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 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
Fabric
$10,737 / item
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
Fabric
$11,505 / item
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
Fabric
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Sea...
Fabric, Wood
$10,737 / item
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
Fabric
Verner Panton for VerPan Red Sofa "Cloverleaf," Denmark 2000s
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic modular sofa Mod. Cloverleaf, designed by Verner Panton and produced by the Danish brand Verpan. Verner Panton designed the Cloverleaf modular sofa in 1969, challenging tradit...
Fabric
Cloverleaf sofa by Verner Panton in Prada green for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
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
$9,538 / item
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visual...
Fabric
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” modular sofa for Verpan, green fabric, Denmark, 1969. Verner Panton designed the Cloverleaf modular sofa in 1969, ...
Fabric
2024 Verner Panton for Verpan Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Units in Royal Blue with Power
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cloverleaf Sofa, originally designed by Verner Panton for Verpan in 1969. This particular example was produced in Denmark in 2024. The sofa i...
Metal
Cloverleaf in and Outdoor Sofa, Right Unit in White by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Cloverleaf right unit sofa in-and-outdoor in white by Verner Panton. Charging unit can be added - for indoor use only. Modular sofa system consisting of r...
2024 Verner Panton for Verpan Cloverleaf Parotega Sofa in Green
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cloverleaf Sofa, originally designed by Verner Panton in 1969. This particular example was produced by Verpan in Denmark in 2024. This sofa i...
Metal
Cloverleaf in and Outdoor Sofa, Left Unit in White by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Cloverleaf left unit sofa in-and-outdoor in white by Verner Panton. Charging unit can be added - for indoor use only. Modular sofa system consisting of ri...
Verpan Easy Sofa by Verner Panton, 1963, Round Upholstered Sofa Ø170 cm 66.9 inc
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Easy Sofa Year: 1963 Originally designed in 1963 by Verner Panton, the Easy Sofa is part of the iconic Easy collection and stands out as o...
Fabric
Verpan Easy Sofa by Verner Panton, 1963, Round Upholstered Sofa Ø170 cm 66.9 inc
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Easy Sofa Year: 1963 Originally designed in 1963 by Verner Panton, the Easy Sofa is part of the iconic Easy collection and stands out as o...
Fabric
Cloverleaf in and Outdoor Sofa, Extension Unit in White by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Cloverleaf extension unit sofa in-and-outdoor in white by Verner Panton. Charging unit can be added - for indoor use only. Modular sofa system consisting ...
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
Cloverleaf In and Outdoor Sofa, Middle Unit in White by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
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 ...
$1,450
H 27.25 in W 50 in D 32.625 in
Mid-Century Manou Bamboo Loveseat with Verner Panton Inspired Cushions, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive Mid-Century Manou bamboo loveseat from the 1970s, radiating a relaxed, bohemian charm with a playful design twist. This piece stands out with its robust, organic frame ...
Bamboo, Fabric
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visual...
Fabric
Verner Panton for Verpan “Meridienne Welle” Chaise Longue
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Paris, FR
Perfectly conforming to the shape of the back, Verner Panton’s iconic Welle Meridienne exemplifies the designer’s fascination with organic forms and sculptural comfort. Designed as p...
Upholstery, Plywood
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 5 Sections for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 5-piece Cloverleaf Sofa. Seats at least 9 people in a very interestin...
Fabric
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” modular sofa for Verpan, green fabric, Denmark, 1969. Verner Panton designed the Cloverleaf modular sofa in 1969, ...
Fabric
Verpan Welle Ottoman by Verner Panton, Newly Reupholstered
By Verner Panton
Located in Toronto, CA
The organic form of this lounger is a hallmark of designs by Danish iconoclast Verner Panton (1926 – 1998). Part of his Welle series, which comprised 6 different units, (Welle 1-6) t...
Fabric, Foam
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 'Pantonova' Sofa
By Verner Panton
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, modular sofa model 'Pantonova' with side tables, metal, fabric, walnut, Denmark, 1970s This sectional sofa, composed of four elements and two side ta...
Metal
Verner Panton, Sectional Sofa, Metal, Fabric, Denmark, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and brown fabric "Pantonova" sofa designed by Verner Panton and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5” H x 104” W x 38” D Seat Heig...
Metal
Amoebe Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, 2000s
By Verner Panton
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Amoebe was created by Verner Panton in 1970 for his famous Visiona installation, which included several versions of this lounge piece. It embodies the exuberant spirit of the early 1...
Fabric
$1,442 / item
H 31.4 in W 19.6 in D 23.6 in
Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' Standard Dining Chair in Fabric for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, 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
$4,009
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original Panton Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, 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
$1,682 / item
H 31.4 in W 19.6 in D 23.6 in
Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' Standard Lounge Chair in Fabric for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'system 1-2-3' standard lounge chair in fabric for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative exp...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
1960s Verner Panton Studioline Modular Sofa
By Verner Panton
Located in London, Lambeth
Two early Verner Panton ‘Studioline’ sofa /daybed modules designed in 1961 and produced by France & Søn. Wooden frame with legs in front and w...
Fabric
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H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Verner Panton 'Pantonova' Six-Piece Living Room Suite for Fritz Hansen, c 1971
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic original 'Pantonova' set by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen consists of six convex nickel-plated steel wire chairs that form a circular sectional sofa seating suite or can...
Steel, Nickel
Vitra Space Age Living Tower by Verner Panton, 1960s
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Originally designed in 1969, and probably the most famous piece of Space Age furniture ever designed, the Vitra Living Tower was a completely new wa...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 27.17 in W 39.38 in D 26.78 in
Midcentury Modular Sofa and Bar Table, Designed by Verner Panton, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 3 lounge chairs in original lacquered teak. Designed by Frenca & Son for Fritz Hansen, Denmark in 1970s.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 150.79 in D 84.65 in
Impressive Clover Leaf Sectional Sofa by Verner Panton in Grey Fabric
By Verner Panton
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful 'Clover Leaf' sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Verner Panton in 1969 for the Visiona 2 Exhibition in Cologne, Germany. It consists of a b...
Fabric, Wool, Wood
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H 29.14 in W 129.93 in D 30.32 in
Panton Pantonova Sofa and Table Set for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1971
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in London, GB
Verner Panton was first an accomplished artist before training in architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Art. His designs were notable for their use of psychedelic colours and innovative forms in new materials. Panton’s playful aesthetic is demonstrated in this rare Pantonova sofa...
Metal
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H 27.96 in W 145.67 in D 157.49 in
Large Pantonova Sectional Sofa by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Echt, NL
Original Pantonova sectional sofa in very good condition. Designed by Verner Panton in 1971 Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark The sofa consists of eleven sectional elements...
Metal, Chrome, Metallic Thread
Red Pantonova Sofa by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Breda, Netherlands
This early production Pantonova three-seat sofa was designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in 1971. It has the Danish export label with the date of May 1973. It is made from stee...
Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 25.6 in
Pantonova Fritz Hansen Verner Panton Chair Sofa Modules Original Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Telgte, DE
Pantonova Fritz Hansen Verner Panton chair sofa modules original fabric "Series 100" / "Pantonova": Production model was designed and produced as part of the work for the Varna rest...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 89.77 in D 30.71 in
Verner Panton Sofa with Footrest Chromed Steel Fabric Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Milano, IT
A 1970s sofa designed by Verner Panton for Firtz Hansen. Pantonova model. Three seats and one footrest. Chromed steel structure, original fabric cushions....
Steel
Verner Panton Pantheon Sofa
By Verner Panton
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare pantheon sofa, designed by Verner Panton for Erik Jorgensen, circa 1985. Original Divina felt upholstery. Excellent fast and affordable worldwide shipping. White glove deliv...
Wool, Beech
Rare Verner Panton Pantonova Seating System
By Verner Panton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Stunning 7 piece Verner Panton Pantonova seating system for Fritz Hansen circa 1971. This versatile example can be used as individual chairs, a semi c...
Metal