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 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
'Flowerpot' Big VP2 by Verner Panton for Louis Panton Denmark
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
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
$5,781 / 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
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
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
Verner Panton 'Fun 10DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
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
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
Verpan Series 430 Counter Stool 65 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat, Black Frame
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Counter Stool 65 Year: 1967 Step into design history with the re-edition of the Series 430 Counter Stool 65, part of the remark...
Steel
Verner Panton 'Panthella' White Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella' White Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen. The 'Panthella' Collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remains one of his most popular pieces. Panton dev...
Steel
Verpan Pantop Ø18 Portable Lamp by Verner Panton, Pitch Brown, LED Table Lamp
By Verpan, Verner Panton
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
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
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 'Fun 2DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 2DM' pendant lamp in sea shells and chrome for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior desig...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
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
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
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
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 ? Wonderful or...
Chrome
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
$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 Verner Panton, Herman Miller
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model - marked - S chair or Panton chair - very confortable - stackable
Plastic
Dark orange Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
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
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
Rare 'Bachelor' Coffee Table by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1953
By Verner Panton
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A very rare model ‘3550’ or ‘Bachelor’ coffee or side table designed by Verner Panton in 1953 to complement his famous ‘Bachelor’ chairs. This example comes with a black top and has ...
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
White and red Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
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
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 'Moon' Pendant Lamp in White Metal for Verpan, 13.4 inch diameter
By Verner Panton, Verpan
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
Cloverleaf sofa by Verner Panton in Prada green for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Renens, CH
Cloverleaf sofa by Verner Panton in Prada green for Verpan 1969. Designed in 1969 by Verner Panton as a modulable sculptural seating ...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
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
$4,000Sale Price|42% Off
Quite Unique V68 Verner Panton Fun Shell Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
Only known model of Verner Panton´s v68 shell ceiling lamp. Only short time in production and only shown in the first lüber selling catalog. Even the authors of the complete works bo...
Shell
$695 / item
Panthella Portable Metal by Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
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
Panthella Floor Lamp by Verner Panton, White Opal Acrylic, 1960
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
This classic ‘Panthella’ floor lamp was designed Verner Panton and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark since the 1960’s. The floor lamp diffuses a soft and comforting glow through a...
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
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
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 System 1-2-3 High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Stain On Upholstery This sculptural System 1-2-3 high-back swivel lounge chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen is a striking expression of 1...
Aluminum
Series 430 Small Round Dining Table in Black by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Round dining table with obvious frame. Legs placed outside the frame of the table designed by Verner Panton. Material: Frame: Black or white painted metal legs Black: 9011 Edge...
Metal
Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
$737Sale Price|25% Off
1973 Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Series Dining Chair in Brown Fabric
By Rosenthal, 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,...
Steel
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
Verpan VP Globe Brass Pendant Lamp Ø40 cm by Verner Panton, Brass Reflectors
By Verner Panton, Verpan
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
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
Pair of Wire Coffee Tables in Polished Steel, by Verner Panton for &Tradition
By Verner Panton, &Tradition
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
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
Verpan Fun 1DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome Frame & Seashell Discs
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Fun 1DM Chrome Pendant Lamp Year: 1964 The Fun 1DM Chrome Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Fun lighting collection, rec...
Metal, Steel
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Beige for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Beige for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic form...
Aluminum
Verner Panton Square Rug, Mira-Carré – Switzerland 1970s
By Verner Panton, Mira-X
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
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
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
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
1/3 First Edition VP1 Flowerpot Pendant Lights by Verner Panton for Louis Poulse
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
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
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
Pair of Verner Panton Tan Tufted Leather 123 Lounge Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern tufted tan leather Verner Panton tongue shape lounge chairs.
Chrome