191 - PANTON, Verner (1926–1998) FRITZ HANSEN (Published by)

PANTON, Verner (1926–1998) FRITZ HANSEN (Published by) “Bachelor” model low, disassemblable chair, reference 3350, made of zigzag-bent chrome-plated steel tubing, joined by two crossbars. Backrest and seat upholstered in fawn suede (worn, stained, and sun-faded suede). Model created in 1953 H 74.5 cm – W 53 cm – D 75 cm - History: The first mass-produced piece of furniture by Verner Panton, manufactured by Fritz Hansen beginning in 1955. Fully disassemblable, the model could be arranged side-by-side to form a bench of any desired length. - Bibliography: “Verner Panton. The Collected Works,” Weil am Rhein, Vitra Design Museum, 2000; model reproduced on p. 240.