Warren Platner

Warren Platner studied at Cornell University and graduated in 1941 with an architecture degree. He began his illustrious career working with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. Pei before opening his own architecture practice. Platner made notable architectural contributions throughout his career, including the Georg Jensen Design Center and the Windows on the World restaurant in the World Trade Center ― both in New York City. It was his furniture collection for Knoll, however, that earned Platner worldwide fame. Originally introduced by Knoll in 1966, the Platner Collection is an icon of modern furniture. Platner personally formulated the production techniques for the complicated designs with each chair requiring over a thousand welds and more than one hundred cylindrical steel rods. Knoll also introduced an executive private office collection designed by Platner.

Knoll - Platner table d135 in Arabescato marble top and... Knoll - Platner table d135 in Arabescato marble top and... 2
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Knoll - Platner table d135 in Arabescato marble top and nickel base

3716T (MAS)
In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful” shapes that were beginning to infiltrate the modern vocabulary. The iconic pieces are created by welding hundreds of curved steel rods to circular frames, simultaneously serving as structure and ornament. An 18k gold finish option was added in 2015 to celebrate the 50th...
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Knoll - Platner table d135 in clear glass top and nickel... Knoll - Platner table d135 in clear glass top and nickel... 2
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Knoll - Platner table d135 in clear glass top and nickel base

3716T G2
In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful” shapes that were beginning to infiltrate the modern vocabulary. The iconic pieces are created by welding hundreds of curved steel rods to circular frames, simultaneously serving as structure and ornament. An 18k gold finish option was added in 2015 to celebrate the 50th...
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Knoll - Platner table d152 in clear glass top and nickel... Knoll - Platner table d152 in clear glass top and nickel... 2
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Knoll - Platner table d152 in clear glass top and nickel base

3715T (G2)
In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful” shapes that were beginning to infiltrate the modern vocabulary. The iconic pieces are created by welding hundreds of curved steel rods to circular frames, simultaneously serving as structure and ornament. An 18k gold finish option was added in 2015 to celebrate the 50th...
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Knoll - Platner table d152 in Nero Marquinia marble top... Knoll - Platner table d152 in Nero Marquinia marble top... 2
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Knoll - Platner table d152 in Nero Marquinia marble top and 18K gold base

3715TG (MN)
In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful” shapes that were beginning to infiltrate the modern vocabulary. The iconic pieces are created by welding hundreds of curved steel rods to circular frames, simultaneously serving as structure and ornament. An 18k gold finish option was added in 2015 to celebrate the 50th...
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Knoll - Platner table d135 in Statuarietto marble top and... Knoll - Platner table d135 in Statuarietto marble top and... 2
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Knoll - Platner table d135 in Statuarietto marble top and bronze base

3718T BR[M] (MST)
In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful” shapes that were beginning to infiltrate the modern vocabulary. The iconic pieces are created by welding hundreds of curved steel rods to circular frames, simultaneously serving as structure and ornament. An 18k gold finish option was added in 2015 to celebrate the 50th...
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Knoll - Platner gold 18K chair with armrests and fabric cover

1725 AG (G)
€5,040.00
Winner of the American Institute of Architects International Award. In 1966, the Platner chair with armrests is formed by vertical steel rods welded to horizontal and profiling circular bars for edges. Molded fiberglass shell and foam cushion; The cushion attaches to the seat with velcro. The price refers to the finish of the 18K gold structure and to the...
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Knoll - Platner nickel chair with armrests and fabric cover

1725 A (G)
€2,980.00
Winner of the American Institute of Architects International Award. In 1966, the Platner chair with armrests is formed by vertical steel rods welded to horizontal and profiling circular bars for edges. Molded fiberglass shell and foam cushion; The cushion attaches to the seat with velcro. The price refers to the finish of the nickel structure and to the...
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Knoll - Platner armchair gold 18k

1725 AG
In 1962, Warren Platner approached Knoll with an idea. It was a difficult design, requiring precise alignment to ensure the bent steel rods were both structurally sound and visually pleasing. Four years later, this graceful masterpiece made its debut. The price refers to the sofa upholstered in fabric Cat. Hourglass: With a blend of recycled polyester...
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Knoll - Platner armchair gold 18K velvet

1705 LG B
€13,750.00
A difficult project, which required precise alignment to ensure that the bent steel bars were both structurally solid and visually pleasing. Handcrafted and made of metal rods shaped vertically and horizontally, treated with nickel plating and finish in 18k gold. Knoll Cat. B Velvet Cover (available in different colors).
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Knoll - Platner armchair nichel velvet

1705 L B
€10,030.00
A difficult project, which required precise alignment to ensure that the bent steel bars were both structurally solid and visually pleasing. Handcrafted and made of metal rods shaped vertically and horizontally, treated with nickel plating. Knoll Cat. B Velvet Cover (available in different colors).