In the 1960s, Warren Platner transformed steel wire into a sculptural furniture collection, thereby creating the modern-day classic range that is still available today.
Dimensions
Height: 77cm x Width: 95cm x Depth: 65cm
Seat height: 48cm
Materials & finishes
Vertical steel wire rods welded to circular horizontal and edge forming rods. Bright nickel finish with clear lacquer protection. Moulded fibreglass shell and foam cushion; cushion attaches to seat with Velcro. Upholstered in Cato fabric (86% wool, 14% rayon) from the KnollTextile Archival Collection.
Designed by
Warren Platner studied architecture at Cornell University. Following his work with legendary designers Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen and I. M. Pei, he immersed himself in the creation of steel wire furniture, devising the method and tooling to produce the lounge chair in the line as well.
Notable among his residential and commercial projects are the Georg Jensen Design Centre and the Windows on the World restaurant in the World Trade Centre, both in New York City.
