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Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 approx 20 -25 years old ?

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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 Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton

Located in The Hague, NL

Beautiful design icon, designed by the legendary Verner Panton. This version is very rare, This cone wire chair has a very comfortable seat.

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 Verner Panton, Plus-Linje

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Verner Panton Peacock Chair in Metal for Karakter X Cassina
Verner Panton Peacock Chair in Metal for Karakter X Cassina

Verner Panton Peacock Chair in Metal for Karakter X Cassina

By Verner Panton, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Verner Panton Peacock Chair in Metal for Karakter X Cassina THE REBIRTH OF AN ICON Marking the centenary of Verner Panton’s birth, an iconic piece of avant-garde Scandinavian desig...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pendant 'Flowerpot' VP1 Lights by Verner Panton Circa 1960s
Pendant 'Flowerpot' VP1 Lights by Verner Panton Circa 1960s

Pendant 'Flowerpot' VP1 Lights by Verner Panton Circa 1960s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Among his most iconic creations are the Panton Chair and Cone Chair, along with the Panthella Lamp, many of which remain in production today.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Mid 20th Century Modern Open Metal Wire Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 5
Mid 20th Century Modern Open Metal Wire Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 5

Mid 20th Century Modern Open Metal Wire Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 5

Located in Monrovia, CA

The Open Metal Wire Cone Design Is Very Much Like Verner Panton's Style. 4 White Swivel Open Metal Wire Cone Chairs With Black Leatherette Seat Cushions Dimensions Are: 30.5 Inche...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Stone, Wire

Recent Sales

Verner Panton, Wire Cone Chair
Verner Panton, Wire Cone Chair

Verner Panton, Wire Cone Chair

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H 30.32 in W 28.75 in

Verner Panton, Wire Cone Chair

By Verner Panton

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Verner Panton wire cone chair with lacquered black frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1988
Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1988

Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1988

By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice and rare set of 6 'wire cone' chairs designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1988.

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1st Edition Wire Cone Chair Model 'K2' by Verner Panton for Plus Linje
1st Edition Wire Cone Chair Model 'K2' by Verner Panton for Plus Linje

1st Edition Wire Cone Chair Model 'K2' by Verner Panton for Plus Linje

By Verner Panton

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

A very good original 1st Edition of Verner Panton's wire cone chair, model 'k2' with zinc plated finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Early Wire Cone Lounge Chair by Verner Panton
Early Wire Cone Lounge Chair by Verner Panton

Early Wire Cone Lounge Chair by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Dronten, NL

Wire cone lounge chair, designed in 1958 by Verner Panton for Plus Linje.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wire, Zinc

Wire Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
Wire Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen

Wire Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen

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H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 24.81 in

Wire Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen

By Verner Panton

Located in Copenhagen, DK

The Wire Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Collectible Cone Chair by Verner Panton
Collectible Cone Chair by Verner Panton

Collectible Cone Chair by Verner Panton

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H 29.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in

Collectible Cone Chair by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent wire frame cone chair by Verner Panton. The cushions are upholstered in electric blue wool fabric, typical for the era and a true icon of the sixties.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Swivel Chairs

Verner Panton Style Wire "Cone" Chairs and Dining Table Patio Set
Verner Panton Style Wire "Cone" Chairs and Dining Table Patio Set

Verner Panton Style Wire "Cone" Chairs and Dining Table Patio Set

By Verner Panton

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Midcentury era wire "Cone" chairs and dining table patio/outdoor set in the style of Verner Panton.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wire

Verner Panton Style Wire "Cone" Chairs and Dining Table Patio Set
Verner Panton Style Wire "Cone" Chairs and Dining Table Patio Set

Verner Panton Style Wire "Cone" Chairs and Dining Table Patio Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Midcentury era wire "Cone" chairs and dining table patio/outdoor set in the style of Verner Panton.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs
Set of Four Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs

Set of Four Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs

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H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in

Set of Four Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs

By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Very nice set of four swivel wire cone dining chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in chrome with black upholstery.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Peacock Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Plus-Linje, 1960s
Danish Peacock Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Plus-Linje, 1960s

Danish Peacock Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Plus-Linje, 1960s

By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

This eye-catching chair was designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Plus-Linje in 1960-1969 in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair
Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair

Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair

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H 29.75 in W 25 in D 25 in

Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rarer wire version with a beautiful leather seat.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Swivel Chairs

Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs for Fritz Hansen
Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs for Fritz Hansen

Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs for Fritz Hansen

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H 29.75 in W 28.5 in D 27.5 in

Verner Panton Wire Cone Chairs for Fritz Hansen

By Verner Panton

Located in Sundridge, GB

Very nice original set of wire cones in chrome and black woolen fabric, in great condition.

Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Mid-Century Modern Leather Wire Cone Swivel Chair by Verner Panton
Mid-Century Modern Leather Wire Cone Swivel Chair by Verner Panton

Mid-Century Modern Leather Wire Cone Swivel Chair by Verner Panton

By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton

Located in Harrogate, GB

A wire cone chair designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Wire Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Plus Linje, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wire Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Plus Linje, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wire Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Plus Linje, 1960s

By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton

Located in Westmaas, NL

- Black 'K2' wire cone lounge chair by Verner Panton - Manufactured by Plus Linje in the 1960s - Dimensions: H 76 x W 63 x D 63 cm - Early edition!

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton Wire Cone Swivel Chair Model V-8800, Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Verner Panton Wire Cone Swivel Chair Model V-8800, Fritz Hansen, 1950s

Verner Panton Wire Cone Swivel Chair Model V-8800, Fritz Hansen, 1950s

By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton

Located in Porto, PT

Verner Panton cone wire swivel chair model V-8800 the unique combination of materials and geometric composition of Panton's cone chair converge to create a functional work of (pop) a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Two Sets of Three Turnable Cones and the Table of Verner Panton Chrome-Plated
Two Sets of Three Turnable Cones and the Table of Verner Panton Chrome-Plated

Two Sets of Three Turnable Cones and the Table of Verner Panton Chrome-Plated

By Verner Panton

Located in LA Arnhem, NL

The chairs are made of chrome-plated steel. The circular form is made by one chrome -plated steel wire. It is a spiral! The cushions are of black Kvadrat tonus wool. The chairs can b...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Vitra Design Museum
Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Vitra Design Museum

Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Vitra Design Museum

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H 32.25 in W 24.25 in D 22.5 in

Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Vitra Design Museum

By Verner Panton

Located in Denton, MD

The "futuristic" Cone chair was the first in a series of designs in 1958 by Verner Panton using a cone shaped base, followed by additional chairs (most notably the Heart Shaped Cone ...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early "Moon" Pendant Light or Chandelier by Verner Panton for VerPan, Denmark
Early "Moon" Pendant Light or Chandelier by Verner Panton for VerPan, Denmark

Early "Moon" Pendant Light or Chandelier by Verner Panton for VerPan, Denmark

By Verner Panton, Poul Henningsen, Verpan

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Some of his items like his plastic “Panton” dining chair or “K2” metal wire lounge chair, wire cone dining table, “Patonova” side table, “S420” sofa or “Moon” pendant light are well ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the verner panton wire cone chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each verner panton wire cone chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and steel. There are many kinds of the verner panton wire cone 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 verner panton wire cone chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one verner panton wire cone chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Verner Panton and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair?

Prices for a verner panton wire cone chair start at $1,800 and top out at $9,566 with the average selling for $3,425.

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