Verner Panton Lighting
Danish, 1926-1998
Verner Panton introduced the word “groovy” — or at least its Danish equivalent — into the Scandinavian modern design lexicon. He developed fantastical, futuristic forms and embraced bright colors and new materials such as plastic, fabric-covered polyurethane foam and steel-wire framing for the creation of his chairs, sofas, floor lamps and other furnishings. And Panton’s ebullient Pop art sensibility made him an international design star of the 1960s and ’70s. This radical departure from classic Danish modernism, however, actually stemmed from his training under the greats of that design style.
Born on the largely rural Danish island of Funen, Panton studied architecture and engineering at Copenhagen’s Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where the lighting designer Poul Henningsen was one of his teachers. After graduating, in 1951, Panton worked in the architectural office of Arne Jacobsen, and he became a close friend of Hans Wegner's.
Henningsen taught a scientific approach to design; Jacobsen was forever researching new materials; and Wegner, the leader in modern furniture design using traditional woodworking and joinery, encouraged experimental form.
Panton opened his own design office in 1955, issuing tubular steel chairs with woven seating. His iconoclastic aesthetic was announced with his 1958 Cone chair, modified a year later as the Heart Cone chair. Made of upholstered sheet metal and with a conical base in place of legs, the design shocked visitors to a furniture trade show in Copenhagen.
Panton went on to successive bravura technical feats. His curving, stackable Panton chair, his most popular design, was the first chair to be made from a single piece of molded plastic.
Panton had been experimenting with ideas for chairs made of a single material since the late 1950s. He debuted his plastic seat for the public in the design magazine Mobilia in 1967 and then at the 1968 Cologne Furniture Fair. The designer’s S-Chair models 275 and 276, manufactured during the mid-1960s by August Sommer and distributed by the bentwood specialists at Gebrüder Thonet, were the first legless chairs crafted from a single piece of plywood.
Panton would spend the latter half of the 1960s and early ’70s developing all-encompassing room environments composed of sinuous and fluid-formed modular seating made of foam and metal wire. He also created a series of remarkable lighting designs, most notably his Fun chandeliers — introduced in 1964 and composed of scores of shimmering capiz-shell disks — and the Space Age VP Globe pendant light of 1969.
Panton’s designs are made to stand out and put an eye-catching exclamation point on even the most modern decor.
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Creator: Verner Panton
Louis Poulsen Panthella 400 Table Lamp in White Opal by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed in 1971, the Panthella has since become recognised as one of Verner Panton's most significant designs. The recognisable, soft organic shape of the table lamp, com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Rare Verner Panton Chrome Base and Grey Shade Panthella Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
A large iconic table or side mushroom lamp, designed in 1971 by the Danish designer Verner Panton, executed by Louis Poulsen. This is one of the rare first early 1970s chrome edition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1970, Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Panthella Floor Lamp
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with three clusters of discs attached by chains of small rings. Mounted on a wooden ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Pair of First Edition Danish Flowerpot Pendants by Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Verner Panton pair of first edition Danish flowerpot pendants by Louis Poulsen designed for Louis Poulsen in 1969.
This set of two white pendant lights...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
1/3 First Edition VP1 Flowerpot Pendant Lights by Verner Panton for Louis Poulse
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Echt, NL
First edition VP1 flowerpot pendants in excellent condition.
3 Lamps available.
Designed by Verner Panton in 1969
Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
The lamps consist...
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Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Fun 1 DM Capize Shell Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1964 thin capize shell chandelier designed by Verner Panton for Luber, Switzerland.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Steel
Panthella Floor Lamo by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton
Located in Hanover, MA
White original floor lamp model of the famous "Panthella" designed in 1971 by the Danish designer Verner Panton. The basic principle of his design was to create a lamp in which the ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Spiral SP3 Pendant Light in Chrome by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with three clusters of spirals suspended in nylon strings. Mounted with ceiling plate. Material: Spirals and ceiling canopy are cast ABS plastic (silver plated) ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fun 7DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with one large cluster of discs attached by chains of small rings. Mounted on a wooden ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fun 8DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with one large cluster of discs attached by chains of small rings. Mounted on a wooden ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Original FUN 1MW Wall Sconces by Verner Panton for Lüber, Switzerland, 1964
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautiful and elegant large wall chandelier authentic Verner Panton lights by Lüber of Switzerland, 1964 and not a reproduction.
It’s very hard to find genuine Verner Panton lamp...
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1960s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Verner Panton Adjustable Height, Rolling Panto Beam Floor Lamps
By Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Exceptional pair of Verner Panton "Panto Beam" Floor lamps on casters manufactured by Innovation, Denmark, 1998. These lamps are adjustable from a minimum...
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1990s Danish Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Moon Lamp by Verner Panton
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "moon" fixture suspended from the wall via a teak arm. Drop is adjustable. Lamp consists of curved lacquered rings suspended around a centrally located bulb.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Steel
Spiral SP2 Pendant Light with Gold Finish by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with two clusters of spirals suspended in nylon strings. Mounted with ceiling plate. Material: Spirals and ceiling canopy are cast ABS plastic (gold-plated). Lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Spiral SP2 Pendant Light in Chrome by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with two clusters of spirals suspended in nylon strings. Mounted with ceiling plate. Material: Spirals and ceiling canopy are cast ABS plastic (silver plated) Li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Verner Panton 8DM Chandelier 1964 White Shells, 1964
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Dallas, TX
Massive Verner Panton 8DM fun chandelier. This is not a current production piece or a reissue this is a very rare original Verner Panton designed chandelier...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare and Large Flower Pot Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen 1971
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and large Mid-Century Modern flower pot pendant lamp with two-toned psychedelic pattern in exceptional blue color. Designed by Verner Panton, 1971, Denmark. Manufactur...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Spiral SP3 Pendant Light with Gold Finish by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with three clusters of spirals suspended in nylon strings. Mounted with ceiling plate. Material: Spirals and ceiling canopy are cast ABS plastic (gold plated) Li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early Verner Panton Fun 1DM Chandelier
By Lüber Swiss, Verner Panton
Located in Echt, NL
Verner Panton Fun 1DM chandelier in original condition.
Manufactured by J. Lüber in basel.
The metal frame holds the shell plates that create a beautifu...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large and Rare Flower Pot Pendant by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large and rare flower pot lighting pendant designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, circa 1972. Limited edition pendant with two toned yellow enam...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Acrylic 'Cone' Fixtures by Verner Panton for Polythema
By Poly Thema, Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These four conical table or wall-mounted lights in blue, red, yellow and white were designed in 1995 by Verner Panton and produced by the company, Polythema, known for their work in ...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Quite Unique V68 Verner Panton Fun Shell Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
Only known model of Verner Panton´s v68 shell ceiling lamp. Only short time in production and only shown in the first lüber selling catalog. Even the authors of the complete works bo...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Shell
Very Unique Collectors Item Verner Panton Large Two-Toned Flower Pot Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Haderslev, DK
The two-toned extra large size flower pot pendant is rather rare due to the fact that they were produced in very low numbers by Louis Poulsen in the...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Lacquer
1960s Very rare Metal Floor Lamp by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Beautiful floor lamp by Verner Panton. The 'upsidedown' lampshade makes this a very rare piece. Verner Panton's name printed on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Fun Sconces
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Verner Panton "Fun" Sconces. Fully restored, these beautiful and elegant sconces have a natural and fine essence. Mother of Pearl shades cast a warm luminescent light.
Width:...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Steel
Op-Art Pendant by Verner Panton
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Sagaponack, NY
This rare pendant is the largest size that was manufactured and has undulating waves in yellow and orange executed in porcelain-enameled steel.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vintage Verner Panton Enamel Flowerpot Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice orange enamel flowerpot pendant lamp design Verner Panton in 1968 produced by Louis Poulsen, Made in Denmark. In enameled metal no more in production. The lamp is in good condit...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Shell
Italian Midcentury Plastic Leila Table Lamps v. Panton & M. Siard, Longato, 1968
By Collezioni Longato, Verner Panton, Marcello Siard
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of yellowing white plastic Leila table lamps by Verner Panton and Marcello Siard for Longato, 1968.
Pair of Leila model table lamps, entirely in whit...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Pendant Light by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Danemark 1968
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brussels , BE
Pendant light by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Danemark 1968.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pantop D Table Lamp by Verner Panton for Elteva Danmark A/S
By Verner Panton
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Pantop D table lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Elteva Danmark A/S, in Denmark, during the 1980's. This lamp has a bell-shaped metal shade in red th...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Verner Panton 8dm Chandelier White Shells 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels , BE
Verner Panton 8DM Chandelier white shells 1960s.
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Shell
Verner Panton Fun 1 Shell Pendant Lamps Produced by J. Lüber Switzerland 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Geneva, CH
Fun 1 shell pendant lamps by Verner Panton produced by J.Lüber, Switzerland, circa 1965.
Very good condition
2 available, price is per lamp.
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Verner Panton Lighting
Materials
Shell
Verner Panton lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Verner Panton lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Verner Panton lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 113 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 191 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Verner Panton were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Fog & Mørup, Lyfa, and Jo Hammerborg. Prices for Verner Panton lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $162 and can go as high as $51,488, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,033.
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