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Verner Panton

The Verner Panton Story
Verner Panton had a strong desire to provoke and innovate from an early age. The desire was cultivated by working alongside another iconic Danish designer, Arne Jacobsen, in the 1950s. However, Panton proved to be an "enfant terrible" and ventured out on his own to develop and polish his fluid, futuristic style. From the '50s through the '90s, Panton remained on the cutting edge of design. He developed the first inflatable furniture, designed the first chair cast in one piece (the S chair) and was forever experimenting with light and color.
Read MoreSome of his most successful lighting efforts included the design of the Topan Pendant (1959), the Wire Lamp (1972), the UFO Pendant (1975), and the Pan-top Collection (1980). His modern furniture and lighting designs are available through Verpan and Vitra.
Why We Love Verner Panton
Above all else, for famed Danish designer Verner Panton, color was always the most important thing. All of his furniture and lighting designs were created in celebration of color, using unique forms and materials to shake up the status quo and evoke strong feelings. "The main purpose of my work is to provoke people into using their imagination," Panton once said, and his works really encourage creativity in their fanciful shapes and hues, not to mention their edgy engineering.
Noteworthy Products from Verner Panton
Probably his most recognizable piece, the Panton Chair is an example of how a single mold can play so many roles--as a functional piece of furniture, as a statement of modern style, as a reminder to experiment and imagine the possibilities. Available in two types, the Panton Chair Classic (1959-60) features hard foam plastic finished in a glossy lacquer while the Panton Chair (1999) is made of a single piece of dyed polypropylene in a matte finish.
In His Own Words
"Most people spend their lives living in dreary, grey-beige conformity, mortally afraid of using colors. By experimenting with lighting, colors, textiles and furniture and utilizing the latest technologies, I try to show new ways to encourage people to use their imagination and make their surroundings more exciting."

Tastefully simple, the 1 Inch Reclaimed Chair by Emeco brings a modern-minimalist flair to its surroundings. A Jasper Morrison design, it™s fashioned in one piece from 90% industrial waste polypropylene and wood fiber using sustainable techniques to their maximum effect. ...
With a light construction supported by a sturdy design, the Archipelago Fernando de Noronha Chair from Seasonal Living works well in both indoor and outdoor settings, offering comfort wherever it™s placed. A powder-coated aluminum frame held together by a polypropylene ...
In dining areas indoors or out, the Vitra Belleville chair adds Parisian-inspired style and comfort. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec were inspired in their design of the chair by the slender, sexy details of bistro seating in their native Paris. The ...
Elegantly dine indoor or outdoor in Fermob™s Bistro Folding Naturel Chair Set of 2. Natural curved beech slats available in your choice of a colored sleek steel frame. This chair can easily be paired with any table in the Bistro ...
The Flowerpot VP3 Table Lamp by &Tradition pairs clean lines and soft curves together to create a modern, geometrical look. Synonymous with the Flower Power movement from the late 60s, this piece from architect and designer Verner Panton embraces the ...
Stylish, durable, and stackable. Made out of powder-coated steel, the Blu Dot Hot Mesh Chair is suitable for seating indoors or out. The intricate mesh back and seat--featuring a distinctive 3D cube pattern--is decorative and durable and helps to keep ...