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Original Mid-Century Black Iron Leather Butterfly Chair Beautiful Patina
By Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original mid-century black Iron leather butterfly chair beautiful Patina. All original chair the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Hanging Leather Butterfly Chair Swing
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its
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2010s South African Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet & Kurchan for Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous C. 1950 vintage black leather Butterfly chair, designed by Jorge
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Butterfly Chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll, American, circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Leather Butterfly child Chairs
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in New York, NY
Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy pair of leather butterfly chairs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Butterfly Chairs for Knoll
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Pair of Leather Butterfly Chairs,BKF Chairs for Knoll, designed by Bonet,Kurchan and
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Mid-20th Century German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Of Butterfly Chairs for Knoll
Pair Of Butterfly Chairs for Knoll
H 35.83 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
MCM Leather and Iron Butterfly Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and comfortable MCM leather and iron butterfly chair, circa 1960s. The piece is in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Two Knoll Butterfly Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic Knoll butterfly chairs, sold individually or as a pair, suitable for interior or exterior
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Leather Butterfly Hanging Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Genuine Leather Butterfly Hanging Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Leather ButterFLY Swing Chair in Brown
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its
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2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

Butterfly chair in pine and leather Sweden 1960
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Butterfly chair in dark brown stained pine and leather made in Sweden in 1960. Though we
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Butterfly chair in pine and leather Sweden 1960
Butterfly chair in pine and leather Sweden 1960
H 36.62 in W 37.01 in D 38.19 in
Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with tan leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan & Jorge
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Original Deep Brown Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with chocolate brown leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Six Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Dining Chairs Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Beautiful Classic design set of six chairs; the so called Butterfly chairs from designer Arne
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pineapple Vegan Leather, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Modern Black Leather ButterFLY Hanging Swing Chair with Red Detail
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its
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2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Butterfly Lounge Chairs by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in Cognac Leather
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Butterfly Lounge Chair designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, circa 1960s. Rarely
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Vintage Faux Green Leather Butterfly Lounge Chair w/ Black Frame
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy attributed butterfly lounge chair with black enameled metal wire
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wire

Gerard Van Den Berg Butterfly Chairs
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Denton, TX
Gerard Van Den Berg butterfly chairs with plum crazy leather that rest upon a black mesh and chrome
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20th Century Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gerard Van Den Berg Butterfly Chairs
Gerard Van Den Berg Butterfly Chairs
H 29 in W 41.5 in D 37.5 in
Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll in Original Dark Brown Leather
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
We have another model of the butterfly chair with light brown leather listed. The butterfly
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pineapple Leather, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Modern Take on the Butterfly Chair - Now Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless butterfly chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its
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2010s South African Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair
H 26.75 in W 25.25 in D 28 in
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Early Vintage Black Faux Leather 3107 Butterfly Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Butterfly in black faux leather by Arne Jacobsen by Fritz Hanssen. This chair has a beautiful elegant design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid-Century Modern Butterfly chair by Inge & Luciano Rubino, 1963
By Inge & Luciano Rubino, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern Butterfly chair by Inge & Luciano Rubino, 1963 This chair was designed in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of model F675 chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pierre Paulin F675 “Butterfly” Chair by Artifort, Netherlands 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Butterfly” lounge chair, model F675, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Red and Black Vinyl Butterfly Lounge Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Originally designed in 1938, the butterfly chair has endured as a sought after element for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Butterfly Chairs in Cognac Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing set of 6 Butterfly chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1979. These
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Gerard van den Berg butterfly chair for Montis, 1980 black
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Gerard van den Berg butterfly chair for Montis, 1980 black Butterfly armchair was designed in the
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gerard van den Berg butterfly chair for Montis, 1980 black
Gerard van den Berg butterfly chair for Montis, 1980 black
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H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.08 in
21st Century Effimera Chair in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A linear and delicate design that recalls the subtlety and lightness of the butterfly. "Effimera
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Inge & Luciano Rubino Butterfly Teak Side Chair by Sorø Stolefabrik
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Inge & Luciano Rubino
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Inge & Luciano Rubino butterfly teak side chair by Sorø Stolefabrik. The rare chair was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Auditorium Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Rare auditorium version of the Iconic chair model 3107 / butterfly from the 7 series designed by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Butterfly" Chair designed by Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original "Butterfly" chair black lacquered metal and original red leather, suede. Designed by Jorge
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Butterfly F675 lounge chair Artifort 1960s, 1st ed., rare patina
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The "Butterfly" chair, designed in 1963 by the renowned French designer Pierre Paulin, is a
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Torbjorn Afdal Danish Lounge Chair in Zebra Leather
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
stamped hair-on cow hide leather. Raised on solid tapered beech legs. The chair is has been fully restored
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Model "Butterfly" by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands 1990s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in ECHT, NL
Model "Butterfly" lounge chair. Designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis in. the 1980s. It has a
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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Carl Aubock Custom Made Deer Skin Leather Butterly Chairs Fledermaus Sessel
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to four unique Carl Aubock midcentury Mod. No. 42 butterfly chairs from the 1960s. Deerskin
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Joseph Fendy, Paolo Viganò, Brevettato
Located in New York, NY
-quality leather. These lounge chairs are designed for practicality and remarkable comfort while reflecting
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair Model 3107 Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair Model 3107 cognac leather. Model 3107 also know as series 7, Butterfly
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of 4 Diningroom Chairs in Blond Wood and Red Faux Leather, Italy, 1950's
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of 4 dining chairs in blond wood and red faux leather. Italian Grace at its best. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Five Continental Embossed Leather Carved Walnut Rococo Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A SET OF FIVE CONTINENTAL EMBOSSED LEATHER CARVED WALNUT ROCOCO REVIVAL DINING CHAIRS POSSIBLY
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gerard Van Den Berg 'Swing Chair' for Montis, 1980s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s 'Swing Chair' designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis. Chrome frame with black leather
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Anneau Chair by Pierre Paulin for AP Polak (Model Ap-14)
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Long Island City, NY
notable designs include the Ribbon Chair, Mushroom Chair, Tongue Chair, and the Butterfly Chair, among
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Late 20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
. Conceived as an "inverted rocking chair", the chair's seat and leather back move gently back and forth over
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 2 model 3107 dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1955
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of 2 Butterfly chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Metal frame and black faux leather
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' Standard Dining Chair in Fabric for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
leather, as well as choice of a round brushed aluminum base or butterfly-shaped chrome plated base. Please
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Butterfly Chair by Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Produced by Knoll.
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Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Butterfly Chair by Knoll, 1960s
Butterfly Chair by Knoll, 1960s
H 33.86 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, 1960s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Bern, CH
"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari, 1960s. Five part enameled tubular metal base with sling
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Midcentury BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair, 1970s
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1970s - Bonet , Kurchan, Ferrari - Original condition, see the pictures jr.
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning "Butterfly" lounge chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning "Butterfly" lounge chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning "Butterfly" lounge chair with the original leather is designed by Pierre Paulin and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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Leather Butterfly Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of leather butterfly chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct leather butterfly chairs — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of leather butterfly chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Leather butterfly chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some leather butterfly chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller leather butterfly chairs, measuring 16.54 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made leather butterfly chairs over the years, but those made by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Pierre Paulin and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Leather Butterfly Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $12,019 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Leather Butterfly Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether 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, 2022
    The 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, 2024
    Whether 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, 2024
    Antonio 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, 2022
    Butterfly 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antonio 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.