In 1962, Warren Platner approached Knoll with an idea. It was a difficult design, requiring precise alignment to ensure the bent steel rods were both structurally sound and visually pleasing. Four years later, this graceful masterpiece made its debut.In the 1960s, Warren Platner saw an opportunity. “I felt there was room for the kind of decorative, gentle, graceful kind of design that appeared in period style like Louis XV, but it could have a more rational base instead of being applied decoration,” he said. Starting at the floor, Platner created a chair that comes up and envelopes and supports the sitter—resulting in a form that’s complementary to the person sitting in it, and to the surrounding environment.