Verner Panton Swivel Chairs
Danish, 1926-1998
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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Creator: Verner Panton
Verner Panton, Set of Four "A" Chairs "System 1-2-3" for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Paris, FR
Panton's "System 1-2-3" utilises a cantilevered form. This seating was developed as a multi-functional set. Indeed, the chairs could be linked to form a bench and a variety of option...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Verner Panton Swivel Chairs
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Pair of 1970s Verner Panton Cone Chairs by Plus Linje
By Verner Panton
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Pluslinje Denmark. Original upholstered with velour fabric. Denmark 1970s. In very good vintage condition.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Verner Panton Swivel Chairs
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Velvet
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Swivel Chairs
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Steel
Verner Panton "Wire Cone" Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton "Wire Cone" chair designed in 1958 and produced by Plus-Linje. I have three of these chairs.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Verner Panton Swivel Chairs
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Metal
Verner Panton armchair System 1-2-3 Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Parma, IT
System 1-2-3 armchair design Verner Panton produced by Fritz Hansen in the 70s.
Swivel armchair with tubular steel frame covered in dark orange elastic fabric, removable cover.
Chro...
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1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Verner Panton Swivel Chairs
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Steel
Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage mid-century modern pair of red Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen comprised of red hopsacking covered bent sheet metal frames, loose round seat cushions, and 4 prong swivel chrome bases with black glides. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. We have found no outstanding flaws. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970-1980’s.
MY. OH. MY…. What have we HERE??? This is a phenomenal pair of iconic “Cone Chairs” by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen!!! The Cone chair was originally designed by Verner Panton in Denmark in 1957. As the name suggests, the body of the chair takes the form of a cone. Standing on its tip, a semi-circular padded shell extends upwards to form the back and armrests, thereby creating a very comfortable and eye appealing armchair. This pair is comprised of fabric covered sheet metal frames bent into a cone shape, gorgeous bright red hopsacking with white stitching, a loose round seat cushion, and a flat 4-prong chrome base with swivel feature and black glides. If you remove the round seat you can view inside the cone base. An original set of red cone chairs much like ours debut in Verner Panton’s father’s restaurant called “Kom Igen” (meaning: Come Again in Danish) in 1958. How COOL is that?? And a fun little history fact on the Cone chair is that it was originally manufactured by Percy Von Halling-Koch who founded the company “Plus Linje” specifically to produce the Cone chair. In the 70’s, they were manufactured by Fritz Hansen, until 2004 when Swiss manufacturer “Vitra” took over… and they still produce them today. Ours are definitely vintage and throughout our extensive research we believe they were made in the Fritz Hansen era. In a statement made by Verner Panton’s friend Niels-Jorgan Kaiser, he explains the design of the Cone chair as “a ballet dancer standing on her toes and easily turning pirouettes’, supported by a flat four-star base.” His genius to use the geometric form and outstanding bright colors were beyond his time, which was a breakthrough in the history of chair design. And his designs are still classic. They are mid-century modern in style with an Atomic or Mod flair, although they are made in Denmark… so they also have a bit of Scandinavian SASS, and they are sure to make a statement in any room of your home. They would be FABULOUS in a game room, at the counter of your indoor bar...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton Swivel Chairs
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Sheet Metal
Pair of Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Swivel Armchairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Swivel Armchairs Produced By Fritz Hansen
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1970s Danish Vintage Verner Panton Swivel Chairs
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Aluminum
Original K1 Cone Chairs Design Blue Red by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1950s
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Original K1 cone chairs design blue red by Verner Panton, Denmark 1950s. They are wearing its original woven fabric in very good and comfortable original condition. The chairs are ba...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Swivel Chairs
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Metal
Cone Chair by Verner Panton
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in Highland, IN
A Classic Panton design, the cone chair is petite, sculptural, playful and surprisingly comfortable.
This vintage example is newly upholstered in a brick red fabric with a nice weave.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Verner Panton Swivel Chairs
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Steel
Pair of Verner Panton Cone Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice early pair of Panton's pop Classic. Original upholstery, one in navy one in purple for Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Verner Panton Swivel Chairs
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Upholstery
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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
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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.
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Verner Panton swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Verner Panton swivel chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Verner Panton swivel chairs, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original swivel chairs by Verner Panton were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider swivel chairs by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Göte Möbler Nässjö, and Arne Jacobsen. Prices for Verner Panton swivel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $6,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.