Mid Century Modern Red Heart Cone Chair Verner Panton for Vitra Mint Condition
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An original Red Heart chair by Verner Panton for Vitra.
The chair in excellent condition, with the Vitra tags. An iconic design, a great piece of sculpture and a very comfortable chair, the cushion seat lifts up to reveal a cone shaped storage area.
This iconic piece of design is ready to grace your space.
The Red Heart Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra is a striking example of mid-20th-century design that marries playful aesthetics with innovative form. Originally designed in 1959, the chair's heart-shaped structure is not only visually captivating but also an exploration of new materials and techniques. The chair's sculptural silhouette is a testament to Panton's bold vision, creating a piece that blurs the line between furniture and art. Its distinctive red color enhances its emotional appeal, making it a standout in any modern interior.
Verner Panton (1926–1998) was a Danish designer known for his boundary-pushing work in furniture design and interior spaces. A student of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Panton is best known for his futuristic designs that challenged conventional thinking. His work with vibrant colors, fluid forms, and innovative materials made him a key figure in the post-war modernist movement. Notably, Panton designed the iconic Panton Chair, one of the first single-material, stackable plastic chairs, which solidified his reputation as a pioneer in industrial design.
Vitra, the Swiss manufacturer known for its collaboration with some of the most influential designers of the 20th century, has been instrumental in bringing Panton's works to a global audience. Founded in 1950 by Willi Fehlbaum, Vitra quickly became renowned for its high-quality furniture that blends cutting-edge design with exceptional craftsmanship. Vitra has long had a close partnership with Verner Panton, producing several of his iconic designs, including the Heart Chair, which has been in production in various forms ever since. The Red Heart Chair is part of Vitra's ongoing commitment to preserving and celebrating the legacy of groundbreaking design.
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