Warren Platner was an influential American architect and interior designer who began his career working with Eero Saarinen and Kevin Roche in the early 1960s. Platner is most commonly recognized for his eponymous Platner Collection (1966), which features chairs and tables constructed of hundreds of thin, bent and welded steel rods plated in various materials, including gold, that create cylindrical bases resembling a "shiny sheaf of wheat."

The Platner Collection tables and chairs are instantly recognizable symbols of 1960s modernism, having appeared throughout  pop-culture media, including the James Bond "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker" films. Warren Platner's work earned him the Rome Prize in architecture and an induction into the Interior Design Hall of Fame.

Platner’s artistic manipulation of industrial materials create elegant, sculptural forms that bridge the gap between modernism and décor.

Upholstery: Custom Premium Leather, Suede, or Fabric Selection from Archetype Forms

Structure:

• Shell: Moulded Fiberglass
• Base: Frame of Bent Vertical Steel Rods in Polished Nickel Plate, Metallic Bronze Paint, Gold Plated & Lacquer Protected, Chromed, Brushed or Other Premium Finish, Powder Coat or Lacquer Finish from Archetype Forms

Padding: Moulded High-Density Foam

Glide: Clear Plastic Ring for Smooth Bottom

Archetype Forms Platner Stool

The Platner Stool serves as a multifunctional design element, offering functionality as a seat, footrest, or soft side table. Its upholstered cushion is crafted from moulded high-density foam over a sturdy fibreglass shell, ensuring both comfort and durability. The stool’s base of vertical steel rods is available in various premium finishes, adding a touch of timeless elegance to any space.

Warren Platner graduated from Cornell University in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He honed his skills working with architectural legends like Raymond Loewy, I.M. Pei, and Eero Saarinen. By 1967, Platner shifted his focus to include furniture design, lighting, textiles, and interiors. His Platner Collection remains his most iconic contribution to furniture design, celebrated for its “decorative, gentle, graceful” forms that defined the aesthetic of the 1960s.

Platner described his design philosophy, stating, “A classic is something you look at often and always accept as it is, because you can see no way of improving it.” His timeless designs are featured in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and have appeared in popular culture, including the James Bond film Quantum of Solace.

Buy the Platner Stool designed by Warren Platner, with Black Velvet Suede on Polished Chrome Steel Base, online in Canada and the USA. Shop the full Platner Series Furniture collection.