Celebrating Verner Panton

Join us for a special celebration honoring what would have been the 100th birthday of legendary designer Verner Panton at Design Within Reach Palo Alto.

Timothy Williamson from Fritz Hansen and Emily Tolifson from Louis Poulsen will take you on a journey through the rich history of their iconic brands and their connection to Panton’s visionary work. They’ll also highlight contemporary products created in celebration of this milestone anniversary, offering an exclusive look at what’s coming next.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore design history, innovation, and exciting new releases—all in honor of one of the most influential figures in modern design.

About Louis Poulsen:

FOUNDED 1892 (DENMARK)
Elevated lighting Louis Poulsen partnered with the famous Danish architect Poul Henningsen to elevate lighting to the realm of great design. The company still manufactures Henningsen’s iconic works like the Artichoke and Snowball pendants to the architect’s same exacting specifications.

Founded in 1874, Louis Poulsen is a Danish lighting manufacturer that believes form follows function. The company seeks not only to design lamps, but to shape light, to create an uplifting atmosphere, both indoors and out. Louis Poulsen believes that “the shape of light creates space.” In this way, Louis Poulsen creates products that accommodate a range of spaces with designs that provide indirect, soft and inviting lighting – tailored to reflect and support the rhythm of natural light. In the early 20th century, Louis Poulsen partnered with the famous Danish architect Poul Henningsen to design lighting that is now iconic. In 1924, Henningsen created his influential Paris lamp for the firm. Today, Louis Poulsen still manufactures Henningsen’s works like the Artichoke and Snowball pendants to the architect’s same exacting specifications. In close partnership with other designers, architects and talents like Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Øivind Slaatto, Alfred Homann, Oki Sato and Louise Campbell, Louis Poulsen continues to operatre as a key global supplier of architectural and decorative lighting for commercial and private markets.

About Fritz Hansen:

Founded by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen, this Danish company produces classic designs by Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjaerholm, and Piet Hein, as well as those by today’s top designers. It is characterized by a love of good craftsmanship coupled with a desire to make the most of modern production methods.

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