Verner Panton (1926 - 1998)
1926-02-13Gamtofte, Denmark1998-09-05Copenhagen, DenmarkDenmark
Verner Panton
Verner Panton was 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 (at Vitra, among others).
Date and place of birt: | 13 february 1926, Gamtofte, Denmark |
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Date and place of death: | 5 september 1998, Copenhagen, Denmark |
Nationality: | Denmark |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Architect, Artist, Designer |
Art style: | Post War Art, Contemporary art |