2nd Series Chair in Baydur Rigid Foam by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1960s

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A rare and sought-after panton chair from the legendary series 2, designed by verner panton (designed in 1959/60) and manufactured … Read more A rare and sought-after panton chair from the legendary series 2, designed by verner panton (designed in 1959/60) and manufactured between 1968 and 1971 for the herman miller collection (produced under license by vitra ag, basel).

this early version marks the pinnacle of the sculptural cantilever silhouette: cast from solid baydur polyurethane rigid foam (bayer), this model is distinguished by its perfectly smooth underside – without the structural rib reinforcements of the later 1970s editions made of luran s.

the chair is in unrestored, original condition with its original factory finish. The original white lacquer has matured evenly over the decades to a warm, elegant ivory tone (warm white / aged ivory) with a subtle sheen.

provenance:
from a private collection

very good, stable vintage condition the supporting rigid foam core is completely solid and free of breaks or cracks typical, honest signs of age and use are present. This piece has an attribution mark,
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