Verner Panton Relaxer
'Relaxer 2' Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal Studio-Line, 1974
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Verner Panton Relaxer. Designed in 1974 and manufactured by Rosenthal Studio-line in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 39.38 in
Rocking Lounger "Relaxer 2" by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, 1974
By Verner Panton
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Among Verner Panton's many groundbreaking designs, the Relaxer 2 stands as a timeless icon of 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Lacquer
“Relaxer II” Rocking Loveseat by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany 1970
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The “Relaxer II” is an iconic rocking chair designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Rosenthal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
JAMES RIZZI "City People" Rosenthal Germany Collectible Plate Limited Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lounge Chair (1969), Verner Panton’s Relaxer Rocking Chair (1974), Burchard Vogtherr's Vario Pillo
Category
Late 20th Century American Expressionist Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
H 17.75 in W 16.75 in D 2.25 in
1970s VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love" Rosenthal Framed Plate
By Rosenthal, Victor Vasarely
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lounge Chair (1969), Verner Panton’s Relaxer Rocking Chair (1974), Burchard Vogtherr's Vario Pillo
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 2 in
Recent Sales
Verner Panton "Relaxer" for Rosenthal 1974.
By Verner Panton
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Verner Panton "Relaxer" for Rosenthal 1974.
Design: Verner Panton.
Year: 1974.
Measure
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
"Relaxer" Rocking Chair by Danish Designer Verner Panton, 1974
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
The "Relaxer" rocking chair by the iconic Danish designer Verna Panton has a solid oak frame. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Rocking Chair, Relaxer, Verner Panton, 1970s, Rosenthal, Midcentury Armchair Vtg
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Iconic rocking chair designed by Verner Panton for Rosenthal. Germany. 1970s
Very good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Relaxer by Verner Panton, Germany, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair Relaxer by Verner Panton, Germany 1970s.
Iconic rocking chair
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Relaxer Chair by Verner Panton (1970)
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Relaxer Chair by Verner Panton (1970)
Solid beech wood frame with reupholstered fabric, removable
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Verner Panton “Relaxer” Mid Century Rocking Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Verner Panton “Relaxer” Mid Century Rocking Chair for Rosenthal. Original leather cushion
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Verner Panton Relaxer 2 Rocking Chair by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Berlin, DE
Verner Panton relaxer 2 rocking chair by Rosenthal
"Relaxer II" rocking chair by Danish designer
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Verner Panton "Relaxer 2" Rocking Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage "Relaxer 2" rocking chair by Verner Panton produced by Rosenthal Studio-linie, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Sculptural Verner Panton 'Relaxer' Rocker, circa 1974
Located in Essex, MA
An original 'Relaxer' rocking chair designed by Verner Panton for Rosenthal Studioline, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather, Upholstery
Verner Panton Relaxer II Rocking Chair, 1970s - Dedar Milano bouclé fabric
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Renens, CH
Relaxer II rocking chair designed by Verner Panton, produced by Rosenthal, Germany during the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
Verner Panton 'Relaxer II for 2' Rocking Lounge Chair with New Custom Cushion
By Verner Panton
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love this piece! Verner Panton loved a good futuristic design. We've seen many of the single
Category
Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 30.5 in W 57.25 in D 37 in
Verner Panton Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton "RELAXER 2" rocking chair produced by Rosenthal.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Verner Panton Double Relaxer
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark: Verner Panton Re-Edition Double Relaxer with Leather Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Verner Panton Rocking Chair Relaxer
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton Rocking Chair Relaxer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Verner Panton Re-Edition Relaxer
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton Re-Edition Single Relaxer w/Black Leather Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Verner Panton Attributed Rocking Chair Relaxer
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique floor rocker features the progressive mid-century style of Danish designer Verner
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
'Relaxer' Rocking long chair by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
The Relaxer by Verner Panton is an iconic and innovative piece of furniture that epitomizes mid
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Verner Panton Rocker
By Verner Panton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Verner Panton Leather (Relaxer) Rocker
manufactured by Rosenthal
lacquered wood and
Category
20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs
Verner Panton Original "Relaxer 2" Rocking Chair by Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern rocking chair " Relaxer II " by famous Danish designer Verner Panton and
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
'Relaxer 2' Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany 1970s
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Ranst, VAN
Nice “Relaxer 2” rocking chair designed by Verner Panton for Rosenthal in the 70s. The cushion is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Tandem Relaxer 2for2 Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Halle, DE
Tandem Relaxer rocking chair by famous Danish designer Verner Panton. Manufactured by Rosenthal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Verner Panton Set of 2 "Relaxer 2" Rocking Chairs by Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern set of the pair rocking chairs " Relaxer II " by famous Danish designer Verner
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
Danish Blond Wood "Relaxer" Rocking Chair by Vernor Panton for Rosenthal, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
A Danish blond wood "Relaxer" Rocking chair for Rosenthal by Vernor Panton, one of the most
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 35.04 in
Vernor Panton Relaxer Rocking Chair in New Green Wool and Wood for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sculptural and iconic rocking lounge chair designed by Vernor Panton for Rosenthal Einrichtung
Category
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
Verner Panton Relaxer Chair for Rosenthal, circa 1970
By Verner Panton
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Relaxer chair designed by Verner Panton circa 1970, manufactured for Rosenthal in Denmark.
In
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Verner Panton Relaxer Chair for Rosenthal, circa 1970
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Relaxer chair designed by Verner Panton circa 1970, manufactured for Rosenthal in Denmark.
In
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rocking Chair Relaxer Denmark 1974 by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
This unique floor rocker features the progressive Mid-Century style of Danish designer Verner
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Vintage Relax Armchair Design by Verner Panton Model Amoebe 1970
By Verner Panton
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful design armchair from 1970, designed by Verner Panton for Vitra, known for the Panton
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Exciting Rocking Chair Relaxer Denmark 1974 by Verner Panton, Mid-Century Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting and fun Relaxer rocking chair by Verner Panton. This chair is super fun to sit in-everyone
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 25 in D 36 in
Tandem Relaxer 2-Seat Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Halle, DE
Tandem Relaxer rocking chair by famous Danish designer Verner Panton. Manufactured by Rosenthal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Verner Panton Set of 2 "Relaxer 2" Rocking Chairs by Rosenthal, 1970s
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern set of the pair rocking chairs " Relaxer II " by famous Danish designer Verner
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 35.44 in
Verner Panton Relaxer Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Verner Panton relaxer chair in red fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
VERNER PANTON "RELAXER 2" ROCKER
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VERNER PANTON "RELAXER 2" ROCKER IS ALL ORIGINAL. PAINTED WHITE LACQUER FRAME WITH ORIGINAL BLACK
Category
20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs
Verner Panton Relaxer 2 for Rosenthal in excellent original condition
By Verner Panton
Located in Maastricht, NL
Verner Panton Relaxer 2 for Rosenthal in full original condition. Black painted wooden frame and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 37.01 in
Verner Panton Relaxer Chair, 1975
By Verner Panton
Located in Berlin, DE
Relaxer II, designed by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany, 1974.
Very good original relaxer
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Rocking Chairs
Verner Panton Relaxer Rocking Chair, 1974
By Verner Panton
Located in Berlin, DE
Relaxer II, designed by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany, 1974.
Very good original relaxer
Category
Vintage 1970s European Modern Rocking Chairs
Verner Panton Relaxer In Original Condition 1979 Rosenthal
By Verner Panton
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Relaxer in original good condition. Also the fabric is from 1979. This chair has been made by
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Verner Panton Relaxer 2 Rocking Chairs by Rosenthal
By Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful set of 2 rare rocking chairs " Relaxer II " by danish designer Verner Panton manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Wool
Rocking chair Relaxer Two by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
A good alternative for granny's rocking chair by Verner Panton The Relaxer two is extremely
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Vernor Panton "Relaxer" Rocking Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stylish, comfortable, unique.
Documented.
Category
20th Century German Rocking Chairs
Relaxer of Verner Panton first edition Rosenthal
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
First edition Relaxer of Verner Panton for Rosenthal. Designed in 1974. This chair is made in 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s German Lounge Chairs
Verner Panton Relaxer for Rosental, 1970
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Verner Panton Relaxer for Rosental, 1970
Denmark 1970
beechwood, fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Relaxer 2 Verner Panton
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
A good alternative for granny's rocking chair. The Relaxer 2 is extremely comfortable although
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Pair of Verner Panton Leather Relaxer Chairs for Rosenthal
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of Verner Panton chairs in original leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Verner Panton Swing Rocking Chair Lounge Sessel Relaxer 2 for Rosenthal Studio-L
By Verner Panton
Located in Hamburg, HH
Verner Panton, swing armchair / lounge chair relaxer 2 for Rosenthal studio-line.
Designed in 1974
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.68 in W 24.61 in D 39.38 in
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Verner Panton Relaxer For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic verner panton relaxer available at 1stDibs. Each verner panton relaxer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. If you’re shopping for a verner panton relaxer, we have 16 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer verner panton relaxer, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each verner panton relaxer bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one verner panton relaxer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Verner Panton and Rosenthal produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Verner Panton Relaxer?
A verner panton relaxer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,270, while the lowest priced sells for $983 and the highest can go for as much as $4,891.
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