Warren Platner (Attributed) - Knoll

CHAIR DESIGNED BY WARREN PLATNER FOR KNOLL. USA 1970S

Origin

United States

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Steel, boucle wool

Dimensions

W.	36.61 in;	H.	31.1 in;	D.	24.02 in;
W.	93 cm;	H.	79 cm;	D.	61 cm;

Seat H.	22.05 in;
Seat H.	56 cm;

Condition

Good.

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

Armchair designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, composed of a steel structure with welded rods creating curved shapes and upholstered with boucle white wool.

Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work 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.

Price per item

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern, Native American

Dealer Reference Number

LA00100205

Incollect Reference Number

330152