Verner Panton: Form, Colour, Space
23 May، 2026 @ 8:00 am - 9 May، 2027 @ 5:00 pm
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Overview
The Vitra Design Museum presents a major exhibition at the Schaudepot to mark the 100th birthday of Danish architect and designer Verner Panton who lived from 1926 until 1998. Panton created his unique design style which revolutionized furniture and lighting and textiles and sculptures and architectural spaces and interior design elements. His designs between the Panton Chair and Visiona II installation from 1970 still shape design trends from both the post-war era and modern times. The exhibition presents his work in two parts which combine chronological organization with thematic exploration to show the historical background of his work and the changes that occurred during postwar times and the introduction of new materials and production methods and the Space Age.
Exhibition Highlights
- Chronological and thematic presentation of key works, including the Panton Chair (c. 1956–1967) and Visiona II installation (1970).
- Walk-in reconstruction of the legendary 1970 Fantasy Landscape, showcasing Panton’s understanding of space and immersive environments.
- Display of lesser-known architectural projects and design explorations.
- Objects, drawings, models, and archival materials from the extensive Verner Panton Collection at Vitra Design Museum.
- Exhibition created in close collaboration with Verner Panton Design AG, ensuring authenticity and approval for all works displayed.
Details
| Dates | 23 May 2026 – 09 May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Vitra Design Museum, Schaudepot |
| Address | Charles-Eames-Str. 2, 79576 Weil am Rhein, Germany |
| Type | Exhibition |
| Organizers | Vitra Design Museum |
| Fees | To be confirmed on the official Vitra Museum website |
✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight
The exhibition which displays Verner Panton’s work shows his method of testing spatial and material design through different experimental techniques. The exhibition presents his work through a chronological and thematic display which includes immersive installations and architectural studies to demonstrate how his work connects colour and form with user experience. The exhibition shows Panton’s furniture and his future-oriented interior designs while it evaluates how postwar social changes and new materials and experimental technologies shaped his design work. The display shows architects and designers how to turn their radical conceptual ideas into actual buildings and products while it demonstrates how Panton’s research about human perception and movement and spatial awareness maintains its importance today.
Conclusion
The exhibition creates a complete sensory experience which showcases Verner Panton’s futuristic designs while demonstrating his influence on contemporary design. The visitors who explore his famous furniture and organizing spaces and groundbreaking architectural designs will discover Panton’s original design methods which transformed his ideas about colour and space and shape into his present-day design impact.
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