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Verner Panton
The virtuoso design of an iconVerner Panton (1926-1998) is considered one of the most influential Danish designers of the 20th century. Century. His sense of form, colour and light has given the world unforgettable design classics. What they have in common is a revolutionary understanding of the function of an object in space in the 60s and 70s, which differed from Scandinavian traditions.
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Life and work
Alongside icons of Danish design such as Vilhelm Lauritzen and Poul Henningsen, Verner Panton has made a name for himself as a visionary designer - through his uncompromising originality, his courage to use colour and his experimentation far from the mainstream.
Verner Panton was born 1926 in Denmark. After studying at the Technical College in Odense and the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, he initially worked as an assistant to the great architect Arne Jacobsen. However, his urge to go his own way - beyond the prevailing functionalism of the time - became apparent early on.
With a revolutionary view of design, Panton understood light not only as a functional element, but as a means of arousing emotions and transforming spaces into moods. He regarded the room as a total work of art in which colour, form, furniture and lighting merge into a sensual unity. "You sit more comfortably on a colour you like", Panton once said - a sentence that aptly describes his deeply emotional view of design.
His style was characterised by organic forms, bold colours and the use of new materials, which he combined playfully and experimentally. He achieved his international breakthrough with the legendary Panton Chair made of acrylic ester-styrene-acrylonitrile, which he developed in 1967 together with the furniture manufacturer Vitra. This design catapulted him to the forefront of Danish modernism - and marked the beginning of an era in which design became an expression of joie de vivre.
Panton also set new standards as an interior designer: he designed the Hotel Astoria in Trondheim in 1960 and the Gruner & Jahr publishing house in Hamburg in 1974 - spaces that became immersive experiences thanks to their intense colours, psychedelic shapes and visionary lighting concepts.
His influence extends far beyond his lifetime. Verner Panton is regarded as one of the great innovators of "Mid-Century Modern" - but with a psychedelic twist that makes him unmistakable. His designs still characterise interior styling, pop culture and modern furniture design to this day. His works are exhibited in numerous museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.
In 1998, Panton's last exhibition "Light and Colour" took place in Kolding, Denmark, at the Trapholt Museum of Modern Art - a tribute to his love of light and colour. The luminous nuances in which his Panthella lights still shine today also come from this exhibition.
Today, his legacy lives on: VERPAN is the exclusive licencee of many Verner Panton designs and continues to produce his iconic lights with the same dedication with which they were once designed. Every Panton light is therefore not just a lighting object, but a piece of design history - visionary, sensual and timeless.
Verpan - The luminous legacy of Verner Panton: Verpan is the official licencee of the unique lighting designs by Danish design visionary Verner Panton and thus bears responsibility for one of the most important chapters in modern design history. As an authorised manufacturer, Verpan produces only original Panton lights. With the utmost care and attention to detail, Verpan preserves Panton's design heritage. They are manufactured true to Panton's original specifications, with a clear focus on quality, authenticity and precision craftsmanship.
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Verner Panton Panthella series
In 1971, Verner Panton presented a masterpiece of atmospheric lighting with the Panthella - a light that is still considered an icon of Scandinavian mid-century modern design today. With its organic shape and glare-free, soft light, the Panthella combines functionality and aesthetics in a unique way.
The series comprises several variants, including the flexible Panthella Portable, which can be positioned anywhere in the room thanks to its rechargeable battery. Each light consists of an acrylic shade that gently diffuses the light and a base that supports the light stably. The Panthella is available in several colour variants so that it blends perfectly into both modern and classic interiors. Whether on the bedside table, sideboard, in the reading corner or as an atmospheric eye-catcher in a lounge - its iconic silhouette fills every room with atmosphere and embodies Panton's visionary approach of light as an emotional Raumgestalt.
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Verner Panton Fun Series
The Fun series by Verner Panton, designed in 1964, is a shining symbol of his playful, sensual design philosophy. Often affectionately referred to as a shell lamp or Mother of Pearls, this iconic family of lamps combines genuine mother-of-pearl with shiny metal elements - a combination that has fascinated design lovers around the world for decades.
The design of the Fun lights is as sophisticated as it is poetic: delicate mother-of-pearl plates hang from filigree metal rings and, depending on the model, form artful cascades that refract the light in soft reflections. The draught causes the discs to vibrate softly, creating not only a visual but also an acoustic experience - light, sound and movement merge to create an almost magical atmosphere.
The Fun series includes pendant, floor and table lamps that prove to be real eye-catchers with a sensual, luxurious touch in the living room and bedroom as well as in elegant hotel lobbies or lounge areas.
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Verpan Spiral Series
The Spiral series from VERPAN is an impressive example of the visionary lighting design that keeps the legacy of Verner Panton alive. With its dynamic structure, it combines sculptural aesthetics with functional lighting, making it an eye-catcher in any room.
Each spiral light is made of high-quality, precisely crafted metal. The spiral shape reflects the light in a fascinating way and creates deep shadow and light effects that immerse rooms in an atmospheric, almost magical mood.
The series comprises different variants, including pendant lights that can be used flexibly above dining tables, in lounges, living rooms or entrance areas. Its timeless silhouette suits both modern and classic interiors and lends any room a dynamic elegance.
More Verner Panton series
Verner Panton has written design history with his lights - each series is a masterpiece of form, colour and lighting effect. The Flowerpot series impresses with its body made of two hemispherical bowls facing each other, which gently diffuses the light. The VP Globe consists of a clear acrylic sphere with hand-polished aluminium or brass reflectors in various sizes and shapes floating inside. The Hive light impresses with its modular honeycomb structures that reflect light in geometric patterns and playfully enliven rooms. Wire combines filigree wire frames with a floating lightness that diffuses the light and sets a modern, minimalist accent. Reflect uses metallic reflectors to direct light in a targeted manner and create glare-free, atmospheric lighting. Finally, the Pantop light combines soft light with a clear, elegant silhouette.
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