Who has not seen the Panton chair in decor magazines, stores or restaurants? Or you may even have one in your house. In addition to the classic chair, there are the kids’ version and the miniature, so that everyone can enjoy this comfortable chair created in one piece. The Panton chair is undoubtedly an icon of modern design, and due to its particular shape and characteristics, it has received several awards at the end of the 60s.
How Was Panton Chair Created?
Panton Chair creator, Verner Panton, was an architect and industrial designer born in Denmark (1926-1998) who even worked for a few years in Arne Jacobsen’s studio, another renowned Danish architect and industrial designer. First, the designer created a cold-pressed model using polyester strengthened with fiberglass. This model was then improved and adapted so it could be mass produced and the chosen material became thermoplastic polystyrene which was cheaper. Then, in 1968, the serial production of the final version of the chair started and this one was made of a high-resilience polyurethane foam which turned out to be less durable than anticipated. This version of the chair was produced in seven colors but stopped in 1979. In 1983 the chair was again produced but this time it was made of polyurethane structural foam. It was named the Panton Chair Classic. In 1999 the Panton Plastic Chair appeared and this one was made of polypropylene and available in a variety of different colors. This is most likely the version that interior designers used in all of these projects.
A beautiful dining room with a console table with decor, a glass dining table, white Panton chairs and a pendant lamp.
A bold contemporary dining room with a metal dining table, black Panton chairs, a cluster of pendant bulbs and some art.
A bold dining room with a dark-stained table, purple Panton chairs, colorful art and a potted cactus is a fun and cool space.
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A catchy dining space with a glass dining table, mismatching black chairs including Panton and Tulip ones and a black sconce.
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A colorful dining room with a stained table, orange Panton chairs, a pink pendant lamp and some bright decor and blooms.
Why Is Panton Chair So Special?
Over the years, the unique S-shaped chair has been modified to reflect the advancements in plastics technology. The original was made from a fibreglass-reinforced polymer, a second version was created out of rigid polyurethane foam, a third from injection-molded Luran S, and finally a fourth from polypropylene, which the chair is still made from today. Bold and unusual, the chair received a lot of media attention and became a symbol of the progressive Sixties era. It was even featured on the front cover of Vogue, in a now-legendary shoot with British model Kate Moss.
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A contrasting dining room with a neutral sofa and bold pillows, an oversized artwork, a round table with Eames and Panton chairs in orange and black.
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A home office with a vintage stained desk with drawers and a silver Panton chair that contrasts the desk a lot.
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A modern neutral dining space with a round table, white Pantone chairs and a pendant lamp is cool and edgy.
A monochromatic dining room with a table, black Panton chairs, a white storage unit and a black and white gallery wall.
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A moody dining room with grey walls, a stained table and mustard Panton chairs, some stained ones, a credenza and a bold artwork.
A neutral dining space with a stained table, mismatching chairs including Panton ones, a white sofa and artwork.
Where To Incorporate Panton Chair?
This chair can be rocked both indoors and outdoors due to the universal material it’s made of. It comes in a variety of colors to complete your space. Panton chair is a good idea for minimalist, contemporary, modern and Scandinavian space though it can make its way to eclectic spaces, too, being paired with other chairs like Eames, Eames wire and others. Integrate it into your dining space (that’s the most popular solution), into your kitchen, home office and even living room and bedroom. It fits both more formal and more relaxed decors, make sure looking at the pics below!
A refined dining table and white sculptural Panton chairs of the same shade to make the look not so different.
A refined home office with built-in storage units and shelves, a clear glass desk, a white Panton chair and faux fur stools.
A refined modern dining room with a stained table, white Panton chairs, some decor and stucco on the walls is cool.
A refined Parisian dining room with a vintage paino and a stool, a white table and Panton chairs, a ladder and a pendant lamp.
A Scandinavian dining room with a built-in fireplace and firewood storage, a table and white Panton chairs, metal pendant lamps.
A Scandinavian dining space with a stained table, white Panton chairs, white pendant lamps and some simple decor.
A sophisticated dining room with a bookcase, a stained table, black vintage and white Panton chairs, black curtains and a lamp.
A stylish bedroom with terrazzo walls, a grey couch, a bed with neutral bedding, a black Panton chair, a black shelf and a TV.
A stylish dining room with a stained table and bench, with white Pantone chairs, a chandelier and some decor.
A vintage rustic table and different modern and industrial ones of different looks and textures.
An eclectic dining room with a fireplace, a white storage unit, a white oval table, white Panton chairs, s creamy sofa and some decor.
An eclectic dining room with a stained storage unit, a black dining table, mismatching chairs, a chandelier and lots of various decor.
An eye-catching dining room with a niche with a console table and decor, a living edge table, wishbone and Panton chairs, some beautiful art.
An outdoor dining space with a concrete table, black Panton chairs, a sofa and a leather pouf is cool and lovely.