire” framed lounge chair designed by Warren Platner for Knoll Associates, 1966. The frame has been bronze plated and the upholstery is an updated red wool from the Knoll lin...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating

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Bronze, Steel

Warren Platner Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Ultra Suede, 2000s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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

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Aluminum

Original Vintage Chrome Warren Platner for KNOLL Armchairs, Pair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in North Miami, FL
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

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Chrome

Early bronze lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll 1960s in rust red
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in The Hague, NL
A bronze plated model 1705 throne chair and ottoman designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Reupholstered in Tonus 4 by Kvadrat: 474 Rust Red. This is an early version with Patinated b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating

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Bronze

1970s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze with Original Fabric Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Armchair, Model 1725, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This example dates to the 1970s. The frame of the chair is composed of patinated bronzed-steel, ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Warren Platner Seating

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Steel

Two Warren Platner armchairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Busnago, IT
Warren Platner chairs, black color frame, fuchsia fabric, set of 2 pieces, Knoll International In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful' shapes tha...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Warren Platner Seating

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Steel

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

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

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

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Nickel

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

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

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w Orange 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 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 Original Bronze Easy Lounge Chair in Knoll Boucle Pearl
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious Model 1705 Easy Chair in the highly sought-after bronze finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. The sculptural silhouette is achieved through gracefully bent and weld...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Seating

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Bronze

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

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

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 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

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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