Ikea - Vilbert chair - design Verner Panton - Memphis Milano style - 1993

Producer: Ikea Designer: Verner Panton (Denmark, 1926–1998) Model: Vilbert chair Origin: Sweden Colors: Blue, green, purple, and orange/red. Production run: Originally approx. 3,000 units Material: Melamine (Formica) finished MDF panels Period: 1990s Dimensions: H84 x W42 x D53 cm Condition: Excellent Source: *Verner Panton* book, page 276. A design by Verner Panton: the Vilbert chair. Manufacturer: Ikea. This model was available for only a short time. In 1993 and 1994, IKEA produced 3,000 Vilbert chairs designed by Verner Panton (Denmark). This postmodern chair is constructed from four laminated MDF panels in various colors. Due to disappointing sales, the item was withdrawn from the market at the time, and a large number of units were destroyed. Today, this eye-catching piece is a rare find and a "must-have" for enthusiasts of postmodern design, the Memphis Milano style, or Verner Panton! For shipping, the item will be carefully packed to prevent damage.