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Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

Vintage Alberto Salviati 'Miamina' folding lounge chair for Saporiti Italia
By Saporiti
Located in Portland, OR
Very unique "Miamina" lounge chair by Alberto Salviati & Ambrogio Tresoldi for Saporiti Italia
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Steel

Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Paolo Viganò, Brevettato, Joseph Fendy
Located in New York, NY
A rare and inportant pair of the 'Tripolina' folding chairs designed by Joseph B. Fenby. Tripolina
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Metal

Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll in Original Dark Brown Leather
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Berlin, DE
We have another model of the butterfly chair with light brown leather listed. The butterfly
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Metal

Pair of ‘Papillon’ Lounge Chairs by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of ‘Papillon’ (which translates to butterfly) lounge chairs designed by Giudo Rosati for the
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Upholstery

1960, Hardoy, Ferrari, Black Foldable Children Butterfly Chair with Pink Cover
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Foldable child seat with pink cover and black base. Traces of sear like some stains on the cover and the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Metal

T92 Folding Table by Eugenio Gerli and Mario Cristiani for Tecno, Italy 1960
By Tecno
Located in Jersey City, NJ
square in shape, has a top that can rotate over the metal base and butterfly opens via outward folding
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1960s Italian Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Steel

Pair of "Karate" ottomans by Michel Cadestin, Ed.Airborne, France, circa 1970
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Paris, FR
produced Grupo Austral’s Butterfly Chair in the 1940s. After the war, André Bloc, a friend of Charles
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Chrome

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Textile

Gaetano Pesce ''Big Mama'' lounge chair and ottoman, serie UP 5/6, 1970s, B&B
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Quarrata, IT
Gaetano Pesce ''Big Mama'' lounge chair and ottoman, serie UP 5/6, 1970s, B&B Italia.
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1970s Italian Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Fabric, Rubber

Classic Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Arguably the most iconic Midcentury design ever produced, the Eames 670 /671 chaired ottoman remain as important and relevant today as when it was first introduced. This example feat...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Rosewood, Leather

PAIR OF ViNTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIRS WITH ELEGANT LEGS
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage, hand made in England, Chesterfield Oxblood leather club armchairs with long e...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Leather

B&B Italia 'La Mamma' Up 5/6 Lounge Chair&Ottoman, Green Stripe by Gaetano Pesce
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
Since its first appearance, the Up Series, designed in 1969 by Gaetano Pesce, has been one of the most talked about examples of modern furniture design. The exceptional visual impact...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Fabric, Foam

Michel Cadestin for Airborne 'Yoga' Lounge Chair in Orange Fiberglass
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Cadestin for Airborne, 'Yoga' lounge chair, fiberglass, padded leather, steel, France, 1970s A remarkable lounge chair designed by Michel Cadestin for Airborne in the 1970s. ...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Metal

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 leather shows wear use some scuffs but overall beautiful condition and 100% structura...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Iron

Japanese Antique Mustard Glaze Ceramic Planter with Incised Butterfly Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese mustard glaze ceramic planter with incised décoration depicting butterflies and foliage. Crafted with an exquisite attention to detail, this antique Japanese cera...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Ceramic

Elvis Presley's Jockstrap with Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
A rhinestone jockstrap bearing Elvis Presley’s initials (“EP”). Once housed in the Elvis Presley Museum collection in Memphis, curated by Elvis' long time friend Jimmy Velvet. Ac...
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1970s Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Fabric

Original Charles Eames Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman 1959
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and original first edition- ca' 1950s Charles Eames for Herman Miller lounge chair and ottoman, known as 670 and 671. Black leather and rosewood, with rare original foil la...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Leather

1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its original cognac faux leather or vinyl with a teak frame, tubular black metal runners...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Metal

Very First Generation 1956 Eames Lounge Chair 670 and Spinning Ottoman 671
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
This extremely rare collectible is one of the earliest known productions of the 1956 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, non-stamped frame, and the holy grail spinning ottoman. In cl...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Leather, Rosewood

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 example retains it's dark chocolate brown leather sling and the black iron base ha...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Iron

Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Birch

B&B Italia Model Arcadia Dining Leather Chair Paolo Piva Set of 4
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Paolo Piva designed this dining chairs for B&B Italia. Model Arcadia in heavenblue leather colour and the insides from the feet are in black plastic. It fits well with memphis design...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Metal, Chrome

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 5.1' x 6.9', 1980s - 1D106
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse your living space in the elegance of our Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug, a piece that blends tradition and artistry. Measuring 5.1’ x 6.9’, this wool rug from the ...
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1980s Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Wool

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1960s Hans Olsen Roundette Teak Dining Set by Frem Rojle, Denmark
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
" butterfly leaf that conveniently stores beneath the tables top and folds into place to increase the tables
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak, Naugahyde

Vintage Leather Folding Hardoy Butterfly Chair Princes Design Works
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A vintage leather and pine folding 'Hardoy' chair from the 1980s.  Dark brown leather sling on
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20th Century English Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Leather, Birch

Pair of Hardoy Style Folding Leather Butterfly Chairs
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in New York, NY
Nice vintage pair of leather sling butterfly chairs. Saddle leather slings rest in wrought iron
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Wrought Iron

Butterfly Limited Edition Folding Armchair, 1938
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Butterfly limited edition folding armchair, circa 1990 Designer: architects-designers Jorge
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1930s Argentine Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

Pair of Uniquely Artful Painted Iron and Inlaid Ceramic Mosaic Butterfly Chairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These uniquely artful butterfly chairs with inlaid colorful ceramic mosaic on seats and backs have
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Ceramic

Butterfly Lounge Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy for Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hardoy chair, but due to its design the chair is soon named after the Butterfly. The chair was designed
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Steel

Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Brown Cognac Leather
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern butterfly chair by Knoll International in original leather Butterfly chair by
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Metal

Pair of Folding Butterfly / Dragonfly Mosaic Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
butterfly and dragonfly respectively. The frames of the chairs are heavy weight metal and are inset with
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1950s American Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Iron

Heywood Wakefield Butterfly Dining Table And Eight Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern Heywood Wakefield dining set consisting of a drop leaf "Butterfly" table with
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1940s American Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Birch, Fabric

1970s Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Ferrari for Knoll Butterfly Chair
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Naples, IT
redesign a great Classic of military furniture, the so-called "Tripolina", a folding, lightweight armchair
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Chrome

Tripolina Folding Chair by Viganò in Leather and Teak from circa 1970s
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milano, IT
This folding chair by Viganò is based on the prototypes of folding chairs created in the 19th
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Leather, Teak

Heywood Wakefield Butterfly Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern Heywood Wakefield drop leaf "Butterfly" dining table with two additional
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1940s American Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Birch

French Art Deco Dining Set with Butterfly Leaf Mechanism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco dining table. The drop-leaf fold up under the table and they are invisible, table
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Walnut

McIntosh Set of a Circular table and chairs
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
additional butterfly-folded extension. The set is completed with four chairs in black vinyl that were
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak

Dining set in teak by McIntosh and Danish chairs
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
extension with a butterfly opening. The two boards are stored folded. What distinguishes this table from
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak

McIntosh Set of a Circular Table and 4 Chairs
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
additional butterfly-folded extension. The set is completed with four chairs in black vinyl that were
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak

McIntosh Set of a Circular Table and 4 Chairs
McIntosh Set of a Circular Table and 4 Chairs
H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Roundette Dining Table and Chairs
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
folds and stores neatly beneath the table top. One person can easily operate the self-stowing butterfly
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak

Svend Aage Madsen Teak Dining Table K. Knudsen & Son, Denmark, 1960
By Svend Åge Madsen, K. Knudsen & Son
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
. Knudsen & Son, Denmark 1960. This table is 115 cm round and extendable using the foldable extension leaves
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak

G Plan Fresco Teak Mid Century Extending Dining Table, 1960s, Victor Wilkins
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in London, GB
folding leaves stored on the underside of the table. 1960s When extended the table is 206cm in length
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak

Dining Set by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Denmark, circa 1960. This rare set contains a table and two butterfly chairs, also known as "Seven
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Chrome, Metal

Vintage Danish Rosewood Dining Room Set, 1960s
By Bruno Hansen, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
This dining room set consists of the following table and six chairs: Vintage Danish round
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Rosewood

Niels Otto Moller Model 15 Extendable Dining Table Teak, Denmark, 1960
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960. This table is 100 cm round and extendable using a foldable extension leave up to a
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak

Scandinavian extendable dining table oval in rosewood Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
extendable using a foldable extension leave up to a length of 174 cm. The self-storing butterfly leaf is
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Hardwood

Pair of Leather Butterfly Chairs Style of Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of butterfly chairs style of Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy. Has original leather seat covers with a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Iron

Butterfly "Hardoy" Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll **Sature Sale**
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This piece is an original 1948 "Hardoy" sling chair also known as the "butterfly" chair designed by
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1940s American Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Roundette Butterfly Leaf Dining Table and '6' Chairs
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. We purchased from the original owners who kept the butterfly leaf stowed safely inside since birth in
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak, Leather

Danish Modern Table and Chairs by Frem Rojle
By Hans Olsen
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
seen is this four legged chair version with rosewood top having the fold out butterfly leaf. The table
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Rosewood, Teak

Danish Modern Table and Chairs by Frem Rojle
Danish Modern Table and Chairs by Frem Rojle
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Hans Olsen Frem Rojle Extendable Dining Table 6 Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful design table and chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle Møblefabrik in 1953.The set is made
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak

Niels Otto Moller model 15 extendable dining table in teak Denmark 1960
By Neils O. Möller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960. This table is 122 cm round and extendable using a foldable extension leave up to a
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak

Leather Butterfly Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rustic and unique, this fold-able butterfly style chair is as comfortable as it is
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20th Century American Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Steel

Leather Butterfly Chairs
Leather Butterfly Chairs
H 36 in W 28 in D 30 in
Set of Three Butterfly Chairs and Table
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Three Butterfly Chairs and Table handcrafted in wrought and forged iron. Design and quality
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1950s Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Iron

Foldable Tripolina Leather Armchair by Joseph Beverly Fenby
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Brussels, BE
'Tripolina' folding chair designed by Joseph Beverly Fenby. The Tripolina chair was made from
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1960s Italian Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Leather

Foldable Leather Armchair in the Style of Joseph Beverly Fenby
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Brussels, BE
Foldable leather folding chair in the spirit of Joseph Beverly Fenby. Inspired by the Tripolina
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1970s Italian Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Leather

Rare 'Butterfly' Dining suite by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobelindustri
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Sundridge, GB
Stunning extending circular Walnut Dining Table with 6 Original Butterfly Chairs, the chairs are
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

Pair of Pony Hardoy Chairs, by Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of cool Hardoy or Butterfly Chairs of enameled solid steel frame, with calf hide sling in
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1950s Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

Teak Dining Table with Nested Chairs by Hans Olsen
Located in New York, NY
An ingenious design by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Mobelfabrik. This dining set features 6 chairs
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1960s Danish Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak, Leather

Dining table and its four chairs, Scandinavian design from the 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
1960's. The dining table is expandable with a butterfly system: an integrated extension folded in the
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak, Leather

Midcentury BCM 'Bath Cabinet Makers' Teak Extending Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Bath Cabinet Makers
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
matching teak dining chairs, circa 1970, The table with a butterfly action centre leaf that folds out when
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak

Round Teak Dining Table with Self Storing Butterfly Leaf by Hornslet Mobler
By Hornslet Møbelfabrik
Located in Denver, CO
with a 23" folding butterfly leaf that stores within the table. Legs are fixed, extended the tabletop
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak

Hans Olsen Dinette Dining Table and Four Chairs Frem Rojle, Circa 1960
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
. The table is made from solid teak and features a butterfly fold away mechanism concealed beneath the
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair

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Teak

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Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage folding butterfly chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage folding butterfly chair — often made from metal, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage folding butterfly chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage folding butterfly chair bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage folding butterfly chair over the years, but those crafted by A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson and Brevettato are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair?

Prices for a vintage folding butterfly chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $687 and can go as high as $9,870, while the average can fetch as much as $3,127.
Questions About Vintage Folding Butterfly Chair
  • 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.