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Midcentury Red and Black Vinyl Butterfly Lounge Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Originally designed in 1938, the butterfly chair has endured as a sought after element for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Paulin Butterfly Lounge Chairs model F675, Artifort The Netherlands 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pierre Paulin Butterfly chairs model F675, Artifort The Netherlands 1963 First rare early
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
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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...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture

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Metal

Esvee Butterfly Statement Accent Chair with Footstool, Solid Oak, Modern Minimal
By Esvee, Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Butterfly accent chair in solid wood is a modern calssic! The design challenges the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Lounge Chairs

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Hardwood, Oak

Modern Genuine Leather Butterfly Hanging Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Folding Chair by Joseph B. Fenby, France, 1940s.
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An early example of X-frame design — later adopted in the famous “Tripolina” and “Butterfly” chairs
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

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Wood

Minimal statement solid Oak wood black BUTTERFLY accent chair by Esvee Atelier
By Esvee, Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The solid wood Butterfly accent chair challenges the conventional notion that comfort necessitates
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Minimal solid wood black BUTTERFLY accent chair with footstool by Esvee Atelier
By Esvee, Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The solid wood Butterfly accent chair challenges the conventional notion that comfort necessitates
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Lounge Chairs

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Oak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Take On The Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
. A Modern Take On The Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
. A Modern Take On The Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
. A Modern Take On The Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Take On The Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
. A Modern Take On The Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
. A Modern Take On The Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
. A Modern Take On The Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Sit down, get warm
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Take On The Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is beautiful
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
. A Modern Take On The Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
. A Modern Take On The Classical Masterpiece The Icelandic Butterfly Chair is as comfortable as it is
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960 s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
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

Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960 s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
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

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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Black Leather ButterFLY Hanging Swing Chair with Red Detail
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its
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2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid Century Red Butterfly Canvas and Metal Chair by Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Bonet, Kurchan, and Hardoy
Located in Detroit, MI
This original vintage mid century modern Knoll (attr.) butterfly chair was designed by BKF Hardoy
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
. The Butterfly Chair is made deep in the Swedish forests with a clear focus on quality and
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
carefully select the best leather. The environment will thank you for using this butterfly chair, as it is
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
carefully select the best leather. The environment will thank you for using this butterfly chair, as it is
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Butterfly Chair is made deep in the Swedish forests with a clear focus on quality and sustainability. Modern
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
carefully select the best leather. The environment will thank you for using this butterfly chair, as it is
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
combined with Swedish steel to create state-of-the-art interior decoration. The Butterfly Chair is made
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
combined with Swedish steel to create state-of-the-art interior decoration. The Butterfly Chair is made
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Butterfly Chair is made deep in the Swedish forests with a clear focus on quality and sustainability. Modern
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
carefully select the best leather. The environment will thank you for using this butterfly chair, as it is
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
carefully select the best leather. The environment will thank you for using this butterfly chair, as it is
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
carefully select the best leather. The environment will thank you for using this butterfly chair, as it is
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
combined with Swedish steel to create state-of-the-art interior decoration. The Butterfly Chair is made
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Butterfly Chair is made deep in the Swedish forests with a clear focus on quality and sustainability. Modern
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Butterfly Chair is made deep in the Swedish forests with a clear focus on quality and sustainability. Modern
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
carefully select the best leather. The environment will thank you for using this butterfly chair, as it is
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
combined with Swedish steel to create state-of-the-art interior decoration. The Butterfly Chair is made
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
carefully select the best leather. The environment will thank you for using this butterfly chair, as it is
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
carefully select the best leather. The environment will thank you for using this butterfly chair, as it is
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Butterfly Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of butterfly chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct butterfly chairs — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 225 antique and vintage butterfly chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Butterfly chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern butterfly chairs are consistently popular styles. Butterfly chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Knoll and Pierre Paulin are consistently popular.

How Much are Butterfly Chairs?

Butterfly chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,419, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $24,774.

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 Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Butterfly 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy made the butterfly chair. The three architects created the design in 1938 at their firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their design draws inspiration from Joseph Beverly Fenby's Tripolina chair produced in 1877. Shop a variety of butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Whether 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, 2022
    Whether 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, 2022
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Antonio 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    How you tell if a Butterfly chair is real depends on what you mean by the term "real." If by real you mean an authentic Knoll Butterfly chair produced from 2018 and onwards, first look for the Knoll label found under the seat. Compare this label to images found online to begin to assess its authenticity. Then, examine the metal frame of the chair. An authentic Knoll Butterfly chair will be evenly polished and show no imperfections, such as highly visible welding marks. Any flaws will usually indicate that a piece is counterfeit. On the other hand, if by real you mean an original Butterfly chair made by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, the answer is that your chair is unlikely to be. The designers only created three Butterfly chairs, which are all part of museum collections. To learn more about the age and maker of your Butterfly chair, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a range of Knoll Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell a real Hardoy Butterfly chair, examine the frame closely. An authentic chair will have a sturdy steel frame. If the metal seems flimsy or thin, it will unlikely be a genuine Hardoy. In addition, real Butterfly chairs are free of joints and hinges, so you can generally conclude that a chair is a reproduction if you spot either. If you'd like a professional opinion on your chair, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Find a range of BKF Hardoy Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.