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Iron Frame Butterfly Chair Frames, A Pair
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very good and early pair of iron frame butterfly sling chairs. The original design dates to the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Butterfly Chair Indoor-Outddor
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Butterfly with aluminium frame and with
polyethylene. Indoor-outdoor use. With seat and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wire
H 37 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
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
Category
2010s South African Modern Corner 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
Category
Mid-20th Century German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with tan leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan & Jorge
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Original Deep Brown Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with chocolate brown leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Netherlands 1963. These chairs have nickel-plated geometric frames that are visually stunning! The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cowhide F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Izegem, VWV
The F675 als known as the Butterfly Chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1963 and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.08 in
Sculptural "Butterfly" Chair by Eva & Nils Koppel, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
back resembles a butterfly and gives the chair its unique and stunning expression. A highlight of early
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Mid Century Red Butterfly Canvas and Metal Chair by Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This original vintage mid century modern Knoll (attr.) butterfly chair was originally designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
1980 Butterfly Blue Lounge Chair GE 460 Designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
than the GE 460 butterfly lounge chair, designed by renowned Danish designer Hans Wegner in 1977.
This
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
BKF Butterfly Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s incl. Sheepskin
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in The Hague, NL
This black 'butterfly' chair was designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in 1938 and was produced in the
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 31.89 in D 27.56 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.04 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Butterfly Swivel Club Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency wrought iron butterfly swivel club chairs - Set of 4. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 20 in D 22 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 25.2 in
Mid Century Knoll Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan
By Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950’s vintage Butterfly chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Antonio Bonet, and Juan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 34 in D 32 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2 Vintage butterfly chairs with armrests by Arne Jacobsen model 3207 Teak
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 2 beautiful vintage butterfly chairs with armrest model 3207, designed by Arne Jacobsen for
Category
Antique 1850s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in
French Regency Style Floral Print Mahogany Frame Club Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Regency Style Floral Print Mahogany Frame Club Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features partial
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Handsome, Mid-Century, Stacking Fritz Hansen Style Wingback Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fritz Hansen butterfly style teak toned wingback stacking chairs. Beautifully curved shell seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Solid Claro Walnut and Stainless Steel King Sized Shear Bed
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
chair.
Natural imperfections in the bed frame are highlighted by hand chiseled rosewood butterfly
Category
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel
I.P.E. 'Corolla' Lounge Chair (2 available)
By IPE
Located in San Diego, CA
structure that resembles a butterfly is used for the construction of the seat. A tubular frame holds the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini for Elam 'Farfalla' Lounge Chair
By Elam, Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
lovely lounge chair in 1974. 'Le Farfalla', meaning butterfly in Italian, derives its name from the wing
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Torbjorn Afdal Danish Lounge Chair in Zebra Leather
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
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Torbjorn Afdal Butterfly Chair
Born: October 25, 1917, Voss Municipality, Norway
Died: January 15, 1999
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
I.P.E. 'Corolla' Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-like structure that resembles a butterfly is used for the construction of the seat. A tubular frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, 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
Category
Late 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
I.P.E. Pair of 'Corolla' Lounge Chairs in Patterned Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I.P.E., pair of lounge chairs model 'Corolla', reupholstered in Casamance "Parmelie" Orage, chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
I.P.E. 'Corolla' Modular Lounge Chair in Geometric Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I.P.E., lounge chair model 'Corolla', chrome-plated steel, fabric, Italy, 1970s.
A striking
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Joseph Fendy, Paolo Viganò, Brevettato
Located in New York, NY
folding chairs present a wooden frame with metal fixings and a beautiful removable seat realized in high
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. 'Cigno' Lounge Chairs in Striped Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., lounge chairs model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. 'Cigno' Lounge Chairs in Striped Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., lounge chairs model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
I.P.E. Pair of 'Corolla' Modular Lounge Chairs in Geometric Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I.P.E., pair of lounge chairs, model 'Corolla', fabric, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1970s
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Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
LO Design Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini Le Farfalle chair for Elam, Italy
By Elam, Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini
Located in London, GB
Le Farfalle, translates to butterfly in Italian, reflecting the striking winged form of the chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. Pair of 'Cigno' Lounge Chairs in Checkered Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
butterfly is used for the construction of the seat. A tubular frame holds the same curved shapes as the body
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Ico & Luisa Parisi Rare Set of Six Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in New York, NY
frame with slightly curved butterfly-shaped upholstered backrest, upholstered seat suspended on the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Ico & Luisa Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Walnut and Bouclè Dining Chairs 50s
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
structure with slightly curved butterfly backrest, frame seat with original springs and tapered legs with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 38.19 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Ico & Luisa Parisi Rare Set of Six Mid-century Modern Velvet Dining Chairs, 50s
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, set of six rare rosewood dining chairs. Sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
Set of 2 model 3107 dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1955
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of 2 Butterfly chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Metal frame and black faux leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Vintage BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair Footstool for Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage BKF Hardoy butterfly chair footstool for Knoll. Navy blue sling is in excellent new
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Solid Iron Butterfly Canvas Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: W 33.5 D 35.5 H 33
SW 20 SD 17 SH 12
Please note these chairs are not collapsible
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning "Butterfly" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort, Holland
Category
Vintage 1980s 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
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
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 with the original leather is designed by Pierre Paulin and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Monumental Modernist "Butterfly Chair" Iron Sculpture, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful standing Modernist sculpture made of Classic "Hardoy" iron chair frames, cut and welded
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 105 in W 55 in D 48.5 in
Orange Deck Chair with Butterflies by Damien Hirst, Contemporary Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
by a scattering of butterflies freezed in an eternal position.
Damien Hirst
Deckchair (Orange
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Wood
Yellow Deck Chair with Butterflies by Damien Hirst, Contemporary Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
by a scattering of butterflies freezed in an eternal position.
Damien Hirst
Deckchair (Yellow
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Wood
Red Deck Chair with Butterflies by Damien Hirst, Contemporary Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
by a scattering of butterflies freezed in an eternal position.
Damien Hirst
Deckchair (Red
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Wood
Blue Deck Chair with Butterflies by Damien Hirst, Contemporary Art
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
by a scattering of butterflies freezed in an eternal position.
Damien Hirst
Deckchair (Sky Blue
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Wood
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Butterfly Chair Frame For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic butterfly chair frame available at 1stDibs. Each butterfly chair frame for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and fabric. There are 50 variations of the antique or vintage butterfly chair frame you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect butterfly chair frame — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A butterfly chair frame, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made butterfly chair frame has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Paulin, Jorge Ferrari Hardoy and Knoll are consistently popular.
How Much is a Butterfly Chair Frame?
Prices for a butterfly chair frame start at $185 and top out at $179,950 with the average selling for $3,695.
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 Butterfly Chair Frame
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Butterfly chairs were popular in the 1950s. Due to a renewed interest in mid-century modern design, the chairs are also used to decorate homes today. The original name of the butterfly chair is the BKF after its three designers, Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy. You'll find a range of butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who made the butterfly chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy made the butterfly chair. The three architects created the design in 1938 at their firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their design draws inspiration from Joseph Beverly Fenby's Tripolina chair produced in 1877. Shop a variety of butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Butterfly chair, also known as the BKF or Hardoy chair, was made in 1938 in Buenos Aires. It is recognizable by its metal frame and suspended seat, created by the large sling of material hung from the frame’s highest points. Shop the unique style from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Whether or not Butterfly chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Many people find that the way the upholstery of the Butterfly chair hangs from its metal frame provides plenty of support for the body. Plus, its sling design invites users to settle in and relax. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
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