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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$2,285 / item
Panton Move Dining Table in White by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Rectangular dining table with lockable castors. The table was Verner Pantons working table. Material: Table top is made of MDF with Fenix nanotech material on top and lacquered ...
Steel
Verner Panton 'Barboy' Side Table and Storage Cabinet in Black for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'Barboy' side table and storage cabinet in black for Verpan. Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovativ...
Chrome
Verpan Series 270 F Armchair by Verner Panton, Black Plywood
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 270 F Armchair The Series 270 F Armchair by Verner Panton for Verpan is a refined exploration of modularity and modernism in bent p...
Wood
$1,215 / item
430 Chair in Blue by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Fully upholstered stacking chair with black painted metal frame and felt feet. It is the Raf Simons designed fabric, Harald from Kvadrat, ...
Metal
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Fabric
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard - Round Base - 1973 The System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Syste...
Steel
Verpan Series 430 Table by Verner Panton, Round Table, Black Finish 160cm 63in
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Table Year: 1967 Designed by Verner Panton in 1967, the Series 430 Table is a versatile round table that reflects Panton's play...
Metal
Verpan Series 270 F Armchair by Verner Panton, Klein Blue Plywood
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 270 F Armchair The Series 270 F Armchair by Verner Panton for Verpan is a refined exploration of modularity and modernism in bent p...
Wood
$8,240 / item
Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with three clusters of discs attached by chains of small rings. Mounted on a wooden ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made ...
Metal
1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original Panton Fabric
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
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
Wire Stool VP11, Mirror Polished Steel/Hallingdal 600, by Verner Panton for &T
By Verner Panton
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
What makes the Wire Stool indicatively Verner Panton is the use of stainless-steel wire to create a simple geometric shape with repeated patterns, in a stackable stool that doubles a...
Stainless Steel
Fabric Boards by Verner Panton for Mira Spectrum, 1970S, set of 2
By Verner Panton
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of boards with fabric by Verner Panton in a wooden frame. Signed Verner Panton. Wear due to time and age of the boards. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Fabric, Wood
Fabric Board by Verner Panton for Mira Spectrum, 1970S
By Verner Panton
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fabric painting by Verner Panton with a wooden card. Signed Verner Panton. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Fabric, Wood
$10,035 / item
Fun 7DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with one large cluster of discs attached by chains of small rings. Mounted on a wooden ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel...
Metal
Flowerpot VP4, Chrome-Plated , Table Lamp by Verner Panton for &Tradition
By &Tradition, Verner Panton
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Among the most norm-breaking Danish designs of the 1960s, the iconic form of Verner Panton's Flowerpot includes the uniquely designed VP4 model, which adapts the Flowerpot into a sty...
Metal, Steel
Verpan Fun 10DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Brass Frame & Seashell Discs
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Fun 10DM Brass Pendant Lamp Year: 1964 The Fun 10DM Brass Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is part of the celebrated Fun lighting collection,...
Metal, Steel
Verpan Spiral SP1 Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Gold Spirals, Ø48 cm 18.9 inc
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Spiral SP1 Gold Pendant Lamp Year: 1969 The Spiral SP1 Gold Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Spiral collection, a serie...
Nylon, Plastic
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Fabric
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard - Round Base - 1973 The System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Syste...
Steel
Flowerpot VP4, Matt White , Table Lamp by Verner Panton for &Tradition
By &Tradition, Verner Panton
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Among the most norm-breaking Danish designs of the 1960s, the iconic form of Verner Panton's Flowerpot includes the uniquely designed VP4 model, which adapts the Flowerpot into a sty...
Metal, Steel
$1,215 / item
430 Chair in Green by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Fully upholstered stacking chair with black painted metal frame and felt feet. It is the Raf Simons designed fabric, Harald from Kvadrat, ...
Metal
Spiral SP2 Pendant Light with Gold Finish by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with two clusters of spirals suspended in nylon strings. Mounted with ceiling plate. Material: Spirals and ceiling canopy are cast ABS plastic (gold-plated). Lig...
Stainless Steel
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Harald
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Chair Year: 1967 Step into design history with the re-edition of the Series 430 Chair, an exceptionally modern chair created in...
Metal
2024 Verner Panton for Verpan Cloverleaf Indoor / Ourdoor Sofa Middle Unit Black
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cloverleaf Middle Unit, originally designed by Verner Panton for Verpan in 1969. This particular example was produced by Verpan in Denmark in 2024. This piece is made up en...
Plastic
Luna Hand-Tufted Rug in Grey by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
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 gray.
Wool
Dish Designed by Verner Panton for Georg Jensen, Denmark, 1990s
By Verner Panton
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silver dish designed by Verner Panton for Georg Jensen, Denmark. 1990’s. Sterling silver. Dimensions: H: 9,5 cm/ 3 3/4'' L: 56 cm/ 22'' W: 46 cm/ 18'' Among the giants of Danish...
Silver
Verpan Spiral SP01 Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Silver Spirals, Ø45 cm 17.7
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Spiral SP01 Silver Pendant Lamp Year: 1969 The Spiral SP01 Silver Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Spiral collection, a...
Metal, Steel
$1,470 / item
430 Barstool in Charcoal Grey by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Fully upholstered stacking chair with black painted metal frame and felt feet. It is the Nanna Ditzel designed fabric, Hallingdal from Kva...
Metal
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
Geometri Slipper Chair by Verner Panton for Innovation Randers, Denmark, 1990s
By Verner Panton, Innovation
Located in Izegem, VWV
A rare 1990s slipper chair with Verner Panton's grey Geometri fabric (the famous Geometri fabric was designed in 1960). The chair was produced under license by Innovation Denmark whi...
Steel
Verpan Reflect Table Lamp by Verner Panton, Red, Ø30 cm / 12 in, 1972
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Reflect Table Lamp Year: 1972 Colour: Red While Panton was often celebrated for his intricate and organic designs, the Reflect Table Lamp ...
Steel
Verpan Spiral Mini Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Silver Spirals, Ø34 cm 13.4 in
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Spiral Mini Pendant Lamp Year: 1969 The Spiral Mini Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is part of the innovative Spiral collection, showcasing ...
Steel
Series 430 Large Round Dining Table in White 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 White: RAL 9016 ...
Metal
Verpan Fun 11DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Chrome Frame & Seashell Discs
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Fun 11DM Chrome Pendant Lamp Year: 1964 The Fun 11DM Chrome Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Fun lighting collection, w...
Metal, Steel
1960s Pair of Verner Panton Cone Chairs Made in Denmark for Plus-Linje Vitra
By Verner Panton, Plus-Linje
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original pair of cone chairs, designed by Verner Panton and produced by Plus-Linje. Whereas the current variations and now produced by Vitra, this early example...
Steel, Chrome
Panton Verner three wall lamps shell by j. Luber Swiss years '70
By Verner Panton
Located in Biella, IT
Panton Verner design set of three wall lamps shell by j. Luber Swiss in years '70 three wall lamps shell that every wall lamp are composed by two level of shell; one visible outsid...
Metal
Verpan Spiral SP01 Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Gold Spirals, Ø45 cm 17.7 in
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Spiral SP01 Gold Pendant Lamp Year: 1969 The Spiral SP01 Gold Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton belongs to the iconic Spiral collection, a ser...
Metal, Steel
$1,830 / item
VP Globe Tinted Glass Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Pendant made of transparent acrylic. Five reflectors inside. Suspended by three steel chains. Includes ceiling canopy. Material: Top, bottom and middle reflectors are made of pol...
Metal
Verpan Spiral SP01 Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Gold Spirals Ø45 cm 17.7 in
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Spiral SP01 Gold Year: 1969 The Spiral SP01 Gold Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Spiral lighting collection, introduce...
Metal, Steel
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Black Frame, Kvadrat Harald
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Chair Year: 1967 Step into design history with the re-edition of the Series 430 Chair, an exceptionally modern chair created in...
Metal
Verpan Barboy Side Table and Mobile Storage by Verner Panton, Blue
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Barboy The Barboy by Verner Panton for Verpan is a multifunctional design icon that combines a side table and a mobile storage unit in one...
Wood
$3,865 / item
Spiral SP2 Pendant Light in Chrome by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with two clusters of spirals suspended in nylon strings. Mounted with ceiling plate. Material: Spirals and ceiling canopy are cast ABS plastic (silver plated) Li...
Stainless Steel
Verpan Series 430 Bar Stool 75 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Hallingdal, Black Frame
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Bar Stool 75 Year: 1967 Step into design history with the re-edition of the Series 430 Bar Stool 75, part of the iconic Series ...
Steel
Verpan Series 270 F Armchair by Verner Panton, Orange Plywood
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 270 F Armchair The Series 270 F Armchair by Verner Panton for Verpan is a refined exploration of modularity and modernism in bent p...
Wood
$1,140 / item
430 Chair in Charcoal Grey by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Fully upholstered stacking chair with black painted metal frame and felt feet. It is the Nanna Ditzel designed fabric, Hallingdal from Kva...
Metal
$5,265 / item
Spiral SP3 Pendant Light in Chrome by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with three clusters of spirals suspended in nylon strings. Mounted with ceiling plate. Material: Spirals and ceiling canopy are cast ABS plastic (silver plated) ...
Stainless Steel
$21,280 / item
Fun 8DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Hanging lamp with one large cluster of discs attached by chains of small rings. Mounted on a wooden ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are ma...
Metal
Verpan Fun 11DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Brass Frame & Seashell Discs
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Fun 11DM Brass Pendant Lamp Year: 1964 The Fun 11DM Brass Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is part of the celebrated Fun lighting collection,...
Metal, Steel
Verpan Spiral SP2 Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Silver Spirals, Ø48 cm 18.9 in
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Spiral SP2 Silver Pendant Lamp Year: 1969 The Spiral SP2 Silver Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is a striking example of the designer's inno...
Plastic, PVC
Pair of 1-2-3- Lounge System Armchairs Design Verner Panton for F. Hansen, 1970
By Verner Panton
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of 1-2-3- lounge system armchairs, design Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970.
Iron
Verpan Pantop Ø23 - 9.1 inch Table Lamp by Verner Panton, Cherry Red
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
2024 Verner Panton for Verpan 430 Chair in Teal Velvet with Black Frame
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Series 430 Chair, originally designed by Verner Panton for Verpan in 1967. This particular example was produced in Denmark in 2024. The chair's design features a metal fram...
Metal
Verpan Spiral SP3 Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Silver Spirals, Ø48 cm 18.9 in
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Spiral SP3 Silver Pendant Lamp Year: 1969 The Spiral SP3 Silver Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is a striking example of the designer's icon...
Nylon, Plastic, PVC
Verpan Hive Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Yellow Aluminum, Ø 48 cm 19 in
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Hive Pendant Year: 1960s Colour/Finish: Yellow The Hive Pendant by Verner Panton is a striking example of the designer's fascination with ...
Aluminum
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Kvadrat Fabric
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard - Round Base - 1973 The System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Syste...
Steel
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Butterfly Base
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard - Butterfly Base - 1973 The System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard by Verner Panton is part of the iconic S...
Steel
Verpan Moon XXXL Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Lacquered Metal Ø 150 cm 59.1 in
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Moon XXXL Year: 1960 Designed in 1960, the Moon XXXL Pendant Lamp is one of Verner Panton's earliest lighting designs. The iconic pendant ...
Metal
Verpan Series 430 Table by Verner Panton, Round Table, Black Finish 120cm 47.2
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Series 430 Table Year: 1967 Designed by Verner Panton in 1967, the Series 430 Table is a versatile round table that reflects Panton's play...
Metal
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Brown Leather
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard - Round Base - 1973 The System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Syste...
Steel
Cloverleaf In and Outdoor Sofa, Middle Unit in White by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Cloverleaf middle unit sofa in-and-outdoor in white by Verner Panton. Charging unit can be added - for indoor use only. Modular sofa system consisting of ...
Verpan Pantop Ø23 - 9.1 inch Table Lamp by Verner Panton, Vivid Orange
By Verner Panton, Verpan
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
Verpan Pantop Ø23 - 9.1 inch Table Lamp by Verner Panton, Night Blue
By Verner Panton, Verpan
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