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 '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 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Coral for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
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
$5,842 / item
Verner Panton 'Spiral SP3' in Gold for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Spiral SP3' for Verpan. Gold. New, current production. The Spiral collection is not only a great example of Panton’s experimental approach to colours and shapes, but ...
Plastic
Topan VP13 Table Lamp, Grey Beige, Designed by Verner Panton in 1959, for &T
By Verner Panton, &Tradition
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
$5,842 / item
Verner Panton 'Spiral SP3' for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Spiral SP3' for Verpan. New, current production. The Spiral collection is not only a great example of Panton’s experimental approach to colours and shapes, but also a...
Plastic
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
$839Sale Price / item|20% Off
1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone OTTOMAN Only-- Matches the Cone Chair
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Basel, BS
Original Verner Panton Ottoman, suited to fit with the Panton Chair, produced by Vitra. Beautiful and rare piece. This is the iconic Verner Pan...
Steel
Verpan Pantop Ø18 Portable Lamp by Verner Panton, Pitch Brown, LED Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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
Luna Hand-Tufted Rug in Dark Yellow by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Eight colored rug with organic circle pattern designed by Verner Panton. Material: 100% New Zealand wool Hand tufted Color: Tone-in-tone dark yellow.
Wool
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
Mid Century Modern Early Table Lamp FUN 2DM by Verner Panton for Lüber CH 1960s
By Verner Panton, Lüber Swiss
Located in München, BY
Gorgeous and original Mid-Century Modern table lamp Fun 1TM. Designed by Verner Panton in 1964. Manufactured by Lüber, Basel, Switzerland in 1960s. This elegant table lamp is execut...
Metal
Early Pendant Lamp or Chandelier FUN 2DM by Verner Panton for Lüber CH 1960s
By Lüber Swiss, Verner Panton
Located in München, BY
Gorgeous and original Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or chandelier Fun 2DM. Designed by Verner Panton in 1964. Manufactured by Lüber, Basel, Switzerland in 1960s. This elegant pend...
Metal
Early Pendant Lamp or Chandelier FUN 1DM by Verner Panton for Lüber CH 1960s
By Lüber Swiss, Verner Panton
Located in München, BY
Gorgeous and original Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or chandelier Fun 1DM. Designed by Verner Panton in 1964. Manufactured by Lüber, Basel, Switzerland in 1960s. This elegant pend...
Metal
White and red Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a wh...
Metal, Enamel
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 'Panthella 250' Table Lamp in 'Black' 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
Vintage 1-2-3 Lounge Chair by Verner Panton, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Hilversum, NL
Designed by the renowned Danish designer Verner Panton, this iconic 1-2-3 Lounge Chair was produced by the prestigious Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen in the 1970s. Known ...
Aluminum, 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
Pantonova Chair and Ottoman by Verner Panton, Chrome Steel and Cognac Leather
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Wedge shaped chair and ottoman designed by Verner Panton for his Pantonova Series manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Completely original including the cognac / camel color leather cusions...
Chrome
Dark orange Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a da...
Metal
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
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Verner Panton "Curve" Curtains 4ft 6in x 5ft 10in
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Danish Verner Panton “Curve” Curtain Pair, Country of Origin: Denmark, Circa Date: Vintage This vintage pair of curtains was designed by famous Danish furniture designer Ver...
Cotton
Verner Panton Amoebe Chair by Vitra
By Verner Panton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Amoebe Chair by Verner Panton, designed in the 70s. Labeled
Fabric
Verner Panton Pair of First Edition Enamel Flowerpot Pendants by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
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
$745Sale Price|25% Off
1973 Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Series Dining Chair in Brown Fabric
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 Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
Steel
'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
Verpan System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe, 1973 by Verner Panton, Brown Leather
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe, 1973 The System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe by Verner Panton is one of the most distinctive lounge seating...
Steel
Floor Lamp Model Panthella By Verner Panton For Louis Poulsen From 1980s
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
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
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 'Moon' Pendant Lamp in White Metal for Verpan, 13.4 inch diameter
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton small 'Moon' pendant lamp in white metal lamella for Verpan, 13.4 inches Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His...
Metal
Set of 3 Georg Jensen by Verner Panton Candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Georg Jensen, Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Georg Jensen by Verner Panton candlesticks, graduated sizes, made from polished aluminum small candlestick - 4 and 3/4 inches in height medium candlestick - 7 inches in heig...
Aluminum
Verner Panton Square Rug, Mira-Carré – Switzerland 1970s
By Mira-X, Verner Panton
Located in Renens, CH
Square rug designed by Verner Panton in the early 1970s and produced by Tisca (Mira-X), Switzerland during this same period. This exceptionally rare rug is still in very good condi...
Synthetic
Verner Panton Danish 1´st. Edition Red Flowerpot Pendant by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Knebel, DK
Verner Panton Danish 1´st. Edition Red Flowerpot Pendant designed for Louis Poulsen in 1969. This pendant is the 1´st. edition in enamel and feature a red enamel...
Enamel
Verner Panton Ring Wall Lamp in Orange
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
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
Early 'Bachelor' Chair with Ottomon by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1953
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Early ‘Bachelor’ chair with a rare matching ottoman designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in 1953. Both items have the signature minimalist tubular steel frame original canvas u...
Metal
1960, Original Rare French Standing Coat Hat Stand with Colored Balls
By Verner Panton
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 Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal
1970s Verner Panton Attributed Pantonova Wire Cube Side Tables, a Pair
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century Verner Panton Pantonova wire cube for Fritz Hansen is raw yet elegant, industrial in its design. The Panton wire units can be used indi...
Steel
Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' pendant lamp in sea shells and chrome for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior des...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Verpan Pantop Ø23 - 9.1 inch Table Lamp by Verner Panton, Cream White
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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
Verner Panton Pantopop vintage 90s Y2K space age
By Innovation Randers A/S, Verner Panton
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Space age lounge chair designed by Verner Panton. This chair was produced from the 90s by Innovation. Color is silver which matches also Y2K or 90s style futuristic style. Conditio...
Plastic
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
Never Used 1´st. Edition Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Light in Original Box
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Never used 1970´s 1´st. Edition Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Light in Original Box designed for Louis Poulsen in 1969. For more than 40 years this pendant with it´s original elec...
Metal, Enamel
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
Verner Panton Easy Chairs with Stool Model Bachelor by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chairs with stool model Bachelor by Verner Panton. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Steel
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 under-seat storage.
Metal
$703 / item
Panthella Portable Metal by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Panthella Portable Metal by Louis Poulsen Width x height x length (mm) 160 x 230 x 160 Max. 0.5 kg White, Black, Orange or Light Pink, powder coated...
Aluminum
Verner Panton Pair Model 1-2-3 System for Fritz Hansen, Danish Design 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
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
Verpan VP Globe Brass Pendant Lamp Ø40 cm by Verner Panton, Brass Reflectors
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: VP Globe Brass Pendant Lamp Year: 1969 The VP Globe Brass Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is an iconic lighting design that perfectly reflec...
Metal, Steel
Pair of Wire Coffee Tables in Polished Steel, by Verner Panton for &Tradition
By &Tradition, Verner Panton
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Based on an original idea from 1981, the Wire Coffee table carries the same structure and sculptural lightness that are synonymous with Panton’s visual language. Taking the standard ...
Steel
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. This pair of cone side chairs is newly covered with pastel blue velvet fabric and so ...
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Mini Table Color Lamp by Verner Panton
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, table color lamp by Verner Panton Measures: Width x Height x Length (mm) 250 x 335 x 250, 1.2 kg Switch: On the cord with stepless dimming between 15 and 100%. LED d...
Metal
1/3 First Edition VP1 Flowerpot Pendant Lights by Verner Panton for Louis Poulse
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Echt, NL
First edition VP1 flowerpot pendants in excellent condition. 3 Lamps available. Designed by Verner Panton in 1969 Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark The lamps consist...
Metal
Verpan System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe, 1973 by Verner Panton, Swivel Base
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe, 1973 The System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe by Verner Panton is one of the most distinctive lounge seating...
Steel
Pair of Verner Panton Adjustable Height, Rolling Panto Beam Floor Lamps
By Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Exceptional pair of Verner Panton "Panto Beam" Floor lamps on casters manufactured by Innovation, Denmark, 1998. These lamps are adjustable from a minimum...
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Floor Lamp in White Opal by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, floor lamp in white opal by Verner Panton Width x Height x Length (mm) 500 x 1305 x 500, 5.6 kg Material: Shade in white opal acrylic. Stem in white lacquered steel. B...
Metal
PH5 pendant lamp purple by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
An iconic designer lamp: the PH5 pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, designed in the 1950s. This version is purple with subtle white and orange accents on the inside o...
Aluminum
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 Amoebe Chair by Vitra
By Verner Panton, Vitra
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 Moon Lamp original by Louis Poulsen made in denmark 1970s
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Nienstädt, DE
Verner Panton Moon Lamp Pendant Light The original Made by Louis Poulsen, 1970s E26 / E27 socket Diameter 35 cm + 70 cm cord Early version with brass socket Good condition with only...
Metal
$1,410 / item
430 Chair in Brown Velvet by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
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