Vitra Panton Chairs

The cantilever chairs are still highly modern today. The Dane Verner Panton occupied himself for many years with attempts to produce a plastic chair in one casting. Together with Vitra, the first prototypes were created in the 1960s, and from 1967 the Vitra company succeeded in producing the Panton Chair in series. The original by Verner Panton is available under the name Panton Chair Classic in the pro office store. The comfortable chair was awarded with many prizes and is exhibited in the New York Museum of Modern Art. Furthermore, you can find the Vitra Panton Chair, the Vitra Panton Junior and the Vitra Miniature Panton Set of 5 in your pro office store.

The Vitra Panton Chair: colorful, shapely and resilient

The Vitra Panton Chair (86 cm, 44 cm seat height) has been adjusted in height to accommodate people's growth in length. The chairs are made of polypropylene and are extremely durable, which makes them ideal for outdoor use. The comfortable seat and the concise shape of the Vitra Panton Chair score points in private and public areas, such as cafes and restaurants. The material of the furniture made of solid plastic is 100% recyclable and has multiple certifications. The color palette of black, red and white has also been expanded, the Vitra Panton Chair is also available in soft mint, bordeaux, classic red, glacier blue and pale rosé.

The Vitra Panton Junior: art in the children's room

For the "little ones" there is the Vitra Panton Junior. Children love the Panton Chair because of its cheerful color and gentle curves. The realization of the children's chair in Panton design took over 35 years. The proportions are unchanged; the chair and seat height are about a quarter less than the chair for adults.

The Vitra Miniature Panton 5-piece set: for enthusiasts and professionals.

For enthusiasts, the Panton Chair is also available as a miniature in a set of 5. The Miniatures Collection by Vitra includes the classics the modern classics "en miniature". The construction, the material and the color correspond to the original from the collection of the Vitra Design Museum. Due to the faithful reproduction in the height of 14 centimeters, the miniatures are valuable collector's items and ideal illustrative material for universities and design schools.

Verner Panton: architect and designer

Verner Panton (1926-1998) was active as an architect and designer. He brought the art movement Pop Art with its striking colors into the world of furniture and developed chairs, lamps, textiles and room installations. His products have cult status. Panton is considered one of the most influential designers and interior designers of the last century. 

The Panton Chair for indoors and outdoors
The Panton Chair, designed by Danish designer Verner Panton, is an iconic chair characterised by its memorable and expressive form. It can be used both indoors and outdoors and is made of robust, solid-coloured polypropylene.

The material of the chair is not only flexible, but also extremely durable and easy to clean. This makes the Panton Chair suitable not only for use in the living area, but also in public facilities such as cafés, restaurants, offices or even in the garden.

With its iconic design, robustness and outdoor use, the Panton Chair is a significant and versatile piece of furniture that can add a special touch to various interiors.

History of the Panton Chair

The Panton Chair, designed by the Danish designer Verner Panton, is a groundbreaking design and is today considered one of the modern furniture design classics. It was developed in 1960 and was the first chair to be made from a single piece of plastic.

The Panton Chair was the result of 12 years of intensive development work. Verner Panton experimented with different materials and shapes to create a chair that was both aesthetically pleasing and functional. His revolutionary idea was to create a body-shaped form that was comfortable for people of different sizes. This approach was completely new at the time and significantly influenced the design process.

The Panton Chair was made of flexible, fibreglass-reinforced polyester, which gave it a durable and easy-to-clean surface. The shape of the chair was expressive and memorable, making it an iconic design. Thanks to its innovative technology, the Panton Chair could be produced in a wide range of colours, which made it a versatile and popular piece of furniture.

Today, the Panton Chair is exhibited in the Vitra Design Museum on the Vitra Campus and is produced by Vitra. The history of the Panton Chair is an example of the groundbreaking ideas and innovative design of Verner Panton, one of the most important designers of his time.

The Panton Chair was finally produced in cooperation with the renowned company Vitra. This enabled a serial production of the chair and made it accessible to a wider public. Vitra, under the leadership of Willi Fehlbaum, recognised the potential of the Panton Chair and supported its production.

Today, the Panton Chair is one of Verner Panton's most important designs and a symbol of modern, innovative design. Its memorable form and the use of new materials are milestones in furniture history and have made the Panton Chair a classic.

Influence on interior design

The Panton Chair has had a significant influence on interior design and can be considered a pioneer of modern and avant-garde interior design. With its memorable and expressive design, the Panton Chair has contributed to a redesign of spaces and inspired a multitude of designers.

The key features and characteristics of the Panton Chair include its curved and iconic shape, which is flexible and designed to fit the body. The use of high-quality materials such as glass fibre-reinforced polyester and through-dyed polypropylene makes the chair not only aesthetically pleasing, but also extremely durable and resistant.

The Panton Chair is considered a design classic because it is outstanding not only for its design and choice of materials, but also for its innovative manufacturing technique and collaboration with the renowned Vitra company. Through its extraordinary design, the Panton Chair has expanded the boundaries of furniture design and set new standards.

The influence of the Panton Chair on interior design can be seen in its use in various design contexts, whether in homes, offices, hotels or public spaces. The characteristic design of the Panton Chair adds a distinctive and contemporary touch to any space and has had a significant influence on interior design.