The Panton chair is an important icon of modern design and has a fascinating history as Verner Panton experimented with a variety of materials to best realize the design. The most commonly seen versions are the chairs made of Luran-S, a colored thermoplastic polystyrene and the contemporary version in flexible polypropylene. However the chair was originally made by Vitra with Baydur HR cold-molded, fiberglass reinforced polyester resin foam which would then be primed and painted. The resulting chair was very time and labor intensive, yet yielded a chair which was much more substantial, with greater heft and a more elegant sculptural quality not needing any visible reinforcement. These chairs do not have a "plastic" feel.

In 1979 production of the Panton chair ceased. However, in 1983, Horn GmbH & Co. KG in Rudersberg began making the chair using HR foam again, and sold it through the WK association. These chairs are marked with Panton's signature at the bottom of the back and were made with the same method as the original production.

This blue chair is from this production period and while showing signs of age and use, it has terrific character. Should a like-new appearance be desired, the chair could easily be repainted.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound with chips and wear to the painted finish.

Origin:
Germany

Creator:
Designer: Verner Panton

Materials & Techniques:
Polypropylene

Details:
Seat Height: 17.25in
Number of Seats: 1
Country of Origin: Germany
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound with chips and wear to the painted finish.