| 1926 | 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. |
| 1955 | Fritz Hansen also produces
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