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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
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Style Leather Butterfly Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Transform your living space with our stunning Vintage Style Leather Butterfly Chairs, where classic
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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 Chairs
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 Chairs
Materials
Metal
BUTTERFLY CHAIR "AP-14" by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
BUTTERFLY CHAIR "AP-14" by Pierre Paulin,1950s
The fabric is also original vintage, so there is
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Edward Tuttle for McGuire Bamboo Rattan Butterfly Chair
By McGuire, Edward Tuttle
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Gold Gilt Bamboo Rattan Butterfly Chair by Edward Tuttle for McGuire San Francisco. Add modern
Category
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hanging Leather Butterfly Chair Swing
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
Category
2010s South African Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Black Canvass Sling
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
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 Lounge Chairs
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
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set of 2 Butterfly Chair by Esvee Atelier
By Esvee
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Butterfly chair by Esvee Atelier
Dimensions: D 55 x W 53 x H 82.5 cm
Materials: Solid
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
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
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century CastIron Butterfly Chairs With Canvas Slings - a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
Introducing a remarkable pair of vintage Cast Iron Butterfly Chairs featuring durable canvas slings
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, serie 7 Butterfly chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Zevenaar, NL
seen with these butterfly chairs.
W: 49 cm, d 43 cm seating hight and h 77 cm
These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Butterfly Chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll, American, circa 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
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
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
Vintage set 3107 butterfly chairs design Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage set of 9 butterfly chairs from 1970s The chairs, type 3107, were designed by Arne Jacobsen
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll in Original Dark Brown Leather
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
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
Butterfly Chair in White Boucle by Vintola Studio, Beechwood Wool Seat
Located in New York, NY
Butterfly Chair in White Boucle by Vintola Studio
W 17.72" x H 32.29" x D 15.75" Seat Height
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Butterfly Chair in Pink Wool by Vintola Studio, Beechwood Wool Seat
Located in New York, NY
Butterfly Chair in Pink Wool by Vintola Studio
W 17.72" x H 32.29" x D 15.75" Seat Height: 17.72
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
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 Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Fritz Hansen butterfly chairs in deep green fabric, 1980s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A set of 4 evocative butterfly chairs by Fritz Hansen, upholstered in original emerald green fabric
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1960s Pair Leather Butterfly Chairs Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Pair of Leather Butterfly Chairs by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan. All original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 34.75 in W 31 in D 30 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Butterfly Chair Indoor-Outddor
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Butterfly with aluminium frame and with
polyethylene. Indoor-outdoor use. With seat and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"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
1960s Pair of Leather Butterfly Chairs Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet Kurchan Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Beautiful Pair of Leather Butterfly Chairs by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan. Black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 37 in W 31 in D 30 in
Butterfly Chair in Leopard Pink Wool by Vintola Studio, Stained Beechwood Seat
Located in New York, NY
Butterfly Chair in Leopard Pink Wool by Vintola Studio
W 17.72" x H 32.29" x D 15.75" Seat Height
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
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, originally designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy in 1938, was produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 31.89 in D 27.56 in
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 31.89 in D 27.56 in
"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, 1960s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Bern, CH
"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari, 1960s. Rare version with five part enameled tubular
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Original Deep Brown Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with chocolate brown leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 original grey Fritz Hansen butterfly chairs from 1984 Danish design
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Harderwijk, NL
the butterfly chair. These are original specimens from 1984 and due to their timeless appearance, they
Category
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Leather "Butterfly" Chairs with Welded Iron Frames (Attr. Jorge-Ferrari Hardoy)
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage, Midcentury modern, pair of butterfly chairs (vintage production attributed to Jorge
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 34 in W 34.75 in D 30 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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 18 in D 19 in
BKF "Butterfly" Chair in Cowhide Leather, Spain, Circa 2000
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
BKF "Butterfly" Chair in Cowhide Leather, Spain, Circa 2000
Model: BKF "Butterfly" Chair
Material
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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
Arne Jacobsen Red & Chrome Butterfly Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hanover, MA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen red 3107 butterfly side chair with chromed legs. Original design
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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 Armchairs
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 Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Paint
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 Chairs
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
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of model F675 chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Jacquard, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
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 Chairs
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 Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Beige Red Jacquard, Black Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with black stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Eight MidCentury Butterflies Chairs, Beige Red Jacquard, Black Wood Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with black stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Jacquard
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Four Mid Century Butterflies Chairs, Blue Jacquard, Light Wood Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful pink stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Eight MidCentury Butterfly Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, 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 Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, 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 Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
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 Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
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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.
Questions About Butterfly Chairs
- 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 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, 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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