Starting our Danish themed September issue is arguably the man who defines Danish Modernity. The irony in that being that the designs are used affluently across the world now but were actually conceived in the 60's. He worked initially at the architectural firm of another prominent Danish Designer, Arne Jacobsen. During his time there he gathered an appreciation and near obsessive nature towards the use of geometry and patterns within interior spaces which merged into a range of textile designs. Panton is more acclaimed for his furniture designs but unknowingly to some has created equally prolific Interiors. The Private House at Binningen is one example of this. Soft undulating forms that act as informal seating areas which are upholstered in an array of linear colours resembling that of an LSD induced dream. The creative and playful use of space encapsulates what Panton was all about. Panton sadly died in Copenhagen in 1998 but his designs will continue to inspire generations to come. The cantilevered Panton chair symbolises a long and healthy relationship he had with Vitra and is arguably the poster piece of furniture for Modernism. I'll leave you with some more of his designs below. For more information on Verner Panton please visit: http://www.verner-panton.com
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