Vitra Chair Cone Chair
Vitra Chair Cone Chair

Cone Chair

$4,110

Made by Vitra

Designed by Verner Panton

Verner Panton designed the Cone Chair in 1958 for a Danish restaurant he owned, and its geometry was a provocation from the start. A cone, inverted and balanced on a cruciform stainless steel swivel base, defied every convention of what a chair was supposed to look like.

The form is simultaneously sculptural and functional. A semi-circular upholstered shell wraps the sitter with a padded interior and a loose seat cushion, delivering comfort within a silhouette that reads as pure object. Panton was not interested in furniture that disappeared into a room. He wanted presence, tension, a conversation between form and space.

  • Designed by Verner Panton in 1958
  • Produced by Vitra in faithful collaboration with the Panton estate
  • Inverted cone shell on a stainless steel swivel base
  • Fully upholstered with a removable seat cushion
  • Available in a range of fabric and leather options

Panton spent his career asking how far form could travel before it ceased to function, and the Cone Chair is among his most direct answers. It remains a defining artifact of postwar Scandinavian design, as radical today as when it first appeared.

Color
Color: Black

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Pairs well with

Product Details

Details
  • Designed by Verner Panton in 1958
  • Inspired by the geometric shape of a cone for a striking visual impact
  • Features a pointed base with a stainless steel swivel frame for stability and functionality
  • Semi-circular back and armrests provide ergonomic support and comfort
  • A timeless design that remains a standout piece in contemporary interiors
  • Body made from GRP (glass fiber-reinforced plastic laminate)
  • Upholstered with light padding in polyurethane foam
  • Includes a cushioned seat and a four-star cruciform base in satin-finish stainless steel
  • Suitable for indoor use in various environments like living spaces, dining areas, and offices.
Measurements

H x W x D x SH
31.98 x 22.23 x 24.38 x 19.11 inches
82 x 57 x 62.5 x 49 cm

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Vitra. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Cone Chair designed and what inspired its form?

Verner Panton designed the Cone Chair in 1958, originally for a Danish restaurant he owned. The inverted cone shape was a deliberate departure from conventional furniture silhouettes, reflecting Panton's commitment to geometric experimentation and sculptural presence.

Who manufactures the Cone Chair today?

The Cone Chair is produced by Vitra, the Swiss furniture manufacturer that has held the rights to Panton's work in close collaboration with his estate. Vitra maintains the original proportions and construction details Panton specified.

Is the Cone Chair suitable for use as a dining chair?

The Cone Chair was originally conceived for a restaurant dining context, and its swivel base and padded shell make it well-suited to dining tables. Its height and proportions should be confirmed against the specific table being paired.

What upholstery options are available for the Cone Chair?

Vitra offers the Cone Chair in a range of fabric and leather upholstery options. The seat cushion is removable, which allows for material updates over time without replacing the full chair.

How does the Cone Chair fit into Verner Panton's broader design legacy?

Panton is best known for his radical approach to form, color, and synthetic materials, most famously the Panton Chair of 1967. The Cone Chair predates that work and reveals his geometric sensibility at an earlier, equally bold stage of his career.

Brand & Designer

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Vitra

Vitra is a Swiss contemporary design and furniture brand, founded in 1950 by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum in Birsfelden, Switzerland.
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Verner Panton

A Danish designer who turned modernism into something vivid, immersive, and unapologetically new. Verner Panton is celebrated for pushing color, plastic, and sculptural form into everyday life, creating furniture and interiors that feel like total environments rather than isolated objects.