Verner Panton

(Danish, 1926–1998)

Verner Panton was an influential Danish designer and architect. His innovative seating furniture, employed colorful biomorphic forms, while retaining their ergonomic utility. The designer’s best known work is the stackable Panton Chair (1960), the first chair to be produced from a single piece of molded plastic. Following the success of his chair, Panton produced a variety of objects, including the Flowerpot Lamp and the Pantower. Born on February 13, 1925 in Gentofte, Denmark, Panton attended the Royal Danish Academy of Art in Copenhagen, obtaining a degree in architecture in 1951. Later, he became employed as an understudy to the renowned Functionalist designer Arne Jacobsen. Over the years, his prominence rising, as his designs and concepts became more outlandish. Panton died on September 5, 1998 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The designer’s works can be found in the collections of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, and the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany.

Related Artists

Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen, Hans J. Wegner

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Verner Panton (3,277 results)
“Panto 50” Pendant , 1977

Verner Panton

“Panto 50” Pendant , 1977

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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Relaxer 2, 1970

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Relaxer 2, 1970

Sale Date: November 15, 2023

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Relaxer 2, 1970

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Relaxer 2, 1970

Sale Date: November 15, 2023

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“Ilumesa” Round red plastic coffee table

Verner Panton

“Ilumesa” Round red plastic coffee table

Sale Date: November 14, 2023

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“Ilumesa” Round red plastic coffee table

Verner Panton

“Ilumesa” Round red plastic coffee table

Sale Date: November 14, 2023

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Set of Ten 'Panton' Dining Chairs, 2000

Verner Panton

Set of Ten 'Panton' Dining Chairs, 2000

Sale Date: November 14, 2023

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IN THE STYLE OF VERNER PANTON A LARGE..., 1960–1969

In the manner of Verner Panton

IN THE STYLE OF VERNER PANTON A LARGE..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: November 13, 2023

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VERNER PANTON A SET OF FIVE 123 SYSTEM..., 1970–1979

Verner Panton

VERNER PANTON A SET OF FIVE 123 SYSTEM..., 1970–1979

Sale Date: November 13, 2023

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VERNER PANTON TABLE FOR FRITZ HANSEN

Verner Panton

VERNER PANTON TABLE FOR FRITZ HANSEN

Sale Date: November 13, 2023

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VERNER PANTON A PAIR OF V-8800 WIRE CONE..., 1959

Verner Panton

VERNER PANTON A PAIR OF V-8800 WIRE CONE..., 1959

Sale Date: November 13, 2023

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VERNER PANTON A PAIR OF V-8800 WIRE CONE..., 1959

Verner Panton

VERNER PANTON A PAIR OF V-8800 WIRE CONE..., 1959

Sale Date: November 13, 2023

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VERNER PANTON A SET OF FIVE 123 SYSTEM..., 1970–1979

Verner Panton

VERNER PANTON A SET OF FIVE 123 SYSTEM..., 1970–1979

Sale Date: November 13, 2023

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VERNER PANTON TABLE FOR FRITZ HANSEN

Verner Panton

VERNER PANTON TABLE FOR FRITZ HANSEN

Sale Date: November 13, 2023

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An early zinc-plated wire cone chair, by..., 1960

Verner Panton

An early zinc-plated wire cone chair, by..., 1960

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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A chrome cone chair by Verber Panton, 1960

Verner Panton

A chrome cone chair by Verber Panton, 1960

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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A chrome cone chair by Verber Panton, 1960

Verner Panton

A chrome cone chair by Verber Panton, 1960

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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An early zinc-plated wire cone chair, by..., 1960

Verner Panton

An early zinc-plated wire cone chair, by..., 1960

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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“Pantonic” A blue lacquered bended laminated...

Verner Panton

“Pantonic” A blue lacquered bended laminated...

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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“Cone Chair” A pair of swivel chairs , 1958

Verner Panton

“Cone Chair” A pair of swivel chairs , 1958

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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“Cone Chair” A pair of swivel chairs , 1958

Verner Panton

“Cone Chair” A pair of swivel chairs , 1958

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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“Peacock chair” An easy chair , 1959–1960

Verner Panton

“Peacock chair” An easy chair , 1959–1960

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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“VP Globe 40” Pendant , 1969

Verner Panton

“VP Globe 40” Pendant , 1969

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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“Pantonic” A blue lacquered bended laminated...

Verner Panton

“Pantonic” A blue lacquered bended laminated...

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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“Peacock chair” An easy chair , 1959–1960

Verner Panton

“Peacock chair” An easy chair , 1959–1960

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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