Iconic Warren Platner 'Platner' Dining Table by Knoll
Modernism became more expressive during the 1960s, reflecting a dramatic shift in cultural values. American designer Warren Platner felt there was room for the kind of decorative, graceful design that appeared in a period style like Louis XV. To pursue that concept, he focused on the design possibilities of steel wire and ultimately arrived at a collection of chairs, ottomans and tables that rest on a sculptural base of nickel-plated steel rods.
In 1966 the Platner Collection captured the "decorative, gentle, graceful" shapes that were beginning to infiltrate the modern vocabulary. The pieces are created by welding hundreds of curved, nickel-plated steel rods to circular frames, simultaneously serving as structure and ornament. This dining table table is a coveted mid-century classic that is just as elegant today as the day it was conceived.
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
The items showcased in our gallery are constantly changing – not all items are on display at once.
Please enquire if there is a specific piece you would like to view and we’ll make sure it’s in the gallery.
All pieces are available for collection in person from our Ponsonby gallery. We are also happy to provide a quote for delivery throughout New Zealand.
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Iconic Warren Platner 'Platner' Dining Table by Knoll
Note: We showcase a curated edit from the Mr. Bigglesworthy catalogue. Please contact us to view specific items.
