Armchair in polished nickel
In 1966, the Platner collection by Knoll captured the spirit of the times in an irresistible way with its decorative, soft and aesthetic forms. Today the Platner armchair is an undisputed classic.
With his experience from working with Eero Saarinen , it was no wonder that the second generation of Knoll's one-legged "Pedestal" furniture was created by Warren Platner was created by Warren. Parallel to the change in cultural values in the 1960s, furniture also became more expressive, of which the Knoll Platner armchair is a prime example of this: simple in form but effective in execution.
Platner With his steel wire collection, Knoll wanted to create a furniture series that was more pleasing to the eye than the sober designs of his time. At the same time, however, the designs were not to be too ornamental and function was not to be pushed into the background.
The Platner armchair consists of hundreds of curved, nickel-plated steel wires that are welded together. The steel frame serves as both a structure and a decorative element. Knoll manufactures the seat shell from fiberglass with cold foam cushions. The underside of the Platner armchair has a transparent plastic ring on the underside that protects the floor and the chair from damage.
On request, the frame of the Knoll Platner armchair is also available in a bronze-colored lacquer finish. Other colors and cover fabrics are available for the upholstery. We will be happy to advise you on your individual configuration!
More details:
- Features: The armchair from Warren Platner is available with various upholstery fabrics in different qualities and colors.
- Frame: Unique shapes created by vertical round steel rods welded to horizontal, round and framing round rods. Nickel-plated, with clear protective lacquer. Floor protection with soft, transparent plastic profile or bronze, metallic, lacquered.
- Upholstery: Molded fiberglass shell with foam cushion filling. Seat cushion with latex filling and zippered cover, attached to the seat with Velcro.