Rating and value of Verner Panton furniture, lighting and chairs

The great Danish designer Verner Panton (1926-1998) is considered one of the pioneers of interior design and furniture in the 60s and 70s. Creator of the famous S-shaped Panton chair and the FlowerPot lamp, Verner Panton's revolutionary design marked an entire era.

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Verner Panton artist rating

A leading Danish designer, Verner Panton enjoyed great success during his lifetime thanks to his participation in some of the major events of his time. He quickly established himself as a major player on the art market. Today, his furniture is all the rage in auction rooms and attracts a large number of collectors. His pieces are mainly traded in France and the United States. Verner Panton furniture can fetch hundreds of thousands of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his Chandelier type G, dating from 1970, which sold for €111,120 in 2007, whereas its estimate was between €27,780 and €41,670. 

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Verner Panton's style and market value

Verner Panton is best known for his innovative approach to design. His avant-garde interiors and furniture pieces are characterized by bold geometric shapes, vivid colors and innovative materials. His style was creative and futuristic, from lighting fixtures to cars.

His Panton chair is his best-known creation. One of the most recognizable of all, this chair is made up of a single curved line, without anyone really knowing how its balance is achieved.

The current retro style trend ensures that Verner Panton's pieces are a sure thing on today's art market. Highly prized by collectors, his iconic furniture pieces fetch tens of thousands of euros at auction.

The life of Verner Panton

Verner Panton was born in Denmark in 1926. After brilliant studies in engineering and architecture, Panton entered the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. In 1951, designer Arne Jacobsen took him on as an apprentice. A few years later, Panton opened his own design studio.

Initially influenced by Jacobsen's highly organic style, Panton moved towards the avant-garde, creating geometric, unstructured and colorful furniture. But these new architectural contexts did not meet with unanimous approval, and shocked many. 

His famous "Panton chair" was the first chair to be produced from a single piece of molded plastic. This creation brought him international recognition and was mass-produced by Herman Miller.

Also an avid traveler, Verner Panton explored many countries. These travels enabled him to establish numerous contacts throughout the world. As a result, his studio received numerous commissions for both architecture and furniture. Panton was chosen to design a large part of the Astoria Hotel in Trondheim, Norway.

Verner Panton's mark on his era

In great demand, Verner Panton's prestigious commissions continued until his death in 1998. Today considered one of the great icons of modern design, his legacy continues to influence the field of interior design and furniture. Today, his value is on the rise on the art market.  

His signature

Not all of Verner Panton's works are signed.

Although there are variations, here is a first example of its signature:

Appraising your property

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