Design partners

Verner Panton

Designer of the Panto Collection

Revolutionary Designs

Colourful, unusual and innovative: these are the furniture designs of VS's Swedish design partner: Verner Panton. With his colourful designs and our quest for the perfect furniture for school and work, more than just chairs have been created over the past decades.

Who is Verner Panton?

Colour artist, designer or architect? Why not all at once? But from the beginning: Verner Panton began his education at the age of 21 - in 1947 - by studying architecture in Copenhagen. His enthusiasm for colour was already evident at the Royal Academy of Art.

When Pop Art came to Europe from America in the 1950s, it not only touched Verner Panton, it practically ran over him. The bright colours and expressive techniques were reflected in his understanding of art. But as an architect, he did not create paintings or works of art for museums - today you can touch, turn and even sit on his works!

“ A Chair Must Be Dynamic It Must Be Comfortable to Sit On ”
Verner Panton

Pioneer of Interior Design

Verner Panton redefined interior design, setting new standards in form and function. At VS, our expertise lies in school, office, and contract furniture — making our collaboration a perfect match. Panton didn’t just design spaces; he transformed them into artistic experiences. His approach was bold and immersive, using the full spectrum of color to create dynamic environments. From walls and floors to ceilings, furniture, and lighting — every element was carefully curated and designed by Panton himself, bringing his visionary concepts to life.

1974

More Than Just Hot AirVS introduced the air-cushion chair with seat and back shell made from inflated, double-walled polypropylene. Panton adopted air-cushion technology for his VS chairs.

Head-First Into Color

What do we admire about Verner Panton? His fearless embrace of the new — just like us! He had the vision to explore modern concepts and the courage to integrate them with emerging technologies. His bold designs from the 1970s saw a resurgence in the 1990s, aligning perfectly with our passion for chairs and commitment to innovation. This shared spirit of creativity and forward-thinking ultimately brought us together.

Verner Panton began to work with us. Together we designed comfortable, amazingly new and innovative chairs. This resulted in the name "Pantoflex", which stands for the highest ergonomic flexibility.

At least we are celebrating the PantoFour, which has conquered classrooms and offices across Germany as the 4th collaboration in all possible colors.

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Panton’s designs remain an industry leader and a staple in modern classrooms, prioritizing physical well-being and mental agility with ergonomic construction, curated materials, and distinctive design.