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Panton Chair Classic Chrome Edition
by Verner Panton, 1958 — CHF 1’707.00
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Unfortunately this limited special edition is no longer available.
With Vitra's Panton Chair Classic Chrome Edition 2018, a design dream of Verner Panton comes true: mirrored surfaces have always fascinated designers, but the Panton Chair lacked the technical possibilities. Now, for the 50th anniversary of the design classic, Vitra launches a limited edition chrome edition of the Panton Chair Classic, whose sturdy surface shines and is an absolute must for lovers of Panton and collectors alike.
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND, THE SALE OF THE PANTON CHAIR CLASSIC CHROME EDITION IS LIMITED TO 1 CHAIR PER PERSON.
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| Product type | Multi-purpose chair |
| Dimensions |  Dimensions in mm |
| Material | Full hard foam shell made of, polished metallic Please note: Every Panton Chrome is individually made by hand, consequently the surface can have small pores, inclusions, etc. Such are unavoidable owing to the nature of the manufacturing process and as such do not constitute a fault or ground for complaint. |
| Function & properties | The brilliant mirror effect of the Panton Chair Classic Chrome Edition is created by a metallization; an effect achieved via in highly specialized manual work in which several layers of paint are applied one after the other. The fact that not only the surface of the chair is metallized, means that on the one hand it is more robust and scratch-resistant, and on the other hand more flexible and stable, so that it can easily yield to the sitter and lightly swing. |
| Care | When cleaning the Panton Chair Classic Chrome Edition always use a soft, damp cloth and a mild, household, detergent. |
| Museums | MoMA, New York |
| Certificates & Sustainability | Greenguard: Indoor Air Qualitiy Certified Vitra conform to ISO 9001: 2008 (Quality management systems) ISO 14001: 2004 (Environmental management systems) |
| Warranty | 24 months Register product and secure extended manufacturer's warranty of 10 years |
| Product family | Panton Chairs |
| Accessories | Suitable Seat Pad for Panton Chair and Leather Seat Pad by Parkhaus Berlin or Seat Dots and Soft Seats (Typ B) by Vitra available in different colours |
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How do I recognise an original Panton Chair?
The signature "Verner Panton" is engraved in the base.
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