Vintage Square Earth Tone Scandinavian Verner Panton “Mira Spectrum” Textile 47835

Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Mira Spectrum” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century – This gorgeous textile is the work of the iconic midcentury artist, Verner Panton. The piece is from his Mira Spectrum series that was created in 1970. Panton’s work is considered iconic. The Panton Era referred to a design era that was dominated by sleek lines and curvy shapes. Solid colors were used to highlight form. This piece is an excellent example of the work of both the artist and the era.

A textile by Verner Panton is highly collectible as a vintage piece, but this one also complements contemporary design styles, too. It uses earthy browns, rusts, and oranges that are reminiscent of the colors found in nature, but the design is distinctively contemporary. This allows you to take advantage of recent design trends that use nature-inspired colors, but you can use them in a contemporary design.

Panton attended the Royal Danish Academy of Art in Copenhagen, where he graduated in 1951. Soon after, he landed a job with the prestigious architect, Arne Jacobsen. It was there that Panton would demonstrate his creativity and innovation, refusing to stick to the established trends and rules in contemporary design. This would soon prove to be problematic for his work at the firm. After two years, he would establish his own design firm and go on to become an icon in the world of design. His designs are known for their three-dimensional quality that makes them appear to be moving.

This textile is small enough to be used as a framed piece of artwork. The design must be taken as a whole to retain the qualities that Panton intended. This piece has vertical symmetry and will add dimension to the space, depending on the direction in which it is hung on the wall. It will add either vertical or horizontal height to the space. It is a gorgeous piece that makes a dramatic statement in the room.