The Platner Stool, model 1719Y, is a signature piece from Warren Platner’s renowned 1966 Platner Collection. The series epitomizes the “decorative, gentle, graceful” shapes of the 1960s. Each piece in the collection is built by welding hundreds of curved steel rods to circular frames with over 1,000 welds for its structure. Warren Platner graduated from Cornell University in 1941 in architecture, afterwards refined his skills working with legendary architects like Raymond Loewy, I.M. Pei, and Eero Saarinen. In 1967, Platner expanded his focus to include furniture design, lighting, textiles, and interiors. His Platner Collection stands as his most celebrated work in furniture design. Platner described his design philosophy by stating, “A classic is something you look at often and always accept as it is, because you can see no way of improving it.” The Platner Collection has made appearances in popular culture, such as the James Bond film “Quantum of Solace.” Warren Platner’s contributions to architecture and design have earned him numerous accolades such as the induction into Interior Design magazine’s Hall of Fame in 1985. The Platner Stool functions as a seat, footrest, and soft side table. Shop the Platner Stool, model 1719Y, in Canada now.
Shown in Black Velvet Suede on Polished Chrome Steel Base.
