For the past year, Trine Kjær has been working with
Verpan as a sponsored brand ambassador. Trine
has for years been fascinated by design and interior
design, and early on in life she fell for Verner
Panton’s unique designs. Like Verner Panton, Trine
is not afraid to use colours and shapes in her decor,
which is naturally expressed in her and her family’s
beautiful home north of Copenhagen.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and what you do?
My name is Trine Kjær, and I have worked as a
content creator and stylist for the last 10 years. My
family and I have recently moved to a house north of
Copenhagen that we are now decorating.
When did your interest in Verner Panton design
begin?
My first memory with Verner Panton was the
Phantom Chair that one of my girlfriends got in
her room. I thought it was the wildest and most
futuristic design, and I was completely in love with
its multifunctionality.
Which Verner Panton design is your favorite and
why?
There is no doubt. Cloverleaf Sofa has been my
favourite piece of furniture for many, many years. It
is like no other sofa. It invites conversations, looks
like an art installation, but at the same time it is
very comfortable and fits perfectly in a home with
children.
What role does Verner Panton’s design play in you
and your family’s daily life
First and foremost, Verner Panton’s designs make
me happy. They are sculptural and aesthetic, but at
the same time they are actually perfect for families
with children. They invite play, and it is always Welle
or Cloverleaf my daughter sits in and reads books. I
love the combination of how beautiful they are, but
also how comfortable and practical they actually are.
In what ways does Verner Panton inspire you, and
how does his design contribute to your style?
I love Verner Panton’s modern aesthetics. It is
unpredictable, futuristic and at the same time
classic. I love his fascination with round shapes and
his understanding of colours, of course.
You have added Welle and Cloverleaf Sofa to your
decor, both among Verner Panton’s more unique
designs - why did you choose these particular
designs?
I am generally very fascinated with organic forms. I
love that, unlike most Danish designs, they have soft
and not sharp edges, and both designs are statement
pieces – that is, furniture you immediately notice,
and you want to touch and sit in.
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