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 for J.Luber Chandelier "Ball," Denmark 1970s
By Verner Panton, J. Luber Ag
Located in Naples, IT
Rare chandelier Mod. Ball designed by Danish designer Verner Panton for J. Lüber during the illustrious 1970s. Suspended gracefully from steel rods, there are chrome straws adorned ...
Steel
Topan VP14 Floor Lamp, Chrome Plated, Designed by Verner Panton in 1959, for &T
By &Tradition, Verner Panton
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Originally designed in 1959 as a pendant, the Topan floor lamp brings a new perspective to one of Verner Panton’s most recognizable forms, transforming it into a sculptural, freestan...
Chrome, Aluminum
Panton S, Chairs Vitra by Verner Panton for Herman Miller 1965s
By Verner Panton
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition - cleaned.
Laminate
Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Orange Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Orange Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic form...
Acrylic
$10,658 / item
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
Fabric
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Yellow for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic for...
Aluminum
Set of 2 Mid-Century Panton Side Chairs by Verner Panton, 1980s
By Verner Panton
Located in Hamburg, DE
Early Panton Chairs by Herman Miller or Vitra from the 80s. These two models are a former version of glossy painted Baydur. Of the form and materiality in no way to compare with tod...
Zitan
1 of 2 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each. A lig...
Chrome
$1,338Sale 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
Verner Panton 'Barboy' Side Table and Storage Cabinet in Orange for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Barboy' side table and storage cabinet in orange for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative ...
Chrome
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 the most iconic expressions of mid-century modern design. Defined by its bold geometr...
Wood
Rare Pantonova Dining Set by Verner Panton 1971, Chrome, Glass Table, Six Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pantonova dining table and chairs designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971. The black and white check fabric was updated two years ag...
Chrome
Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' pendant lamp in sea shells and brass for Verpan. Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior des...
Stainless Steel, Brass
Verpan Fun 2TM Table Lamp by Verner Panton, Brass Frame & Seashell Ø27 cm 10.6
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Fun 2TM Brass Table Lamp Year: 1964 The Fun 2TM Brass Table Lamp by Verner Panton belongs to the iconic Fun lighting collection, widely re...
Metal, Steel
Early Fun 4dm Pendant Light by Verner Panton for Lüber Switzerland
By Verner Panton, Lüber Swiss
Located in Miami, FL
Great chandelier from the early production. Bought from original owner.
Metal
Rare Chromed "Wire Series" Coat Hanger by Verner Panton for J. Lüber, 1970s
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Hägersten, SE
Coat hanger from the wire series designed by Verner Panton. Produced by the original maker J. Lüber in Switzerland. Made from chromed steel. Good vintage condition with some age rela...
Metal, Chrome
Large 1970s Verner Panton "VP Europa" table lamp in opaline glass, chromed base.
By Verner Panton, Pierre Paulin, Eero Aarnio, Louis Poulsen
Located in København K, 84
The rare and large Verner Panton VP Europa table lamp from 1970s is a piece of design history that seamlessly marries form and function. Its opaline glass sh...
Chrome
Mid-Century Shell Suspension Lamp by V. Panton for J. Luber AG 1960s
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare pendant lamp with shell discs held by nylon strings, wooden ceiling light, metal finishes. By Verner Panton, manufactured by J. Luber AG, 19...
Metal
Verner Panton Easy Chair System 1-2-3 Model G lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Skokie, IL
Verner Panton rare pair of Easy Chair System 1-2-3 Model G lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Priced as a pair. Dimensions: 28 1/2" h x 23 1/2" w x 32" d Seat Hei...
Steel
Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each. A lig...
Shell
Fun Set of Four Midcentury "S" Chairs Designed by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This stylish and fun set of four "S" style dining chairs feature the contemporary modern style of Verner Panton. Cantilever style bases and impressive vintage style make this matchin...
Brass
Verpan Easy Sofa by Verner Panton, 1963, Round Upholstered Sofa Ø170 cm 66.9 inc
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Easy Sofa Year: 1963 Originally designed in 1963 by Verner Panton, the Easy Sofa is part of the iconic Easy collection and stands out as o...
Fabric
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” modular sofa for Verpan, green fabric, Denmark, 1969. Verner Panton designed the Cloverleaf modular sofa in 1969, ...
Fabric
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Verner Panton Fun 1 DM Capize Shell Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1964 thin capize shell chandelier designed by Verner Panton for Luber, Switzerland.
Steel
Verner Panton Ring Wall Lamp in Red
By Verner Panton
Located in Paris, FR
This striking Ring wall lamp by Verner Panton is a bold example of the designer’s sculptural approach to lighting. Finished in a vivid red enamel, the lamp features concentric circul...
Metal, Enamel
Rare and Large Flower Pot Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen 1971
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and large Mid-Century Modern flower pot pendant lamp with two-toned psychedelic pattern in exceptional blue color. Designed by Verner...
Metal
Danish Modern Dining Set in Fabric, Rosewood & Steel by Verner Panton, 1958
By Verner Panton
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare dining set, composed of five Cone chairs and a matching table, was designed in 1958 by Verner Panton and manufactured by Gebrüder Nehl in Germany. It stands as a landm...
Steel
Verpan Pantop Ø18 Portable Lamp by Verner Panton, Cherry Red, LED Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Pantop Ø18 Portable Lamp Year: 1980 Colour: Cherry Red The elegant Pantop Ø18 Portable Lamp was designed by Verner Panton in 1980 and has ...
Metal
Danish VP Globe Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, 2000s
By Verner Panton
Located in Hagenbach, DE
"VP Globe" pendant lamp, designed by Verner Panton in the 2000s, exemplifying the visionary aesthetic of one of Denmark’s most iconic designers. The fixture consists of a transparent...
Aluminum
$1,219 / item
Verner Panton Panthella Floor Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture emits a soft and comfortable illumination. The hemispherical shade reflects the light downwards, and the material used ensures that the majority of the light is spread diffusely in the room from the surface of the shade. Panthella Floor...
Chrome
Armchair Verpan System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Standard 1973 by Verner Panton Kvadrat
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Standard - 1973 The System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Standard by Verner Panton is an iconic lounge chair from the renow...
Steel
Verpan FUN 7DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Seashell Discs, Ø100 cm 39.4 in
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: FUN 7DM Pendant Lamp Year: 1964 The FUN 7DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is a celebrated piece from the iconic Fun collection, widely reg...
Shell, PVC, Wood
Fun 4DM Seashell chandelier by Verner Panton, 1960
By Verner Panton
Located in amstelveen, NL
First designed in 1964, the ''Fun 4DM'' has long been considered Panton''s greatest masterpiece in lighting design. Featuring an array of circular sea shells connected with stainles...
Shell
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Vivid Orange and Chrome for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Pitch Brown and Chrome for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innova...
Metal, Chrome
Large Verner Panton Vintage Wave Textile Mira-X 67"x79" Section Panel
By Verner Panton, Mira-X
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Large Verner Panton Vintage Wave Textile Mira-X 67"x79" Section Panel Powerful original textile panel designed by Verner Panton during 1969-1971. 100% cotton material, Mira-X Collec...
Fabric, Cotton
Verner Panton "Panton chair" 6 original chairs edition Herman Miller in enamelle
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Mouscron, WHT
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
Mira-X Circular Pattern Textile Panel by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Mira-X
Located in Paris, FR
This Mira-X textile panel designed by Verner Panton features a bold circular composition rendered in concentric rings of saturated color. The rhythmic geometry and optical depth exem...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Chandelier by Verner Panton manufactured by J. Luber, denmark, 1960s
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier by Verner Panton manufactured by J. Luber, denmark, 1960s chrome-plated steel chandelier with mother-of-pearl decoration by Verner Panton produced by J. Luber in the 197...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
System 1-2-3 chair by Verner Panton for VERPAN (Per Chair)
By Verner Panton
Located in Centreville, VA
The System 1-2-3 Chair, designed by Verner Panton in the early 1970s, is a striking example of his experimental approach to form, color, and comfort. Originally introduced as part of...
Aluminum, Steel
Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Red Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Red Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic forms. ...
Acrylic
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Night Blue and Chrome for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Night Blue and Chrome for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovat...
Metal, Chrome
Verner Panton Collected Works Book Multicolor Hardcover Vitra Design Museum
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Lisboa, PT
This comprehensive monograph, published by the Vitra Design Museum in 2000, represents the most complete and authoritative survey of Verner Panton’s work to date. Produced in conjunc...
Paper
Verpan Mirror Sculptures 9 Pyramids Wall Decoration by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Mirror Sculptures - 9 Pyramids Year: 1963 The Mirror Sculptures by Verner Panton are distinctive wall decorations that reflect the designe...
Metal
Pantonova Chaise or Chair and Ottoman by Verner Panton, Fine and Rare Example
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pantonova chaise or chair and ottoman. Designed by Verner Panton and made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1970. Original chromed steel frame and original deep red / berry color fabri...
Chrome
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 the most iconic expressions of mid-century modern design. Defined by its bold geometr...
Wood
Verpan Mirror Sculptures 1 Pyramid Wall Decoration by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Mirror Sculptures - 1 Pyramid Year: 1963 The Mirror Sculptures by Verner Panton are striking wall decorations that reflect the designer's ...
Metal
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Portable Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Pale Blue
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Portable Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Pale Blue. Executed in acrylic pastels to cast a soft light, this third generation of the Panthella 160 portabl...
Aluminum
Verner Panton 'Hive' Pendant Lamp in Yellow Powder Coated Aluminum for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Hive' pendant lamp in yellow powder coated aluminum for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovati...
Aluminum
Set of 2 1st Edition VP1 Flowerpot Pendant Lamps by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Louis Weisdorf, Lyfa, Louis Poulsen, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful pendant lamps from the 1960s. These Flowerpot lamps are from the first production line and are particularly rare with the orange enamel in the reflector. Thes...
Metal
Verner Panton 123 Lounge sofa Fritz Hansen Denmark 1973
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Three seat sofa designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark 1973. This exceptional piece is part of Verner Panton’s celebrated 123 system, a modular furnitu...
Aluminum
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
Verpan Flying Chair by Verner Panton, Hanging Lounge Chair - Kvadrat
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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
Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic forms...
Acrylic
Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella 160' lamp was designed in 1971 by Danish designer Verner Panton and remains one of his mos...
Acrylic
Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Orange Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Orange Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella 160' lamp was designed in 1971 by Danish designer Verner Panton and remains one of his mo...
Acrylic
Rare Verner Panton Chrome & Grey Shade Panthella Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a rare early edition of the iconic large table or side mushroom lamp, designed by the renowned Danish designer Verner Panton in 1971 and produced by Louis Poulsen. This parti...
Chrome
Flowerpot VP8 wall lamp in black by Verner Panton for &Tradition
By Verner Panton, &Tradition
Located in Lejre, DK
Flowerpot VP8 wall lamp in black by Verner Panton for &Tradition. Iconic Danish lighting with the classic dual-shade design. — Origin: Denmark — Designer: Verner Panton — Manufa...
Metal
Barboy Bar Trolley in Orange by Verner Panton, Re-Edition
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Paris, FR
The Barboy is a celebrated modular bar trolley originally designed by Verner Panton in 1963 and reissued by Verpan. Conceived as a flexible storage and serving unit, the design consi...
Metal
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
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 wire cone chair.
Leather