Folding Butterfly Chair
Vintage Alberto Salviati 'Miamina' folding lounge chair for Saporiti Italia
By Saporiti
Located in Portland, OR
Very unique "Miamina" lounge chair by Alberto Salviati & Ambrogio Tresoldi for Saporiti Italia
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Joseph Fendy, Paolo Viganò, Brevettato
Located in New York, NY
A rare and inportant pair of the 'Tripolina' folding chairs designed by Joseph B. Fenby. Tripolina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll in Original Dark Brown Leather
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
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
Pair of ‘Papillon’ Lounge Chairs by Guido Rosati for Giovannetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of ‘Papillon’ (which translates to butterfly) lounge chairs designed by Giudo Rosati for the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 21 in W 41 in D 41 in
1960, Hardoy, Ferrari, Black Foldable Children Butterfly Chair with Pink Cover
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Foldable child seat with pink cover and black base. Traces of sear like some stains on the cover and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 22.84 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
T92 Folding Table by Eugenio Gerli and Mario Cristiani for Tecno, Italy 1960
By Tecno
Located in Jersey City, NJ
square in shape, has a top that can rotate over the metal base and butterfly opens via outward folding
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 41.25 in D 41.25 in
Pair of "Karate" ottomans by Michel Cadestin, Ed.Airborne, France, circa 1970
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Paris, FR
produced Grupo Austral’s Butterfly Chair in the 1940s. After the war, André Bloc, a friend of Charles
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
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By Charles and Ray Eames
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Gaetano Pesce ''Big Mama'' lounge chair and ottoman, serie UP 5/6, 1970s, B&B
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Gaetano Pesce ''Big Mama'' lounge chair and ottoman, serie UP 5/6, 1970s, B&B Italia.
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H 42.92 in W 45.28 in D 51.19 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd.,
Finland, 1929.
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PAIR OF ViNTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIRS WITH ELEGANT LEGS
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage, hand made in England, Chesterfield Oxblood leather club armchairs with long e...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
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H 27.17 in W 37.8 in D 32.88 in
Elvis Presley's Jockstrap with Certificate of Authenticity
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A rhinestone jockstrap bearing Elvis Presley’s initials (“EP”). Once housed in the Elvis Presley Museum collection in Memphis, curated by Elvis' long time friend Jimmy Velvet.
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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. All original chair the leather shows wear use some scuffs but overall beautiful condition and 100% structura...
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Iron
1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its original cognac faux leather or vinyl with a teak frame, tubular black metal runners...
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H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Japanese Antique Mustard Glaze Ceramic Planter with Incised Butterfly Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese mustard glaze ceramic planter with incised décoration depicting butterflies and foliage. Crafted with an exquisite attention to detail, this antique Japanese cera...
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Pair of Alky Chairs in Beige Corduroy by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Zagreb, HR
Two original vintage iconic 'Alky' chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli.
A rare early 1970s production in beige 100% cotton corduroy.
Iconic Italian design.
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H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 33.47 in
B&B Italia Model Arcadia Dining Leather Chair Paolo Piva Set of 4
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
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B&B Italia 'La Mamma' Up 5/6 Lounge Chair&Ottoman, Green Stripe by Gaetano Pesce
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
Since its first appearance, the Up Series, designed in 1969 by Gaetano Pesce, has been one of the most talked about examples of modern furniture design. The exceptional visual impact...
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H 40 in W 42 in D 48 in
Vigano Vittoriano "Tripolina" Leather Sling Chair, 1936
By Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Chicago, IL
Vigano Vittoriano "Tripolina" leather sling chair. Folding metal and wood base, more recent leather sling by Ralph Lauren. Design circa 1936, Tripoli, Libya.
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Metal
Michel Cadestin for Airborne 'Yoga' Lounge Chair in Orange Fiberglass
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Cadestin for Airborne, 'Yoga' lounge chair, fiberglass, padded leather, steel, France, 1970s
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Metal
H 34.65 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in
Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art Silvered Glass, sun color, Bras
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Located in Pietrasanta, IT
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Vintage English Chesterfield Tufted Leather Club Chair
Located in Sheridan, CO
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Located in New York, NY
Folding butterfy chair with tan leather seat and natural wood frame. Matching folding stool.
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Very Rare Original 'Tripolina' Chairs by Joseph Fendy for Paolo Viganò, Signed
By Joseph Fendy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare set of the 'Tripolina' folding chair designed by Joseph B. Fenby.
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H 40.56 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
1960s Hans Olsen Roundette Teak Dining Set by Frem Rojle, Denmark
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
" butterfly leaf that conveniently stores beneath the tables top and folds into place to increase the tables
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Teak, Naugahyde
Vintage Leather Folding Hardoy Butterfly Chair Princes Design Works
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A vintage leather and pine folding 'Hardoy' chair from the 1980s. Dark brown leather sling on
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Pair of Hardoy Style Folding Leather Butterfly Chairs
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in New York, NY
Nice vintage pair of leather sling butterfly chairs. Saddle leather slings rest in wrought iron
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Wrought Iron
Butterfly Limited Edition Folding Armchair, 1938
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Butterfly limited edition folding armchair, circa 1990
Designer: architects-designers Jorge
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Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These uniquely artful butterfly chairs with inlaid colorful ceramic mosaic on seats and backs have
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By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hardoy chair, but due to its design the chair is soon named after the Butterfly. The chair was designed
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Butterfly Chair by Knoll International in Original Brown Cognac Leather
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern butterfly chair by Knoll International in original leather
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Metal
H 33.47 in W 33.47 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Folding Butterfly / Dragonfly Mosaic Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
butterfly and dragonfly respectively. The frames of the chairs are heavy weight metal and are inset with
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Heywood Wakefield Butterfly Dining Table And Eight Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern Heywood Wakefield dining set consisting of a drop leaf "Butterfly" table with
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1970s Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Ferrari for Knoll Butterfly Chair
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Naples, IT
redesign a great Classic of military furniture, the so-called "Tripolina", a folding, lightweight armchair
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Chrome
Tripolina Folding Chair by Viganò in Leather and Teak from circa 1970s
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milano, IT
This folding chair by Viganò is based on the prototypes of folding chairs created in the 19th
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H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Heywood Wakefield Butterfly Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern Heywood Wakefield drop leaf "Butterfly" dining table with two additional
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Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Tables
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Birch
French Art Deco Dining Set with Butterfly Leaf Mechanism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco dining table. The drop-leaf fold up under the table and they are invisible, table
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
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Walnut
McIntosh Set of a Circular table and chairs
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
additional butterfly-folded extension.
The set is completed with four chairs in black vinyl that were
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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Teak
Dining set in teak by McIntosh and Danish chairs
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
extension with a butterfly opening. The two boards are stored folded.
What distinguishes this table from
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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Teak
McIntosh Set of a Circular Table and 4 Chairs
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson
Located in Buxton, GB
additional butterfly-folded extension.
The set is completed with four chairs in black vinyl that were
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Roundette Dining Table and Chairs
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Chattanooga, TN
folds and stores neatly beneath the table top. One person can easily operate the self-stowing butterfly
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Svend Aage Madsen Teak Dining Table K. Knudsen & Son, Denmark, 1960
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
. Knudsen & Son, Denmark 1960. This table is 115 cm round and extendable using the foldable extension leaves
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G Plan Fresco Teak Mid Century Extending Dining Table, 1960s, Victor Wilkins
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in London, GB
folding leaves stored on the underside of the table.
1960s
When extended the table is 206cm in length
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Teak
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 42.13 in
Dining Set by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Denmark, circa 1960.
This rare set contains a table and two butterfly chairs, also known as "Seven
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Vintage Danish Rosewood Dining Room Set, 1960s
By Bruno Hansen, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
This dining room set consists of the following table and six chairs:
Vintage Danish round
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Rosewood
Niels Otto Moller Model 15 Extendable Dining Table Teak, Denmark, 1960
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960. This table is 100 cm round and extendable using a foldable extension leave up to a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Teak
H 28.75 in W 68.12 in D 48.04 in
Scandinavian extendable dining table oval in rosewood Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
extendable using a foldable extension leave up to a length of 174 cm. The self-storing butterfly leaf is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Hardwood
Pair of Leather Butterfly Chairs Style of Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of butterfly chairs style of Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy. Has original leather seat covers with a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Butterfly "Hardoy" Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll **Sature Sale**
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This piece is an original 1948 "Hardoy" sling chair also known as the "butterfly" chair designed by
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
British Colonial Art Deco Teak and Cane Chairs, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
British Colonial Art Deco teak and cane lounge chairs. Sculptural design details typical of the
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Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Roundette Butterfly Leaf Dining Table and '6' Chairs
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. We purchased from the original owners who kept the butterfly leaf stowed safely inside since birth in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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Teak, Leather
H 27.75 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
Danish Modern Table and Chairs by Frem Rojle
By Hans Olsen
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
seen is this four legged chair version with rosewood top having the fold out butterfly leaf. The table
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Rare Mid-Century Modern Hans Olsen Frem Rojle Extendable Dining Table 6 Chairs
By Frem Røjle, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful design table and chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle Møblefabrik in 1953.The set is made
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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Teak
H 29.53 in Dm 47.25 in
Niels Otto Moller model 15 extendable dining table in teak Denmark 1960
By Neils O. Möller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960. This table is 122 cm round and extendable using a foldable extension leave up to a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Teak
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 68.51 in
Leather Butterfly Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rustic and unique, this fold-able butterfly style chair is as
comfortable as it is
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Steel
A Joseph Fenby Tripolina Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
An antique wood and leather folding chair. This chair, which inspired the classic vintage Butterfly
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Early 20th Century English Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Wood
Set of Three Butterfly Chairs and Table
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Three Butterfly Chairs and Table handcrafted in wrought and forged iron.
Design and quality
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Foldable Tripolina Leather Armchair by Joseph Beverly Fenby
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Brussels, BE
'Tripolina' folding chair designed by Joseph Beverly Fenby.
The Tripolina chair was made from
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
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Leather
Foldable Leather Armchair in the Style of Joseph Beverly Fenby
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Brussels, BE
Foldable leather folding chair in the spirit of Joseph Beverly Fenby.
Inspired by the Tripolina
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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
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Pair of Pony Hardoy Chairs, by Knoll
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of cool Hardoy or Butterfly Chairs of enameled solid steel frame, with calf hide sling in
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Teak Dining Table with Nested Chairs by Hans Olsen
Located in New York, NY
An ingenious design by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Mobelfabrik. This dining set features 6 chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Tables
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Teak, Leather
Dining table and its four chairs, Scandinavian design from the 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
1960's. The dining table is expandable with a butterfly system: an integrated extension folded in the
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
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Teak, Leather
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 34.26 in
Midcentury BCM 'Bath Cabinet Makers' Teak Extending Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Bath Cabinet Makers
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
matching teak dining chairs, circa 1970, The table with a butterfly action centre leaf that folds out when
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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Teak
H 29 in W 78 in D 36 in
Italian 18th Century Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with Baroque Base and Long Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
with side chairs. However, the versatility of the drop-leaves would also allow you to fold one of the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables
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Wood, Walnut
H 31 in W 63 in D 46 in
Round Teak Dining Table with Self Storing Butterfly Leaf by Hornslet Mobler
By Hornslet Møbelfabrik
Located in Denver, CO
with a 23" folding butterfly leaf that stores within the table. Legs are fixed,
extended the tabletop
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Hans Olsen Dinette Dining Table and Four Chairs Frem Rojle, Circa 1960
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
. The table is made from solid teak and features a butterfly fold away mechanism concealed beneath the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
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Folding Butterfly Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folding butterfly chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A folding butterfly chair — often made from metal, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a folding butterfly chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A folding butterfly chair, designed in the mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one folding butterfly chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but A.H. McIntosh Furniture, Tom Robertson and Brevettato produced versions that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for a folding butterfly chair at 1stDibs is $3,133, while they’re typically $687 on the low end and $9,870 for the highest priced.
Questions About Folding Butterfly 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 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, 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.
- Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
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