born on 13th February in Brahesborg-Gamtofte on the island of Fünen, Denmark
1944-1945
Panton carries out his military service in Odense.
1944-1947
He attends the Technical University of Odense.
1947-1951
Studied and graduated as an architect from the Royal Academy of Arts, Copenhagen.
1950
Marriage to Tove Kemp, the step-daughter of designer Poul Henningsen.
The marriage is short-lived.
1950-1952
Works for the renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen.
1953
On a number of extensive trips through Europe in a VW van converted to a mobile draughtsman’s office he immerses himself in the international design world and establishes contacts with colleagues, manufacturers and dealers.
The result is a large number of architectural projects and furniture designs.
1955
The prestigious Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen launches the first series production of furniture by Panton, the Bachelor-Chair.