'Pantower', a polyurethane foam sofa
Designed by Verner Panton, 1968-69
The frame of two interlocking sections covered with red wool textile
79½in. (202cm.) high; 81in. (205.7cm.) wide; 25½in. (65cm.) deep
Sale room notice
There is a grey metal disc affixed to this chair bearing the following, Verner Panton entwurf 1969 Objekt 11/1997
Lot Essay
The 'Pantower' epitomises the verve of interior design of the late 1960s in both colour and form. Its unusual yet flexible seating arrangement is a witty response to contemporary domestic shifts.