Every now and then a piece of furniture comes along that is so striking in its design that it instantly becomes a modern classic. One such contemporary piece of furniture is the S chair, commonly known as the Panton chair, designed by Verner Panton. Instantly recognizable, the S Chair, or Panton Chair, has a space-age look and comes in a variety of bold, vibrant colors.
Verner Panton originally hailed from Denmark and is considered one of the country’s most influential furniture designers. His use of modern materials, especially plastics, and the futuristic designs on him made him very popular in the 1960s, when this look was highly sought after.
Verner Panton first designed the S chair in 1960 and it was the first single-shape injection molded plastic chair ever made. With no perceptible legs or backrest, the chair is a true innovation of style. Due to the bright colors and modern shape, the chair was incredibly popular during the 1960s. Now the S chair is enjoying a renewed rise in popularity and it’s easy to see why – this contemporary piece of furniture will fit perfectly into any home and its material and shape make it an extremely practical option for any home.
Another instantly recognizable piece of contemporary furniture is the Marshmallow chair designed by George Nelson. Created in 1956, it is avant-garde design at its finest. Although the Marshmallow chair is a fun design, it is extremely comfortable and this is one of the reasons why this contemporary piece of furniture has remained so popular over the years.
George Nelson created a unique, original and striking look with his iconic Marshmallow chair and while whimsical, the piece was designed with functionality clearly at the forefront. The series of circular cushions placed on a steel structure is striking. This feature has a couple of great benefits; The cushions can be removed and replaced, making cleaning easy, and being able to move the cushions ensures that each area of the chair is used and used evenly. The design of this contemporary piece of furniture lends itself to brightly colored cushions for a dramatic touch.
When you want to make a real statement with contemporary furniture, you couldn’t make a better choice than these pieces designed by Verner Panton and George Nelson. Its bold designs and use of vibrant colors make this furniture impressive as well as fun. However, the real key to this contemporary piece of furniture lies in its maximum practicality, which makes it ideal in the modern home.