Along with his experimental approach to forms and colours he was captivated by the potential of plastic a novel material at the time.
Vitra verner panton chair.
His aim was to create a comfortable chair made in one piece that could be used anywhere.
Panton s collaboration with vitra began in the early 1960s when they jointly developed what became his best known design the panton chair which was introduced in 1967.
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.
The panton chair is a classic in the history of furniture design.
After searching for a manufacturer for several years.
This was also the first independently developed product by vitra.
1963 marked the start of a collaboration between vitra and verner panton with the development of one of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century.
Only since 1999 has it been.
It was the first chair to be manufactured completely out of plastic in one single piece.
It turned out to be a nearly impossible challenge as the bold contours imagined by the designer had to be reconciled with the physical limits of plastics technology and manufacturing.
Since its introduction to the market it has advanced through several production phases.
Conceived by verner panton in 1960 the chair was developed for serial production in collaboration with vitra 1967.
It was the first chair to be manufactured completely out of plastic in one single piece.
The panton chair is a classic in the history of furniture design.
Conceived by verner panton in 1960 the chair was developed for serial production in collaboration with vitra 1967.