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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Verner Panton Pair Model 1-2-3 System for Fritz Hansen, Danish Design 1970s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of Verner Panton chairs model 1-2-3 System from Fritz Hansen. Danish design from the 1970s with a modern and functional design language. — Origin: Denmark — Designer: Verner ...
Metal
Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' Standard Lounge Chair in Fabric for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'system 1-2-3' standard lounge chair in fabric for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative exp...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
$1,326Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of 2 Verner Panton Fibreglass S Chair for Herman Miller, W.Germany 1973
By Verner Panton
Located in London, GB
The Verner Panton fibreglass S chair for Herman Miller, W. Germany 1973 edition. This highly innovative icon of it's time was ground breaking in the process of manufacture and design...
Fiberglass
$795 / item
Verner Panton Pop-Art C1 Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Dronten, NL
Elevate your interior with this exceptional C1 armchair, designed by the legendary Verner Panton and produced by Vitra, a name synonymous with timeless quality and innovation in mode...
Stainless Steel
Rare Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair, Model K2, First Year Production, 1959
By Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
This example is from the first year of production as noted by the rounded feet (later productions feature enlongated black feet). Chair retains original upholstery. Overall example h...
Steel
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 embodies the spirit of mid-century modern design. With its striking geometric silhouett...
Steel
Blue pantonic 5010 Chair by Verner Panton for studio HAG, Denmark 1992
By Studio Hag, Verner Panton
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Danish designer Verner Panton is well known for his color- and playful designs. This cantilevered side chair, called pantonic 5010 Chair, is part of a 3-parts collection. (pantonic 5000 - pantonic 5020...
Wood
Pair of Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chairs in Red and Orange Plastic 60s Design
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chairs, produced in 2005 (red) and 2009 (orange). These playful seats reinterpret one of the most iconic furniture designs of the 20th century. O...
Plastic
Gloss White Panton S-Chair by Verner Panton / Herman Miller Fehlbaum Production
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The S-chair by Verner Panton is one of the absolute stars of furniture pop art. This is the original version of the Herman Miller Fehlbaum Production ...
Plastic
Pair of Orange Panton S Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller/ Fehlbaum 1974
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
Located in Wien, AT
This pair of orange Panton S Chairs, designed by Verner Panton, was produced in 1974 and represents one of the most iconic seating designs of the twentieth century. Originally devel...
Plastic
IKEA ‘Vilbert’ Chair by Verner Panton, 1993, Post-Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Verner Panton was one of the most influential figures in design history, pushing the boundaries of form and materials in the 1960s and 1970s. Launched in 1993 by IKEA and only in pro...
Wood
$950
Panton Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Highland, IN
The Panton chair is an important icon of modern design and has a fascinating history as Verner Panton experimented with a variety of materials to best realize the design. The most co...
Paint, Foam
Unique Tramontana Jade and Ember Velvet Verner Panton C1 Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Dronten, NL
Verner Panton C1 armchairs reupholstered in exquisite velvet fabric; Tramontana Jade and Tramontana Ember. We have another set of 6 chairs that are available for reupholstery in the ...
Stainless Steel
Verner Panton "Panton Chair" Original Edition Herman Miller circa 1960
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Verner Panton "Panton chair" original edition Herman Miller in enamelled fiberglass circa 1960 wear and minor losses.
Fiberglass
Swedish postmodern colorful formica chair Vilbert by Verner Panton for Ikea 1993
By Verner Panton, IKEA
Located in MIlano, IT
Swedish postmodern colorful formica chair Vilbert by Verner Panton for Ikea 1993 Chair model Vilbert in blue, purple, green, red and grey formica with black edges. The structure foll...
Formica
$1,488Sale Price / set|44% Off
Set of 2 Verner Panton Fibreglass S Chairs for Herman Miller, W. Germany 1971
By Verner Panton
Located in London, GB
The Verner Panton fibreglass S chair for Herman Miller, W. Germany 1971 edition. This highly innovative icon of it's time was ground breaking in the process of manufacture and design...
Fiberglass
Set of 6 stackable Panton chairs in white lacquered molded ABS
By Verner Panton
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 stackable Panton chairs in white lacquered molded ABS. Publisher's imprint under the seat. Herman Miller edition for Fehlbaum 1971 (except one from 1973). Bibliography: Pete...
Lacquer
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Verner Panton Tufted 1-2-3 Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Verner Panton tufted 123 lounge chairs. Marked Verner Panton. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we m...
Fabric
Set of Four Red Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller/ Fehlbaum, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model - marked - S chair or Panton chair - very confortable - stackable
Plastic
$1,410 / item
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, c...
Metal
Side Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller - Felhbaum, 1971
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side chair designed by Verner Panton in 1967 for Herman Miller - Fehlbaum production, Germany. This one is stamped in 1971 in black glossy thermoplastic.
Plastic
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 chairs are very comfortable and the design is a sculptural centerpiece for any room. T...
Fabric
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 surprised to find an original chair and we have opted to leave it in its original state...
Steel
Verner Panton "Panton Chair" 6 Original Chairs Edition Herman Miller circa 1960
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Verner Panton "Panton chair" 6 original chairs edition Herman Miller in enamelled fiberglass circa 1960 repainted a few years ago. original color: white wear and minor losses.
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern 'System 123' Chair by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1973
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 'System 123' Chair by Verner Panton, Denmark,1973
Fabric
Space Age "Panton Chair" in black plastic by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany
By Verner Panton
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find the iconic S Chair or Panton Chair, designed by Verner Panton for Vitra. It is celebrated for being the first single-form, injection-molded plastic chai...
Plastic
Blue Scandinavian Modern Cone Chair Side Chair by Verner Panton Denmark 1958
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern cone chair or side chair in pastel blue color by Verner Panton 1958 and executed by Gebr. Nehl, Germany. A great and iconic chair cone shaped in soft pastel blu...
Steel
Panton Chair, Vitra / Herman Miller Collection
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless cantilever Panton Chair of the second generation (1968-71) designed by Verner Panton in 1959. High-quality corpus in black made of polyurethane hard foam. Unique, almost unt...
Plastic
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 1973 Series 1-2-3 Butterfly Base
By Verner Panton
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of six Verner Panton swivel chairs for Fritz Hansen 1973. Series 1-2-3, produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1978. Model with butterfly base. Four chairs with chromed armrests. Cover...
Steel, Chrome
$1,950
Verner Panton Cone Chair
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in Highland, IN
A Classic Panton design, the cone chair is petite, sculptural, playful and surprisingly comfortable. This vintage example is newly upholstered in a brick red fabric with a nice weave.
Steel
$5,412 / set
1970 Verner Panton chairs for Herman Miller
By Verner Panton
Located in London, Lambeth
This Panton chair was manufactured by Verner Panton for Herman Miller in 1971 and is made of S-shaped plastic. Panton designed the first ever chair consisting of a single element, fo...
Plastic
$2,795 / set
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 steel base. The seats have been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric i...
Stainless Steel
Verner Panton "Panton Chair" for Herman Miller, The Netherlands 1970
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Torino, IT
Verner Panton "Panton Chair" for Herman Miller, The Netherlands 1970
Plastic
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 six chairs and a stool each with rare original fabrics in red, blue, petrol and musta...
Stainless Steel
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, the Cone Chair soon became one of his most recognizable designs; Whether it is the ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather System 123 Chair by Verner Panton, Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brown leather System 123 Chair by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1973.
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Red System 123 Chairs by Verner Panton, 1973
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 red system 123 chairs by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1973.
Fabric
Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' Standard Dining Chair in Fabric for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'system 1-2-3' standard dining chair in fabric for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture a...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
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 Step into design history with the re-edition of the Series 430 Chair, an exceptionally modern chair created in...
Metal
$818Sale Price|50% Off
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, Verner Panton a débuté sa carrière comme employé de Arne Jacobsen, étant un adepte d...
Fabric
1970, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Office Chair, Original Panton Fabric by Kvadrat
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
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 ...
Metal, Chrome
Verner Panton, System 1-2-3 Chair, Design Black
By Verner Panton
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage 1-2-3 chair designed by Verner Panton. Made probably in the 1970s. The chair is in original condition. The fabric is a little bit stretched out at the back, there is minimal ...
Metal
Set of Six “S” Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic set of six cantilevered “S” chairs designed by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, embodying one of the most recognizable silhouettes in modern design. Formed from molded plas...
Plastic
Pair of Mid-Century Side Chairs "System 123", circa 1973, Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Pair of side chairs "System 123", 1st edition. This S-shaped swivel dining chair they are a very decorative pieces and it were made circa 1973 in Denmark. The materials ...
Stainless Steel
Verpan Flying Chair by Verner Panton, Hanging Lounge Chair - Kvadrat
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Flying Chair Year: 1964 Designed by Verner Panton in 1964, the Flying Chair is an extraordinary hanging lounge chair that reflects the des...
Fabric
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Black Dining Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Modern Black Dining Chair. Item features designer/manufacturer stamp to base, vinyl upholstery, swivel base, very nice vin...
Metal
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Gold Dining Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Gold Dining Chair. Item features designer/ manufacturer stamp to base, vinyl upholstery, swivel base, very nice vintage it...
Metal
Verpan System 1-2-3 Base Butterfly Chair by Verner Panton, Karakorum Fabric
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Base Butterfly Chair Year: 1973 The System 1-2-3 Base Butterfly Chair by Verner Panton combines bold design with exceptional ...
Steel
Verpan System 1-2-3 Deluxe Chair by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Divina MD
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Deluxe Chair Year: 1973 The System 1-2-3 Deluxe Chair by Verner Panton is an iconic piece from the celebrated System 1-2-3 se...
Steel
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 with the re-edition of the Series 430 Chair, an exceptionally modern chair created in...
Metal
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 with the re-edition of the Series 430 Chair, an exceptionally modern chair created in...
Metal
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Brass Frame, 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 with the re-edition of the Series 430 Chair, an exceptionally modern chair created in...
Metal
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 Step into design history with the re-edition of the Series 430 Chair, an exceptionally modern chair created in...
Metal
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Hallingdal
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Chair Year: 1967 Step into design history with the re-edition of the Series 430 Chair, an exceptionally modern chair created in...
Metal
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Fabric
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard - Round Base - 1973 The System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Syste...
Steel
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Butterfly Base
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard - Butterfly Base - 1973 The System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard by Verner Panton is part of the iconic S...
Steel
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Fabric
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard - Round Base - 1973 The System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Syste...
Steel
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Butterfly Base
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard - Butterfly Base - 1973 The System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard by Verner Panton is part of the iconic S...
Steel
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Fabric
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard - Round Base - 1973 The System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Syste...
Steel
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Fabric
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard - Round Base - 1973 The System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Syste...
Steel