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Verner Panton 430

430 Chair in Beige by Verner Panton
430 Chair in Beige by Verner Panton

430 Chair in Beige by Verner Panton

$1,140 / item

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

430 Chair in Beige by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Horsens, DK

Fully upholstered stacking chair with black painted metal frame and felt feet. It is the Nanna Ditzel designed fabric, Hallingdal from Kvadrat, color code 227. CAL117 compliant foam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

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Metal

430 Chair in Green by Verner Panton
430 Chair in Green by Verner Panton

430 Chair in Green by Verner Panton

$1,215 / item

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

430 Chair in Green by Verner Panton

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Horsens, DK

Fully upholstered stacking chair with black painted metal frame and felt feet. It is the Raf Simons designed fabric, Harald from Kvadrat, color code 982. CAL117 compliant foam can b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

430 Chair in Blue by Verner Panton
430 Chair in Blue by Verner Panton

430 Chair in Blue by Verner Panton

$1,215 / item

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

430 Chair in Blue by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Horsens, DK

Fully upholstered stacking chair with black painted metal frame and felt feet. It is the Raf Simons designed fabric, Harald from Kvadrat, color code 182. CAL117 compliant foam can b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

430 Chair in Charcoal Grey by Verner Panton
430 Chair in Charcoal Grey by Verner Panton

430 Chair in Charcoal Grey by Verner Panton

$1,140 / item

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

430 Chair in Charcoal Grey by Verner Panton

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Horsens, DK

Fully upholstered stacking chair with black painted metal frame and felt feet. It is the Nanna Ditzel designed fabric, Hallingdal from Kvadrat, color code 180. CAL117 compliant foam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

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Metal

430 Chair in Brown Velvet by Verner Panton
430 Chair in Brown Velvet by Verner Panton

430 Chair in Brown Velvet by Verner Panton

$1,410 / item

H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

430 Chair in Brown Velvet by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Horsens, DK

Fully upholstered stacking chair with brass finish metal frame and felt feet. It is the Raf Simons designed fabric, Harald from Kvadrat, color code 343. CAL117 compliant foam can be...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

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Metal

430 Barstool in Charcoal Grey by Verner Panton
430 Barstool in Charcoal Grey by Verner Panton

430 Barstool in Charcoal Grey by Verner Panton

$1,470 / item

H 39.38 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

430 Barstool in Charcoal Grey by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Horsens, DK

Fully upholstered stacking chair with black painted metal frame and felt feet. It is the Nanna Ditzel designed fabric, Hallingdal from Kvadrat, color code 180. CAL117 compliant foam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Brass Frame, Kvadrat Harald
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Brass Frame, Kvadrat Harald

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Brass Frame, Kvadrat Harald

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Chair Year: 1967 Step into design history

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2010s Danish Chairs

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Metal

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Harald
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Harald

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Harald

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Chair Year: 1967 Step into design history

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2010s Danish Chairs

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Metal

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Hallingdal
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Hallingdal

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Hallingdal

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Chair Year: 1967 Step into design history

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2010s Danish Chairs

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Metal

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Harald
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Harald

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Harald

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Chair Year: 1967 Step into design history

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2010s Danish Chairs

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Metal

Series 430 Small Round Dining Table in White by Verner Panton
Series 430 Small Round Dining Table in White by Verner Panton

Series 430 Small Round Dining Table in White by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Horsens, DK

Verner Panton. Material: Frame: Black or white painted metal legs White: RAL 9016 Edge: Painted

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Metal

Series 430 Large Round Dining Table in White by Verner Panton
Series 430 Large Round Dining Table in White by Verner Panton

Series 430 Large Round Dining Table in White by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Horsens, DK

Verner Panton. Material: Frame: Black or white painted metal legs White: RAL 9016 Edge: Painted

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Series 430 Small Round Dining Table in Black by Verner Panton
Series 430 Small Round Dining Table in Black by Verner Panton

Series 430 Small Round Dining Table in Black by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Horsens, DK

Verner Panton. Material: Frame: Black or white painted metal legs Black: 9011 Edge: Painted MDF

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Series 430 Large Round Dining Table in Black by Verner Panton
Series 430 Large Round Dining Table in Black by Verner Panton

Series 430 Large Round Dining Table in Black by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Horsens, DK

Verner Panton. Material: Frame: Black or white painted metal legs Black: 9011 Edge: Painted MDF

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Verpan Series 430 Counter Stool 65 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat, Black Frame
Verpan Series 430 Counter Stool 65 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat, Black Frame

Verpan Series 430 Counter Stool 65 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat, Black Frame

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Counter Stool 65 Year: 1967 Step into design

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2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Steel

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton, 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Harald
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton, 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Harald

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton, 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Harald

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Chair Year: 1967 The Series 430 Chair by

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2010s Italian Chairs

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Metal

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Green Kvadrat Harald
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Green Kvadrat Harald

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Green Kvadrat Harald

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Chair Year: 1967 Step into design history

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2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Brass Frame, Kvadrat Harald Grey
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Brass Frame, Kvadrat Harald Grey

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Brass Frame, Kvadrat Harald Grey

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Chair Year: 1967 Step into design history

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2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Brass Frame, Kvadrat Harald Blue
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Brass Frame, Kvadrat Harald Blue

Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Brass Frame, Kvadrat Harald Blue

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Chair Year: 1967 Step into design history

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2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Verpan Series 430 Bar Stool 75 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Hallingdal, Black Frame
Verpan Series 430 Bar Stool 75 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Hallingdal, Black Frame

Verpan Series 430 Bar Stool 75 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Hallingdal, Black Frame

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Bar Stool 75 Year: 1967 Step into design

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2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Steel

Verpan Series 430 Table by Verner Panton, Round Table, Black Finish 120cm 47.2
Verpan Series 430 Table by Verner Panton, Round Table, Black Finish 120cm 47.2

Verpan Series 430 Table by Verner Panton, Round Table, Black Finish 120cm 47.2

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Table Year: 1967 Designed by Verner Panton

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2010s Danish Tables

Materials

Metal

2024 Verner Panton for Verpan 430 Chair in Teal Velvet with Black Frame
2024 Verner Panton for Verpan 430 Chair in Teal Velvet with Black Frame

2024 Verner Panton for Verpan 430 Chair in Teal Velvet with Black Frame

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Series 430 Chair, originally designed by Verner Panton for Verpan in 1967. This

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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

2020s Set of Ten Verner Panton for Verpan Series 430 Dining Chairs in Leather
2020s Set of Ten Verner Panton for Verpan Series 430 Dining Chairs in Leather

2020s Set of Ten Verner Panton for Verpan Series 430 Dining Chairs in Leather

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of 10 Series 430 Dining Chairs, originally designed by Verner Panton for Verpan in

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs

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Original 430 Chair by Verner Panton for Thonet, 1960s
Original 430 Chair by Verner Panton for Thonet, 1960s

Original 430 Chair by Verner Panton for Thonet, 1960s

By Thonet, Alexander Girard

Located in Dronten, NL

An exceptional and rare original 430 Chair designed by Verner Panton for Thonet, produced for only

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Rare Model No. 430 Stool by Verner Panton for Thonet
Rare Model No. 430 Stool by Verner Panton for Thonet

Rare Model No. 430 Stool by Verner Panton for Thonet

By Verner Panton, Thonet

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare model no. 430 stool designed by Verner Panton, 1967, for Thonet/Germany. Tubular steel

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Chrome

Verner Panton Thonet Model 430 Dining Chairs, 1967
Verner Panton Thonet Model 430 Dining Chairs, 1967

Verner Panton Thonet Model 430 Dining Chairs, 1967

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H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in

Verner Panton Thonet Model 430 Dining Chairs, 1967

By Thonet, Verner Panton

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare set of six dining chairs designed by Verner Panton, manufactured by Thonet, Germany, 1967

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Verner Panton set of six Thonet chairs serie 430
Verner Panton set of six Thonet chairs serie 430

Verner Panton set of six Thonet chairs serie 430

Located in LA Arnhem, NL

A set of six rare Verner Panton chairs. Just one year produced by Thonet in 1967. The chairs have

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Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Set of 12 Verner Panton Mid-century Dining Chairs 430 for Thonet Designed, 1967
Set of 12 Verner Panton Mid-century Dining Chairs 430 for Thonet Designed, 1967

Set of 12 Verner Panton Mid-century Dining Chairs 430 for Thonet Designed, 1967

By Thonet, Verner Panton

Located in Vienna, AT

Stackable dining chairs upholstered in velvet. Stainless steel frame. Design by Verner Panton for

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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Verner Panton 430 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic verner panton 430 available at 1stDibs. A verner panton 430 — often made from metal, fabric and chrome — can elevate any home. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage verner panton 430 now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a verner panton 430 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each verner panton 430 bearing Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Verner Panton 430?

The average selling price for a verner panton 430 at 1stDibs is $1,440, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $5,850 for the highest priced.

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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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