Panton Chrome, 1967

Panton Chrome, 1967
25.4 x 27.9 cm / 10 x 11 in, unframed
41.3 x 38.7 cm / 16.25 x 15.25 in, framed
Coloured Pencil on paper
2022
Panton Chrome, 1967
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  • Panton Chrome, 1967
  • Panton Chrome, 1967
  • Panton Chrome, 1967
  • Panton Chrome, 1967
  • Panton Chrome, 1967
  • Artist, Bella McGoldrick, drawing a Panton chair with colored pencil.
  • Panton Chrome, 1967
  • Panton Chrome, 1967
  • Panton Chrome, 1967
  • Panton Chrome, 1967
  • Panton Chrome, 1967
  • Artist, Bella McGoldrick, drawing a Panton chair with colored pencil.

Give me a good dose of metal and I'll give you reflection induced rainbow of colors. I wasn't sure if this would translate out of context. This iconic yet no...

Words by Bella

Panton Chrome, 1967

Words by Bella

Give me a good dose of metal and I'll give you reflection induced rainbow of colors. I wasn't sure if this would translate out of context. This iconic yet not-totally-recognizable-as-a-chair seat. But I think that's part of the beauty - could we say, if you know, you know? The original version of the chair in rigid polyurethane foam with a glossy lacquer finish is marketed under the name Panton Chair Classic. Verner Panton was one of the most influential figures in the development of design during the 1960s and ’70s. Along with his experimental approach to forms and colours, he was captivated by the potential of plastic, a novel material at the time. His aim was to create a comfortable chair made in one piece that could be used anywhere. After searching for a manufacturer for several years, Panton came into contact with Vitra in 1963. Together they developed the Panton Chair, which was first presented in 1967. Fifty years after its initial launch, Vitra issued two limited editions in 2018 one of hem being thePanton Chrome.