Replica Cone Panton Bar Chair (Upholstered)

Replica
BAR CHAIR - UPHOLSTERED
Verner Panton
1958

In the mid-1950's, Verner Panton converted a Volkswagen bus into a mobile studio and travelled across Europe. In 1958 he returned to Denmark full of unconventional ideas... one of which evolved into the iconic Cone Chair. Defying gravity, the cone was both futuristic and shocking... so much so that when it was exhibited in a shop window in New York City police had to order its removal due to the traffic chaos its presence created.

"Most people spend their lives living in dreary, beige conformity, mortally afraid of using colors. The main purpose of my work is to provoke people into using their imagination and make their surroundings more exciting." -Verner Panton

Originally designed for a Danish restaurant, this cone-shaped chair is based on the classic geometric figure and is mounted on a stainless steel base in such a way that it pivots. Its semi-circular shell is sizeable enough to form the back and arm supports; making it an exceeding comfortable piece of craftsmanship.

Our Panton Replica is constructed with a reinforced fiberglass shell, along with cashmere cushion and upholstery. The stainless steel crossed base is brushed; which gives this piece a highly polish appearance.

Dimensions: 42cm W x 71cm D x 91cm H