designed in 1938 by Argentinian architects Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Juan Kurchan and Antonio Bonet / manufactured by Knoll International, Inc USA, later by Stohr Import-Export GmbH, Germany / material: tubular steel frame, cloth cover / The butterfly chair was inspired by a chair used by British army officers in the 19th century. Unlicensed knock-offs and the loss of a Knoll copyright suit have made this one of the most copied chairs of the modern era





- bill 8-15-2001 2:11 am

but i,m not sure its fun to sit in, this one you can fold up though and put in the closet and when people come over put together no?? that makes it handy
- Skinny 8-15-2001 1:09 pm [add a comment]


  • very bulky, but lots of fun to sit in, not always as easy to get out of as get in. best if left skelital on the patio and then pop on a cover for use. those foldable ones dont have the uninterupted lines of the originals. can stack when not in use. nylon mesh, high end leather and cheep funfur covers also available.



    - bill 8-15-2001 4:46 pm [add a comment]



Looking for covers, white or off-white for two original Hardoys vintage 1949. Can you help me find?
rogersmith2@earthlinbk.net
- Roger Smith (guest) 3-28-2003 12:41 am [add a comment]


Looking for covers, white or off-white for two original Hardoys vintage 1949. Can you help me find?
rogersmith2@earthlink.net
- Roger Smith (guest) 3-28-2003 12:41 am [add a comment]


try e.bay / have also been sold from time to time at moma store / also ralph lauren has made vsop models in powder blue leather and chrome steel
- bill 3-30-2003 9:21 pm [add a comment]


looking for any good quality leather covers for 4 chairs, cannot afford to pay very much, used in very gd condition ok. thanks! cocomanja@yahoo.com
- isobel (guest) 9-11-2003 2:45 am [add a comment]





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