Characteristic of the design within this series is the repetition of vertical wires of steel, which together provide a phenomenal appearance.
The chairs served in a show apartment of a real estate developer. As a result, the chairs are in excellent condition!
This is a true icon! And our top favorite of the chairs
Platner produced a furniture collection that has proved to be an enduring icon of 1960s modernism.
Production was complicated. The sculptural bases were made of hundreds of rods, and some chairs required more than 1,000 welds. An intricate cylindrical steel base, creating a unique architectural interplay between the interior and exterior space, supported the upholstered seat.
The collection has been in continuous production since its introduction, highlighting collectors' growing interest in mid-century modern design.
He is also famous for designing several prominent New York City interiors, including the headquarters for the Ford Foundation building and the original Windows on the World restaurant, atop the World Trade Center.
