Copenhagen - Nordic Capital is a known haven for design lovers. With pen, paper and camera in hand I went therefore to Copenhagen to watch, clip and sit in Scandinavian design classics as well as new furnishings.

I start by visiting Klassik Modern Møbelkunst on Bregade, which puts me in the right mood. There is furniture and furnishings of the Nordic mästardesignerna gathered on three levels.

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The influence of a designer has at his contemporaries and future generations is a good measure of their talent. Verner Panton is a magnificent specimen of this with its influential forms. Panton is known for its revolutionary design in the choice of both forms of material. The characteristics of Panton's work is a sculptural elegance, striking shape, and above all color. Panton forms stood out from other contemporary design, the best possible way.

Panton grew up on the Danish island of Funen, where his father ran an inn. Panton began to study architectural line in Odense and his interest in design took him on to Copenhagen, where he continued studying at the Royal Danish Academy. Then he was hired at Arne Jacobsen's architectural office, where he stayed for two years. It is rumored however that Panton was one of the best staff, when he would rather prefer to spend their time on developing their own ideas.

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