Artist
VERNER PANTON
Danish designer (1926–1998) considered an influential furniture and interior designers of the 20th century. Panton pioneered the use of plastic in furniture design and created bold, colorful spaces that challenged conventional aesthetics.
ARTIST PROFILE
Years
1926–1998
Nationality
Danish
Movement
Space Age Design, Pop Art, Modernism
Mediums
Furniture Design, Lighting
Known For
furniture
Notable Works
Panton Chair • Flowerpot Lamp • Heart Cone Chair
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Five sculptural designs that redefined mid-century Danish aesthetics
Panton Chair
Developed in 1959 and mass-produced by Vitra since 1967, this single-mold cantilever chair utilized Luran S plastic to achieve its signature S-shape. Original 1960s production models in Baydur cold-molded foam command higher prices than modern polypropylene reissues.
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