Antique Butterfly Chair
1850s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Teak
Mid-17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Metal
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique Butterfly Chair
Wood
Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Butterfly Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Butterfly Chair
Beech
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Butterfly Chair
Walnut
19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Butterfly Chair
Ebony, Walnut, Giltwood
19th Century Antique Butterfly Chair
Gold Leaf
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Chair
Art Glass
Late 19th Century English Antique Butterfly Chair
Oak
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Butterfly Chair
Silk
Early 1900s Antique Butterfly Chair
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Butterfly Chair
Rush, Oak
Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Butterfly Chair
Bronze
19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Butterfly Chair
Leather, Elm
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Chair
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Butterfly Chair
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Butterfly Chair
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Wool
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Onyx, Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Chair
Bronze
Early 20th Century Mongolian Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Wool
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Butterfly Chair
Marble
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Leather, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Fabric, Maple
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Victorian Antique Butterfly Chair
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Antique Butterfly Chair
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Butterfly Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Metal
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Early 20th Century Argentine Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Burl
1890s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Butterfly Chair
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Antique Butterfly Chair
Silk
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Butterfly Chair
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Butterfly Chair
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Butterfly Chair
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Butterfly Chair
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Butterfly Chair
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Butterfly Chair
Wood, Paint, Fabric
1920s Italian Baroque Antique Butterfly Chair
Gold Leaf
1920s Italian Baroque Antique Butterfly Chair
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Butterfly Chair
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Chair
Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Butterfly Chair
Walnut
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Butterfly Chair
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Butterfly Chair
Metal
Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Butterfly Chair
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Silver Leaf
19th Century English Antique Butterfly Chair
Early 1900s Antique Butterfly Chair
Hardwood
19th Century French Antique Butterfly Chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Butterfly Chair
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
1870s Danish Queen Anne Antique Butterfly Chair
Mahogany, Olive, Satinwood, Walnut
1780s Dutch Antique Butterfly Chair
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Butterfly Chair
Porcelain
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Butterfly Chair
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Antique Butterfly Chair
Wood
1910s German Industrial Antique Butterfly Chair
1920s French Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Leather
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Butterfly Chair
Leather, Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Leather, Birdseye Maple
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Chair
Stone
Late 19th Century English Antique Butterfly Chair
Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Butterfly Chair
Down, Linen, Wood
1890s Antique Butterfly Chair
Lithograph
Early 1800s English George III Antique Butterfly Chair
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Wool
18th Century English Georgian Antique Butterfly Chair
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Wool
1810s French Empire Antique Butterfly Chair
Bronze
Late 18th Century Antique Butterfly Chair
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly Chair
Brass
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Butterfly Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Cane, Teak
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Butterfly Chair
Fabric, Rosewood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Butterfly Chair
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Butterfly Chair
Brass
1850s English Rococo Revival Antique Butterfly Chair
Abalone
19th Century Dutch Other Antique Butterfly Chair
Metal
19th Century Dutch Queen Anne Antique Butterfly Chair
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Butterfly Chair
Linen, Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
19th Century Antique Butterfly Chair
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Butterfly Chair
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Butterfly Chair
Wool
1850s French Egyptian Revival Antique Butterfly Chair
Marble, Bronze
1890s American Impressionist Antique Butterfly Chair
Lithograph
Early 20th Century French Antique Butterfly Chair
Walnut
Antique Butterfly Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Antique Butterfly Chair?
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Butterfly chair, also known as the BKF or Hardoy chair, was made in 1938 in Buenos Aires. It is recognizable by its metal frame and suspended seat, created by the large sling of material hung from the frame’s highest points. Shop the unique style from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Whether or not Butterfly chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Many people find that the way the upholstery of the Butterfly chair hangs from its metal frame provides plenty of support for the body. Plus, its sling design invites users to settle in and relax. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Butterfly chairs were popular in the 1950s. Due to a renewed interest in mid-century modern design, the chairs are also used to decorate homes today. The original name of the butterfly chair is the BKF after its three designers, Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy. You'll find a range of butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who made the butterfly chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy made the butterfly chair. The three architects created the design in 1938 at their firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their design draws inspiration from Joseph Beverly Fenby's Tripolina chair produced in 1877. Shop a variety of butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.