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Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
eventually discovered the butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
discovered the butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
eventually discovered the butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
discovered the butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
discovered the butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
discovered the butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
discovered the butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
eventually discovered the butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Pampa Flying Goose Footstool by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
butterfly chair which is a classical design from Argentina and became obsessed. 15 years of his life were
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Cylinder Leather Pendant Lamp by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
importing luxury leather goods from South America to Sweden. He eventually discovered the butterfly chair
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly Bird Custom Painted Tall Secretary Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Butterfly & Bird Custom Painted 2 Piece Tall Secretary Desk & Chair. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Wood

GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA BUTTERFLY BLACK VELVET CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
oversized back and arms which give it the name of the Butterfly armchair. The chair has been custom
Category

20th Century English Country Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA BUTTERFLY GREY OATMEAL CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Smith Chelsea greyish purple, oatmeal linen fabric upholstered Butterfly model armchair RRP £7,000
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Nest Double Seater Sofa in White Steel Frame by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
its instant splashes of blue skies, and ‘Flower bits’, with a bloom of flowers and butterflies. Since
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Dining Room Set in Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lent of the table close is 53 and open is 70.5 with Butterfly mechanism extension the chairs are
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Cane, Wood

Dining Room Set in Style of Gio Ponti
Dining Room Set in Style of Gio Ponti
$5,950 Sale Price / set
32% Off
Moooi Nest Double Seater Sofa in Tonica 2 Upholstery with Metal Frame
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
its instant splashes of blue skies, and ‘Flower bits’, with a bloom of flowers and butterflies. Since
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Lovely Pair of Asian Rosewood Armchairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
inlay of flowers, leaves, birds and butterflies. Backs of chair are also finished and beautiful
Category

Vintage 1980s Singaporean Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Knoll Butterfly Chair
By Knoll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Fun and iconic butterfly chair, newly upholstered in plush cotton fabric. The newly made sling is
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Butterfly Chair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
merger materializes the creation of the Butterfly Chair. The baptismal name celebrates the Morpho
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Butterfly Chair
Butterfly Chair
$3,284 / item
Black and White Butterfly Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Black and white butterfly chair with diamond patterned upholstery. Please note of wear consistent
Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cowhide Butterfly Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of cowhide butterfly chairs with original white frames.  
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

Custom Hand-Stitched Butterfly Chair
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wrought iron butterfly chairs with contemporary hand sewn leather sling in dark brown with
Category

Early 20th Century Argentine Modern Chairs

Knoll Butterfly Chair with Custom Sling
By Knoll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Iconic Knoll butterfly chair with custom-made sling. The Fabric used to make the sling is vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

vintage Pierre Paulin AP14 Butterfly Chair
Located in New York, NY
AP14 Butterfly chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Polak in 1955. Original slung canvas seat and
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Butterfly Chair (Silla Mariposa) by Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
Butterfly Chair (Silla Mariposa) by Pedro Friedeberg ca. 1965 Signed on seat with "Pedro
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs

Arne Jacobsen 3107 Butterfly Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen 3107 Butterfly Chairs - Completely refurbished Legs polished and new
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Chairs

Knoll Butterfly Chair Newly Upholstered in Marimekko Fabric
By Knoll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Fun and iconic butterfly chairs, newly upholstered in bold Marimekko poppy fabric. Chairs are great
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Vintage Leather Butterfly Chairs, Pair
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Vintage elephant leather "Butterfly Chairs”. Original leather sling with nice brown patina, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Cologne, DE
Butterfly chair, designed in 1939 by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari. This chair is one of the best-known
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Mid-Century Modern Butterfly chair by Inge Luciano Rubino, 1963
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Inge Luciano Rubino
Located in Berlin, Germany
Rare Mid-Century Modern Butterfly chair by Inge & Luciano Rubino, 1963 This chair was designed in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Ceramic Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly Chair Sculpture Signed
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Pedro Friedeberg butterfly chair sculpture signed. Made in ceramic with gold wash 22-karat and
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pedro Friedeberg "Butterfly" Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A really great example. Fully signed.
Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Folding Butterfly Chair and Stool
Located in New York, NY
Folding butterfy chair with tan leather seat and natural wood frame. Matching folding stool.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Slipper Chairs

Butterfly Chair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric. Dimensions: 70.5 cm wide x 58.7 cm deep x 85 cm high.    Reference: Fabric polipropileno
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Butterfly Chair
Butterfly Chair
$3,284 / item
Pierre Paulin F675 “Butterfly” Chair by Artifort, Netherlands 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Wilnis, UT
An iconic “Butterfly” lounge chair, model F675, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Butterfly Chairs by Santo and Jean Ya
By Santo Jean Ya
Located in Mexico City, DF
ancient and the contemporary is typically the hallmark of future design classics. The chairs frame is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Armchairs

3107 Butterfly Teak and Plywood Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
These original "Butterfly" chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen were produced during the 1960s and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Butterfly Dining Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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

Navy Upholstered Librenza Dining Chairs from G-Plan, 1960s, Set of 6
By G-Plan
Located in Chesham, GB
A set of 6 G-Plan tola and black 'Librenza' butterfly chairs with ebonised legs.
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Set of Four Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Plywood Chairs in Teak Model FH3107
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
3107 'seven series' butterfly chairs are imprinted by the maker on the metal plate underneath the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Art Deco Bent and Burl Walnut Fine Curved Legs Set of Four Chairs
By Deutsche Werstätten
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This gracefully and wonderful shining set of four “ Butterfly “ chairs in the finest burl Walnut
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Burl

Vintage Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly and Foot Chair, Full-Size, Mexico City, 1973
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Diego, CA
An early example of the Iconic Surrealist "Butterfly" chair (Silla-Mariposa). By Pedro Friedeberg
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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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
    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 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
    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 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 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.