Set of Four Warren Platner Dining Armchairs for Knoll, 1960s

The price is for the set of 4

Warren Platner Dining chairs

An iconic set of four Warren Platner dining armchairs for Knoll, designed in the 1960s and instantly recognisable for their sculptural elegance and architectural presence. Each chair is crafted from hundreds of curved nickel-plated steel rods, welded with precision to create a seamless, flowing form that blurs the line between furniture and art. The seats retain their original Knoll fabric, identifiable by the classic Knoll logo beneath, presented here in a vivid red upholstery that contrasts beautifully with the cool metallic structure.

A design celebrated for its modern glamour, the Platner chair featured in numerous architectural interiors — even appearing in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace. This set remains in lovely original condition, with two chairs showing light areas of age-related patina to the base, as seen in the photographs. A statement ensemble that embodies the sophistication of mid-century design, perfect for a dining room, contemporary interior, or architectural setting.

Key Details

• Designed by Warren Platner for Knoll
• American, 1960s
• Original Knoll fabric with logo under seat
• Nickel-plated steel rod frames
• Two chairs with minor surface patina to base, some slight marks and fading on original fabric
• Height: 76 cm
• Width: 75 cm
• Depth: 57 cm

About Warren Platner
Architect, interior designer, and furniture visionary Warren Platner (1919–2006) was known for blending modernist rigor with sculptural beauty. After working with Eero Saarinen and Kevin Roche, Platner developed his own distinctive aesthetic — one that transformed industrial materials into graceful, decorative forms. His 1960s collection for Knoll remains a benchmark of American modern design, merging elegance and engineering in perfect harmony.

About Knoll furniture
Founded in 1938 by Hans and Florence Knoll, Knoll became a defining name in 20th-century furniture design. Collaborating with icons such as Mies van der Rohe, Saarinen, and Bertoia, the company championed a clean, architectural aesthetic that shaped the look of the modern interior. The Platner Collection stands as one of Knoll’s most enduring and sophisticated designs — a true classic of postwar modernism.