Kettal reissues Verner Panton's Shogun Chair for the designer's centenary

Kettal, in collaboration with Verner Panton Design AG, reintroduces the Shogun Chair — a design originally conceived by Verner Panton in 1994–1995 for Danish manufacturer Erik Jørgensen.

The reissue marks the centenary of Panton’s birth and brings back a piece that sits apart from his earlier fluid work of the 1960s.

The Shogun is rooted in the cylinder, one of the pure geometric forms Panton returned to throughout his career.

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Seen from above, the chair reveals a second geometric theme: two semi-circles forming the shell of the seat and backrest. The design is fitted with castors — a deliberate choice reflecting Panton’s well-documented aversion to static seating positions.

The name Shogun was chosen by Panton himself, drawn from the 1980s television series based on James Clavell’s novel.

Kettal’s reissue focuses on the armchair. The frame is available in polymer or wood — oak or lacquered finishes — with seating upholstered in leather or fabric. A limited edition in Panton Red is also available.

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