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Two Knoll Butterfly Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic Knoll butterfly chairs, sold individually or as a pair, suitable for interior or exterior
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Red Butterfly Canvas and Metal Chair by Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
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
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
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
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
Pierre Paulin F675 “Butterfly” Chair by Artifort, Netherlands 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Butterfly” lounge chair, model F675, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cowhide F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
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
Six Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Dining Chairs Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Beautiful Classic design set of six chairs; the so called Butterfly chairs from designer Arne
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Butterfly Dining Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in BAARLO, LI
Original butterfly chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. A famous design from 1955, this
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
"Butterfly" Chair designed by Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original "Butterfly" chair black lacquered metal and original red leather, suede. Designed by Jorge
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.8 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in
Mid Century Modern Yellow Tufted Naugahyde Swivel Butterfly Club Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern yellow button tufted Naugahyde swivel butterfly club lounge chair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 30 in
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
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
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
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Early Vintage Black Faux Leather 3107 Butterfly Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Butterfly in black faux leather by Arne Jacobsen by Fritz Hanssen. This chair has a beautiful elegant design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
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
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
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
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Two Early Vintage Red Painted 3107 Butterfly Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
of two beautiful red butterflies. Both wooden shells have some tiny loss of paint on some spots or a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Model "Butterfly" by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, Netherlands 1990s
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in ECHT, NL
Model "Butterfly" lounge chair. Designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis in. the 1980s. It has a
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.08 in
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Eight Turquoise to Upholster 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Set of eight butterfly chairs with Turquoise upholstery by Fritz Hansen. All chairs each show heavy
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
21st Century Effimera Chair in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
linked to the creative heritage of the brand.
Effimera chair with structure in metal and foam with Black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Butterfly Armchair By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Bunnik, NL
Black Butterfly chair with armrests by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen , Series 7 Chair, now known
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vlinder .01, AJ Series 7 Chair, by Lennart Van Uffelen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This butterfly chair has been molested in 2015 for the exhibition ‘Van vlinders en mieren’ (Of
Category
2010s Belgian Other Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
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
Set of 4 Chairs by André Simard for Airborne, circa 1955, France
By André Simard
Located in Girona, Spain
produced Grupo Austral's original Butterfly Chair into the 1940s. The AA Chair was a bestseller, and the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
I.P.E. 'Corolla' Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I.P.E., lounge chair model 'Corolla', velvet, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1970s
A striking design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
LO Design Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini Le Farfalle chair for Elam, Italy
By Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini, Elam
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. '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
Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Brevettato, Paolo Viganò, Joseph Fendy
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
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
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. Pair of 'Cigno' Lounge Chairs in Checkered Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., pair of lounge chairs model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' Standard Dining Chair in Fabric for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'system 1-2-3' standard dining chair in fabric for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 31.4 in W 19.6 in D 23.6 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
Eugenio Gerli S82 Dining Chairs Set of Six by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
and use. Two chairs have brass details (rare) and four chairs have bronze colored coated metal details
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
3 Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Desk Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your office space a mid-century spin with these classic Arne Jacobsen desk chairs by Fritz
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, 1960s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Bern, CH
"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari, 1960s. Five part enameled tubular metal base with sling
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Midcentury BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair, 1970s
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1970s
- Bonet , Kurchan, Ferrari
- Original condition, see the pictures
jr.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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
1950s Pair Knoll Leather Butterfly Chairs Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous pair of C. 1950 vintage cognac leather Butterfly chairs, designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Antiquities
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 32 in D 34 in
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
1960, Hardoy, Ferrari, Black Foldable Children Butterfly Chair with Pink Cover
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 22.84 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Pierre Paulin AP-14 "Anneau" Butterfly Chair by AP Polak, 1950's
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning AP-14 "Anneau" chair is designed by Pierre Paulin.
It is manufactured by AP Polak in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning easy chair named "Butterfly" is designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1963.
It
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 25.2 in
Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning easy chair named "Butterfly" is designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1963.
It
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 25.2 in
'Butterfly' Floorlamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italy 1985
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Important Post Modern 'Butterfly' Floorlamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italy 1985
The heat
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Series 7 Butterfly Teak Armchairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen - Set of 3
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Series 7 Butterfly Teak Armchairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 24 in D 20 in
Moooi Nest Double Seater Sofa in Tonica 2 Upholstery with Metal Frame
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nest collection’s linear, clear metal structure lifts the plumpest and softest cushions from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 69.69 in D 34.65 in
Paul Evans Argente Cube Table Model PE37
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
. The table, featured lofted in the middle of the booth between 2 Torbjorn Afdal butterfly chairs. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency 2 Pc China Hutch Cabinet Tamerlane by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
matching Round Dining Table and Set of 6 Dining Chairs listed here for sale if they are still available
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 76 in W 57 in D 20 in
Moooi Nest Double Seater Sofa in White Steel Frame by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nest collection’s linear, clear metal structure lifts the plumpest and softest cushions from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 69.69 in D 34.65 in
Moooi Nest Armchair in White Steel Frame by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nest collection’s linear, clear metal structure lifts the plumpest and softest cushions from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Moooi Nest Armchair in Alfresco Pirbright Rose Upholstery with White Steel Frame
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nest collection’s linear, clear metal structure lifts the plumpest and softest cushions from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in D 34.65 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal metal butterfly chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every metal butterfly chair was constructed with great care. Find 136 options for an antique or vintage metal butterfly chair now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a metal butterfly chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right metal butterfly chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy each produced at least one beautiful metal butterfly chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Metal Butterfly Chair?
A metal butterfly chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,419, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $400,000.
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 Metal 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.
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