There is a timelessness to mid-20th century
Danish design that still makes it so appealing today. But unlike Arne Jacobsen and Hans Wegner who
came before him, Verner Panton (1926-1998) made his mark in the 1960s and
1970s. One of my favorite designs is his
Series 1-2-3 chairs devised in 1973
for Fritz Hansen.
Called Series 1-2-3
because of the different qualities of upholstery offered, the chair is actually
an inspiration of Panton’s original and challenging Pantone Chair of 1960
produced by Vitra (below).
As you know, I normally prefer vintage pieces and re-issues
are a distant second choice, unless the point is comfort and look over
collectable. And this is why I’m
featuring these today. Rather than merely copying the originals, Mrs. Panton
has approved for Verpan, an updated version of the Series 1-2-3 lounge and dining chairs.
The deluxe version (top image), with its removable tufted cushion
is infinitely more comfortable than the original (which only came in fabric or
leather). The chairs swivel (or are
stackable - below image- if you get it with a butterfly base) and are very,
user friendly.
And although there is a “swinging 60s” thing to them, there
is also a sense of poised perfection and everlasting elegance that make them
appealing today.
image credits: (top) Design Within Reach, US; (center) Verpan,
Denmark; (bottom) Vitra, Italy
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