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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Set of 2 Mid-Century Panton Side Chairs by Verner Panton, 1980s
By Verner Panton
Located in Hamburg, DE
Early Panton Chairs by Herman Miller or Vitra from the 80s. These two models are a former version of glossy painted Baydur. Of the form and materiality in no way to compare with tod...
Zitan
1959 Verner Panton Early Fiberglass S Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Vintage modern at its finest iconic S chair designed by Verner Panton for Herman Miller. Designed in 1959. Production 1960s. Unmarked. Note fiberglass expos...
Fiberglass
$950
Panton Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Highland, IN
The Panton chair is an important icon of modern design and has a fascinating history as Verner Panton experimented with a variety of materials to best realize the design. The most co...
Paint, Foam
Verner Panton for Vitra Glow Panton Chair, Luminescent, White, Blue, Limited Ed
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Verner Panton for Vitra Glow Panton chair, Luminescent, white, limited edition, on occasion of 50th anniversary. 1000 luminescent produced. After several years of joint development by Verner Panton and Vitra, the Panton chair was finally ready for production in 1967 – as the first all-plastic cantilever chair to be manufactured in one piece. Created with a revolutionary production technique, the chair’s unique sculptural design was presented to the public for the first time at the imm Furniture Fair in Cologne in 1968. It rapidly came to symbolise an entire era. In 2018, 50 years after its launch, Vitra is issuing two limited editions of this iconic classic: Panton Chrome and Panton Glow. Vitra limited production of the “Glow” to 333 chairs which were sold in June 2018, the 50th anniversary of the first presentation of the chair to the public. Verner Panton showed an ardent interest in innovative technologies, techniques and materials over the course of his lifetime. He worked with lighting, colour and luminous elements in many of his futuristic interiors. For his legendary 1970 installation ‘Visiona 2...
Plastic
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
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
White Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra with Side Stool
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Pasadena, TX
White Panton chair by Verner Panton for Vitra with Side Stool Captivated by the potential of plastic, Danish designer Verner Panton created the fir...
Plastic
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
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
2010s Set of Six Verner Panton for Vitra Dining Chairs in White
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Panton Chairs, originally designed by Verner Panton for Vitra in 1959. These particular examples were produced in Germany in the 2010s. They are comprised entire...
Abalone
1965, Verner Panton, Rare Purple Stacking Chair 1st Herman Miller Edition
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 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
1969 Verner Panton Cone Chair Green Fabric Made in Denmark for Plus-Linje Vitra
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in original green upholstery. The cone chair was originally designed for a restaurant in Denmark, though the novelty of the design has made...
Steel
Verner Panton, Orginal Heavy Fibreglass Black Stacking Chair by Vitra
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Black Vitra, expensive version stackable chair made out of fiberglas in heavy version. Dimensions 83 cm H x 43 seatH in the middle and 47 cm on the edges x 49 cm W x 54 cm D
Fiberglass
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
2020s Set of Ten Verner Panton for Verpan Series 430 Dining Chairs in Leather
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 10 Series 430 Dining Chairs, originally designed by Verner Panton for Verpan in 1967. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in the 2020s. Their design f...
Metal
Set of Mid-Century Early Panton Side Chairs by Verner Panton, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Hamburg, DE
Early Panton Chairs by Herman Miller from the late 60s. These two models are an early version in glossy lacquered Baydur. From form and materiality in no way to be compared with tod...
Zitan
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
1960s Verner Panton for Plus Linje Cone Side Chair in Fabric and Chromed Steel
By Verner Panton, Plus-Linje
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cone Chair, originally designed by Verner Panton in 1958. This particular example was produced by Plus Linje in the 1960s. The cone chair was originally designed for a rest...
Steel
1965, Verner Panton, Two Stacking Chair 1st Herman Miller Edition, in Blue
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 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
1965, Verner Panton, Stacking Chair, Herman Miller, Second Edition in White
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...
Plastic
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
2024 Set of Four Verner Panton for Verpan Flex Chair in Grey Frame & Seat
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Flex Chairs, originally designed by Verner Panton for Verpan in 1960. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in 2024. The chairs feature a tonal gre...
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
$766Sale 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
$4,213 / set
H 31.75 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Set of 6 Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller, USA
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of 6 Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs with Brown Naugahyde Pads, Herman Miller. An exceptional group of six original Charles and Ray Eames molded fiberglass stacking shell ...
Metal, Aluminum
$2,109 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
1950, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Set DSS Fiberglass Stacking Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair 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 Beac...
Metal, Chrome
$2,529 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Panton S, Chairs Vitra by Verner Panton for Herman Miller 1965s
By Verner Panton
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition - cleaned.
Laminate
Side Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller - Felhbaum, 1971
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
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
Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chair, Vitra, 2000s
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
One Chair Left! Originally designed by Verner Panton in the late 1950s for use in a restaurant, the Cone Chair soon became one of his most recognizable designs; Whether it is the ...
Metal
$1,024
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 24.41 in
Space Age "Panton Chair" in black plastic by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany
By Verner Panton
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find the iconic S Chair or Panton Chair, designed by Verner Panton for Vitra. It is celebrated for being the first single-form, injection-molded plastic chai...
Plastic
$1,808
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Verner Panton "Panton Chair" Original Edition Herman Miller circa 1960
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Verner Panton "Panton chair" original edition Herman Miller in enamelled fiberglass circa 1960 wear and minor losses.
Fiberglass
Vintage Cone Chair, Verner Panton Style
By Verner Panton
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage cone chair on wheels in the style or by Verner Panton. Upholstered in green fabric.
Aluminum, Steel
1955 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DSX Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Eames DSX Side Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 1955. T...
Steel
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
Set of 4 Vintage White Fiberglass Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage white fiberglass Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
Steel
430 Chair in Beige 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 Nanna Ditzel designed fabric, Hallingdal from Kva...
Metal
Verner Panton Bouclé Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century modern chair attributed to Verner Pantone. A graphic silhouette featuring a rotating saucer shaped seat atop a conical base. New upper boucle upholstery and original bl...
Bouclé
Verner Panton Chairs, Yellow by Vitra, 2000s
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
The Panton Chair, also known as Pantonstolen in Danish, is a remarkable S-shaped plastic chair crafted by the talented Danish designer Verner Panton back in the 1960s. As the world's first molded plastic chair, it proudly stands as a masterpiece in Danish design. Available is a set of four yellow Panton chairs...
Plastic
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 22.05 in
Rare 1st edition Panton chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller 1968.
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare 1st edition Panton chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller 1968. The design concept for a stackable chair in one molded piece started in the 50’s. With the help of Willi Fehlba...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 32.25 in W 22.25 in D 24.25 in
1960s Verner Panton Cone Chair Blue Fabric Made in Denmark for Plus-Linje Vitra
By Verner Panton, Plus-Linje
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original cone chair, designed by Verner Panton and produced by Plus-Linje. Whereas the current variations and now produced by Vitra, this early example was prod...
Metal
Sold
H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 24.75 in
Verner Panton Two Cantilevered Chairs by Vitra Herman Miller Edition
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless cantilevered side chairs designed by Verner Panton in 1959. High-quality design made of fiberglass. Unique, retouched condition. Our pair of Panton cantilevered chairs are a stunning golden yellow, original color was blue, see detailed photographs. We have paired them with a stylish Postmodern Circular James Turco Designed Milano Memphis painted and lacquered side table, sold separately. This Pair of Verner Panton Cantilevered Chairs Quality Features: Accomplished design: perfect proportions and visible attention to detail high-quality workmanship using high quality materials. Made in Denmark, Bears the makers mark. Design: Verner Panton, manufacturer: Vitra / Herman Miller Collection Measures: 24 3/4" Deep x 19 1/2" Wide x 32 1/4" High About the Designer and Chair Model: From the early 1950s, Panton had dreamt of making a stackable, cantilevered 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 in plastic rather than wood, the favoured material of the times. Working closely with Fehlbaum, Panton produced a cold-pressed model using polyester strengthened with fibreglass. For the first time, an entire chair had been designed in one piece, without any legs. It became known as a free-swinger. The first rather heavy model, which required substantial finishing work, was subsequently improved and adapted to industrial production using thermoplastic polystyrene which led to a marked reduction in cost. In 1968, Fehlbaum, from Vitra, initiated serial production of the final version which was sold by the Herman Miller Furniture Company. It was varnished in seven colors. In 1979, however, production was halted as it became apparent that the material polystyrene was not sufficiently durable. Four years later, the model was again produced as the Panton chair Classic, this time in the rather more expensive material. Finally, in 1999, Vitra used...
Fiberglass
Pantonic Chairs by Verner Panton for Studio Hag, a Set
By Studio Hag, Verner Panton
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s featuring incredible freeform shapes and steam-bentwood with divots that make the seats incredibly comfortable.
Bentwood
Danish Modern Verner Panton Cone Chair
By Frem Røjle, Verner Panton
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish Modern cone chair designed by revered mod Danish designer Verner Panton. This is a second generation produced by Frem Rojle. Currently upholstered in Kvadrat Tonus. Chrome swi...
Metal
Sold
H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 21.26 in
Non-Serial Model 275 S-Chair by Verner Panton in Bent Veneer, Denmark 1956
By Verner Panton
Located in Hellouw, NL
This extraordinarily impressive chair was designed by Verner Panton in 1956, only to see the light of day ten years later. The technology to put this chair into production was simply...
Wood
Vintage 1-2-3 Lounge Chair by Verner Panton, Denmark 1970's
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
System 1-2-3 lounge chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s. Structural sound. In original upholstery, which needs to be redone.
Aluminum
Pair of Mid Century Century Modern Panton Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two panton S chairs in off white. Constructed of ABS gel coated plastic.
Plastic
Sold
H 32 in W 19 in D 21 in
Contemporary Modern Verner Panton Red Vitra Molded Plastic Stackable Side Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this iconic bright red Vitra stackable chair designed by Verner Panton. Dimensions: 19w x 21d x 32h Seat Height: 18" Seat Depth: 16".
Plastic
Vitra Verner Panton 'Panton Glow', 2018 Limited Edition
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Utrecht, NL
Vitra 'Glow Panton chair', luminescent, white, limited edition 1 chair of only 333 pieces ever produced. Released and sold in June 2018 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the first presentation of the iconic 'Panton Chair' to the public. After years of intensive joint development by Verner Panton and Vitra, the Panton chair was finally ready for production in 1967 - as the first all-plastic cantilever chair manufactured in one piece. Made with a revolutionary production technique, the chair's unique sculptural design was first presented to the public at the imm Furniture Fair in Cologne in 1968. Soon the chair symbolized an entire era. The chair was a sensation and was awarded numerous prizes. Today one of the first copies is in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. 50 years after its launch, Vitra released two limited editions of this iconic classic in 2018: the 'Panton Chrome' and the 'Panton Glow' of the latter, we offer a copy here. Verner Panton over the course of his life showed a fervent interest in innovative technologies, techniques and materials. He worked with lighting, color and luminous elements in many of his futuristic interiors. Particularly for his legendary 1970 installation 'Visiona 2...
Plastic