Verner Panton quotes

Verner Panton was a Danish designer known for his innovative and futuristic approach to furniture and interior design. His iconic creations, such as the Panton Chair, are celebrated for their bold colors, sleek lines, and playful shapes. Panton's work has left a lasting impact on the world of design, inspiring generations of artists and designers. Explore the world of Verner Panton and discover why his visionary aesthetic continues to captivate audiences around the globe.

The main purpose of my work is to provoke people into using their imagination. Most people spend their lives in dreary, grey-beige conformity, mortally afraid of using colours. By experimenting with lighting, colours, textiles and furniture and utilizing the latest technologies, I try to show new ways to encourage people to use their phantasy and make their surroundings more exciting.

- Verner Panton

One sits more comfortably on a colour that one likes.

- Verner Panton

Light and color are closely linked. The colors can make a crucial change in nature, if you switch from daylight to artificial light or just from strong to weak illumination. In addition, color perception is affected by the material structure. Even if a piece of textile can have the same color as a shiny enamel plate, then they will act completely different.

- Verner Panton

Choosing colours should not be a gamble. It should be a conscious decision. Colours have a meaning and a function.

- Verner Panton

A failed experiment can be more important than a trivial design.

- Verner Panton