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Warren Platner 1919-2006
Warren Platner is renowned for the steel and wire furniture that he produced for Knoll in the mid-1960s, which is still in production today and viewed by many as an iconic collection from the era. The now deceased architect and designer began his career by completing his studies in architecture at Cornell University, followed by a period of working for the highly regarded firms Eero Saarinen and Kevin Roche. His designs aimed to create spaces that were flexible, understated and efficient, with a key focus on ergonomic design. One of the best examples of this can be seen at the Ford headquarters he designed in New York. The offices were full of practical solutions to everyday issues, with features like desks with built-in telephones and special compartments for files and office machines. Platner felt that custom designed furniture helped to reduce unnecessary clutter, giving an optimistic outlook to society.
Other notable pieces produced by this designer include the Georg Jensen Design Center and the Windows on the World restaurant in the World Trade Center, both in New York City. He received the Rome Prize in architecture in 1955, and was inducted into Interior Design magazine's hall of fame in 1985.
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