BKF "Butterfly" Chair in Cowhide Leather, Spain, Circa 2000
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
BKF "Butterfly" Chair in Cowhide Leather, Spain, Circa 2000 Model: BKF "Butterfly" Chair Material
Leather
$3,569
H 35.04 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll in Original Dark Brown Leather
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Berlin, DE
chair, also known as the BKF chair or the Hardoy chair, is a folding chair with a simple yet elegant
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BKF Hardoy butterfly chairs for Knoll. New powder coat white finish, for indoor or outdoor use. New
Steel
1960s Bkf Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Black
By Knoll
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Vintage BKF Hardoy “Butterfly Chairs” for knoll. Mid 20th century manufacture (1950-1970s) notice
Iron
Pair of BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Natural Canvas
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
BKF Hardoy butterfly chairs for Knoll. Dynamic Classic form, for indoor or outdoor use. New canvas
Metal
Pair of BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Cobalt Blue
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
BKF Hardoy butterfly chairs for Knoll. Dynamic classic form, for indoor or outdoor use. New canvas
Metal
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 33 in D 27 in
BKF Hardoy for Knoll Butterfly Chair with New Cowhide Sling
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hardoy for Knoll Butterfly Chair that date to the mid-60's. New Cowhide Sling gives it a fun look
Iron
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.
Metal
$950
H 33.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Original Vintage Butterfly Chair Black Metal Frame w New Purple Fabric Cover
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, often refered to as the BKF or Hardoy chair as a
Metal
$4,400 / set
H 35 in W 33 in D 29 in
Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of iconic wrought iron frame BKF-Butterfly lounge chairs by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for
Wrought Iron
Pair of Tabacco Brown Hardoy Butterfly BKF Chairs for Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage Hardoy Butterfly BKF chairs for Knoll. These examples are from the 1960s, and are
Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy for Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Austin, TX
BKF chair, also known as butterfly chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy for Knoll. This piece is made of
Iron
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
Leather
Pair of Black Leather Butterfly Chairs by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of butterfly or BKF chairs upholstered in black leather with black lacquered steel frame
Steel
Pair of 1970s Burgundy Leather 'Butterfly' Chairs
By Knoll
Located in London, GB
Tripolina-inspired BKF chair, Buenos Aires, 1938. This pair is in great condition throughout and despite the
Steel
Hardoy Butterfly Chair
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The iconic Hardoy Butterfly chair. Also known as the BKF chair which stands for architects Antonio
Sold
H 36.23 in W 30.32 in D 28.75 in
Bkf Butterfly Lounge Pony Leather Chair, circa 1980 by Pep Bonet
By Pep Bonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Iconic Bkf butterfly lounge chair in pony leather. Designed by Pep Bonet in 1938. Manufactured in
Metal
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H 33.47 in W 33.47 in D 30.71 in
Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Brown Cognac Leather
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
. An absolute authentic piece. The butterfly chair, also known as the BKF chair or the Hardoy chair
Metal
Vintage Modern Bkf Sculptural Butterfly Chair Frame
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Modern BKF Sculptural Butterfly Chair Frame Unmarked. 35.25 tall x 28.63 w x 26.5 d
Metal
Pair of Vintage Hardoy BKF Butterfly Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage solid iron frame butterfly chairs with new seats made of distressed leather. One is
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Period BKF Hardoy butterfly chair for Knoll. Dynamic Classic form, for indoor or outdoor use
Iron
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H 38.59 in W 31.89 in D 27.56 in
BKF Butterfly Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s incl. Sheepskin
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
This black 'Butterfly' chair, originally designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in 1938, was produced in
Metal
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H 38.59 in W 31.89 in D 27.56 in
BKF Butterfly Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s incl. Sheepskin
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
This black 'butterfly' chair was designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in 1938 and was produced in the
Metal
Vintage Painting of the Iconic BKF Butterfly Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Superb realistic painting of the famous BKF Butterfly Chair. Yellow chair with black frame on a
Canvas, Wood
Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of iconic wrought iron frame BKF-Butterfly lounge chairs by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for
Wrought Iron
1990s "Butterfly" Chaise Longue in Iron and Leather, Argentina
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
1990's Aregntinian chaise lounge, design based on the classic BKF Butterfly chair. This piece has
Iron
Pair of Bkf Butterfly Lounge Leather Chairs, circa 1980
By Pep Bonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
BKF butterfly lounge chair design by Pep Bonet, circa 1980 Leather metal frame In good
Metal
MCM Leather and Iron Butterfly Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
chair, also known as a BKF chair or Hardoy chair, is a style of chair featuring a metal frame and a
Iron
Pair of Vintage BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage BKF Hardoy butterfly chairs for Knoll. Dynamic Classic form, for indoor or outdoor
Iron
Pair of BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Natural Canvas
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
BKF Hardoy butterfly chairs for Knoll. Dynamic classic form, for indoor or outdoor use. New canvas
Metal
Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Black Wrought Iron "Butterfly" Sling Stool, 1950s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
BKF Butterfly Chair if desired. Lowest seat measurement 13 inches. Two available. Priced per piece
Wrought Iron
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BKF Chair
Located in New York, NY
Iron frame BKF "Butterfly" Chair with original canvas seat circa 1950
BKF Chair for Knoll by Bonet, Kurchan and Ferrari Hardoy
Located in New York, NY
This vintage "butterfly" chair has a thick leather sling with an even patina. The brushed steel
Leather
BKF Prima Butterfly Chair in Leather
Located in Vancouver, BC
A true modern iconic piece of art! The high quality leather and the craftsmanship of the chair
BKF butterfly chair style after Austral group
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
BKF butterfly chair style made of chromed metal and brown leather, re edition after Austral Group
Chrome
White Leather Butterfly Stool
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Maastricht, NL
-Hardoy for Knoll. The stool can be combined with a BKF butterfly chair or can be used separately. The
Metal
On Hold|$22,000
H 30 in Dm 32 in
French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier, Jean Michel Frank and Giacometti
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A Custom, large, pure, sober French Plaster Chandelier / Pendant in the style of Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank circa 1930. The size shown is 32” D x 30” H and is hanging from 3 ...
Brass
$23,959 / item
H 16.93 in W 55.4 in D 34.38 in
NR Copper V2, 21st Century Sculptured Liquid Oxidized Copper Oval Coffee Table
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
NR copper V2, 21st century sculptured liquid oxidized copper oval coffee table Born from cast liquid copper, the NR oxidized copper version could be easily associated with a sculp...
Copper
Bertu Bench, Suelo Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bench, Suelo® Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave This upholstered Suelo® Modern Wood Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is...
Fabric, Hardwood
$680Sale Price|32% Off
H 18.12 in W 23.82 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old drawer storage made in Japan. This furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is a valuable piece of furniture that has transcended time and remains ...
Iron
$2,190
H 20 in W 58 in D 16.5 in
White Oak Carved French Louis XVI Style Bench Upholstered in Linen with Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the exquisite Louis Bench for Bloom Home, elegantly upholstered in Belgian linen for a touch of sophistication and luxury. Its solid white oak legs are meticulously carve...
Linen, Oak
Unavailable|$12,800
H 26.78 in W 109.85 in D 33.47 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Green Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is renowned for his distinctive sofa designs, and this piece exemplifies his innovative approa...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$9,750
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Matching Pair of Black Leather Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Barcelona chairs by Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll International in black leather. Engraved with signature in the frame and marked with Knoll logo at the bottom of the cushions....
Steel, Chrome
$178,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Paul Evans Set of Twelve Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs, USA 1970
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans set of twelve brutalist sculpted bronze dining chairs, USA 1970 This extremely rare to find set is comprised of two armchairs (Model PE 105) and ten side chairs (Model PE ...
Metal, Bronze
Sold|$9,900
H 57 in W 70.5 in D 51 in
Italian Designer, Sizable Lounge Chair, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable lounge chair or daybed designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” H x 70.5” W x 51” D Seat Height (inc...
Fabric, Rattan
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Velvet, Lucite, USA, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and lucite "Omnibus" sofa designed and produced by Vladimir Kagan, USA, 1970s. Seat height 18”
Velvet, Lucite
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
Leather
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
Sold|$11,000
H 76.78 in W 109.45 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Italian Bookcase in Cherry and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, cherry, brass, Italy, 1960s Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional library unit excels in form, material use, composition, and craftsmanship. The bookc...
Brass
$114,954
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...
Pine
$4,235
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 29.14 in
1970s Space Age Steel and Glass Bar Cart by Claudio Salocchi for Luigi Sormani
By Claudio Salocchi, Luigi Sormani
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1970s Claudio Salocchi for Luigi Sormani Space Age Bar Cart in Brushed Steel and Smoked Glass. A stunning embodiment of Italian Space Age design, this rare bar cart by Claudio Salocc...
Stainless Steel
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