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Catalogue 2004

Catalogue 2004

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Introduction to Verner Panton's Design Philosophy
Verner Panton was renowned for his vibrant and innovative approach to design, particularly his use of color, shape, and light. He had a special affinity for the color blue, which he associated with calmness, satisfaction, and intelligence. His collection of lamps, titled "Light is blue," showcases his unique design skills and his fascination with light and color.

Design Inspirations and Key Products
Panton drew inspiration from the natural world, incorporating elements like the sea and sand into his designs. The "Fun" lamp, made from mother of pearl, exemplifies his attention to detail and the fusion of natural materials with creative design. This lamp is designed to be both seen and heard, making it a central piece in any room.
The "Spiral" lamp, available in silver and white cellidor, uses moving spirals to create dynamic lighting effects, reflecting both natural and artificial light to enhance any space.
The "Fun (metal)" lamp balances hard materials with soft light, showcasing Panton's ability to harmonize opposites in his designs.

Technical Aspects and Versatility
Panton's designs, such as the "Panto" and "VP Globe," are characterized by their transparency and adaptability. These light globes allow for optimal light distribution and can be adjusted to suit different environments, demonstrating Panton's technical expertise and innovative use of materials.
Each Verner Panton lamp from Verpan comes with a numbered certificate and often features an engraved signature, ensuring authenticity and high quality.

Product Specifications
The catalog provides detailed specifications for various lamps, including dimensions, materials, and light source requirements. For example, the "VP Globe" pendant is made of transparent acrylic with colored lacquered reflectors, while the "Fun" pendant features metal or mother of pearl discs.
These lamps are designed for various settings, from dining rooms to conference tables, emphasizing their versatility and aesthetic appeal.

Legacy and Impact
Verner Panton's work continues to be celebrated for its bold use of color and form. His designs challenge conventional aesthetics and encourage creativity. Marianne Panton, Verner's wife, expresses pride in the enduring interest in his work, which defies the criticism of its "timelessness" and remains influential today.

Catalog excerpts

Verner Panton was an inspirational andcolourful personality. A unique person with a special sense of colours, shapes, light, function and room. He was particularly fascinated by thecolour blue: Blue expresses relaxedsensibility, calmness and satisfaction,faithfulness; blue symbolises confiden- tial friendship, loveӅ Dark blue standsfor depth, light blue for width; Goethelets blue symbolise intelligence. ԔLight is blue... is a unique collectionof Verner Panton lamps. A series ofexperiences and illustrative examples of his skills. Welcome to VernerPantonԒs special universe of light andcolours....

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Why are the sounds heard in a flat always music?The sounds from a chicken run, the sound ofwaves, wind and many other things is probably just as beautifulԔ >

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ҔSo-called good taste is acquired and thereforeoften dangerous to your own creativity >

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I prefer a less successful experiment tobeautiful trivialityԔ >

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The most important aim of my work is toprovoke people to use their imaginationԔ >

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VP GlobeDesign: 1971 A lamp like a big soap bubble. It has all the magic of the shiny, floating soap bubble. The plates inside the sphere are reversible; thus, the light can be adapted to the room.FunDesign: 1964 Mother of pearl is the irides-cent coating on the inside ofoyster shells. SpiralDesign: 1964 Four-ring metal frame from which one cluster of spiralelements is suspended.Attached with metal rings. Made of white cellidor. SpyDesign: 1971 Made of translucent synthetic materials, so that they can be seen in the dark as fluores-cent objects rather than as alamp in the classical sense. > Fun...

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Design: 1969 Diameter:40/ؘ50 cm Colour/material:Transparent acrylic. Five reflectors in hollowed-out aluminium with laquered finish, colored lacquered white, blue and orange inside. Ceiling fitting: Chrome (incl.) Wire length: 4 metres black fabric wire Light source:E14/E12 max 40Watt/ E27/E26 max 75Watt (1WM) Design: 1964 Diameter: 40 cm Height: 58 cm Colour/material: Frame with three rings from which the mother of pearl chains are suspended. Wire length: 2.2 metres transparent wire Light source: E27/E26 max 60Watt (1STM) Design: 1964 Diameter: ؘ40 cm Height: 120 cm Colour/material: Frame with...

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Of course Im very proud that there is still somuch interest in my husbandҒs design andhis lifes work. It would have made Verner happy, and it certainly makes me happy.Verner had very clear attitudes regarding hiswork and regarding shape, colours and func-tion. At the same time he made consciousand brave use of different materials. Also ina way and a combination which often led to his contemporaries disparaging the Ҕtime-lessness of his design. The great interest inhis design today proves the opposite. Marianne Panton > www.verpan.dk size="-1">

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