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Verner Panton
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With new plastics technology, Vitra relaunches the chair in polypropylene, posthumously fulfilling Panton’s goal of an affordable industrial product.
RELAUNCH - NEW POLYPROPYLENE TECHNOLOGY
26
Verner Panton - one of the most influential architects and designers of his time – is born on 13 February 1926 in Gamtofte, Fünen, Denmark.
Verner Panton - one of the most influential architects and designers
47
Studies architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen.
51
Verner Panton - EARLY STUDIES
58
Verner Panton develops a cantilever chair manufactured by Dansk Acryl Teknik in extruded polystyrene.
This design will later be reworked to become what is today known as the Panton Chair Classic.
59
Dansk Acryl Teknik manufactured chair
63
After years searching for a manufacturer for his cantilever chair, Verner Panton comes into contact with Vitra in 1963.
Together they develop the Panton Chair Classic, which is first presented in 1967.
BEGINNING OF VITRA AND PANTON RELATION
67
The Danish design magazine Mobilia presents the Panton Chair to the public for the first time.
Panton CHAIR - FIRST PRESENTATION TO THE PUBLIC
68
Mass production of the Panton Chair commences using Bayer’s rigid polyurethane foam and an innovative moulding technique.
71
PANTON CHAIR - MASS PRODUCTION
71
Panton and Vitra test BASF’s new thermoplastic for injection-moulded production, adding ridges to the design.
78
TESTING - injection-moulded production
99
With new plastics technology, Vitra relaunches the chair in polypropylene, posthumously fulfilling Panton’s goal of an affordable industrial product.
RELAUNCH - NEW POLYPROPYLENE TECHNOLOGY
20
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth Verner Panton.
To celebrate his legacy, Vitra and the Vitra Design Museum are planning a year-long programme of events and initiatives in collaboration with the Panton family.
100th anniversary of the birth Verner Panton
00
The Vitra Design Museum opens Verner Panton: The Collected Works, a retrospective of his furniture, lighting, interiors, architecture and textiles.
VITRA DESIGN MUSEUM -
Verner Panton: The Collected Works
07
Launch of the Panton Chair Junior, developed in collaboration with the Panton family.
Panton CHAIR - JUNIOR LAUNCH
26
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Verner Panton.
To celebrate his legacy, Vitra and the Vitra Design Museum are planning a year-long programme of events and initiatives in collaboration with the Panton family.
100th anniversary of the birth OF Verner Panton
EXPLORE THE LIFE OF
Verner Panton
EXPLORE THE LIFE OF
Verner Panton
19
With new plastics technology, Vitra relaunches the chair in polypropylene, posthumously fulfilling Panton’s goal of an affordable industrial product.
RELAUNCH - NEW POLYPROPYLENE TECHNOLOGY
26
Verner Panton - one of the most influential architects and designers of his time – is born on 13 February 1926 in Gamtofte, Fünen, Denmark.
Verner Panton - one of the most influential architects and designers
47
Studies architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen.
51
Verner Panton - EARLY STUDIES
58
Verner Panton develops a cantilever chair manufactured by Dansk Acryl Teknik in extruded polystyrene.
This design will later be reworked to become what is today known as the Panton Chair Classic.
59
Dansk Acryl Teknik manufactured chair
63
After years searching for a manufacturer for his cantilever chair, Verner Panton comes into contact with Vitra in 1963.
Together they develop the Panton Chair Classic, which is first presented in 1967.
BEGINNING OF VITRA AND PANTON RELATION
67
The Danish design magazine Mobilia presents the Panton Chair to the public for the first time.
Panton CHAIR - FIRST PRESENTATION TO THE PUBLIC
68
Mass production of the Panton Chair commences using Bayer’s rigid polyurethane foam and an innovative moulding technique.
71
PANTON CHAIR - MASS PRODUCTION
71
Panton and Vitra test BASF’s new thermoplastic for injection-moulded production, adding ridges to the design.
78
TESTING - injection-moulded production
99
With new plastics technology, Vitra relaunches the chair in polypropylene, posthumously fulfilling Panton’s goal of an affordable industrial product.
RELAUNCH - NEW POLYPROPYLENE TECHNOLOGY
20
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth Verner Panton.
To celebrate his legacy, Vitra and the Vitra Design Museum are planning a year-long programme of events and initiatives in collaboration with the Panton family.
100th anniversary of the birth Verner Panton
00
The Vitra Design Museum opens Verner Panton: The Collected Works, a retrospective of his furniture, lighting, interiors, architecture and textiles.
VITRA DESIGN MUSEUM -
Verner Panton: The Collected Works
07
Launch of the Panton Chair Junior, developed in collaboration with the Panton family.
Panton CHAIR - JUNIOR LAUNCH
Panton CHAIR - JUNIOR LAUNCH
26
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Verner Panton.
To celebrate his legacy, Vitra and the Vitra Design Museum are planning a year-long programme of events and initiatives in collaboration with the Panton family.
100th anniversary of the birth OF Verner Panton
08
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Pick your colour
and dive into the colour worlds.
08
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Pick your colour
and dive into the colour worlds.
1926
Verner Panton - one of the most influential architects and designers of his time – is born on 13 February 1926 in Gamtofte, Fünen, Denmark.
Verner Panton - one of the most influential architects and designers
1947
Studies architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen.
1951
Verner Panton - EARLY STUDIES
1958
Verner Panton develops a cantilever chair manufactured by Dansk Acryl Teknik in extruded polystyrene.
This design will later be reworked to become what is today known as the Panton Chair Classic.
1959
Dansk Acryl Teknik manufactured chair
1963
After years searching for a manufacturer for his cantilever chair, Verner Panton comes into contact with Vitra in 1963.
Together they develop the Panton Chair Classic, which is first presented in 1967.
BEGINNING OF VITRA AND PANTON RELATION
1967
The Danish design magazine Mobilia presents the Panton Chair to the public for the first time.
Panton CHAIR - FIRST PRESENTATION TO THE PUBLIC
1968
Mass production of the Panton Chair commences using Bayer’s rigid polyurethane foam and an innovative moulding technique.
1971
PANTON CHAIR - MASS PRODUCTION
1971
Panton and Vitra test BASF’s new thermoplastic for injection-moulded production, adding ridges to the design.
1978
TESTING - injection-moulded production
1999
With new plastics technology, Vitra relaunches the chair in polypropylene, posthumously fulfilling Panton’s goal of an affordable industrial product.
RELAUNCH - NEW POLYPROPYLENE TECHNOLOGY
2000
The Vitra Design Museum opens Verner Panton: The Collected Works, a retrospective of his furniture, lighting, interiors, architecture and textiles.
VITRA DESIGN MUSEUM -
Verner Panton: The Collected Works
2007
Launch of the Panton Chair Junior, developed in collaboration with the Panton family.
Panton CHAIR - JUNIOR LAUNCH
2026
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Verner Panton.
To celebrate his legacy, Vitra and the Vitra Design Museum are planning a year-long programme of events and initiatives in collaboration with the Panton family.
100th anniversary of the birth Verner Panton
EXPLORE THE LIFE OF
Verner Panton
08
days left to vote
Pick your colour
and dive into the colour worlds.
08
days left to vote
Pick your colour
and dive into the colour worlds.
1926
Verner Panton - one of the most influential architects and designers of his time – is born on 13 February 1926 in Gamtofte, Fünen, Denmark.
Verner Panton - one of the most influential architects and designers
1947
Studies architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen.
1951
Verner Panton - EARLY STUDIES
1958
Verner Panton develops a cantilever chair manufactured by Dansk Acryl Teknik in extruded polystyrene.
This design will later be reworked to become what is today known as the Panton Chair Classic.
1959
Dansk Acryl Teknik manufactured chair
1963
After years searching for a manufacturer for his cantilever chair, Verner Panton comes into contact with Vitra in 1963.
Together they develop the Panton Chair Classic, which is first presented in 1967.
BEGINNING OF VITRA AND PANTON RELATION
1967
The Danish design magazine Mobilia presents the Panton Chair to the public for the first time.
Panton CHAIR - FIRST PRESENTATION TO THE PUBLIC
1968
Mass production of the Panton Chair commences using Bayer’s rigid polyurethane foam and an innovative moulding technique.
1971
PANTON CHAIR - MASS PRODUCTION
1971
Panton and Vitra test BASF’s new thermoplastic for injection-moulded production, adding ridges to the design.
1978
TESTING - injection-moulded production
1999
With new plastics technology, Vitra relaunches the chair in polypropylene, posthumously fulfilling Panton’s goal of an affordable industrial product.
RELAUNCH - NEW POLYPROPYLENE TECHNOLOGY
2000
The Vitra Design Museum opens Verner Panton: The Collected Works, a retrospective of his furniture, lighting, interiors, architecture and textiles.
VITRA DESIGN MUSEUM -
Verner Panton: The Collected Works
2007
Launch of the Panton Chair Junior, developed in collaboration with the Panton family.
Panton CHAIR - JUNIOR LAUNCH