Posts Tagged ‘60er’

imm cologne · 40 YEARS VISONA 2

by BiKILL on 13th May 2010

Verner Panton’s Visiona 2 – a revolutionary design concept

In the context of the Cologne furniture fair in 1970 Bayer in cooperation with the Danish designer Verner Panton presented Visiona 2, an almost breathtaking interior staging wallowing in colors and forms. On the occasion of the exhibition’s 40th anniversary we took another look at this much discussed concept.

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ARCHITEKTUR & WOHNEN – edition 09/06

by BiKILL on 21st November 2009

MAGAZINE – ARCHITEKTUR&WOHNEN

The current issue of the ARCHITEKTUR&WOHNEN, short A&W, felt into my hands. While paging through I think: Wow, how present Verner PANTON with his draughts is – directly or indirectly – till today.

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FUN METAL

by BiKILL on 29th October 2009

FUN METAL, 1964 Verner PANTON

Year: 1964

A mixture of sequin dress and disco ball – the lights from the FUN metal family of designer Verner Panton impress by her glamorous figure. Nobly seeming round metal panels are connected by small metal rings to long chains with different lengths. That holds it dynamic.

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History

by BiKILL on 29th October 2009

Verner Panton

Design always reflects the time in which it was originated. Expressed differently: Draughts can be better understood, one knows about the historical backgrounds and social moods. For a better understanding of the era Verner Panton we have lighted up the decades of his creating:

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LIVING TOWER

by BiKILL on 10th September 2009

LIVING TOWER, 1968/1969 Verner PANTON

Year: 1968/69

Residential sceneries were Verner of Panton’s favorite subject. His LIVING TOWER, for the first time as a Phantasy Landscape on the Visiona 2 in completion presented, uses the three dimensions of space. The organically formed sculpture made from two compound elements can be used at four levels.

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SPIEGEL EDITORIAL STAFF HOUSE

by BiKILL on 4th September 2009

Year: 1968/69

Some know the canteen of the today’s SPIEGEL EDITORIAL STAFF HOUSE from films, music videos or at least from photos. The least ones, however, know that it is the creation work of Verner Panton.

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60s

by BiKILL on 21st August 2009

People conquer the universe, while at home on earth a really bad mood rules. The 60s are the decade of big problems and changes at the same time.

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TÜTENSTUHL SERIE K

by BiKILL on 12th August 2009

Year: 1958/60

With the expression SERIES K – K for Kraemmerhusstole – Verner Panton meant several different pieces of furniture, partially with suitable (bar) stools and tables which were based – more or less – on the same construction.

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GEOMETRI

by BiKILL on 5th August 2009

Year: 1960

GEOMETRI, the best known textile draught of Verner Panton, exists of a pattern which consists of circles and squares. The design is visualised by two colour combinations: black / white and red / orange.

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BARBOY

by BiKILL on 5th August 2009

BARBOY, 1963 Verner PANTON

Year: 1963

Adaptable side table and closed container in one – the BARBOY is a piece of furniture for many opportunities. Time of his life Verner Panton dealt with the harmony of form and function. Besides, mobility was an important aspect.

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