Warren Platner was born in Baltimore and graduated from the Cornell University School of Architecture in 1941. His major furniture contribution to the mid-century landscape. For this series of chairs, ottomans and tables, Platner designed both the structure and the production method. Production was complicated because the sculptural bases were made of hundreds of rods and for some chairs required more than 1,000 welds. The most famous designs are Platner Dining Chair, Platner Dining table, Platner Coffee Table and much more.