Kettal SHOGUN Easy chair with padded seat

Kettal, in close collaboration with Verner Panton Design AG presents Shogun, a distinctive furniture design by Verner Panton, originally conceived in 1994–1995 and now reissued to coincide with the centenary of the designer’s birth.‎ Reintroducing a design that reveals a different facet of Panton’s creative universe, the piece reflects his enduring vision: design as an immersive experience shaped by geometry, movement, and human interaction.‎ Originally developed in collaboration with Danish manufacturer Erik Jørgensen, Shogun was conceived as a chair and stool.‎ Kettal’s reissue focuses on the armchair, highlighting its sculptural clarity and versatility within contemporary interiors.‎ Rooted in the cylinder—one of Panton’s most essential geometric forms—the design balances precision and play, combining clean lines with a subtle sense of dynamism.‎ Seen from above, the chair also reveals another geometric theme often explored by Panton: the combination of two semi-circles forming the shell of the seat and backrest.‎ Equipped with castors, the chair moves effortlessly through space, reflecting Panton’s interest in flexibility and his rejection of static seating positions.‎ The name Shogun draws inspiration from the iconic 1980s television series, itself based on James Clavell’s novel, hinting at a cultural cross-pollination that resonates with Panton’s experimental spirit.‎ True to his process, Panton explored multiple materials before arriving at different structural possibilities.‎ Kettal reinterprets this approach with a refined selection of contemporary finishes: the chair is available with a polymer frame or in wood, offered in oak or lacquered finishes that reveal the natural grain.‎ The seat is upholstered in either leather or fabric, combining comfort with a rich tactile quality.‎ While more geometric in expression than Panton’s earlier, fluid designs of the 1960s, Shogun carries his unmistakable signature.‎ Its clarity of form, confident presence, and emphasis on movement embody his belief that design should engage both body and imagination.‎ Today, Kettal reintroduces Shogun for a new generation of spaces.‎ The design integrates seamlessly into a wide range of interior settings—from collaborative workplaces to hospitality environments—where flexibility, identity, and comfort converge.‎ It reflects a shift toward more dynamic and expressive interiors, where furniture plays an active role in shaping experience