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Seller's Notes:Warren Platner Dining Table for Knoll – 54” Glass Top with Metal Base (2008/2009, Design Within Reach) Offered is an authentic Warren Platner Dining Table, produced by Knoll and purchased through Design Within Reach around 2008–2009. This iconic piece is part of the celebrated Platner Collection (introduced in 1966), which transformed steel wire into sculptural, architectural furniture. The design is featured in major museums and remains one of Knoll’s most enduring mid-century modern classics. • Designer: Warren Platner (1919–2006) • Manufacturer: Knoll • Collection: Platner Collection (1966) • Model: Platner Dining Table – 54” diameter (53 ¾″) • Top: 3/8″ thick tempered glass • Base: Nickel-plated steel rods with protective clear lacquer and floor ring Condition: Excellent overall. The glass top shows only light, age-appropriate surface wear (consistent with gentle use). The nickel base retains its original finish with a bright, polished appearance. Structurally sound, sturdy, and ready for use. Provenance: Single owner, purchased new. This is not a reproduction—an authentic, licensed Knoll piece with museum-level design heritage. Retail Reference: Current retail for this model is in the $7,000–$9,000+ range (depending on finish). Placement: Seats 6 comfortably, perfect for dining or as a statement center table. Design Note: Platner’s work bridged modernism and decoration, using hundreds of steel rods to create furniture that is both structural and ornamental.

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. It was his furniture collection for Knoll, however, that earned Platner worldwide renown. 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.

Brand: Knoll

Collection: Warren Platner

Manufacturer Link: https://www.knoll.com/shop/en_ca/designer-warren-platner