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Butterfly Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly Chair.
Gold leaf, Ink and acrylic over wood.
Signed by the artist
Category
1960s Surrealist Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Iron
Gerard Van Den Berg Butterfly Chairs
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Denton, TX
Gerard Van Den Berg butterfly chairs with plum crazy leather that rest upon a black mesh and chrome
Category
20th Century Dutch Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Iron Butterfly Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Midcentury Danish modern welded iron butterfly chair
Offered is a welded iron 'Butterfly' chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Iron
Signed Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly Chair an Exceptional Example
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Authentic, signed hand-painted and gold leafed Pedro Friedeberg butterfly chair in excellent
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Post-Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Metal
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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Yellow Canvass Sling
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Black Canvass Sling
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition. Please
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Wrought Iron
Butterfly Chairs by Inge e Luciano Rubino, 1960s
By Inge & Luciano Rubino, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in Roma, IT
Butterfly chairs is an original design item realized by Inge e Luciano Rubino in the 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Mid-Century BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BKF Hardoy butterfly chairs for Knoll. New powder coat white finish, for indoor or outdoor use. New
Category
1970s American Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Steel
Vintage Set 3107 Butterfly Chairs Design Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful set of matte black butterfly chairs (Butterfly Chairs) or Series 7 / 3107 by Arne
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Plywood
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
BKF Hardoy for Knoll Butterfly Chair with New Cowhide Sling
By Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hardoy for Knoll Butterfly Chair that date to the mid-60's. New Cowhide Sling gives it a fun look
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Iron
Butterfly chair in pine and leather Sweden 1960
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Butterfly chair in dark brown stained pine and leather made in Sweden in 1960. Though we
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Leather, Pine
Vintage Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Butterfly Chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll, American, circa 1960s. This
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Iron
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
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Iron
Cowhide F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Metal
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 Used Butterfly Chair
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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Metal
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
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Metal
H 35.04 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Butterfly chair by Inge & Luciano Rubino, 1963
By Inge & Luciano Rubino, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern Butterfly chair by Inge & Luciano Rubino, 1963
This chair was designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
"Butterfly" Chair designed by Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original "Butterfly" chair black lacquered metal and original red leather, suede. Designed by Jorge
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Metal
H 37.8 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in
1960s Bkf Hardoy Butterfly Chairs for Knoll in Black
By Knoll
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Vintage BKF Hardoy “Butterfly Chairs” for knoll. Mid 20th century manufacture (1950-1970s) notice
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Iron
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
1980s Dutch Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Metal
Free Shipping
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 33.08 in
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
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Leather
"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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Metal
BKF Butterfly Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s incl. Sheepskin
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 31.89 in D 27.56 in
Ico Parisi, set of five Butterfly chairs for Ariberto Colombo. Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Ariberto Colombo
Located in Catania, CT
Rare set of five Butterfly chairs designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo and produced in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Original Deep Brown Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with chocolate brown leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Leather
Vintage BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair Footstool for Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage BKF Hardoy butterfly chair footstool for Knoll. Navy blue sling is in excellent new
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Iron
Torbjorn Afdal Butterfly Chairs, 1950s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in Culver City, CA
Extremely rare "Butterfly" easy chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal in 1957. Produced by Bjarne
Category
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Teak
2 Vintage butterfly chairs with armrests by Arne Jacobsen model 3207 Teak
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 2 beautiful vintage butterfly chairs with armrest model 3207, designed by Arne Jacobsen for
Category
1850s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Teak
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Butterfly Chairs in Cognac Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing set of 6 Butterfly chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1979. These
Category
1970s Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Butterfly Chair in Oak Veneer, circa 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage example of the iconic Butterfly chair designed. By Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen as part
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 18 in D 19 in
1950s Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet & Kurchan for Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous C. 1950 vintage black leather Butterfly chair, designed by Jorge
Category
1950s American Modern Used Butterfly Chair
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mc Guire Bamboo & Rattan Butterfly Chair by Edward Tuttle
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Iconic Butterfly chair by Edward Tuttle for Baker Furniture Company.
Very sculptural bamboo
Category
20th Century American Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Tagged McGuire Gold Butterfly Chair
By McGuire
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal Peacock chair. Made by the iconic McGuire group and tagged below. In the
Category
Late 20th Century American Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Rattan, Paint
Iron Frame Butterfly Chair Frames, A Pair
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very good and early pair of iron frame butterfly sling chairs. The original design dates to the
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Iron
Six Light Cream Boucle 'Butterfly' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of six beautiful chairs called "butterfly" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Textile, Beech
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Six Rare Vintage Laminated 3107 Butterfly Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
laminated edition 3107 butterfly chairs. The patina and used veneer is very rare and beautiful. the chairs
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Pierre Paulin F675 “Butterfly” Chair by Artifort, Netherlands 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Butterfly” lounge chair, model F675, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by
Category
1960s Dutch Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Dark Gray Boucle 'Butterfly' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of six beautiful chairs called "butterfly" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Textile, Beech
Four Mid-Century Dark Gray Boucle Butterfly Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Sculptural "Butterfly" Chair by Eva & Nils Koppel, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
back resembles a butterfly and gives the chair its unique and stunning expression. A highlight of early
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Beech, Wool
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Butterfly Chair by Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Produced by Knoll.
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Leather
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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Oak Wood Butterfly Chair, Europe, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood in medium oak color. Chair is after a
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Walnut Wood Butterfly Chair, Europe, 1960.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood in walnut color. Chair is after a complete
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Twelve 20th Century Cream Boucle Butterfly Chairs, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Velvet, Bouclé, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Ten 'Butterfly' Chairs in Plywood
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 'Butterfly' or 3107 chairs, plywood, steel, Denmark, design 1955
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 19.1 in D 21.46 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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, 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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 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 Used Butterfly Chair
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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 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 Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Eight 20th Century Light Cream Boucle Butterfly Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Twelve 20th Century Light Cream Boucle Butterfly Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Butterfly Chair
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
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Used Butterfly Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the used butterfly chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every used butterfly chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect used butterfly chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A used butterfly chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one used butterfly chair 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 Used Butterfly Chair?
Prices for a used butterfly chair start at $175 and top out at $35,500 with the average selling for $2,319.
Questions About Used Butterfly Chair
- 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
- What plastic is used for chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- What is a sedan chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can I use Eiffel chairs outside?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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