Series production: 1967-1979 and 1983 to present day Without a doubt the Panton Chair is Verner Panton's best known and perhaps most significant design. Its form, which is as unusual as it is striking, and the innovations in production technology which are related to this piece of furniture have made it an icon of chair design in the twentieth century. Panton seems to have been experimenting with the idea of a cantilever chair made out of a single section of material as early as 1956, on the occasion of a furniture competition by the firm of WK-Möbel. There are sketches from 1958/59 which already clearly prefigure the Panton Chair. A short time later Panton had a full scale model of his chair concept made from polystyrene which was not suitable for sitting on but would help him find a manufacturer. Today this model, which is often incorrectly described as a prototype, is part of the collection of the Vitra Design Museum and shows significant differences to the later Panton Chair.
In the early Sixties Panton came into contact with Willi Fehlbaum, the managing director of Vitra at the time, who indicated his readiness to develop the chair to the series production stage, Panton moved with his family to Basle. However, it was not until the years between 1965 and 1967 that the development work on the chair was driven forward intensively. In August 1967 the Panton Chair was presented to the public for the first time. Since then the chair has been produced in four different versions from four different types of plastic and with the aid of different types of production technology. There were both financial and aesthetic reasons for the change in materials. All versions were developed in close cooperation between the manufacturer and Verner Panton. The production history of the Panton Chair is as follows: initial series production from cold-moulded, fibre-glass reinforced polyester resin, painted in various colours. the second series model made of polyurethane rigid foam, painted in various colours.
the third series model made of coloured thermoplastic polystyrene (Luran S). The chairs made of this material can be identified by the ridges below the bend between the seating area and the base.in the USA until 1975 Herman Miller The Panton Chair was not in production from 1979 to 1983. 1983 to present day second version of the chair made of painted polyurethane rigid foam. This series can be identified by Panton's signature on the base. Manufacturer: 1983-1990 Horn on behalf of the WK Group; since 1999 this model has been marketed under the name Panton Chair Classic. 1999 to present day fourth series model made of coloured polypropylene. 2005 to present day Panton Junior made of coloured polypropylene (a smaller version of the Panton Chair made to scale for children from the age of three).Eames Molded Fiberglass Chairs 3D Models / Revit Charles and Ray Eames See how this product can contribute to your environmental goals.
Thanks to a new proprietary process of producing fiberglass, Herman Miller is once again able to produce the Eames original 1950 Molded Fiberglass Chair safely by means of a less volatile, monomer-free “dry bind” process. Like the original shell chairs, our new fiberglass finish has the same covetable surface variation and tell-tale fiberglass striation that have attracted avid vintage collectors for decades. Available in both the arm and side chair formats in eight archival colors, the chairs can be configured with a choice of wire, dowel leg, stacking, rocker, and 4-leg bases. An array of trim, finely tailored Hopsak fabrics designed by Alexander Girard, Herman Miller’s Textile Director from 1952 to 1973, round out the collection of shell customization options, fully restoring the integrity of the original 1953 shell chair offerings. All chairs can be recycled through the Herman Miller Take Back Program. The process for making shells and the nature of fiberglass mean that each shell is unique and can possess traits such as tiny cavities in the surface, small points of lighter or darker color, or faint circular shadows where base attaches to shell.
For Every NeedCharles Eames famously said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” With the molded plastic, fiberglass, and wood shell chairs—as well as the wire chair—the Eames have created a universal response to what everyone wants from a chair: a simple, gracious form that fits any body and every place. In Every WayBorne out of Charles’ and Eero Saarinen’s early investigations molding plywood at Cranbrook Academy in 1939, and continued with Ray at the Eames studio in Venice, California, the molded chair is exemplary of the Eames iterative process and their desire to make “the best for the most for the least.” With each new form, finish, and configuration, the Eames continued to push the boundaries of what the shell chair could be: after experimenting with single-form plywood and stamped metal, they turned to fiberglass and experimented with bent wire; when fiberglass production proved unhealthy for the environment, the decision was made to switch production to a safer plastic;
and now, with advancements in safe fiberglass composition and dynamic veneer technologies, the evolution continues with the Molded Fiberglass and Molded Wood Chairs. For EveryoneThe Eames Shell Chair was designed on the principle of adaptability, offering innumerable configurations to serve a wide variety of applications and environments. It’s what makes the chair a classic worthy of museum collections—and living rooms, Laundromats, lobbies, and cafés. It’s what makes it a great first piece of furniture to buy in your twenties, that’s still worthy and relevant enough to hand down to your children 20 years later. A diverse selection of shell, base, color, and finish options enable you to create your perfect chair. Just like every person, every chair has a story.Shop unique and handmade items directly from creative people around the world Popular items for herman miller chair The intellectual property depicted in this model, including the brand "verner panton", is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original rights holders.