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Warren Platner Stools

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
Warren Platner Ottomans/Stools for Knoll
Warren Platner Ottomans/Stools for Knoll

Warren Platner Ottomans/Stools for Knoll

By Warren Platner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Warren Platner Knoll International Stool Original Blue Fabric Bronze Metal
Warren Platner Knoll International Stool Original Blue Fabric Bronze Metal

Warren Platner Knoll International Stool Original Blue Fabric Bronze Metal

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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 Stools

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Warren Platner Knoll International Stool Original Green Fabric Bronze Metal
Warren Platner Knoll International Stool Original Green Fabric Bronze Metal

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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Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool

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Located in Franklin Park, IL

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Stool This stool measures: 16.75 wide x 16.75 deep x 21.75 high, with a seat height of 21.75 inches Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our p...

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Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Finish and Fabric Stool, circa 1980s
Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Finish and Fabric Stool, circa 1980s

Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Finish and Fabric Stool, circa 1980s

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Located in Oakland, CA

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Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll C1970
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll C1970

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll C1970

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Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple yet elegant vanity stool by Warren Platner for Knoll c1970. Brand new cushion with all new foam in burnt orange color. Attached using velcro to lock in place. In excellent v...

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Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
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Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal

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Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Stool in Mohair
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Stool in Mohair

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 Stools

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Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze 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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Warren Platner Stool for Knoll Black Leather, 2000s
Warren Platner Stool for Knoll Black Leather, 2000s

Warren Platner Stool for Knoll Black Leather, 2000s

By Warren Platner, Knoll

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 Stools

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Warren Platner stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Warren Platner stools 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 stools, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original stools 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 stools by Dunbar, George Nelson, and Paul McCobb. Prices for Warren Platner stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $8,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,000.