

Verner Panton, was born in Denmark,and is considered one of most influential 20th-century furniture and one of the most important figures in the development of design. During his career, he created innovative, funky and futuristic designs in a variety of materials, especially plastics with vibrant exotic colors. He also creates entire environments with radical and psychedelic interiors that were an ensemble of his curved furniture, wall upholstering, textiles and lighting. Panton’s was recognized by his circular patterns and cylindrical furniture.

After his graduation in 1951, he founded an independent studio for architecture and design. He became well known for his innovative architectural proposals, including The Collapsible House, The Cardboard House and The Plastic House. Near the end of the 1950s, his chair designs became much more unconventional, with no legs or discernible back. In 1960 Panton was the designer of the very first single-form injection-moulded plastic chair. The Stacking chair or S chair, became his most famous and mass-produced design.

His aim was to create a comfortable chair made in one piece that could be used anywhere. After searching for a manufacturer for several years, Panton came into contact with Vitra in 1963. They together developed the Panton Chair and in 1967 they started the it serial production. It was hailed as a sensation and received numerous prizes. One of the earliest models is now in the collection of the MOMA in New York. Today the Panton Chair is regarded as a classic of modern furniture design. The original version of the chair in rigid polyurethane foam with a glossy lacquer finish, under the name Panton Chair Classic.

The Panton Chair has always been a favourite of children. Verner began to consider the idea of producing a child-size version of the chair together with Vitra.

After 35 years it was possible to have financial support to accomplish this idea: Vitra introduces the Panton Junior, whose production is based on the original plans of Verner Panton. The Panton Junior is similiar but it is approximately 25 percent smaller and available in seven different colours. This makes it an ideal chair for children in pre-school and primary grades.

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