The FlowerPot VP1 pendant by &Tradition is a true design icon. Originally created in 1969 by Danish designer Verner Panton, one of the leading figures of 20th-century Scandinavian design, the FlowerPot VP1 continues to charm with its timeless appeal and joyful spirit. In 1968, student protests in Paris, Rome, and across the United States challenged outdated social values and ushered in the era of the “Flower Power” generation—an age of peace, love, and harmony. That same year, Stanley Kubrick envisioned the year 2001 in his cinematic masterpiece, featuring the now-iconic Panton Chair, while humankind was preparing to set foot on the moon. In the world of design, a colourful and playful pendant light was beginning to bloom in restaurants, exhibitions, and soon, in homes around the globe. The FlowerPot VP1 pendant, with its two hemispheres facing one another, quickly became emblematic of the 1970s. Its design, now reissued by &Tradition, remains as fresh and relevant as ever. What makes the FlowerPot VP1 so compelling is the way its two metal domes nest together in perfect balance—a simple, yet brilliant construction. The FlowerPot VP1's rounded, elementary and joyful form is brought to life through a vibrant palette of colours. Whether suspended over a kitchen island, placed above a bedside table, or illuminating a living room, the FlowerPot collection—available as both pendant lights and table lamps—offers playful elegance with a timeless character. With its wide array of colours and sizes, the FlowerPot VP1 by &Tradition is more than a lamp; it's a joyful design statement that has transcended eras.
Born in 1926 in Gamtofte, Denmark, Verner Panton attended technical school in Odense and then studied architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. Verner Pantonwas employed in Arne Jacobsen's architectural practice and founded his own architecture and design studio in 1955. Verner Panton's furniture based on geometric shapes, manufactured by the "Plus-linje" company brought him public attention for the first time. Verner Panton's predilection for bright colours and geometric shapes is evident in his many textile creations, such as the cushions in the "Textiles of the 20th Century" collection. His interior designs, aimed at blending furniture, lighting, textiles and wall panels into an indivisible unit, are legendary. Verner Panton's famous collaboration with Vitra began in the early 1960s. He then developed his most famous creation, the Panton chair, presented in 1967. It is also the first product to be manufactured by Vitra on its own account. Verner Panton died in 1998 in Copenhagen. Regarded today as one of the most influential masters in the world of 20th-century Design, Verner Panton leaves behind an innovative, futuristic style using mainly brightly coloured plastic and favouring generous, atypical shapes, such as his iconic luminaires published by Verpan. Today, the iconic designs of Verner Panton are still in great demand.
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And Tradition is a Danish brand founded in 2010 by Martin Kornbek Hansen. The brand offers furniture, lighting, and accessories from the 1930s to the present day. And Tradition designs practical pieces for everyday use.
And Tradition adapts this heritage to contemporary design, redefining and reinventing materials and shapes, while respecting nature, which provides the essential raw materials. The company does not hesitate to reissue classics, such as the lighting designs of Verner Panton, including the collection of Flowerpot Table Lamps and Flowerpot Pendants.