Pantonova Chair
Early Steel Pantonova Chair by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Cape Town, WC
The Pantonova Chair is most famous as the seat of choice for Bond villain Karl Stromberg in the Spy
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pantonova Chair and Ottoman by Verner Panton, Chrome Steel and Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Wedge shaped chair and ottoman designed by Verner Panton for his Pantonova Series manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.5 in W 30 in D 28 in
Verner Panton Danish Modern 'Pantonova' Sectional with Glass Coffee Table 1970s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Belmont, MA
Four 'Pantonova' chair units and glass coffee / cocktail table by Verner Panton. 'Pantonova' sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 29 in D 30 in
Pantonova 125T Chair by Vernor Panton for Fritz Hansen, circa 1970
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Surbiton, GB
Reclining lounge chair from Vernor Panton’s wire Pantonova range produced by Fritz Hansen in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Verner Panton Pantonova table and chairs for Fritz Hansen 1970s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Parma, IT
Verner Panton Pantonova table with six chairs for Fritz Hansen, 1970s.
Interlocking table and
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton "Pantonova" Dining Set of Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare Verner Panton Pantonova dining table and chairs, made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Six Piece Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen Pantonova Modular Seating System
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Roger Moore-era James Bond classic Verner Panton Pantonova system seating . Modular grouping of six
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Modern Verner Panton Pantonova Chrome Wire Cubes Set of 4
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage modern set of four chrome wire Pantonova cubes by Verner Panton. These have been
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Late 20th Century German Modern Side Tables
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1970s Italian Chrome 5-Piece Tulip Dining Set, Gastone Rinaldi RIMA Attributed
By Eero Saarinen, RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi, Florence Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning Mid Century Modern Italian set of 4 chairs and round dining table in chromed tube steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron
H 28.35 in Dm 47.25 in
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Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen Red 1970s Pantonova Chairs
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Pantonova Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
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Iconic Verner Panton design in chrome-plated steel wire, original upholstery in good condition.
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Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
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Verner Panton "Pantonova" Modular Chair System for for Fritz Hansen
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Verner Panton Dinning Set Midcentury of Pantonova for Fritz Hansen, 1971
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Pantonova Fritz Hansen Verner Panton Chair Sofa Modules Original Fabric
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Located in Telgte, DE
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"Pantonova" Reclining Chair With Ottoman By Verner Panton, 1971, Denmark
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Located in Girona, Spain
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1970s 'Pantonova' Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Verner Panton
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Designed 1971, for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
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table is very hard to find as you often see the dining table. This is from the Pantonova series, chairs
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Verner Panton Pantonova Lounge Chair with Ottoman / Chaise Lounge, Original
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Pantonova Sectional by Verner Panton
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Restaurant, Arhus, in 1971. Manufactured in Denmark by Fritz Hansen.
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Pantonova Chaise or Chair and Ottoman by Verner Panton, Fine and Rare Example
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Pantonova chaise or chair and ottoman. Designed by Verner Panton and made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
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Rare Pantonova Dining Set by Verner Panton 1971, Chrome, Glass Table, Six Chairs
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Verner Panton 'Pantonova' Six-Piece Living Room Suite for Fritz Hansen, 1971
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
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Verner Panton Pantonova Chairs, Pair in Red with Black frames by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
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Pair of vintage Pantonova chairs offered in Red upholstery with black frames
Designer - Verner
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H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in
Verner Panton "PANTONOVA" Lounge Chairs
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Pair of 1970's Panton chromed wire lounge chairs with beautiful vintage patina
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Lounge Chair and Ottoman Pantonova by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Hamburg, DE
Design: Verner Panton from 1971
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Model: Pantonova 125T und 126S
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H 30.32 in W 63 in D 22.05 in
Rare Lounge Chair & Ottoman Pantonova by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Verner Panton
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Chromed metal frame, upholstery in purple fabric.
Very rare Verner Panton Lounge Chair from the Pantonova
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Set of Six Chrome Verner Panton "Pantonova" Dining Chairs
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Great wedge form that are perfect around a round dining table.
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Verner Panton "Pantonova" Dining Set
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Verner Panton "Pantonova" Dining Set
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Verner Panton Pantonova Chaise Lounge Chair Ottoman / Footstool by Fritz Hansen
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Verner Panton -Fritz Hansen "Pantonova" Coffee Table
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Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen Pantonova Sofa
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A set of four wire Pantonova lounge chairs that merge into a curved seating system by Verner Panton
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Rare Pantonova Table and Six Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Verner Panton
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As stunning as it is rare, this Pantonova suite designed in 1971 was bought new in 1975, and has
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Rare Verner Panton Complete Dining Set "Pantonova"
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
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Rare Verner Panton complete set including dining table and 6 chairs model "Pantonova" edited by
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Pantonova Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pantonova chair for your home. A pantonova chair — often made from metal, chrome and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the pantonova chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A pantonova chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Verner Panton and Fritz Hansen each produced at least one beautiful pantonova chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Pantonova Chair?
Prices for a pantonova chair start at $1,200 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $5,800.
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With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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