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Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Wool, Light Wood, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
In the style of Paolo Buffa, this 1950;s butterfly wing back chair has been restored and newly
Category
Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Customizable L.Ercolani Butterfly Chair by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
Few forms embody the legacy of L.Ercolani as consummately as that of the modest Butterfly chair
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Ash
Customizable L.Ercolani Butterfly Chair by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
Few forms embody the legacy of L.Ercolani as consummately as that of the modest BUTTERFLY CHAIR
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Ash
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Gray Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Fabric, Linen, Bouclé, Beech
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Eight Turquoise to Upholster 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
chairs are missing floor caps.
These chairs can also be re-upholstered by us.
Four of the same butterfly
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Light Creme Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Fabric, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pineapple Vegan Leather, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Butterfly chair by Inge & Luciano Rubino, 1963
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Inge & Luciano Rubino
Located in Berlin, DE
"Butterfly" or Model 329. The chair is made of teak wood, the seat and backrest are upholstered in a black
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Scarabeo Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the
Category
Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Four Turquoise Upholstered 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Set of four butterfly chairs with
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Eight Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Wool, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
No Reserve
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Light Ivory Boucle, Light Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Twelve Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Boucle, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
L.Ercolani Butterfly Natural Chair Designed by Lucian R Ercolani in Stock
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
Few forms embody the legacy of L.Ercolani as consummately as that of the modest BUTTERFLY CHAIR
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Ten Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Blue Scarabeo Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Light Gray Boucle, Dark Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Gray Boucle, Dark Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Gray Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark walnut brown stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric, Bouclé
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Gray Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle and Walnut Wood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Seven Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Eight Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair and Stool Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Four 20th Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Wool, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Butterfly Dining Chair, Gray Boucle, Dark Wood, by Vintola Studio, Poland, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Fabric, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Child Size Butterfly Wings Blue & Red Wrought Iron "Angel Baby" Children's Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Child size butterfly wings blue & red wrought iron "Angel Baby" children's chair. Item features cow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 35 in W 29 in D 17.5 in
Five 20th Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Wool, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Nine 20th Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Wool, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pineapple Leather, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Six Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Upholstered Bentwood Side Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
A lovely pair of Art Nouveau/ Secessionist cushioned side chairs; the backs featuring butterfly
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Vintage Pearsall Chairs with Laser-Cut Butterflies on Hide
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
swirling butterflies. Designed with Pearsall’s iconic tall trapezoidal backs, these vintage chairs have
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hide, Walnut
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
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
Upholstered Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
upholstered piece provides comfort while exuding a playful aesthetic in its abstract nod to a butterfly with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 18.23 in D 23.47 in
Upholstered Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
upholstered piece provides comfort while exuding a playful aesthetic in its abstract nod to a butterfly with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 18.23 in D 23.47 in
Upholstered Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
upholstered piece provides comfort while exuding a playful aesthetic in its abstract nod to a butterfly with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 18.23 in D 23.47 in
Set of 6 Butterfly Chairs in Cognac Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing set of 6 Butterfly chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1979. These
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Set of Ten Mid Century Chairs, Light Gray Boucle, Dark Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
I.P.E. 'Corolla' Lounge Chair (2 available)
By IPE
Located in San Diego, CA
comfortable experience. The chair is upholstered in a gorgeous copper velvet with a soft hand. The artistry
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
I.P.E. 'Corolla' Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
true delight to have a pleasant and enjoyable time while sitting on it. The chair is upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
I.P.E. 'Corolla' Modular Lounge Chair in Geometric Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
is a true delight to have a pleasant and enjoyable time while sitting on it. The chair is upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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
A
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
Five Continental Embossed Leather Carved Walnut Rococo Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A SET OF FIVE CONTINENTAL
EMBOSSED LEATHER
CARVED WALNUT ROCOCO
REVIVAL DINING CHAIRS
POSSIBLY
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 38.5 in W 18 in D 17.75 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 Rare Set of Six Mid-century Modern Velvet Dining Chairs, 50s
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Ariberto Colombo
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
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Butterfly Upholstered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic butterfly upholstered chair available at 1stDibs. Each butterfly upholstered chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. There are 116 variations of the antique or vintage butterfly upholstered chair you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the butterfly upholstered chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A butterfly upholstered chair, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made butterfly upholstered chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Estemporaneo are consistently popular.
How Much is a Butterfly Upholstered Chair?
Prices for a butterfly upholstered chair start at $447 and top out at $30,000 with the average selling for $3,199.
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 Upholstered Chair
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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