Amoebe
Verner Panton, 1970
Amoebe by Verner Panton is an iconic chair with an organic shape. The soft upholstery invites sitters to relax in its rounded contours, and the cover fabric comes in a wide selection of vibrant colours that add a bold accent to any lobby or lounge.
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Amoebe
The Amoebe chair was created in 1970 in several versions for Verner Panton's celebrated installation 'Visiona II' – a bold, psychedelic-futuristic living environment staged by the legendary Danish architect and designer on an exhibition ship at the Cologne Furniture Fair. Conceived as a low-slung lounge sculpture, Amoebe embodies the free-spirited ethos of 1960s design. The seat and backrest form a sculptural unity, and the organic shape – as the name suggests – is inspired by single-celled organisms. The chair's soft upholstery provides excellent comfort. In the Amoebe Highback version, the extended backrest curves over the head of the sitter to create a niche-like canopy. This striking feature gives the iconic chair a sense of shelter, seclusion, and privacy. The handcrafted Amoebe and Amoebe Highback chairs are available in a variety of fabrics and colours, making it easy to find the right chair for any environment. The covers are removable and can be replaced or refitted by trained professionals.
Verner Panton
Verner Panton was an influential figure in the world of design during the 1960s and 1970s. After moving to Switzerland in the early 1960s, the Danish-born architect and designer became known for his bold and inventive concepts for interiors, furnishings, lighting and textiles. The masterful use of colour was a defining hallmark of his work.