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Verner Panton Cone Chair, First Edition
Verner Panton Cone Chair, First Edition

Verner Panton Cone Chair, First Edition

By Verner Panton

Located in Brussels, BE

Verner Panton cone chair, first edition.   

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Verner Panton Cone Chairs Re-upholstered in Gray Wool Flannel
Verner Panton Cone Chairs Re-upholstered in Gray Wool Flannel

Verner Panton Cone Chairs Re-upholstered in Gray Wool Flannel

By Verner Panton

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful pair of Verner Panton Cone Chairs re-upholstered in a beautiful wool gray felt. The

Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Verner Panton "Cone" Chair
Verner Panton "Cone" Chair

Verner Panton "Cone" Chair

By Verner Panton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century modern chair is a classic! Designed by Verner Panton in 1958 it pushed the

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Verner Panton Cone Chair
Verner Panton Cone Chair

Verner Panton Cone Chair

By Verner Panton, Plus-Linje

Located in Highland, IN

A Classic Panton design, the cone chair is petite, sculptural, playful and surprisingly comfortable

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chair, Vitra, 2000s
Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chair, Vitra, 2000s

Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chair, Vitra, 2000s

By Verner Panton, Vitra

Located in Renens, CH

One Chair Left! Originally designed by Verner Panton in the late 1950s for use in a restaurant

Category

Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Orange Upholstery
Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Orange Upholstery

Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Orange Upholstery

By Verner Panton

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Designed in 1958 by the visionary Danish designer Verner Panton, the Cone Chair stands as one of

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Orange Upholstery
Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Orange Upholstery

Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Orange Upholstery

By Verner Panton

Located in Oceanside, US

Designed in 1958 by the legendary Verner Panton, the Cone Chair is a bold statement piece that

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Pastel Blue Upholstery
Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Pastel Blue Upholstery

Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Pastel Blue Upholstery

By Verner Panton

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Designed in 1958 by the visionary Danish designer Verner Panton, the Cone Chair stands as one of

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Pastel Blue Upholstery
Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Pastel Blue Upholstery

Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Pastel Blue Upholstery

By Verner Panton

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Designed in 1958 by the visionary Danish designer Verner Panton, the Cone Chair stands as one of

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Verner Panton Cone Chair by Vitra, Fuchsia Fabric, Modern Design, 2013
Verner Panton Cone Chair by Vitra, Fuchsia Fabric, Modern Design, 2013

Verner Panton Cone Chair by Vitra, Fuchsia Fabric, Modern Design, 2013

By Vitra, Verner Panton

Located in London, England

Fauteuil Cône chair de Verner Panton de couleur fuchsia. Il a gardé sa belle couleur d'origine

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1960s Pair of Verner Panton Cone Chairs Made in Denmark for Plus-Linje Vitra
1960s Pair of Verner Panton Cone Chairs Made in Denmark for Plus-Linje Vitra

1960s Pair of Verner Panton Cone Chairs Made in Denmark for Plus-Linje Vitra

By Verner Panton, Plus-Linje

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an original pair of cone chairs, designed by Verner Panton and produced by Plus

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Cone Chair
Cone Chair

Cone Chair

Located in Napa, CA

A Verner Panton cone chair, enameled steel, upholstery.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone Swivel Chair + Ottoman SET-- 2 pieces
1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone Swivel Chair + Ottoman SET-- 2 pieces

1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone Swivel Chair + Ottoman SET-- 2 pieces

By Verner Panton, Vitra

Located in Basel, BS

Original Verner Panton Cone Chair and Ottoman, produced by Vitra. Beautiful set. This is the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cone Chair Seating Group Cone Table Verner Panton Red Blue Petrol Mustard
Cone Chair Seating Group Cone Table Verner Panton Red Blue Petrol Mustard

Cone Chair Seating Group Cone Table Verner Panton Red Blue Petrol Mustard

By Verner Panton

Located in Neuss, NW

Unique Verner Panton “Cone Chair” seating group for Gebrüder Nehl. The seating group consists of

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cone Chair by Verner Panton C. 1958
Cone Chair by Verner Panton C. 1958

Cone Chair by Verner Panton C. 1958

By Verner Panton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Cone Chair by Verner Panton, newly reupholstered in green teddy fabric, with swivel function and

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cone Chair, Verner Panton Style
Vintage Cone Chair, Verner Panton Style

Vintage Cone Chair, Verner Panton Style

By Verner Panton

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage cone chair on wheels in the style or by Verner Panton. Upholstered in green fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair, Chrome Frame, White Leather, 1970s
Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair, Chrome Frame, White Leather, 1970s

Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair, Chrome Frame, White Leather, 1970s

By Verner Panton

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Verner Panton wire cone chair with chromed frame. Original upholstered with white leather. Model

Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vitra Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Switzerland, 1958
Vitra Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Switzerland, 1958

Vitra Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Switzerland, 1958

By Vitra, Verner Panton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vitra Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Switzerland, Designed 1958 / Manufactured Circa 2000's 35

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone OTTOMAN Only-- Matches the Cone Chair
1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone OTTOMAN Only-- Matches the Cone Chair

1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone OTTOMAN Only-- Matches the Cone Chair

By Verner Panton, Vitra

Located in Basel, BS

and rare piece. This is the iconic Verner Panton chair ottoman in the shape of a cone, upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs, Chrome finish, Pop Modernist / Space-Age
Pair Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs, Chrome finish, Pop Modernist / Space-Age

Pair Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs, Chrome finish, Pop Modernist / Space-Age

By Verner Panton

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matching Pair of Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs, Chrome finish, Pop Modernist / Space-Age..Chairs

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Blue Velvet Cone Side Chairs Denmark
Mid Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Blue Velvet Cone Side Chairs Denmark

Mid Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Blue Velvet Cone Side Chairs Denmark

By Verner Panton

Located in Vienna, AT

A stunning pair or duo swiveling side chairs model Cone designed by Verner Panton 1958, Denmark

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Set of 3 Verner Panton Cone Swivel Dining Chair Mid Century Modern
Early Set of 3 Verner Panton Cone Swivel Dining Chair Mid Century Modern

Early Set of 3 Verner Panton Cone Swivel Dining Chair Mid Century Modern

By Verner Panton

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Set of 3 original sixties production Panton cone chairs with original fabric in fair condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair, Model K2, First Year Production, 1959
Rare Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair, Model K2, First Year Production, 1959

Rare Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair, Model K2, First Year Production, 1959

By Verner Panton

Located in Kansas City, MO

feature enlongated black feet). Chair retains original upholstery. Overall example has been well cared for

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1969 Pair of Verner Panton for Plus Linje Cone Side Chairs in Red Fabric
1969 Pair of Verner Panton for Plus Linje Cone Side Chairs in Red Fabric

1969 Pair of Verner Panton for Plus Linje Cone Side Chairs in Red Fabric

By Verner Panton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pair of Cone Chairs, initially designed by Verner Panton in 1958. These particular

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Original Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair- 1988- Fritz Hansen Danish Design
Original Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair- 1988- Fritz Hansen Danish Design

Original Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair- 1988- Fritz Hansen Danish Design

By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen

Located in The Hague, NL

chair is produced by Fritz Hansen in 1978 in Denmark Verner Panton designed this iconic wire cone chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1st edition Verner Panton K2 Wire Cone Chair for Plus-Linje Denmark
1st edition Verner Panton K2 Wire Cone Chair for Plus-Linje Denmark

1st edition Verner Panton K2 Wire Cone Chair for Plus-Linje Denmark

By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A circa 1960 Verner Panton K2 wire cone chair. The chair is in estate found condition. We were

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Verner Panton for Plus Linje Cone Side Chair in Fabric and Chromed Steel
1960s Verner Panton for Plus Linje Cone Side Chair in Fabric and Chromed Steel

1960s Verner Panton for Plus Linje Cone Side Chair in Fabric and Chromed Steel

By Verner Panton, Plus-Linje

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Cone Chair, originally designed by Verner Panton in 1958. This particular example was

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2x Cone Chairs, Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl
2x Cone Chairs, Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl

2x Cone Chairs, Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl

By Verner Panton

Located in Neuss, NW

CONE CHAIRS by Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl with the original fabric in pink and a stainless

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tom Dixon Wicker and Rattan Motorcycle Sculpture  1980’s
Tom Dixon Wicker and Rattan Motorcycle Sculpture  1980’s

Tom Dixon Wicker and Rattan Motorcycle Sculpture 1980’s

By Tom Dixon

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Panton Cone Chair for scale, which available separately for sale on this site. The motorcycle is 6 feet

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Verner Panton Cone Chair
Verner Panton Cone Chair

Verner Panton Cone Chair

Unavailable|$1,650

Verner Panton Cone Chair

By Verner Panton

Located in Edmonton, AB

frame and vinyl upholstery. Designed by Verner Panton in 1958.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Original  Mid-century Modern Verner Panton Cone Chairs
Original  Mid-century Modern Verner Panton Cone Chairs

Original Mid-century Modern Verner Panton Cone Chairs

By Verner Panton

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful Pair of cone chairs designed by Verner Panton for plus-linje in 1958. these are in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Original 1960s Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair, Denmark
Original 1960s Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair, Denmark

Original 1960s Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair, Denmark

By Verner Panton

Located in Denver, CO

Designed in 1958 this chair represents quintessential 'period leading edge' Danish modern design

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Verner Panton Cone Chair VP01, Signed Number 38
Verner Panton Cone Chair VP01, Signed Number 38

Verner Panton Cone Chair VP01, Signed Number 38

Located in Silkeborg, DK

Cone chair by Verner Panton, signed with the number 38. The sculpture chair is in full grain

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Cone Chair by Verner Panton
Cone Chair by Verner Panton

Cone Chair by Verner Panton

Unavailable|$2,026

Cone Chair by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Vienna, AT

Cone chair, 1959 designed by Verner Panton for a Danish restaurant. Around 15 years ago

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Heart Cone Chair - Verner Panton
A Heart Cone Chair - Verner Panton

A Heart Cone Chair - Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Antwerpen, BE

A heart cone swivel chair by Verner Panton. Designed in 1958. Manufactured by Plus Linje in Denmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Cone Chair by Verner Panton
Cone Chair by Verner Panton

Cone Chair by Verner Panton

Unavailable|$1,550

Cone Chair by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen

Located in Hudson, NY

Original condition, iconic swiveling cone shaped chair with four steel feet and black glides. Made

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Cone Swivel Chair by Verner Panton, 1960s
Vintage Cone Swivel Chair by Verner Panton, 1960s

Vintage Cone Swivel Chair by Verner Panton, 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in Berlin, DE

This 'Cone' swivel chair was designed by Verner Panton during the 1960s, and manufactured in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Blue Cone Chair by Verner Panton, 1960s
Midcentury Blue Cone Chair by Verner Panton, 1960s

Midcentury Blue Cone Chair by Verner Panton, 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in Kumhausen, DE

Wunderschöner Designklassiker von Verner Panton. Der Sessel ist drehbar und wurde mit einem

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Panton Cone Chair
Panton Cone Chair

Panton Cone Chair

Unavailable|$1,657

Panton Cone Chair

By Verner Panton

Located in Paris, FR

Chair, model Cone chair, covered with grey velvet. Krummerhusform, mounted on a four-legged foot

Category

Vintage 1950s Club Chairs

Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958
Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958

Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958

By Verner Panton

Located in Vejle Øst, DK

"Cone chair". Armchair upholstered in blue wool, set on a swivel four-pass steel foot with round

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958
Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958

Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958

By Verner Panton

Located in Vejle Øst, DK

"Cone chair". Armchair upholstered in blue wool, set on a swivel four-pass steel foot with round

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958
Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958

Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958

By Verner Panton

Located in Vejle Øst, DK

"Cone chair". Armchair upholstered in blue wool, set on a swivel four-pass steel foot with round

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Verner Panton Design Pair of Cone Chairs Vitra Blue Red Denmark Original Nehl
Verner Panton Design Pair of Cone Chairs Vitra Blue Red Denmark Original Nehl

Verner Panton Design Pair of Cone Chairs Vitra Blue Red Denmark Original Nehl

By Verner Panton

Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT

Delightful pair of K1 cone chairs in blue and red designed by Verner Panton in 1958. They are

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Cone Chairs in Original Black Leather, 1st Edition, by Verner Panton
Six Cone Chairs in Original Black Leather, 1st Edition, by Verner Panton

Six Cone Chairs in Original Black Leather, 1st Edition, by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Brussels, BE

Exceptional offer,CONE chairs in original black leather, 6 first editions made by Gebrüder Nehl, by

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

2000s Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany
2000s Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany

2000s Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany

By Vitra, Verner Panton

Located in Wilnis, UT

An iconic “Heart Cone” chair, originally designed by Verner Panton in 1958, manufactured by Vitra

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton, Cone Chair
Verner Panton, Cone Chair

Verner Panton, Cone Chair

By Verner Panton

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Verner Panton cone chair with pampas fur. New upholstered cushion with vintage tan aniline leather

Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fur, Leather

Verner Panton, Cone Chair
Verner Panton, Cone Chair

Verner Panton, Cone Chair

By Verner Panton

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Verner Panton cone chair with pampas fur. New upholstered cushion with vintage tan aniline

Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fur

Verner Panton Cone Chairs
Verner Panton Cone Chairs

Verner Panton Cone Chairs

By Verner Panton

Located in Oakland, CA

Pair of early production Verner Panton cone chairs completely restored using the correct period

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton Cone Chairs
Verner Panton Cone Chairs

Verner Panton Cone Chairs

Sold|$2,400 / item

Verner Panton Cone Chairs

By Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Verner Panton cone chairs, set of six. Signed with paper manufacturer's label to underside of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of Verner Panton Cone Chairs
Pair of Verner Panton Cone Chairs

Pair of Verner Panton Cone Chairs

By Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Verner Panton cone chairs. Made by Frem Rojle, Denmark, 1958. Upholstery over steel, chrome

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Midcentury Verner Panton Cone Chair
Vintage Midcentury Verner Panton Cone Chair

Vintage Midcentury Verner Panton Cone Chair

By Verner Panton

Located in Pasadena, TX

Verner Panton Vintage Verner Panton cone chair Cone chair designed in 1958 by Verner Panton

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Verner Panton "Cone" Chair in Green Velvet
Verner Panton "Cone" Chair in Green Velvet

Verner Panton "Cone" Chair in Green Velvet

By Verner Panton, Vitra

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Verner Panton “Cone” chair manufactured by Vitra, upholstered in luxurious forrest green velvet

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of 1960s Verner Panton Cone Chairs
Pair of 1960s Verner Panton Cone Chairs

Pair of 1960s Verner Panton Cone Chairs

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1960s Verner Panton cone chairs. Needs reupholstering.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1960s Verner Panton Cone Chairs, Denmark with Original Fabric
1960s Verner Panton Cone Chairs, Denmark with Original Fabric

1960s Verner Panton Cone Chairs, Denmark with Original Fabric

By Verner Panton

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of vintage Verner Panton cone chairs, circa 1960s. This pair of chairs are in very nice

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

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Verner Panton Cone Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the verner panton cone chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each verner panton cone chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and steel. There are 78 variations of the antique or vintage verner panton cone chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect verner panton cone chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A verner panton cone chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made verner panton cone chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Verner Panton, Vitra and Plus-Linje are consistently popular.

How Much is a Verner Panton Cone Chair?

Prices for a verner panton cone chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $11,702, while the average can fetch as much as $2,334.

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