Harry Bertoia and Verner Panton’s styles may seem different
at a glance. Panton favored a futuristic Pop Art approach and an unapologetic
use of vibrant colors. Bertoia, on the other hand, fancied metal latticework
and a visual lightness in his chairs. Yet the two are more similar than
different in many ways. Both designers’ chairs have a strong sculptural element
to them. Panton’s S chair is a sweeping biomorphic form, while Bertoia’s chairs
are essentially fluid, metal pieces of art. Both were also pioneers in
experimenting with unconventional materials and innovative manufacturing
techniques. For instance, the Panton Chair was the first cantilevered chair
made from a single piece of plastic.
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