The back of the cone and the cushion which is fitted into its opening are upholstered in cloth.
Verner panton cone chair.
With his wire cone chair verner panton was experimenting with a cone shape and unusual use of wire.
The back of the cone and the cushion which is fitted into its opening are upholstered in cloth.
When panton had an idea he did not want to just change a detail it was far more important to him to thrash out the possibilities of something completely new.
The cone chair by verner panton evokes a pop art aesthetic despite or perhaps precisely because of its orientation to the classic geometric figure of a cone.
You can see this with the panton chair.
The masterful use of colour was a hallmark of his work.
Vitra and verner panton teamed up to develop the panton chair shortly thereafter.
With this chair panton turned convention on its head by inverting the cone creating an effect which was both futuristic and novel.
The chair consists of a cone shaped metal frame which rotates at its base on a cross shaped metal foot.
1960 icon with sex appeal panton chair.
23 5 d x 23 w x 33 25 h seat height 19 75.
The chair consists of a cone shaped metal frame which rotates at its base on a cross shaped metal foot.
Designed by verner panton in the late 1950s the chair combines a comfortably upholstered seat with an understated elegant base made of satin stainless steel.
Verner panton was an influential figure in the development of design during the 1960s and 70s.
With this chair panton turned convention on its head by inverting the cone creating an effect which was both futuristic and novel.
Midcentury verner panton swivel cone chair made in denmark circa 1960s.
Newly upholstered maharam hallingdal fabric dimensions.
The cone chair s innovative aesthetic modified the approach to seating in the latter part of the 1950s and it was the first creation in the legendary design language for which panton is renowned today.
After moving to switzerland in the early 1960s the danish designer became known for his inventive novel ideas for furnishings lighting and textiles.
Its striking appearance is matched by exceptional comfort which makes the chair an ideal choice for expressive lounges and lobbies.