Designed by Verner Panton in the 1960s, Panton chair is a true icon in the history of furniture design. The ambition of this ingenious designer was to create a chair moulded in one piece that was comfortable and suitable for universal use. Panton Chair was the result of several years of research in collaboration with Vitra and was first presented in 1967. Free-swinging seat technology combined with a shape adapted to the human form and soft material give this chair a high degree of comfort. Since its creation, Panton Chair has gone through several manufacturing phases linked to technical progress made in the handling of plastics. Vitra produced the latest version of the seat authorised by the designer at the end of the 90s. This polypropylene version meant it could be sold as a well-priced industrial item. The new version of this chair is available in white, red, bluish grey, chartreuse, and orange. It is also available in its original 1960 version, the Panton Classic, and in a children's version.
Born in 1926 in Gamtofte, Denmark, Verner Panton attended technical school in Odense and then studied architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. Verner Pantonwas employed in Arne Jacobsen's architectural practice and founded his own architecture and design studio in 1955. Verner Panton's furniture based on geometric shapes, manufactured by the "Plus-linje" company brought him public attention for the first time. Verner Panton's predilection for bright colours and geometric shapes is evident in his many textile creations, such as the cushions in the "Textiles of the 20th Century" collection. His interior designs, aimed at blending furniture, lighting, textiles and wall panels into an indivisible unit, are legendary. Verner Panton's famous collaboration with Vitra began in the early 1960s. He then developed his most famous creation, the Panton chair, presented in 1967. It is also the first product to be manufactured by Vitra on its own account. Verner Panton died in 1998 in Copenhagen. Regarded today as one of the most influential masters in the world of 20th-century Design, Verner Panton leaves behind an innovative, futuristic style using mainly brightly coloured plastic and favouring generous, atypical shapes, such as his iconic luminaires published by Verpan. Today, the iconic designs of Verner Panton are still in great demand.
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VITRA
Vitra was founded in 1950 by Willi Fehlbaum. Designer furniture company Vitra is located near Basel, Switzerland. Vitra grew in 1981 and launched a number of subsidiaries around the world. Vitra’s mission is to develop healthy, intelligent and sustainable solutions for communities and housing. Vitra’s technical know-how is combined with the creativity of renowned designers such as Alexander Girard, Charles & Ray Eames who designed some the greatest classics of the 20th century, Verner Panton, and the Bouroullec brothers. Vitra pieces are created by designers from around the world.