Butterfly Chair Wood
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Chairs
Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Wood, Fabric
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Early 2000s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Indian Post-Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cotton, Fabric, Linen, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Fabric, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
2010s Indian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Indian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Fabric, Bouclé
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
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How Much is a Butterfly Chair Wood?
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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