The saintly Vernon Panton

It’s an oldie, but still a goodie and a story we want to quickly share with all who don’t know it.

Before we head off to New York.

Back in 2006 Czech designers Jakub Berdych and Maxim Velcovsky from Qubus Design Studio, Prague redesigned the St. Bartholomew’s Church in Chodovice.

Now, while re-designing a small church in a remote Czech village may not sound like the stuff designers dreams are made off; such contracts do offer up rare opportunities.
Godsends one could say.

Panton Chairs customized by Qubus Design Studio, Prague

Panton Chairs and Eames DSR in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Chodovice

Don't try this at home...

Carving shapes in Panton chairs, or indeed any chair, does of course nullify the warranty.

However it does look fantastic.