Vitra Panton Classic Chair
The Vitra Panton Chair (classic) was designed in the 1960's by Vernor Panton following years of experimenting with the possibility of creating a plastic chair moulded in one piece. Unlike the cheaper Panton Chair (standard) features a rigid expanded plastic and lacquered surface.
- Designer : Verner Panton
- Year of Design : 1959/60
- Material : Hard foam plastic shell surface finished with a gloss lacquer
- H: 83cm; W: 50cm; D: 60cm
- Seat Height : 41.5cm
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Description
This is the Rolls Royce of the Panton Chair design from Vitra. The original Panton Classic Chair was designed by Verner Panton who spent many years thinking about how to produce a plastic chair moulded in one piece. Together with Vitra, he came up with the first prototypes in the 1960s and Panton Chair went into series production as of 1967.
Unlike the cheaper Panton Chair Standard in solid plastic, Panton Chair Classic is made of rigid expanded plastic and has a lacquered surface.
Discover the story behind Panton's iconic chair in Utility Design Stories: History of the Panton S Chair
See other Verner Panton designs.
See more Dining Chairs.
See the Vitra collection.
| Brand | Vitra |
|---|---|
| Designer | Verner Panton |
| Year of Design | 1959/60 |
| Dimensions | H: 107cm; W: 85cm; D: 78.5cm |
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Verner Panton
Verner Panton (1926–1998) was one of Denmark’s most influential and daring 20th-century designers, celebrated for his bold use of colour, innovative materials, and sculptural forms. Originally working for Arne Jacobsen he broke away from the traditional Scandinavian design language of natural woods and muted tones, embracing plastic, steel, and vibrant palettes to create designs that felt futuristic, playful, and unmistakably modern.
Best known for the Vitra Panton Chair, the world’s first moulded plastic chair made from a single piece, his work pushed the boundaries of what furniture and lighting could be. From striking pendant lamps to expressive modular seating systems, Panton’s creations are not only functional but also immersive, transforming interiors into environments full of personality and energy.
Throughout his career, he collaborated with leading brands such as Vitra producing pieces that remain icons of modern design. His lamps and furniture are now regarded as design classics, held in museum collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the V&A in London.
Owning a Verner Panton design means more than buying a piece of furniture or lighting - it’s an investment in a visionary’s legacy. His work continues to inspire contemporary interiors, bringing boldness, optimism, and timeless Scandinavian innovation into everyday living.
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