Warren Platner (1919- 2006) studied architecture at Cornell University. Following his work with legendary designers Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen and Ieoh Ming 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 George Jensen Design Center from 1968 and the Windows on the World restaurant in the World Trade Center, both in New York City.