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Warren Platner Armchairs

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
Set of Eight Warren Platner Armchair.
By Warren Platner
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Warren Platner armchair, newly upholstered. 3 armchair with the knoll logo . Very good vintage condition, please see video .
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Armchairs

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Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Knoll Wool Boucle, Pair Available
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This near-mint condition pair of authentic Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chairs (Model 1715L) are upholstered in a gorgeous red wool boucle fabric by Knoll called their "Classic Bo...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Armchairs

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Nickel

Pair of Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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 Armchairs

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Zinc

Midcentury American Arm Chair, Done by W. Platner
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury American armchairs done by W. Platner Warren Platner (June 18, 1919–April 17, 2006) was an American architect and interior designer. Platner produced a furniture collectio...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Armchairs

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Zebra Wood, Upholstery

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 Armchairs

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Zinc

1972 Original Warren Platner for Knoll Yellow Metallic Armchair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This iconic lounge armchair, created by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1972, stands as a sculptural emblem of American Modernism. An exceptional provenance that speaks to both authentic...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

1972 Original Warren Platner for Knoll Orange Easy Chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This iconic lounge chair and ottoman by Warren Platner for Knoll International represents the peak of sculptural American modernism. Designed in the mid-1960s and still celebrated as...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

1970s Vintage Warren Platner Occasional Chair Knoll Beige Knobby Wool
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The perfect glamorous vanity chair. Very sculptural wire armchair designed by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in the 1970s. Dingy original wool blend woven KNOLL knobby biege ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Warren Platner "Easy" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in North Miami, FL
Luxurious PAIR of model 1705 easy lounge chairs and matching ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptural si...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Armchairs

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Steel

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 Armchairs

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Steel

Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1960s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Armchair by Warren Platner in metal with green fabric. Knoll edition. Large model. Seat height: 49 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Armchairs

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Metal

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 Armchairs

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Gold Plate, Steel

Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Bronzed Frames
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Platner Armchairs, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. These are early examples, probably dating to the late 1960s. The frames of these chairs are composed of pat...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Warren Platner Armchairs

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Steel

Warren Platner Grey Leather Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Three, Knoll, 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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 Armchairs

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Warren Platner Gray Leather 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Two, Knoll, 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
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 Armchairs

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Vintage Pair of Warren Platner Chairs in Bronzed Steel for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in North Miami, FL
An outstanding PAIR of sculptural armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll. These are in the classic bronze finish. The upholstery has been redone in a blue mohair. Retain the original...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren Platner Armchairs

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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 Armchairs

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Steel

Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll (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 Armchairs

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Steel

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 Armchairs

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Steel

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 Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Bronzed Steel Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of bronzed steel lounge chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Newly upholstered in Holly Hunt / Teddy / Winter White fabric. Matching large ottoman available separately.
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1970s Vintage Warren Platner Armchairs

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Steel

Original Vintage Chrome Warren Platner for KNOLL Armchairs, Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
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 Armchairs

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Chrome

6x Warren Platner Arm Chairs – Knoll International – Nickel-Plated – Hallingdal
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Telgte, DE
For sale is a set of 6 original armchairs by renowned designer Warren Platner, produced by Knoll International – an iconic design statement from the mid-20th century. Details: • Man...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Armchairs

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Steel, Nickel

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Warren Platner 1705Y Easy Ottoman, Gray Leather and Nickel, Knoll, 1966
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1970s Vintage Warren Platner Occasional Chair Knoll Beige Knobby Wool
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Armchair by Warren Platner for Knoll International, 1960s
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Warren Platner armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Warren Platner armchairs 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 armchairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Warren Platner were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Craft Associates, Charles Hollis Jones, and Russell Woodard. Prices for Warren Platner armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,400 and can go as high as $35,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,696.

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