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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Peacock Chair by V. Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in BAUD, FR
This limited-edition Peacock Chair by Verner Panton was manufactured under license by Habitat in the 1980s. It is in very good used condition. The foam is soft and the original fabric is still present. Verner Panton Peacock Chair...
Metal
Verner Panton Pantonova Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Toledo, OH
This Pantonova lounge chair was designed by Verner Panton in 1971. This chair features parallel chromed steel wire rods with open sides. The uph...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Rare Verner Panton Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This rare Verner Panton lounge chair for Fritz Hansen from 1973 is a true collector's item. Designed by the renowned Danish designer Verner Panton, this chair is a prime example of h...
Steel
Verner Panton 123 Model G Danish Modern Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Very rare Verner Panton 123 Easy Chair G de Luxe or Model G. Designed in 1973 and produced by Fritz Hansen.
Fabric
$3,060Sale Price / set|20% Off
1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone Swivel Chair + Ottoman SET-- 2 pieces
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Basel, BS
Original Verner Panton Cone Chair and Ottoman, produced by Vitra. Beautiful set. This is the iconic Verner Panton chair in the shape of a cone, upholstered in blue wool and featuri...
Steel
System 1-2-3 chaise longue designed by Verner Panton, manufacturer Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Athens, Attiki
System 1-2-3 chaise longue designed by Verner Panton, manufacturer Fritz Hansen 1973-1974. This Serial production model seat in S-shape, was designed in cantilever form and consists ...
Metal
Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' Standard Dining Chair in Fabric for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton 'system 1-2-3' standard dining chair in fabric for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture a...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
1965, Verner Panton, Rare Purple Stacking Chair 1st Herman Miller Edition
By Herman Miller, 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,check last five pictures, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) From the early 1950s, Panton had dreamt of making a stackable, cantilevered plastic chair all in one piece. In 1956, he designed the S Chair which can be considered a forerunner of the Panton chair. He saw it as an item of furniture in which the back, seat and legs were made of the same material and in one continuous piece. It was first produced in 1965. Panton made a series of sketches and design drawings for the Panton chair in the 1950s. In 1960, he created his first model, a plaster-cast, in collaboration with Dansk Akrylteknik. In the mid-1960s, he met Willi Fehlbaum, who, unlike many other producers, was fascinated with the drawings of his legless chair...
Polyester
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
System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Oslo, 03
A System 1-2-3 lounge chair designed by Verner Panton and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark during the 1970s. Built around an elegant cantilevered construction, the design combines...
Bouclé, Upholstery
System 1-2-3 Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Oslo, 03
A pair of System 1-2-3 chairs designed by Verner Panton and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark during the 1970s. The elegant cantilevered construction gives the chairs visual lightn...
Upholstery
Original Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair- 1988- Fritz Hansen Danish Design
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful design icon, designed by the legendary Verner Panton. This version is very rare, This cone wire chair has a very comfortable seat. The colors of the Skai fabric are origina...
Steel, Chrome
Space Age Vintage Organic Anthropomorph Blue Chaise Longue Verner Panton 1962/63
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage organic anthropomorph chaise longue or daybed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 1962/63 Denmark Polstermöbelreihe Kleinserie. A wonderful iconic chaise longue in bold blue color with upholstery designed by Verner Panton 1962 / 63 Denmark for Fritz Hansen 1975. Paper label with company´s name With rounded beech wood feet and a gorgeous shape covered with a bright blue woolen fabric this piece is the perfect seating to create your place where you live. Plus it is freestanding. An eclectic mix of the styles and designers Antique or Contemporary, Minimalist or Rustic, it all comes together under your direction. Verner Panton ( 1926 - 1998 ) Danish archtiect and designer designed fabulous furniture...
Fabric
Verner Panton, System 1-2-3 Chair, Design Black
By Verner Panton
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage 1-2-3 chair designed by Verner Panton. Made probably in the 1970s. The chair is in original condition. The fabric is a little bit stretched out at the back, there is minimal ...
Metal
$10,000 / set
Pair of “Peacock chairs” by Verner Panton, 1960s
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs model T5 in steel with fabric cushions, designed by Verner Panton for Plus Linje 1960s. Great original condition.
Steel
Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 276 for Thonet, 1965
By Thonet, Verner Panton
Located in Renens, CH
Model 276 S chair, designed by Verner Panton for Thonet in 1965. Unlike his more well-known plastic and metal designs, this early model is crafted entirely from molded wood, showca...
Plywood
1969 Pair of Verner Panton for Plus Linje Cone Side Chairs in Red Fabric
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pair of Cone Chairs, initially designed by Verner Panton in 1958. These particular examples were produced by Plus Linje in Denmark in 1969, and the listed price includes th...
Steel
1-2-3 High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare 'System 123' chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in blue velvet. Beautiful curvy and cantilevered design. Originally designed in 1973. Good condition. 1970s - Denmark ...
Velvet
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early Set of 3 Verner Panton Cone Swivel Dining Chair Mid Century Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of 3 original sixties production Panton cone chairs with original fabric in fair condition. Iconic chairs, comfortable as side chair or dining chair. Out of this world! designe...
Steel
Verner Panton Pantonova Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, 1970
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chaise longue de la série Pantonova, conçue par Verner Panton et fabriquée par Fritz Hansen au Danemark dans les années 1970. La structure en acier chromé ainsi que le tissu sont en ...
Chrome
' Relaxer 2 ' Rocking Chairs by Verner Panton
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Verner Panton's Relaxe 2 is one of his innovative piece of furniture that embodies mid-century modern design with a playful twist. His width of 100 cm makes the Relaxer 2 even more c...
Fabric, Beech
1965, Verner Panton, Stacking Chair, Herman Miller, Second Edition in White
By Verner Panton, Herman Miller
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...
Plastic
Verner Panton Wire Stool T1 Plus Linie, 1959
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
Wire frame stool T1 by Verner Panton made in grey leather. Produced by Plus Linje, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1959.
Iron
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Black Dining Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Modern Black Dining Chair. Item features designer/manufacturer stamp to base, vinyl upholstery, swivel base, very nice vin...
Metal
Verpan System 1-2-3 Dining Chair Standard, 1973 by Verner Panton, Black 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
Design Classic - Verner Panton, S Chair Model 275 for Thonet, 1965
By Thonet, Verner Panton
Located in Renens, CH
Model 275 S chair, designed by Verner Panton for Thonet in 1965. Unlike his more well-known plastic and metal designs, this early model is crafted entirely from molded wood, showca...
Plywood
Wire Stool VP11, Mirror Polished Steel/Hallingdal 944, 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
Sculpturel Danish Verner Panton yellow wool lounge chair, ca. 1970s.
By Verner Panton
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The System 1-2-3 Chair with butterfly base by Verner Panton, upholstered in yellow wool, becomes a striking statement piece that highlights both color and form. The chair’s smooth, ...
Steel
Verner Panton Cone Chairs Re-upholstered in Gray Wool Flannel
By Verner Panton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful pair of Verner Panton Cone Chairs re-upholstered in a beautiful wool gray felt. The chairs are very comfortable and the design is a sculptural centerpiece for any room. T...
Fabric
1st edition Verner Panton K2 Wire Cone Chair for Plus-Linje Denmark
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A circa 1960 Verner Panton K2 wire cone chair. The chair is in estate found condition. We were surprised to find an original chair and we have opted to leave it in its original state...
Steel
$5,499 / set
1970 Verner Panton chairs for Herman Miller
By Verner Panton
Located in London, Lambeth
This Panton chair was manufactured by Verner Panton for Herman Miller in 1971 and is made of S-shaped plastic. Panton designed the first ever chair consisting of a single element, fo...
Plastic
Blue Scandinavian Modern Cone Chair Side Chair by Verner Panton Denmark 1958
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern cone chair or side chair in pastel blue color by Verner Panton 1958 and executed by Gebr. Nehl, Germany. A great and iconic chair cone shaped in soft pastel blu...
Steel
Wire Stool VP11, Mirror Polished Steel/Bianco Carrara, by Verner Panton for &T
By &Tradition, 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...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Verner Panton "Cone" Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern chair is a classic! Designed by Verner Panton in 1958 it pushed the envelope for modern seating design. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Fabric
Pair of Wire Stools in Mirror Polished Steel/Nero Marquina Marble, Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, &Tradition
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...
Marble, Stainless Steel
$6,000 / set
Ultra-Rare Party Set by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
Six large cylindrical elements of different sizes made of plywood, which can be fitted into one another. There is a bar section on casters and five seating elements. Designed in 1...
Plywood
Pair of Vintage Armchairs by Verner Panton for Frits Hansen, 20th Century.
By Verner Panton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of vintage armchairs by Verner Panton for Frits Hansen, 20th century. Pair of fabric and steel armchairs by Verner Panton for Frits Hansen, pair from 1975, reupholstered in 200...
Steel
$16,276Sale Price|21% Off
Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
This is an unique pre production prototype of the 270F lounge chair by Verner Panton. This chair was manufactured by august Sommer in 1955 and shown at furniture fairs before the off...
Bentwood
Set of Wire Stools in Mirror Polished Steel & 2 Marble Top Variants, Black/White
By Verner Panton, &Tradition
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...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Pair of Wire Stool VP11, Mirror Polished Steel/Bianco Carrara, by Verner Panton
By &Tradition, 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...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 1973 Series 1-2-3 Butterfly Base
By Verner Panton
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of six Verner Panton swivel chairs for Fritz Hansen 1973. Series 1-2-3, produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1978. Model with butterfly base. Four chairs with chromed armrests. Cover...
Steel, Chrome
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 System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe 1973 by Verner Panton, Swivel Base Green
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
Verpan System 1-2-3 Base Butterfly Chair by Verner Panton, Karakorum Fabric
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Base Butterfly Chair Year: 1973 The System 1-2-3 Base Butterfly Chair by Verner Panton combines bold design with exceptional ...
Steel
Verpan Series 430 Chair by Verner Panton 1967, Brass Frame, Kvadrat Harald Blue
By Verpan, Verner Panton
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 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 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
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 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
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
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
$1,215 / item
430 Chair in Green 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 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
$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 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
Geometri Slipper Chair by Verner Panton for Innovation Randers, Denmark, 1990s
By Innovation, Verner Panton
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
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
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