Vintage Amobe Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, 1970s

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C- 197 Vintage Amobe Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, 1970 Vintage Design Born in Denmark in 1926, Verner … Read more C- 197 Vintage Amobe Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, 1970 Vintage Design Born in Denmark in 1926, Verner Panton studied at Odense Technical College before enrolling in the Architecture Department at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. from 1950 until 1952, he worked for Arne Jacobsen’s firm before founding his own studio dedicated to experimental architecture and design in 1955. Panton was passionate about plastics and other new materials, which he exploited to achieve vibrantly colored, geometric forms inspired by Pop Art. In 1959, he debuted his Cone Chair, which led to a number of commissions and partnerships with manufacturers. In 1960, he developed the first inflatable furniture collection and began to create futuristic “total environments” in which the walls, floors, ceiling, and furnishings were treated in a unifying aesthetic. In the early ’60s, Panton moved to Basel and began a long and productive relationship with Vitra, with whom he developed the iconic Panton Chair, the first cantilevered chair made from a single piece of plastic. This special Amoebe Highback Chair is a design of the well -known Verner Panton. Designed in the 70s for the well -known “Visiona” exhibition. This model was produced by Vitra in the 90s. Creator Verner Panton Manufacturer Vitra Production Period 1970 to 1979 Identifying Marks This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources Style Vintage Detailed Condition Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing. Materials Fabric Color Yellow Width 61 cm Depth 83 cm Height 129 cm C-197 Vintage Amobe Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, 1970 This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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