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Butterfly Chair Original

Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s

Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Butterfly Chair with a tan leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan, and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, issued by Knoll.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Original Deep Brown Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
Original Deep Brown Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s

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 Kurchan & Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, issued by Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll in Original Dark Brown Leather
Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll in Original Dark Brown Leather

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...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Butterfly Chair with Original Orange Canvass Sling Seat att. to Knoll
Vintage Butterfly Chair with Original Orange Canvass Sling Seat att. to Knoll

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arne Jacobsen Red & Chrome Butterfly Chair
Arne Jacobsen Red & Chrome Butterfly Chair

Arne Jacobsen Red & Chrome Butterfly Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Hanover, MA

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen red 3107 butterfly side chair with chromed legs. Original design 1955.

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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Butterfly Chairs by Inge & Luciano Rubino, Wood & Yellow Fabric
1960s Butterfly Chairs by Inge & Luciano Rubino, Wood & Yellow Fabric

1960s Butterfly Chairs by Inge & Luciano Rubino, Wood & Yellow Fabric

By Sorø Stolefabrik, Inge & Luciano Rubino

Located in Roma, IT

Butterfly chairs is an original design item realized by Inge e Luciano Rubino in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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Vintage Leather Butterfly Chairs, Pair
Vintage Leather Butterfly Chairs, Pair

Vintage Leather Butterfly Chairs, Pair

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H 35.44 in W 33.08 in D 22.84 in

Vintage Leather Butterfly Chairs, Pair

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Vintage elephant leather "Butterfly Chairs”. Original leather sling with nice brown patina, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cowhide Butterfly Chairs
Pair of Cowhide Butterfly Chairs

Pair of Cowhide Butterfly Chairs

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H 36 in W 31 in D 27 in

Pair of Cowhide Butterfly Chairs

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of cowhide butterfly chairs with original white frames.  

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

3107 Butterfly Teak and Plywood Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
3107 Butterfly Teak and Plywood Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

3107 Butterfly Teak and Plywood Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Berlin, DE

These original "Butterfly" chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen were produced during the 1960s and feature teak plywood shells and chromium-plated steel frames.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Butterfly Dining Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Butterfly Dining Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

Butterfly Dining Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

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H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

Butterfly Dining Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in BAARLO, LI

Original butterfly chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chair
Original Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chair

Original Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chair

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H 25.13 in W 32.35 in D 27 in

Original Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chair

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural leather and nickel chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Type F675. Original leather and frame. Frame has been repainted silver. Very good condition. Excellent piece of des...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Rocking Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Original Cow Hide
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Original Cow Hide

Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Original Cow Hide

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice mid century butterly chair with original cow hide

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Butterfly Chair in Original White Leather
Sculptural Butterfly Chair in Original White Leather

Sculptural Butterfly Chair in Original White Leather

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Butterfly Chair designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, circa 1960's.

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Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs

All Original Butterfly Chair by Knoll International
All Original Butterfly Chair by Knoll International

All Original Butterfly Chair by Knoll International

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H 33.47 in W 31.89 in D 24.02 in

All Original Butterfly Chair by Knoll International

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Munich, DE

produced by knoll from 1947-1973.this is an early example in nice patinated condition.

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Original Vintage Hardoy Butterfly Chairs in Suede
Pair of Original Vintage Hardoy Butterfly Chairs in Suede

Pair of Original Vintage Hardoy Butterfly Chairs in Suede

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of original vintage Hardoy butterfly chairs in suede.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Brown Cognac Leather
Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Brown Cognac Leather

Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Brown Cognac Leather

By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Berlin, DE

Mid-Century Modern butterfly chair by Knoll International in original leather Butterfly chair by Knoll International with exceptionally beautiful original leather in cognac on a whit...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original Mid-Century Black Iron Leather Butterfly Chair Beautiful Patina
Original Mid-Century Black Iron Leather Butterfly Chair Beautiful Patina

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'Butterfly' Chair in Original Black Leather
Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'Butterfly' Chair in Original Black Leather

Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'Butterfly' Chair in Original Black Leather

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Dronten, NL

Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'Butterfly' chair model F675 in nickel-plated steel and leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Leather
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Leather

Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Leather

By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Berlin, DE

Butterfly chair by Knoll International with exceptionally beautiful original leather in cognac on a black base.

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Leather
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Leather

Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Leather

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll

Located in Berlin, DE

Butterfly chair by Knoll International with exceptionally beautiful original leather in cognac on a white base.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Vintage Leather Butterfly Chair
Mid-Century Vintage Leather Butterfly Chair

Mid-Century Vintage Leather Butterfly Chair

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid-Century Modern butterfly chair with exceptionally beautiful original leather in cognac on a black base.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Saddle Leather Buterfly Chairs
A Pair of Saddle Leather Buterfly Chairs

A Pair of Saddle Leather Buterfly Chairs

Located in NYC, NY

A pair of Butterfly chairs with original blue painted metal and distressed saddle leather covers.

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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

F675 Loungechair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
F675 Loungechair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

F675 Loungechair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Located in Dronten, NL

F675 Loungechair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, also known as Butterfly Chair. All original brown leather on zinc plated steel frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s

Original Cognac Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s

By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Butterfly Chair with tan leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan & Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, issued by Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chair, F675, in Original Early Edition
Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chair, F675, in Original Early Edition

Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chair, F675, in Original Early Edition

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Armchair, type F675, that is known as the butterfly chair, designed by French top designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands in 1963.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Hardoy Butterfly Chair with Original Orange Canvas Sling Seat
Hardoy Butterfly Chair with Original Orange Canvas Sling Seat

Hardoy Butterfly Chair with Original Orange Canvas Sling Seat

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in New York, NY

Hip sling chair with vintage orange canvas sling seat, on wrought iron frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Slick Original Hardoy Butterfly in Black Leather
Slick Original Hardoy Butterfly in Black Leather

Slick Original Hardoy Butterfly in Black Leather

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Hardoy "Butterfly Chair" iconic form from the 1950's with the original black leather sling seat.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Iron Frame Butterfly Chair Frames, A Pair
Iron Frame Butterfly Chair Frames, A Pair

Iron Frame Butterfly Chair Frames, A Pair

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H 34 in W 28.25 in D 30 in

Iron Frame Butterfly Chair Frames, A Pair

By Knoll, Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in New Windsor, NY

A very good and early pair of iron frame butterfly sling chairs. The original design dates to the late 1930s and rediscovered and produced by Knoll years later.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Knoll Hardoy Butterfly Sling Chairs 1954 brown leather
Knoll Hardoy Butterfly Sling Chairs 1954 brown leather

Knoll Hardoy Butterfly Sling Chairs 1954 brown leather

By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Dallas, TX

Early pair of Knoll Hardoy butterfly chairs with beautiful original patinated cognac leather slings.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Rare Matched Pair of Ferrari Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll
Rare Matched Pair of Ferrari Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll

Rare Matched Pair of Ferrari Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll

By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Berlin, DE

Butterfly chair pair by Knoll International with exceptionally beautiful original leather in cognac on a black base.

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid Century 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.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Original Vintage Butterfly Chair by Knoll International
Original Vintage Butterfly Chair by Knoll International

Original Vintage Butterfly Chair by Knoll International

By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Crowborough, East Sussex

Original midcentury butterfly chair by Knoll International, with a lovely original suede seat.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede

PAIR "HARDOY" BUTTERFLY CHAIRS WITH ORIGINAL BLACK LEATHER
PAIR "HARDOY" BUTTERFLY CHAIRS WITH ORIGINAL BLACK LEATHER

PAIR "HARDOY" BUTTERFLY CHAIRS WITH ORIGINAL BLACK LEATHER

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair butterfly chairs designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy with original black leather covers.

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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Great Butterfly Chair with Original Leather Seat
Great Butterfly Chair with Original Leather Seat

Great Butterfly Chair with Original Leather Seat

Located in Hudson, NY

nice early iron frame with warm butterscotch leather seat

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pierre Paulin "Butterfly" Chairs
Pierre Paulin "Butterfly" Chairs

Pierre Paulin "Butterfly" Chairs

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H 25.6 in W 33.47 in D 26.38 in

Pierre Paulin "Butterfly" Chairs

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Antwerp, BE

This chair, type F675 is better known as the "Butterfly" chair by Pierre Paulin.

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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Leather

'Butterfly"  Chair by Pierre Paulin
'Butterfly"  Chair by Pierre Paulin

'Butterfly" Chair by Pierre Paulin

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H 26 in W 27 in D 30 in

'Butterfly" Chair by Pierre Paulin

Located in Wainscott, NY

"Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin. Original Leather on Metal Body

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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Metal

pierre paulin F675 'butterfly' chair
pierre paulin F675 'butterfly' chair

pierre paulin F675 'butterfly' chair

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H 25 in W 28 in D 28 in

pierre paulin F675 'butterfly' chair

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

pieere paulin butterfly chair in original patinated cognac leather supported by an architectural steel base.

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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Hardoy "Butterfly" Chair w/ Original Leather Cover c.1960's
Hardoy "Butterfly" Chair w/ Original Leather Cover c.1960's

Hardoy "Butterfly" Chair w/ Original Leather Cover c.1960's

Located in Easton, PA

"Butterfly" chair of wrought iron with the original leather cover designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy.

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Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chairs in Original Leather, Netherlands, 1963
Pair of Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chairs in Original Leather, Netherlands, 1963

Pair of Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chairs in Original Leather, Netherlands, 1963

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Sylacauga, AL

A handsome pair of Pierre Paulin Butterfly chairs for Artifort, model F675, in original cognac leather with lovely patina.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chairs #675
Pair of Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chairs #675

Pair of Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chairs #675

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H 32.3 in W 25.6 in D 25.2 in

Pair of Pierre Paulin Butterfly Chairs #675

Located in San Francisco, CA

Classic pair of original butterfly chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Leather Butterfly Chair by Ferrari Hardoy
Leather Butterfly Chair by Ferrari Hardoy

Leather Butterfly Chair by Ferrari Hardoy

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H 34.25 in W 30 in D 27 in

Leather Butterfly Chair by Ferrari Hardoy

Located in Stamford, CT

Leather Butterfly Chair by Ferrari Hardoy Original Leather

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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Pierre Paulin Pair of Chairs, "Butterfly"
Pierre Paulin Pair of Chairs, "Butterfly"

Pierre Paulin Pair of Chairs, "Butterfly"

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H 25.2 in W 31.5 in D 25.6 in

Pierre Paulin Pair of Chairs, "Butterfly"

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Antwerp, BE

This chair, type F675 is better known as the "Butterfly" chair by Pierre Paulin.

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Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

BKF Chair
BKF Chair

BKF Chair

Located in New York, NY

Iron frame BKF "Butterfly" Chair with original canvas seat circa 1950

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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Butterly Chair in Cognac Leather by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll
Butterly Chair in Cognac Leather by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll

Butterly Chair in Cognac Leather by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Maastricht, NL

Early Knoll wrought solid iron base butterfly chair in original vintage condition with a perfect patina.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rosewood Dining Table with Nested Chairs by Hans Olsen
Rosewood Dining Table with Nested Chairs by Hans Olsen

Rosewood Dining Table with Nested Chairs by Hans Olsen

Located in New York, NY

The chairs have their original cognac leather upholstery.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Bertoia Butterfly Chair
Bertoia Butterfly Chair

Bertoia Butterfly Chair

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H 31 in W 33.5 in D 25 in

Bertoia Butterfly Chair

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single chrome finish Bertoia butterfly chair. Unmarked. No longer has original cushion.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Butterfly Wing Chair
Butterfly Wing Chair

Butterfly Wing Chair

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H 40.5 in W 29 in D 22 in

Butterfly Wing Chair

Located in Southampton, NY

Butterfly Wing Chair in original velvet, was from a hotel in Chicago from the 1920's,

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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare 'Butterfly' Dining suite by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobelindustri
Rare 'Butterfly' Dining suite by Kurt Ostervig for Brande Mobelindustri

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 made from solid Walnut, and all pieces carry the mark of Brande Mobelindustri.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Pierre Paulin "Butterfly" Seat
Pierre Paulin "Butterfly" Seat

Pierre Paulin "Butterfly" Seat

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H 25.6 in W 33.47 in D 26.38 in

Pierre Paulin "Butterfly" Seat

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Antwerp, BE

This chair, type F675 is better known as the "Butterfly" chair.

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Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Original 1960s Hand-Stitched Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Original 1960s Hand-Stitched Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy

Located in Chicago, IL

Original 1960s hand-stitched leather butterfly chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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Butterfly Chair Original For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic butterfly chair original available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every butterfly chair original was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect butterfly chair original — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each butterfly chair original bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one butterfly chair original 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 Chair Original?

Prices for a butterfly chair original can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $675 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,839.

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.