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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Large Verner Panton Vintage Wave Textile Mira-X 67"x79" Section Panel
By Verner Panton, Mira-X
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Large Verner Panton Vintage Wave Textile Mira-X 67"x79" Section Panel Powerful original textile panel designed by Verner Panton during 1969-1971. 100% cotton material, Mira-X Collec...
Fabric, Cotton
Verner Panton 'Mirror' Sculpture Collection of 12 for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Mirror' Sculpture Collection / Composition of 12 sculptures, for Verpan. Current production. The Mirror Sculpture wall decorations were designed by Verner Panton for ...
Acrylic
Verner Panton Exhibition poster Visiona 1970 Cologne
By Verner Panton
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Here is a very rare and desirable vintage Exhibition poster by the Danish designer Verner Panton for the representing Visiona 1970 in Cologne. From the end of the Sixties to the mid...
Paper
Mira-X Circular Pattern Textile Panel by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Mira-X
Located in Paris, FR
This Mira-X textile panel designed by Verner Panton features a bold circular composition rendered in concentric rings of saturated color. The rhythmic geometry and optical depth exem...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Fabric Boards by Verner Panton for Mira Spectrum, 1970S, set of 2
By Verner Panton
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Fabric boards by Verner Panton in a wooden frame. Signed Verner Panton. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Fabric, Wood
Verner Panton Vintage Textile Panel, Mira-X Collection 92"x82", 1969-71
By Verner Panton, Mira-X
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Verner Panton Vintage Textile Panel, Mira-X Collection 92"x82", 1969-71 Powerful original textile panel designed by Verner Panton during 1969-1971. 100% cotton material, Mira-X Coll...
Fabric, Cotton
Vintage Neutral Brown And Tan Color “Kurve” Verner Panton Textile 4'1" x 8'8"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Soft Earthy Beautiful Circular Design Vintage Kreis Brown / Tan Colored Verner Panton Textile, Country Of Origin: Denmark, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Other
Pair Verner Panton "Circle" Screen Print on Fabric / SPACE AGE POP ART
By Verner Panton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Verner Panton 'Circle,' Late 1960s / early 1970s. ^^^^NOTE^^^^PRICED SEPERATELY Screenprint on fabric. Nice original condition. Verso printed with 'Circle designed by Verner Pa...
Fabric
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile 3'9" x 8'7"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Other
Verner Panton's - Mira-x Collection fabric canvas
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Canvas made by hand with one of the Mira-X collection of fabric by Verner Panton 1971. Limited edition of 4 pieces.
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Orange Color Checkers II Textile 3'8" x 3'7"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vibrantly Happy Vintage Scandinavian “Checkers II” Verner Panton Fabric Textile, This Textile Was Created In: Scandinavia, This Textile Was Made A...
Other
Vintage Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Verner Panton Kreis Textile 3'11" x 8'9"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Kreis” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Other
Large Vintage Mid Century Kreis Verner Panton Textile 4'1" x 8'6"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Checkers II” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Other
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Checkers II” Textile 4' x 8'7"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Checkers II” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Other
Verner Panton's - Mira-x Collection fabric canvas
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Canvas made by hand with one of the Mira-X collection of fabric by Verner Panton 1971. Limited edition of 4 pieces.
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Textile Gradient in Brown 4' x 8'6"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Gradient” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Other
Mid Century Modern Vintage Green Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile 3'10" x 8'9"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
A Quintessential Mid Century Modern Vintage Green Color Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile, Country of Origin: Scandinavian, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Other
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Kreis” Textile 3'10" x 8'8"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Kreis” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Other
Circular Vintage Kreis Brown / Tan Colored Verner Panton Textile 3'10" x 8'7"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Soft Earthy Beautiful Circular Design Vintage Kreis Brown / Tan Colored Verner Panton Textile, Country Of Origin: Denmark, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Other
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Brown and Tan Quadrat Textile 4' x 8'7"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Tan and Brown Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile, Country / Origin: Scandinavia, Circa / Date: Mid 20th Century
Other
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile 3'10" x 8'8"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Other
Large Concave Blue Mirror Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Concave tinted glass. Similar to Anish Kapoor sculptures. Thermoformed and mirrored, mounted on a brass structure. Available in blue (as pict...
Brass
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.25 in W 16.63 in D 0.07 in
Original Italian Art Exhibition Poster - Ferruccio Garopesani
Located in Miami, FL
Original Italian art exhibition poster by painter and designer Ferruccio Garopesani. Presented in 1975 at the Galleria International d'Arte - Diorena - Ascona, Italy. A native of ...
Paper
Keith Haring Apocalypse Exhibition Poster 1999
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1990s Keith Haring exhibition poster published on the occasion of: “Keith Haring: Apocalypse” November 4–December 31, 1999; Deitch Pro...
Paper
Framed Antique Japanese Silk Embroidery Fukusa Textile Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Fukusa Panel with tassels displayed in a gilt frame circa Meiji Period. Fukusa is a traditional Japanese textile art used as a...
Silk, Wood
Set of 12 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 12 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
$191Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.4 in W 1.58 in D 5.91 in
Set of 38 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 38 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Large Vintage Wool Textile Fiber Art Wall Tapestry
By Margo Farrin O'Connor
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large, 5+' X 4' abstract textile art weaving strung from a wood rod. Long fringe bottom. Warm tone colors. Not signed or marked, circa 1980s.
Wool
Set of 5 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 5 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
A Jutland Flat Weave Mills Rug after Verner Panton
By Jutland Group, Verner Panton
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare Jutland Flat Weave Mills rug or tapestry, after a design by Verner Panton. Wool, cotton and jute. In amazing preserved condition. Featuring repeating green and blue geometric ...
Wool, Jute, Cotton
$1,198
H 26.78 in W 20.48 in D 2.37 in
1970s Wall Organizer Utensils by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Wall Organizer Utensils by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer
Plastic
Framed Nazca Textile Panel with Step Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique textile panel from Nazca culture on the south coast of nowadays Peru circa 600 to 800AD. The panel with short fringes was likely part of a tunic and was professionally mou...
Textile
Set of 5 ceramic tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 5 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.
Ceramic
Verner Panton Mira-X Fabric Panel
By Mira-X, Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Verner Panton Mira-X Wave Fabric in shades of red, orange, blue and purple! Fabric in great shape! No fading! Big statement for any space!. One small spot as seen in photos!
Fabric
Vintage Green “kreis” Verner Panton Textile 3'10" x 3'10"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Green “Kreis” Verner Panton Textile, Origin: Denmark, Mid 20th Century
Other
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile 3'9" x 8'6"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
A Quintessential Mid Century Modern Vintage Green Color Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile, Country of Origin: Scandinavian, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Other
Verner Panton Framed Orange Kurve Mira X Danish Textile Art
By Verner Panton
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Anchored in the bold optimism of late-1960s Scandinavian design, this framed textile panel features the iconic "Kurve" pattern by Verner Panton. Designed for Danish textile maker Mira X in 1969, pattern 47806 unfolds as a hypnotic, concentric wave—an orange rainbow of deep tangerine, terra cotta, and brick tones, subtly shifting in monochromatic harmony. Set within a sleek, polished metal frame, the textile is presented as both minimalist sculpture and graphic artwork. Its clean edges complement the geometric form, while its textured surface brings warmth and tactility. Measuring 36.25 inches square with a depth of 1.5 inches, the panel strikes a commanding balance—impactful in scale yet refined in its statement. The condition is exceptional: colors are vibrant and the textile surface shows no visible wear, presenting as a meticulous artifact of its era. With the framed piece ready to hang, it becomes an immediate focal point capable of energizing any space with its retro-modern charisma. This is more than decoration—it is emblematic of Verner Panton’s visionary ethos. His work blurred the lines between textiles, interior architecture, and visual art, crafting immersive environments saturated in color and form. The "Kurve" motif exemplifies that approach, bringing a geometric pulse that is both playful and disciplined. Among collectors of mid-century modern textiles, Panton panels remain rare and highly prized. Original framed examples of this iconic design are increasingly sought after, with their vibrant palettes and graphic precision positioning them as both collectible artifacts and fine art statements. This panel invites comparison to minimal abstraction and pop-inspired geometry—an emblematic accent for scaled gallery walls, dramatic entry foyers, or curated lounge environments. It offers both visual warmth and sculptural poise, serving as a timeless centerpiece for interiors that value playful geometry, vintage colorcraft, and design provenance. This listing is for the framed textile alone. The matching pillows, chair, end table and accessories are sold separately. Framed Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton Orange...
Metal
Sold
H 3.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Set of 4 Verner Panton for Mira X Orange Kurve Mid-Century Modern Danish Pillows
By Verner Panton
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern decorative pillows made with Verner Panton fabric. These pillows have some age to them, but look hardly used. The pill...
Textile, Foam
Set of 12 Wall Elements in Dark and Light Green by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Horlacher
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
During a buying trip to Switzerland some years ago, we were fortunate enough to acquire a number of these panels, designed by Verner Panton for the Visiona2 exhibition in 1969-1970. ...
Plastic
12 Panton Panels
By Verner Panton
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
this offer is for 12 panels
Plastic
Sold
H 78.75 in W 66.93 in D 0.2 in
Verner Panton Original Fabric Panel Tapestry for Mira-X Collection, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Mira-X
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Powerful original fabric panel designed by Verner Panton during 1969-1971. 100% cotton material, Art. VP-ON-22. Mira-X Collection Decor I., Made in Switzerland. The fabric panel is ...
Fabric, Cotton
Verner Panton Fabric Wall Art for Mira x, Denmark, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Mira-X
Located in Antwerp, BE
Verner Panton; Mira X; Space Age; Wall Art; 20th century; Denmark; Danish Design; Geometric; Pop Art; Wall Hanging; Fabric Wall Art; Fabric wall hanging design...
Fabric
Set of 12 Wall Elements in Dark and Light Green by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Horlacher
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
During a buying trip to Switzerland some years ago, we were fortunate enough to acquire a number of these panels, designed by Verner Panton for the Visiona2 exhibition in 1969-1970. ...
Plastic
Verner Panton Geometric Textile for Unika Væv Denmark
By Verner Panton, Unika Vaev
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
This cool geometry 1 design was also used by Verner Panton for carpets and curtains and was given the Design Award A.I.D. 1963, USA. Literature: Alexander von Vegesack, Mathias Remm...
Cotton
Verner Panton Mira-X Fabric Panel
By Verner Panton, Mira-X
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Verner Panton Mira-X Wave Fabric in shades of red, orange, blue and purple! Fabric in great shape! No fading! Big statement for any space!.
Fabric