AMOEBE

by Verner Panton, 1970

The Amoebe lounge chair was part of Verner Panton's legendary Visiona 2 exhibition. The artfully curved armchair, then atmospherically arranged in the ambience of countless Ring lamps, was developed in two versions: as Amoebe and as Amoebe Highback. Vitra relaunched the Amoebe in 2006, true to the original. The Amoebe Highback followed two years later. Both seating models are extremely comfortable and are available from design interior specialist TAGWERC in the two available fabrics Tonus and Volo and in all colors.

Manufacturer Vitra.
Material Laminated structure | Tonus
Shipping in approx. 6-8 weeks
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Amoebe lounge chair

Tonus, an extremely robust and stretchy fabric, is produced by the Danish fabric specialist Kvadrat. The Tonus fabric consists of a mix of virgin wool and Helanca. The latter provides the special elasticity that makes Tonus the perfect upholstery fabric for organically shaped furniture such as the Amoebe, Amoebe Highback or Living Towerwhich in itself characterizes almost all upholstered furniture by designer Verner Panton. In the 1960s, Danish textile designer Nina Koppel combined natural new wool with Helanca, an extremely elastic yarn made from industrially produced polyamide filament. The Tonus fabric is ideal for organic shapes such as the Amoebe lounge chair and Amoebe Highback.

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They were part of Verner Panton's legendary Visiona 2 The Amoebe lounge chairs were presented at the 1970 exhibition at the Cologne furniture fair, now imm Cologne. The artfully curved armchair, atmospherically arranged in the ambience, were designed by the Danish Designer Verner Panton was conceived in two versions. While the backrest of the Amoebe ends at the shoulders, the organic-looking back section of the Amoebe Highback extends over the sitter's head. This special form of design creates space in the room and at the same time provides a feeling of security. A feature that is particularly beneficial in open-plan situations with integrated living/dining areas or lofts, studios and also creates quiet zones in public spaces such as libraries, foyers, lobbies and reception areas.

The amoeba, the single-celled organism with a changeable shape, was the inspiration. An organic-looking plastic shell, integrated into a foam cushion, provided the shape at the time. From 1970, the upholstered furniture company Hukla in Gegenbach, Baden, and the French company Airborne International in Montreuilsous-Bois produced the Amoebe series, but then without a plastic core. Vitra has been producing the seating furniture as a redesign with an even more comfortable back shell since 2006 and 2008 respectively.

Today, the amoeba is handmade only after the order has been placed and taking the customer's wishes into account. Tagwerc supplies this exclusive and unique seating object in the original with certificate and including felt glider set.

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Material

Amoeba

  • Reference
  • Cover fabric
  • Designer
  • Manufacturer
  • made in
  • Color
  • Virgin wool
  • Helanca
  • Nylon
  • Polyester
  • Width
  • Weight
  • Abrasion resistance
  • Light fastness
  • Pilling
  • Rubbing fastness
  • Frame
  • Support structure
  • Upholstery
  • .
  • Tone
  • Nina Koppel
  • Kvadrat
  • United Kingdom
  • Red
  • 90%
  • 10%
  • ./.
  • ./.
  • 140 cm
  • 490 g/m²
  • 100,000 Martindale
  • Type 5
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 3-4 dry and wet
  • .
  • Laminated structure
  • Polyurethane foam

Dimension

  • Height
  • Width
  • Seat height
  • Weight
  • 82.00 cm
  • 65.00 cm
  • 35.00 cm
  • ./.

Special features

  • Outdoor suitable
  • Stackable
  • no
  • no

The Amoebe lounge chair was designed by
Verner Panton

Verner Panton with a Pantop table lamp in white.
The Danish Designer Verner Panton drawing.
Designer Verner Panton in profile Photographed.
Original Verliebt. Design objects by Verner Panton at TAGWERC Design STORE.

Verner Panton is one of the most inspiring designers of the 20th century. With his avant-garde designs using modern materials, the Danish-born designer was far ahead of his time. The architect and Designer created houses, furniture, lights, textiles and everyday objects.

Amoebe lounge chair with tonus