Warren Platner was an American architect and designer known for his iconic furniture designs in the 1970s. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1919, Platner studied architecture at Cornell University before moving to Paris to work with legendary architect and designer Raymond Loewy. He returned to the United States in the 1950s and joined the architecture firm of Eero Saarinen, where he worked on projects such as the TWA Terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

In the 1960s, Platner opened his own architecture and design firm and began creating his own furniture designs. His most famous work is the "Platner Collection," a series of chairs, tables, and other pieces made of steel wire and curved metal rods, creating a unique and elegant aesthetic. The collection was introduced in 1966 by furniture manufacturer Knoll and became an instant classic, often appearing in popular culture and interior design magazines more...

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A pair of stools in the style of Warren Platner, American,…

A pair of stools in the style of Warren Platner, American, circa 2000's, wired frame with black vinyl seats, 45 cm high, 42 cm wide

Original Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), Six Platner…

Warren Platner Six Chair: Original Knoll Design, NYC Estate

Original Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), Six Platner Chair, designed 1966 / c. 1974, manufactured by Knoll, original nickel plating, molded fibreglass shell with original blue wool upholstery attached to seat with velcro, retains label's 'February…

Original Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), Four Platner…

Original Warren Platner Four Platner Chair with Knoll Label

Original Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), Four Platner Chair, designed 1966, manufactured by Knoll, appear to be on copper, original bronze plating, moulded fibreglass shell with original beige wool upholstery attached to seat with velcro, retains…

Warren Platner Platner table for Knoll, curved steel rods…

Platner Table: Iconic Design with Curved Steel and Glass

Warren Platner Platner table for Knoll, curved steel rods welded to a circular frame. Polished nickel finish with a round clear glass top that has a bevel to the underside. Plastic fittings, the United States of America / Germany, designed 1966, 69 cm…

Warren Platner pair of side tables for Knoll, curved steel rods…

Platner Marble Side Tables for Knoll

Warren Platner pair of side tables for Knoll, curved steel rods welded to circular steel frames. Carrara marble tops. The United States of America, designed 1966, 47 cm high, 39 cm deep

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), dining table, designed…

Platner's Bronze Dining Table with Glass Top

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), dining table, designed 1966, manufactured by Knoll, circular glass top with bevelled edge, metallic bronze steel, height 72 cm diameter 137 cm. Provenance: DeDece. Private Collection, Point Piper, Sydney

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), lounge chair, designed…

Platner Lounge Chair by Knoll

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), lounge chair, designed 1966, manufactured by Knoll, nickel plated steel rods, moulded fiberglass shell with moulded urethane foam cushion with ivory wool upholstery, height 77 cm width 97 cm depth 65 cm. Provenance:…

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), lounge chair, designed…

Platner Lounge Chair by Knoll

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), lounge chair, designed 1966, manufactured by Knoll, nickel plated steel rods, moulded fiberglass shell with moulded urethane foam cushion with ivory wool upholstery, height 77 cm width 97 cm depth 65 cm. Provenance:…

Warren Platner armchair for Knoll, Welding curved steel rods to…

Platner Armchair with Teal Velvet Upholstery

Warren Platner armchair for Knoll, Welding curved steel rods to circular and semi-circular frames, simultaneously serving as structure and ornament. Velvet teal upholstery., the United States of America, designed 1966, 78 cm high, 96 cm wide, 64 cm deep

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), side table, designed 1966,…

Platner Side Table by Knoll

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), side table, designed 1966, manufactured by Knoll, polished nickel steel and glass top, height 47 cm diameter 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), easy chair, designed 1966,…

Platner Knoll Fuchsia Easy Chair

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), easy chair, designed 1966, manufactured by Knoll, nickel plated steel rods, moulded fiberglass shell with moulded urethane foam cushion with fuchsia wool upholstery, retains manufacturer's label, height 100 cm width…

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), easy chair, designed 1966,…

Platner Knoll Easy Chair

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), easy chair, designed 1966, manufactured by Knoll, nickel-plated steel rods, moulded fiberglass shell and moulded urethane foam cushion with fuchsia wool upholstery, retains manufacturer's label, height 100 cm width…

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), side table, designed c.…

Platner's Nickel-Plated Side Table with Glass Top

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), side table, designed c. 1966, wooden and glass top, over a nickel-plated vertical steel rod base, height 50 cm diameter 61 cm. Provenance: The collection of Lorna Mellor AM, Padulla Place, Castle Cove, house designed…

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), circular coffee table,…

Platner's Circular Coffee Table with Nickel-Plated Steel Base

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006), circular coffee table, designed c. 1966, clear and bevelled glass top, over a nickel-plated vertical steel rod base, height 38 cm diameter 106 cm. Provenance: The collection of Lorna Mellor AM, Padulla Place, Castle…

Warren Platner side table, nickel base, glass top, United…

Platner Nickel and Glass Side Table

Warren Platner side table, nickel base, glass top, United States of America, designed 1960s, 47 cm high, 40 cm deep

Warren Platner side table, nickel base, glass top, United…

Platner Nickel Side Table with Glass Top

Warren Platner side table, nickel base, glass top, United States of America, designed 1960s, 47 cm high, 40 cm deep

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006) side table, designed 1966…

Platner's Polished Nickel Side Table

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006) side table, designed 1966 manufactured by Knoll, polished nickel steel and glass top

Warren Platner side table, nickel base, glass top, America,…

Platner Nickel Side Table with Glass Top

Warren Platner side table, nickel base, glass top, America, designed 1960s, 47 cm high, 40 cm deep

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006) stool, designed 1966…

Platner Stool: Polished Nickel and Orange Wool Upholstery

Warren Platner (American, 1919-2006) stool, designed 1966 manufactured by Knoll, polished nickel steel, orange wool upholstery

Warren Platner side table; nickel base, glass top; United…

Platner Glass Side Table with Nickel Base

Warren Platner side table; nickel base, glass top; United States of America; designed 1960s; 47 cm high, 40 cm deep

Warren Platner side table; nickel base, glass top; United…

Platner Nickel and Glass Side Table

Warren Platner side table; nickel base, glass top; United States of America; designed 1960s; 47 cm high, 40 cm deep

Warren Platner side table, nickel base, glass top, America,…

Platner Glass Side Table, Nickel Base

Warren Platner side table, nickel base, glass top, America, designed 1960s, 47 cm high, 40 cm deep

Warren Platner coffee table for Knoll, nickel base, glass top,…

Platner Knoll Coffee Table, Nickel Base, Glass Top

Warren Platner coffee table for Knoll, nickel base, glass top, America, designed 1960s, 40 cm high, 107 cm deep

Warren Platner four chairs & stool for Knoll, burnt orange…

Platner's Burnt Orange Velvet Chairs & Stool for Knoll

Warren Platner four chairs & stool for Knoll, burnt orange velvet and nickel, America, designed 1965, chair 76 cm high, 66 cm wide, 61 cm deep

Warren Platner four chairs & stool for Knoll, burnt orange…

Platner Knoll Chairs & Stool in Burnt Orange Velvet

Warren Platner four chairs & stool for Knoll, burnt orange velvet and nickel, America, designed 1965, chair 76 cm high, 66 cm wide, 61 cm deep

A pair of Platner side tables by Warren Platner (1919-2006) for…

Platner Side Tables by Knoll, 1970s

A pair of Platner side tables by Warren Platner (1919-2006) for Knoll, circa 1970's, chrome plated steel base supporting an inset circular glass top, 46.5 cm high

Two Platner lounge chairs by Warren Platner (1919-2006) for…

Platner Lounge Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll

Two Platner lounge chairs by Warren Platner (1919-2006) for Knoll, circa 1970's, chrome plated steel base supporting an upholstered seat with separate cushion, marked Knoll international, 77 cm high

Three Platner armchairs by Warren Platner (1919-2006) for Knoll,…

Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll (1970s)

Three Platner armchairs by Warren Platner (1919-2006) for Knoll, circa 1970's, chrome plated steel frame with cushion seat and upholstered back and arm support

A large planter coffee table by Warren Platner (1919-2006) for…

Warren Platner's Planter Coffee Table for Knoll

A large planter coffee table by Warren Platner (1919-2006) for Knoll, circa 1970's, chrome-plated steel base supporting a large circular glass top, 96 wide x 31 cm high

A 1970's Warren Platner coffee table manufactured by Knoll 38…

1970s Knoll Warren Platner Coffee Table - 38x91cm

A 1970's Warren Platner coffee table manufactured by Knoll 38 cm high, 91 cm wide

Pair of Warren Platner lounge chairs for Knoll. C. 1960s bronze…

Platner Lounge Chairs with Worn Wool Upholstery

Pair of Warren Platner lounge chairs for Knoll. C. 1960s bronze metal frame, wool upholsery (considerably worn)

Warren Platner, Platner chair, c. 1966, chrome-plated steel,…

Platner Chair by Warren Platner

Warren Platner, Platner chair, c. 1966, chrome-plated steel, red upholstered fabric, plastic, manufactured by Knoll Studio

Warren Platner, Platner chair, c. 1966, chrome-plated steel,…

Platner Chair by Knoll Studio

Warren Platner, Platner chair, c. 1966, chrome-plated steel, red upholstered fabric, plastic, manufactured by Knoll Studio