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 'Fun 10DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 10DM' pendant lamp in sea shells and brass for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior des...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Verpan Flying Chair by Verner Panton, Hanging Lounge Chair - Kvadrat
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, MB
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
White Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1969
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic white flowerpot pendant light, designed in 1969 by Verner Panton for Louis Pulsen, Denmark. A simple but beautiful ceiling light, consisting of two enameled hemispherical lampshades facing each other. The lower lampshade has a red interior, so this lamp gives a smooth and warm light. In very condition, please notice, that there are two small chips on the smaller lampshade...
Metal
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Table Lamp in Brass for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Panthella' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1971, current production. Designed in 1971, Panthella stands out as one of Verner Panton’s design icons with its unique expression where both the stand and the shade served as a reflector, thanks to the organic shapes that are characteristic of the Danish designer. The Panthella 250...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Large and Rare Flower Pot Pendant by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large and rare flower pot lighting pendant designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, circa 1972. Limited edition pendant with two toned yellow enam...
Metal
$333Sale Price|29% Off
Danish Verner Panton VP6 Topan Brass Pendant Mid-Century Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An iconic Verner Panton VP6 Topan pendant Danish Midcentury Modern, in brass-plated chrome.
Metal
A Chromatic Dream: The Verner Panton C1 Armchair, Reimagined in Velvet
By Verner Panton
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare pair of C1 armchairs by Verner Panton, masterfully reupholstered in an exquisite, custom-selected velvet duo—Tramontana Jade and Tramontana Ember. The C1 armchair is nothing ...
Stainless Steel
Verner Panton 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Brass, Aluminum and Acrylic for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'VP Globe' pendant lamp in brass, aluminum and acrylic for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innova...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Floor Lamp Model Panthella By Verner Panton For Louis Poulsen From 1980s
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Panthella floor lamp, designed by Verner Panton in 1971, is a quintessential example of mid-century modern lighting design. Created in collaboration with Louis Poulsen, a renowned manufacturer known for their high-quality lighting fixtures, the Panthella lamp...
Plastic
Verner Panton 'Barboy' Bar Cabinet in Blue for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Barboy' Bar Cabinet for Verpan. Designed in 1963, current production. Adaptable side table and mobile storage unit in one. Barboy consists of three round-shaped drawe...
Wood
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Table Lamp 'Pale Rose' for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Panthella' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1971, current production. Designed in 1971, Panthella stands out as one of Verner Panton’s design icons with its unique expression where both the stand and the shade served as a reflector, thanks to the organic shapes that are characteristic of the Danish designer. The Panthella 250...
Metal, Aluminum
Verner Panton Monumental Wall Filling 'SPIEGEL' Wall Lamp Installation
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton monumental wall filling installation of twenty eight 'SPIEGEL' Wall or Floor Lamps. Denmark, design 1969. Current production. Combination of...
Aluminum
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
Set of 4 Verner Panton for Vitra "S" Stackable Chairs (8 available)
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Pasadena, TX
Verner Panton's cantilevered stacking chair (1960) was the first single-material and single-form chair to be made and has been produced by Vitra through three decades of development ...
Fiberglass
Verner Panton, sedia mod. Pantonic 5000, Studio Hag, 1992
By Verner Panton, Studio Hag
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rarissima sedia Panton Mod: Pantonic 5000 in faggio nero. Nel 1992 Verner Panton disegnò tre modelli 5000, 5010, 5020 progettati dallo Studio di design danese Håg Le sedie sono stat...
Wood
Original Woolen Rug Designed by Verner Panton for Desso, Holland 1970s
By Verner Panton, Desso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an original vintage rug design by Verner Panton for Desso in the mid 1970s. The rug is part of the Romatica collect...
Wool
Flowerpot Ceiling Lamp Model VP1 Made By Verner Panton VP1 From 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Lejre, DK
The Flowerpot ceiling lamp, model VP1, designed by Verner Panton in the 1970s, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern lighting design. Known for his innovative use of color and fo...
Steel
Verner Panton Ring Wall Lamp in Orange
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Paris, FR
This iconic Ring wall lamp, designed by Verner Panton, exemplifies the designer’s pioneering approach to lighting as sculptural form. Featuring concentric circular elements finished ...
Metal, Enamel
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Table Lamp in 'White' Acrylic for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Panthella' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1971, current production. Designed in 1971, Panthella stands out as one of Verner Panton’s design icons with its uni...
Acrylic
Verner Panton 'Spiegel' Wall or Floor Lamp for Verpan, Installation of 6
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton Installation of six 'SPIEGEL' wall or floor lamps. Denmark, design 1969. Current production. Combination of six separate lamps. SPIEGEL was made famous for its role in Verner Panton’s complete interior installation of Der Spiegel Publishing House in Hamburg in 1969. The SPIEGEL lamp...
Aluminum
Verner Panton 123 Lounge chairs Fritz Hansen Denmark 1973
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Pair of 123 lounge chairs designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark 1973. These sculptural and iconic lounge chairs belong to Verner Panton’s celebrated 1...
Aluminum
Fabric Board by Verner Panton for Mira Spectrum, 1970S
By Verner Panton
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fabric board by Verner Panton in a wooden frame. Signed Verner Panton. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Fabric, Wood
Verner Panton 'Barboy' Side Table And Storage Cabinet in White For Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Barboy' side table and storage cabinet in white for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative...
Chrome
Verner Panton Fun 1 DM Capiz Shell Sconce Wall Light
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1964 thin capiz shell chandelier designed by Verner Panton for Luber, Switzerland.
Steel
Verner Panton 'Fun 4DM' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 4DM' chandelier lamp in sea shells and wood for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative e...
Stainless Steel
System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe by Verner Panton with Dark Brown Leather
By Verner Panton
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful and comfortable Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe manufactured by VerPan International in Denmark. Covered in its original, soft dark chocolate brown leather with de...
Aluminum
Verner Panton, sedia mod. Pantonic 5000, Studio Hag, 1992
By Studio Hag, Verner Panton
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rarissima sedia Panton Mod: Pantonic 5000 in faggio nero. Nel 1992 Verner Panton disegnò tre modelli 5000, 5010, 5020 progettati dallo Studio di design danese Håg Le sedie sono stat...
Wood
Side Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller - Felhbaum, 1971
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
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
'Flowerpot' Big VP2 by Verner Panton for Louis Panton Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Flowerpot VP2 Pendant by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen Designed by Verner Panton in 1968, the Flowerpot has become one of the defining icons of Scandinavian lighting design. ...
Steel
Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Chrome Beige for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Chrome Beige for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic form...
Chrome, Aluminum
$23,000
Verner Panton, Pantonova
By Verner Panton
Located in Allerum, SE
Verner Panton "Pantonova" Chaise with ottoman for Fritz Hansen. 1970s, Denmark. Chaise Height: 30.8" in (78 cm) Width: 22.4" in (57 cm) Depth: 44.9" in (114 cm) Ottoman Height: ...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Verner Panton 'Fun 1STM' Floor Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 1STM' floor lamp in sea shells and brass for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative expe...
Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass
Verner Panton, sedia mod. Pantonic 5000, Studio Hag, 1992
By Studio Hag, Verner Panton
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rarissima sedia Panton Mod: Pantonic 5000 in faggio nero. Nel 1992 Verner Panton disegnò tre modelli 5000, 5010, 5020 progettati dallo Studio di design danese Håg Le sedie sono stat...
Wood
Private re-edition for PRADA of iconic 1960s Inflatable Stool by Verner Panton
By Prada, Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Renens, CH
Private re-edition for PRADA of the iconic 1960s Inflatable Stool designed by Verner Panton. Exclusively produced by Verpan for the Spring/Summer PRADA Men’s fashion show, held in Mi...
Plastic
Verner Panton Pair of First Edition Enamel Flowerpot Pendants by Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Verner Panton pair of first edition enamel flowerpot pendants by Louis Poulsen designed for Louis Poulsen in 1969. This set of two white pendant lights are the early rare enamel ver...
Metal, Enamel
Verner Panton Large 'VP Globe' Pendant Lamp in Aluminum & Acrylic for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton large 'VP Globe' pendant lamp in aluminum & acrylic for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovativ...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Verner Panton Monumental 'SPIEGEL' Wall Lamp Installation of 18 for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton monumental wall filling installation of eighteen 'SPIEGEL' Wall or Floor Lamps. Denmark, design 1969. Current production. Combination of eig...
Aluminum
Verner Panton Large 'Panto' Pendant Lamp in Aluminum and Acrylic for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton large 'Panto' pendant lamp in aluminum and acrylic for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic ...
Aluminum
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Pitch Brown and Chrome for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
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
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Blue Grey Opal
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Blue Grey Opal The Panthella collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remains one of his most iconic lig...
Chrome, Aluminum
Verner Panton for J.Luber Chandelier "Ball," Denmark 1970s
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
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
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
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Red Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Red Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella 160' lamp was designed in 1971 by Danish designer Verner Panton and remains one of hi...
Acrylic
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Pale Blue for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Pale Blue for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic ...
Aluminum
Verpan Pantop Ø23 Table Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Pantop Ø23 Table Lamp Year: 1980 The Pantop Ø23 Table Lamp by Verner Panton is a timeless piece from the elegant Pantop line, first introd...
Metal
Topan VP13 Table Lamp, Grey Beige, 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...
Aluminum
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
$4,258 / item
Verner Panton 'Spiral SP2' Pendant for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Spiral SP2' in Silver for Verpan. New, current production. The Spiral collection is not only a great example of Panton’s experimental approach to colours and shapes, ...
Plastic
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
Verner Panton Amoebe Chair by Vitra
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Dallas, TX
The Amoebe chair was created in 1970 in several versions for Verner Panton's celebrated installation 'Visiona II' – a bold, psychedelic-futuristic living environment staged by the le...
Foam, Laminate
Verner Panton Fun 1DM shell Chandelier, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Verner Panton's Fun 1DM Chandelier is a distinctive lighting fixture characterized by its use of capiz shells. Designed in the 1960s, this chandelier features...
Steel
$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
Large 1970s Verner Panton "VP Europa" table lamp in opaline glass, chromed base.
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen, Pierre Paulin, Eero Aarnio
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
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Coral for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Coral for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic form...
Aluminum
Verner Panton 'Fun 1STM' Floor Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 1STM' floor lamp in sea shells and chrome for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative exp...
Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Verpan Pantop Ø18 Portable Lamp by Verner Panton, Pitch Brown, LED Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Pantop Ø18 Portable Lamp Year: 1980 Colour: Pitch Brown The elegant Pantop Ø18 Portable Lamp was designed by Verner Panton in 1980 and has...
Metal
$3,032 / item
Verner Panton 'Spiral SP1' Pendant for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Spiral SP1' in Silver for Verpan. New, current production. The Spiral collection is not only a great example of Panton’s experimental approach to colours and shapes...
Plastic
'1 of 3' Fun Shell Chandelier by Verner Panton for J. Luber Ag, Switzerland 1964
By Verner Panton, J. Luber Ag
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
(1 of 3) impressive four-tier sea shell chandelier / pendant light designed by Verner Panton for the Swiss manufacturer J. Luber Ag. An original v...
Nickel
$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