Mid-Century Butterfly Lounge Chair, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
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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.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Early Hardoy Leather Butterfly Lounge Chair style of Knoll (A)
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vintage iconic black wrought iron framed Butterfly lounge chair with black leather sling cover designed by Jorge Ferrari- Hardoy.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 architectural interiors. This completely original 1950s piece hails from Denmark and showca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin Butterfly Lounge Chairs model F675, Artifort The Netherlands 1963
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pierre Paulin Butterfly chairs model F675, Artifort The Netherlands 1963 First rare early editions. Reupholstered years ago and now already broken in like your favorite baseball Gl...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980 Butterfly Blue Lounge Chair GE 460 Designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
Look no further than the GE 460 butterfly lounge chair, designed by renowned Danish designer Hans Wegner in 1977.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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 Knoll is simple yet elegant design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly Chair for Artifort, 1963
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning Butterfly lounge chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and was manufactured by Artifort, 1963.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning "Butterfly" lounge chair with the original leather is designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, 1963.
Category
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, 1963.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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, 1963.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Butterfly AA Lounge Chair from Airborne, 1950s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Butterfly AA Lounge Chair from Airborne, 1950s Vintage Design Well, original condition with its original leather, the steel structure is original.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Lounge Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner “Butterfly Model 460” for Getama
By GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish pair of Modern lounge chairs in the style of Hans J. Wegner Model 460 “Butterfly” for GETAMA.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair Lounge Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner “Butterfly Model 460” for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish pair of Modern lounge chairs in the style of Hans J. Wegner Model 460 “Butterfly” for GETAMA.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Sling Butterfly Hanging Chair
$2,550 / item
Modern Sling Butterfly 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 story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
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2010s South African Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gerard Van Den Berg Butterfly Chairs
$4,500 / set
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-plated steel legs.
Category
20th Century Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
BUTTERFLY CHAIR "AP-14" by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
BUTTERFLY CHAIR "AP-14" by Pierre Paulin,1950s The fabric is also original vintage, so there is some structural damage, but otherwise, everything is fine.
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Genuine Leather Butterfly Hanging Swing Chair
$2,550 / item
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 story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge 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 may not know the designer, the chair's top-notch quality speaks for itself. It's a ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Black Canvass Sling
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition. Please view the companion chair with yellow seat, we have listed separately.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Yellow Canvass Sling
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Netherlands 1963. These chairs have nickel-plated geometric frames that are visually st...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 canvas slings. Priced per chair. 4 chairs in stock.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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 the slightly bent “ears” at top. Presented in their original age patina, some oxidat...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid Century CastIron Butterfly Chairs With Canvas Slings - a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
Introducing a remarkable pair of vintage Cast Iron Butterfly Chairs featuring durable canvas slings. Crafted with high-quality, heavy Cast Iron.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Esvee Butterfly Statement Accent Chair with Footstool, Solid Oak, Modern Minimal
By Esvee, Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Butterfly accent chair in solid wood is a modern calssic!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Vintage Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid Century Red Butterfly Canvas and Metal Chair by Knoll, 1970s
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This original vintage mid century modern Knoll (attr.) butterfly chair was designed by BKF Hardoy in Argentina in 1938 and later produced by Knoll. This iconic chair features an inve...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Minimal statement solid Oak wood black BUTTERFLY accent chair by Esvee Atelier
By Esvee, Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The solid wood Butterfly accent chair challenges the conventional notion that comfort necessitates soft upholstery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Minimal solid wood black BUTTERFLY accent chair with footstool by Esvee Atelier
By Esvee, Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The solid wood Butterfly accent chair challenges the conventional notion that comfort necessitates soft upholstery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
1960s Pair Leather Butterfly Chairs Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Pair of Leather Butterfly Chairs by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan. All original vintage condition, base finish and leather original from the 1960s. Great condition...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
1960s Pair of Leather Butterfly Chairs Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet Kurchan Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Beautiful Pair of Leather Butterfly Chairs by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan. Black Iron base in original condition, Veg Tan Leather was replaced at some point. Great ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
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 chair, also known as the BKF chair or the Hardoy chair, is a folding chair with a sim...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Butterfly Chair with Original Orange Canvass Sling Seat att. to Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century design lounge chair, attributed to Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, for Knoll. This example is in very good, clean, original, ready to use condition, the canvass sling shows ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
"Butterfly" Chair designed by Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original "Butterfly" chair black lacquered metal and original red leather, suede. Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari. Manufactured from 1947-1975 by Knoll International. An absolute au...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Torbjorn Afdal Bjarne Hansen Butterfly Chair Made in Norway c 1950's
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Torbjorn Afdal Bjarne Hansen Butterfly Chair Made in Norway c 1950's
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century Scandinavian Modern lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bjarne Hansen, made in Norway circa 1950's. Comfortable, stylish, and hard to find, especially in thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Modern Rattan Clamshell Butterfly Chair With Iron Base 1950's Italy
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid Century Modern Cream Woven Rattan Clamshell Butterfly Chair With an Iron Frame Italy 1950's Reminiscent of Esteemed Designers John Salterini & Maurizio Tempestini Height to sea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
1963 Cognac Pierre Paulin Butterfly Lounge Chair F675 Artifort Netherlands
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Gistel, BE
Supernice early Pierre Paulin lounge chair . Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Netherlands Nickelchromed base for the first production line ...(nickel has a more brownisch-yello...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Iron and Leather Sling Chairs California Design "The Bolinas Lounge"
Unavailable|$2,800 / set
Iron and Leather Sling Chairs California Design "The Bolinas Lounge"
Located in San Francisco, CA
An interesting approach to the butterfly lounge chair, "The Bolinas Lounge" wrought iron frames with an amazing geometry which has resulted in both great comfort and visual dynamics.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin Artifort Butterfly Lounge Chair in Natural Leather and Chrome
Unavailable|$2,402 / item
Pierre Paulin Artifort Butterfly Lounge Chair in Natural Leather and Chrome
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Butterfly chair originally created by Pierre Paulin in 1954. This is the licensed Artifort edition produced in 2018. Natural saddle leather (black upon request) Chrome steel-rod ...
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin F675 “Butterfly” Chair by Artifort, Netherlands 1960
Unavailable|$3,244
Pierre Paulin F675 “Butterfly” Chair by Artifort, Netherlands 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Wilnis, UT
An iconic “Butterfly” lounge chair, model F675, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
vintage Pierre Paulin AP14 Butterfly Chair
Unavailable|$6,000
vintage Pierre Paulin AP14 Butterfly Chair
Located in New York, NY
AP14 Butterfly chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Polak in 1955. Original slung canvas seat and chromed bar steel frame. Excellent vintage condition.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll
Unavailable|$2,205
Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Cologne, DE
Butterfly chair, designed in 1939 by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari. This chair is one of the best-known icons of 20th century furniture design. The chair is spacious, light weight, and surpri...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin "Butterfly" Pair of Seats
Unavailable|$9,337 / item
Pierre Paulin "Butterfly" Pair of Seats
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of seats butterfly designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1960s. The chromed metal frames are in good condition. The cognac leather has been new upholstered, according to th...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Pair of Leather "Butterfly" Lounge Chairs
Located in Brecht, BE
A funky set of butterfly lounge chairs, France, 1950's, in very good vintage conditon, but with the right sublime patina!
Category
Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
French Butterfly Lounge Chair in Cowhide Leather, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare butterfly lounge chair, handcrafted by a French artisan in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Lounge Chair in Peacock Blue Velvet
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a newly restored Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Lounge Chair, circa 1960, in peacock blue velvet.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Gerard Van Den Berg Butterfly Lounge Chair
Sold|$1,650
Gerard Van Den Berg Butterfly Lounge Chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather butterfly lounge chair with black enameled metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Vintage Faux Green Leather Butterfly Lounge Chair with 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 frame.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wire
Gerard Van Den Berg "Butterfly" Lounge Chair
Sold|$1,650
Gerard Van Den Berg "Butterfly" Lounge Chair
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Gerard Van Den Berg black leather "Butterfly" lounge chair with black mesh sub support and black enameled metal base.
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin 1st Generation Leather 'Butterfly' Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1963
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Coronado, CA
An early and uncommon Model F675 'Butterfly' lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Butterfly Lounge Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy for Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Perhaps the most iconic piece of furniture from the Mid-Century Modern period. This butterfly armchair designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy and produced by Knoll. Originally, this armcha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Lounge Chair in Mohair, circa 1960s
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing a truly stunning vintage walnut chair, featuring a unique organic form with caning on the arms, now fully restored by the skilled craftsmen at Stamford Modern. This beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Pierre Paulin Cognac Leather "F675- Butterfly" Lounge Chair For Artifort, 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
The famous "Butterfly" chair model F675 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort 1963, Holland. This chair is in a good condition with warm patina to the natural cognac leather. So...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980's Pair of GE46 Butterfly Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Sold|$3,034 / set
1980's Pair of GE46 Butterfly Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in BE
Beautifully shaped set of 2 Danish chairs. The stools are designed by 1 of the most famous desginers ever Hans J Wegner. The chairs are also called butterfly chairs or GE-46 chairs. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Butterfly Chair by Ferrari-Hardoy, ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Butterfly lounge chair designed by Jorge Ferrari–Hardoy.
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Butterfly Chair by Ferrari-Hardoy, ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Butterfly lounge chair designed by Jorge Ferrari–Hardoy.
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
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Steel
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Butterfly Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic butterfly lounge chair available at 1stDibs. Each butterfly lounge chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. Your living room may not be complete without a butterfly lounge chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each butterfly lounge chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one butterfly lounge chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Knoll and Pierre Paulin produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Butterfly Lounge Chair?
The average selling price for a butterfly lounge chair at 1stDibs is $2,320, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $12,019 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
Questions About Butterfly Lounge 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 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, 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- What is a lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024A lounge chair is a type of recliner that is often accompanied by an ottoman as a footrest. It’s merely a comfortable armchair, and the shapes of lounge chairs as well as the materials used to make this kind of seat are extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
Similar to recliners, there are many styles of lounge chairs. On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024How you tell if a Butterfly chair is real depends on what you mean by the term "real." If by real you mean an authentic Knoll Butterfly chair produced from 2018 and onwards, first look for the Knoll label found under the seat. Compare this label to images found online to begin to assess its authenticity. Then, examine the metal frame of the chair. An authentic Knoll Butterfly chair will be evenly polished and show no imperfections, such as highly visible welding marks. Any flaws will usually indicate that a piece is counterfeit. On the other hand, if by real you mean an original Butterfly chair made by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, the answer is that your chair is unlikely to be. The designers only created three Butterfly chairs, which are all part of museum collections. To learn more about the age and maker of your Butterfly chair, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a range of Knoll Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
- How long is a lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024How long a lounge chair is varies. However, they are generally longer than other types of chairs to accommodate a user's feet in an outstretched position. Most lounge chairs are between 73 and 80 inches long. Shop a diverse assortment of lounge chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a chaise lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chaise longue chair — or “chaise lounge,” as it is sometimes called in America — is a reclining upholstered sofa that is long enough to support one's legs. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chaise lounge chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What makes a lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Not allowing for deviation, a lounge chair is defined as an armless recliner that is paired with an ottoman and designed for relaxing. It is not a reclining chair and it is not an armchair. This is an interesting category where it’s more about the purpose of the chair than the actual design when you get down to it. Shop a collection of lounge chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are lounge chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a variety of names that a lounge chair can be called, like chaise, daybed and settee to name a few. Lounge chairs add a classic touch to any décor. You can shop a collection of lounge chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sling lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A sling lounge chair is a chair formed of metal or wooden frame to which a piece of flexible material is loosely fitted. It is used to relax while the sitter remains engaged in an activity such as reading a book or having a conversation. Find a variety of vintage and antique sling lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are lounge chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Whether lounge chairs are comfortable or not is a matter of personal opinion. However, providing a comfortable place to sit is the main function of a lounge chair. After all, the addition of the footrest makes it possible to kick up your feet and relax. Many makers design lounge chairs with comfort in mind, adding features like cushioning and/or ergonomic backrests and seats. Explore a wide variety of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell a real Hardoy Butterfly chair, examine the frame closely. An authentic chair will have a sturdy steel frame. If the metal seems flimsy or thin, it will unlikely be a genuine Hardoy. In addition, real Butterfly chairs are free of joints and hinges, so you can generally conclude that a chair is a reproduction if you spot either. If you'd like a professional opinion on your chair, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Find a range of BKF Hardoy Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A fancy lounge chair is sometimes called a chaise lounge. This type of chair has an elongated shape that supports the sitters legs as well as their upper bodies. The name is French and translates to "long chair." On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chaise lounges from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023An indoor lounge chair is sometimes called a chaise longue. However, some people refer to chairs that allow you to elevate your feet while you sit as "lounge chairs," regardless of whether they are indoors or outdoors. Chaise longues differ from recliners, which have moving footrests that can be raised and lowered. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage lounge chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
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