Knoll - Warren Platner - Armchair (6) - Steel, Textile
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Six Warren Platner dining chairs for Knoll, with hand‑formed steel frame and charcoal melange fabric, dimensions 73 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 76 cm high with a seating height of 51.5 cm, produced by Knoll Italia and attributed to Warren Platner, in excellent showroom condition.
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Sculpted Icon of Elegance: Lot of 6 Platner Armchairs – Warren Platner Design – Original Knoll Production
We present at auction a lot of exceptional rarity and prestige for the dining area or executive meeting rooms: a set of six chairs from the famous Platner Collection, conceived in 1966 by American architect Warren Platner for Knoll International. This ensemble is distinguished by its extraordinary hand-shaped steel rod structure and refined charcoal melange fabric upholstery, ideal for high-profile environments.
Design and History: The Industrial Steel Smoothed into Sculpture
Born in 1966, the Platner collection represents one of the most ambitious engineering and formal challenges in the history of industrial design:
Constructive Complexity: Platner personally designed the intricate welding and forming techniques required to realize the seat. Each chair consists of more than a hundred bent steel rods joined at over a thousand weld points, creating a chalice-like grid of extraordinary visual harmony.
Expression of “Warm Modernism”: Departing from the strict and cold geometric minimalism of the era, Platner intentionally sought forms that were decorative, gentle and graceful, capable of reflecting light and offering an organic, enveloping shell.
Lot Conditions: Exceptional Condition (As New – Exhibition Only)
This specific set comes exclusively from an exhibition display and has been used only for show, effectively presenting in near-new condition:
Steel Structures: The wireframe steel cages are perfect and untouched, stable, with no scratches, deformations or oxidation bloom.
Upholstery and Comfort: The inner padding retains the factory-original compactness and ergonomic response. The sand-toned technical melange fabric is as-new, completely free of stains, halos, fraying, or signs of wear.
Authenticity Certification: The originality and manufacturing conformity of the entire lot are rigorously guaranteed by the Knoll-branded seat covers on each chair.
Dimensions
Width: 73 cm
Depth: 55 cm
Height: 76 cm
Seat Height: 51.5 cm
The Designer: Warren Platner
An internationally renowned architect and designer, Warren Platner (1919-2006) marked the American aesthetic of the late twentieth century. After collaborating in the prestigious studios of Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. Pei, Platner reached global prominence precisely thanks to the wire-frame collection created for Knoll, a work of architectural inspiration that rightfully entered design history.
The Manufacturer: Knoll International
Founded in New York in 1938 by Hans and Florence Knoll, the company is an absolute reference in high-end design. True to the Bauhaus principles and to the constant pursuit of functional and poetic solutions, Knoll produces furnishings designed to remain unchanged over time. The most iconic pieces from the Knoll catalog are permanently exhibited in the collections of the world’s most prestigious museums, from MoMA in New York to the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Shipping and Insurance
Our company ORVETT includes transport insurance in the listed rates. For overseas shipping, we will prepare a personalized quote targeted to the auction’s closure based on the final destination of the lot.
Seller's Story
ORVETT is your preferred destination to discover and acquire the best of Italian design, from iconic creations of the 1950s to the present day. We are passionate about both masterpieces recognized by the general public and the most sought-after rarities, selecting each piece with the utmost care.
With over thirty years of experience in the industry, our dedicated team meticulously prepares each item, ensuring it is presented at its best. Our mission goes beyond simply offering extraordinary design pieces: we are committed to providing excellent customer service.
Clear and timely communication, professional packaging, safe transportation, and efficient after-sales service are the pillars of our commitment. We aim to build lasting trust with our buyers worldwide, knowing that a satisfied customer is a customer who will return to choose ORVETT.
Translated by Google TranslateSculpted Icon of Elegance: Lot of 6 Platner Armchairs – Warren Platner Design – Original Knoll Production
We present at auction a lot of exceptional rarity and prestige for the dining area or executive meeting rooms: a set of six chairs from the famous Platner Collection, conceived in 1966 by American architect Warren Platner for Knoll International. This ensemble is distinguished by its extraordinary hand-shaped steel rod structure and refined charcoal melange fabric upholstery, ideal for high-profile environments.
Design and History: The Industrial Steel Smoothed into Sculpture
Born in 1966, the Platner collection represents one of the most ambitious engineering and formal challenges in the history of industrial design:
Constructive Complexity: Platner personally designed the intricate welding and forming techniques required to realize the seat. Each chair consists of more than a hundred bent steel rods joined at over a thousand weld points, creating a chalice-like grid of extraordinary visual harmony.
Expression of “Warm Modernism”: Departing from the strict and cold geometric minimalism of the era, Platner intentionally sought forms that were decorative, gentle and graceful, capable of reflecting light and offering an organic, enveloping shell.
Lot Conditions: Exceptional Condition (As New – Exhibition Only)
This specific set comes exclusively from an exhibition display and has been used only for show, effectively presenting in near-new condition:
Steel Structures: The wireframe steel cages are perfect and untouched, stable, with no scratches, deformations or oxidation bloom.
Upholstery and Comfort: The inner padding retains the factory-original compactness and ergonomic response. The sand-toned technical melange fabric is as-new, completely free of stains, halos, fraying, or signs of wear.
Authenticity Certification: The originality and manufacturing conformity of the entire lot are rigorously guaranteed by the Knoll-branded seat covers on each chair.
Dimensions
Width: 73 cm
Depth: 55 cm
Height: 76 cm
Seat Height: 51.5 cm
The Designer: Warren Platner
An internationally renowned architect and designer, Warren Platner (1919-2006) marked the American aesthetic of the late twentieth century. After collaborating in the prestigious studios of Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. Pei, Platner reached global prominence precisely thanks to the wire-frame collection created for Knoll, a work of architectural inspiration that rightfully entered design history.
The Manufacturer: Knoll International
Founded in New York in 1938 by Hans and Florence Knoll, the company is an absolute reference in high-end design. True to the Bauhaus principles and to the constant pursuit of functional and poetic solutions, Knoll produces furnishings designed to remain unchanged over time. The most iconic pieces from the Knoll catalog are permanently exhibited in the collections of the world’s most prestigious museums, from MoMA in New York to the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Shipping and Insurance
Our company ORVETT includes transport insurance in the listed rates. For overseas shipping, we will prepare a personalized quote targeted to the auction’s closure based on the final destination of the lot.
Seller's Story
ORVETT is your preferred destination to discover and acquire the best of Italian design, from iconic creations of the 1950s to the present day. We are passionate about both masterpieces recognized by the general public and the most sought-after rarities, selecting each piece with the utmost care.
With over thirty years of experience in the industry, our dedicated team meticulously prepares each item, ensuring it is presented at its best. Our mission goes beyond simply offering extraordinary design pieces: we are committed to providing excellent customer service.
Clear and timely communication, professional packaging, safe transportation, and efficient after-sales service are the pillars of our commitment. We aim to build lasting trust with our buyers worldwide, knowing that a satisfied customer is a customer who will return to choose ORVETT.
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Era
After 2000
Number of objects
6
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Knoll
Designer/artist/maker
Warren Platner
Material
Steel, Textile
Style
Design
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
76 cm
Width
73 cm
Depth
55 cm
Estimated period
2025
Seating height
51.5 cm
