Verner Panton

Denmark
1926 — 1998

Among the giant of Danish Design, Verner Panton established a unique reputation for his exuberant originality and tireless experimentation. Panton created lamps, furniture and textiles - and was also a sought-after interior designer.

Although he was at the forefront of mid-century Danish Modern, Panton's contribution was anything but mainstream. He enthusiastically embraced new materials, he splashed with a bold colour palette, and he playfully imbued many of his sculptural creations with a strong graphical expression - without ever compromising on quality of workmanship. Panton's iconic works have emerged as contemporary design classics - as strikingly inventive now as they were 50 years ago.