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The Panton Chair is a classic in the history of furniture design. Conceived by Verner Panton in , the chair was developed for serial production in collaboration with Vitra (). It was the first all-plastic chair made in one piece with a cantilever design. Since its introduction to the market, it has advanced through several production phases. Vitra and Verner Panton worked closely together to develop a new version made of polypropylene, which was launched in .

The comfort of this chair results from the combination of a cantilever structure with an anthropomorphic shape and a slightly flexible material. It can be used individually or in groups and is suited for indoor and outdoor environments. The Panton Chair has received numerous international design awards and is represented in the collections of many prominent museums. Due to its expressive form, it has become an icon of the twentieth century.This product was designed by

Verner Panton

Verner Panton was an influential figure in the development of design during the s and ’70s. After moving to Switzerland in the early s, the Danish designer became known for his inventive, novel ideas for furnishings, lighting and textiles. The masterful use of colour was a hallmark of his work.

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First conceived by Verner Panton in , the Panton Chair has become a classic of design. It was the first chair to be mass produced in plastic in a single piece. This came at a time when wood was the most widely used material in the furniture industry - plastic simply had not been developed  as a viable or fashionable material in this market.

When the chair was first introduced it was quite revolutionary. Its curvaceous form and materials reflected many art and pop culture movements in the s.  It was featured in a number of publications such as the cover of Vogue magazine, as well as in many contemporary movies of the era. The chair continues to be popular today, largely because of its popularity in the s and because of its organic form.

Part of the chair's allure is its history. Panton  spent five years researching materials and processes to develop the form of the chair. He struggled to find manufacturers to produce the chair. It was reported that twenty manufacturers rejected the chair on technical grounds--the believed it impossible or economically unviable to produce.

The current version of the chair, produced in polypropylene, is result of extensive testing and refinement of the production process.

Vitra is the licensed manufacturer for Panton Chair. The current form of the Panton chair is manufactured using the injection molding process. They are able to produce 20 chairs an hour. 

On the Vitra website customers can select their chair and color. It is also possible to download CAD files of the chair.

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The Panton Junior is a smaller version of the full-sized chair designed for children. Panton originally planned to introduce a version for children in the s, but this plan was put on hold because it was decided that it wouldn't be economically viable.

The Panton Junior is made using the same materials and product processes and is sold through Vitra.

Discussion Questions

1. Outline how mass production has played a role in making the Panton Chair a classic design.

2. Explain three advantages of using injection molding to produce the S-Curve Chair.

3.  What might be some of the health, safety, and material design considerations for the Panton Junior chair?

4. Vitra's website allows consumers to select and compare colors of the chair. Describe how this communication helps consumers make a purchasing decision.

5. The website also provides CAD models of the chair for downloading. Outline how this information might be used by other designers, architects, or consumers.