Monday 15 December 2014

Butterfly Chair by Antonio Bonet, Jorge Ferrari Hardoy and Juan Kurchan, 1938

  • Designed By - Antonio Bonet, Jorge Ferrari Hardoy and Juan Kurchan
  • When - 1938
  • Made From - Painted tubular steel and canvas
  • Manufactured By - Artek, then Knoll since 1947
  • More Info - This chair is also known as the BFK Chair (after the designers last names), Sling Chair or Hardoy Chair. It is in the collection at MoMA. It is very lightweight and suitable for use inside and out. The seat is fitted onto the frame using pockets and can easily be taken off  to be washed or replaced. It is available with a canvas or leather seat. Canvas seats are available in 12 colours.

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