Cone Chairs & Table 1958

Verner Panton first came to international fame with his Cone Chairs. These extra-vagant designs seemed to defy the laws of stability, and are considered the first examples of Panton's work where he was typically experimental and witty – traits that were to become hallmarks of his work.

Manufacturer:

Vitra
Klünenfeldstrasse 22
4127 Birsfelden
Switzerland
http://www.vitra.com
Phone +41 61 377 00 00
Fax +41 61 377 15 10

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A variant on Cone Chair, designed one year later and baptized Heart Cone Chair because of its heart-shaped outline. Heart Cone Chair has large, projecting wings reminiscent of Mickey Mouse ears that could also, however, be interpreted as a contemporary take on the classic wing chair.
Materials: Laminated body, base in satin stainless steel, Polyurethane foam upholstery
890 × 1030 × 625 mm Heart Cone Chair

Originally designed for a Danish restaurant, this cone-shaped chair is based on the classic geometric figure and is mounted on a stainless steel swivel base in such a way that it pivots. Its semi-circular shell is high enough to form the back and arm supports, making it an exceedingly comfortable place to sit. The Cone Stool consistently continues the formal language of the Cone Chair. It not only offers a comfortable complement to it, but, thanks to its sculptural appearance, can also be used as an independent piece of furniture.
Materials: Laminate body, base in brushed stainless steel, polyurethane foam upholstery
820 × 570 × 585 mm Cone Chair