Teak Butterfly Chair
Chair Butterfly nr. 3207 in Teak, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Torino, IT
Chair Butterfly nr. 3207 in Teak, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950
Additional
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Teak
$574 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 17.33 in
Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Chairs Model 3207 for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Set of six "butterfly chairs", model 3207. Made in Denmark
This iconic Chair of modern design was
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,834 / set
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 20.48 in
Set of Mid Century Butterfly Back Dining Chairs 1960s
Located in Buxton, GB
Crafted with an eye for timeless design, this set of four mid-century butterfly back dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Torbjorn Afdal Bjarne Hansen Butterfly Chair Made in Norway c 1950
s
By Bjarne Hansen, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century Scandinavian Modern lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bjarne Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.25 in W 37 in D 24 in
Fully Restored Danish Inge
Luciano Rubino Teak Side Chair by Sorø Stolefabrik
By Inge
Luciano Rubino, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Inge & Luciano Rubino fully restored butterfly teak side chair by Sorø Stolefabrik.
The rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
$957
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
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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
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Danish Set of Four Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Plywood Chairs in Teak Model FH3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Butterfly chair by Inge
Luciano Rubino, 1963
By Inge
Luciano Rubino, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in Berlin, Germany
"Butterfly" or Model 329. The chair is made of teak wood, the seat and backrest are upholstered in a black
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
3107 Series Butterfly Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1968, Set of Ten
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
This “Butterfly” chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 for Fritz Hansen. This one is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Staved Teak
Leather Butterfly Chairs by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare set of staved teak and leather butterfly chairs by Kurt Ostervig circa early 1960's. These
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
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
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen 3107 Butterfly Chair Fritz Hansen, 1955
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic set of four so called butterfly chairs model 3107 from the 7 series designed by Arne
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
3107 Butterfly Chairs in Teak by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Four 3107 chairs from the series 7, created by the Danish designer Arne Jacobsen in 1955
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Danish Set of Four Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Plywood Chairs in Teak Model FH3107
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
3107 'seven series' butterfly chairs are imprinted by the maker on the metal plate underneath the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern, Set of 6 "Butterfly" Dining Chairs by Nils
Eva Koppel, 1950s
By Eva
Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
An extraordinary set of 6 dining chairs in beech & teak, seats and back reupholstered in a high
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech, Teak
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Roundette Butterfly Leaf Dining Table and
6
Chairs
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
.
The round Danish teak table has a butterfly leaf extension leaf allows one to transform the table from
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak, Leather
H 27.75 in W 16 in D 16.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Dining Set with Six Chairs for G-Plan
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful dining set consisting of six teak chairs and a butterfly leaf table designed by Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Teak Plywood Butterfly Chairs, Model 3107, by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Early edition of the Model 3107 butterfly chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
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
Antique 1850s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 G Plan Tola Butterfly Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Elevate your dining area with this captivating set of four G Plan Tola Butterfly Dining Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Three 1960s Butterfly Chairs by Inge
Luciano Rubino
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Inge
Luciano Rubino
Located in Berlin, Germany
Sorø Mobelfabrik. The model is called "Butterfly" or Model 329.
The chairs are made of teak wood, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of 4 Series 7 Butterfly Chairs in Teak by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in TORONTO, CA
Hansen (FH) engraving and serial codes for each chair. Original molded plywood seat, rubber base mounts
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Set of Eight Vintage G Plan Butterfly Dining Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Hove, GB
Four 1950s G plan butterfly dining chairs made from solid teak with original ebonised finish to the
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 8 Inge
Luciano Rubino "THE BUTTERFLY" Dining Chairs
By Inge
Luciano Rubino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Inge & Luciano Rubino "THE BUTTERFLY" dining chairs designed in 1963 and Produced by Soro
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Six Butterfly Chairs by Inge
Luciano Rubino, Danish Midcentury, 1960s
By Sorø Møbelfabrik, Inge
Luciano Rubino
Located in Odense, DK
Set of six butterfly-chairs by Inge & Luciano Rubino, Danish midcentury.
This model was designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
G Plan Tola Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs E. Gomme 1950s Set of 4
By Ebenezer Gomme
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
add that touch of Italian sultry luxury.
The stunning G Plan chairs are highly collectible and
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Dining Set by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
combination with the teak model 3107 'seven series' butterfly chairs which makes it a superb complete dining
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Teak and Rosewood Ib Kofod-Larsen Extensible Dining Table and Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture
Located in Matosinhos, PT
G-Plan, 1960's
Elegant and beautiful dining set consisting of four teak chairs and a butterfly
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
H 29.14 in W 65.75 in D 47.64 in
1960s Teak Butterfly Side Chair by Inge and Luciano Rubino, Denmark
By Inge
Luciano Rubino, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A stunning teak side chair from the 1960s Danish modern era by Inge & Luciano Rubino for Soro
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rattan butterfly chair by Knud Vinther, Corollo.dk 3
By Knud Vinther
Located in Ottawa, ON
Corollo.dk 3 easy chair by Knud Vinther. Natural rattan butterfly chair in curry colour with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
3107 Series Butterfly Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1968, Set of Ten
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
This “Butterfly” chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 for Fritz Hansen. This one is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
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Teak Butterfly Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the teak butterfly chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each teak butterfly chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using hardwood, teak and wood. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage teak butterfly chair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect teak butterfly chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A teak butterfly chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made teak butterfly chair over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris, Bjarne Hansen and Esvee are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Teak Butterfly Chair?
Prices for a teak butterfly chair start at $185 and top out at $9,000 with the average selling for $3,600.
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.
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Questions About Teak 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024How 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, 2024To 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.
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