Verner Panton’s original Flowerpot celebration of the designer’s 100th Birthday

Inspired by Verner Panton’s original Flowerpot palette, three colourways refresh the iconic lamp in celebration of the designer’s 100th Birthday

Celebrating the 100th birthday of one of the most influential designers of the 20th century, the latest collaboration between Verner Panton Design AG and &Tradition sees three colours introduced to the Flowerpot lamp range – Steel Blue, Ivory and Zesty Orange.

A pioneer of design, Panton’s playful approach transformed the Danish furniture and lighting industry.

Experimenting with colour and material in revolutionary ways, Panton’s contemporary approach to creation ensured his work remains strikingly relevant to this day.

Taking inspiration from some of the first colours used for the lamp, &Tradition and Verner Panton Design AG honour his legacy by welcoming three additional Flowerpot colours for the year of his centenary celebration. Panton believed that colour was a powerful tool that could alter perception and mood. The additions capture the era in which the lamp was first released, as seen in an archive photo from the 1970s, where a blue, white and orange Flowerpot lamp appear beside one another in a hanging pendant formation.

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Images and content courtesy of &Tradition.

Panton’s relationship with colours and their meaning

Carin Panton recalls: “In his book ‘Notes on Colour’ my father writes about the significance of colours, and how they have historically been viewed and used. The chapter ‘The psychology of colour’ describes the meaning of some of his most used tones and shades. He strongly believed that choosing a colour should be a conscious decision, not a gamble.”

She adds: “In relation to the three classic colour additions for 2026, he wrote: blue is said to give an impression of relaxed sensitivity, calm and satisfaction, and that it symbolises trust, friendship and love. My father always wore blue because, in his own words, it was easy to get dressed, even in the dark, as most blue tones complement each other. Orange, then, is a colour he used repeatedly in his work, he always preferred to use warm tones – a warm red, warm orange, warm purple and so on. Finally, white, or ivory, he described as pure and clear, neutral, weightless and without tension – a colour that permits the highest degree of human development and mediates between all other shades.”

Verner Panton’s designs originated from a desire to craft pieces that sparked people’s imagination while at the same time being functional. Designed in 1968, Panton’s Flowerpot is an enduring classic: a playful yet minimal product that remains among the most iconic works of Danish design. A simple but striking lamp, the light source is concealed within two hemispherical shades – the lower exactly half the size of the upper to allow a soft, glare-free light to shine out between them – a signature Panton design among his lighting pieces.

The total number of Flowerpot models in the family now comes to nine, plus four chandelier formations, and the total combined colour offering amounts to 19. Ivory and Zesty Orange will be available to choose across all four pendant sizes in the range, as well as a portable lamp and a table lamp model. Steel Blue will also be available across all pendant sizes, portable and two table lamp models, and will also be available to choose for the wall, and floor lamp models.

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Photo: Ola Marton

Verner Panton (1926 – 1998)
is known worldwide for his avant-garde work and prolific experimentation with materials, shapes, and most importantly – colour. Throughout his career, he would advocate that colour had both a central meaning and function in design and that it should be used as a tool to enhance everyday life.