Historical FigureMale
Verner Panton
1926 – 1998
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryVerner Panton is considered one of Denmark's most influential 20th-century furniture and interior designers. During his career, he created innovative and futuristic designs in a variety of materials, especially plastics, and in vibrant and exotic colors. His style was very "1960s" but regained popularity at the end of the 20th century. As of 2004, Panton's best-known furniture models are still in production.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
February 13, 1926
Gamtofte
Date of death
September 5, 1998
Copenhagen
Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark
Occupations & fields
designerarchitectuniversity teacherfurniture designerinterior designertextile artist
Awards & honours
Fellow of the Royal Society of ArtsPoul Henningsen prize
Notable works
Panton Chair
- Field and occupation
- dánský interiérový architekt a designér
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