In the 1970s, iconic chair designs were few and far between, with many designs emerging in the early part of the decade. A number of chair shapes were whimsical and offbeat, yet conceived with utmost sincerity: Verner Panton’s 1970 Amoebe chair, Achille Castiglioni’s 1970 Primate 240 kneeling stool and Frank Gehry’s 1972 Wiggle Side Chair, are prime examples. These chairs were perhaps in part a spillover of the 1960s nonconformist idyll. As the decade progressed, the 1970s would be marked by war, corruption, strikes and rising unemployment.AmoebeThe Amoebe chair was created by Verner Panton in 1970 for Visiona 2, a one-time radical vision of the future of 20th century design. Panton’s futuristic domestic environment was made up of colourful and modular upholstered units, believed to reflect the informal attitudes of the era.Phantasy Landscape, Visiona 2, IMM Cologne Furniture Fair, 1970. Image © Panton Design, Basel via Domus.Manufactured by Vitra and available in two sizes, Amoebe is a theatrical, colourful and unique chair concept. The design truly represents a wonderful expression of a time to come, as envisioned by a passionate Panton in his inimitable style....