Back in December 2010, I wishlisted a pair of butterfly chairs from Circa50. Well, my wishlist prayers were answered. Circa50 generously offered to send me a pair of their butterfly chairs in my choice of cover. I immediately told Jordan I wanted black ones. He told me if I bought another black thing that I’d be sleeping out there on them. Apparently, he’s a little sick of my black, white, gray color scheme and demanded that I choose something vibrant. I sucked it up and went with the orange. I’m considering getting some replacement covers just as backups, too (I change my mind a lot).
The butterfly chair was designed by Argentinian architect Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy in 1938. Knoll stopped making the butterfly chairs in 1951 and, in 1997, Circa50 took over. And thank goodness that they did because now you can own a new one! They make a black or stainless frame and you can select from dozens of cover options – from canvas to cowhide.
Overall, these are really comfortable, although a little tough to get out of when you’re 6 months pregnant! Now all we need is a sail shade and a table for beverages and we’re all set. I won’t hold my breath…
jules on 08.12.2011 at 14:06 PM
i have the orange ones as well! i wanted white and my husband said no more white! hehe! so, i went w/orange and they add such a great pop of color to our back patio which is mostly gray, white and green, when we get rain ;)
Jaime (post author) on 08.12.2011 at 15:52 PM
ha, glad to know I’m not alone!
Lauren Faye on 08.31.2011 at 09:20 AM
These match my new Fatboy Hammock! It’s orange too, and would fab between these chairs.
Laura on 12.28.2011 at 22:12 PM
Hi!
What a great thing to see in desing milk: argentine design.
This chair is called also called BKF because of the names of the architects that designed it: Bonet, Kurchan and Ferrari-Hardoy.
Very popular in the hip neighbourhood of Palermo in Buenos Aires these days has been an amazing and comfortable design for years.
The new outdoor version made in cocrete makes a wonderful option for parks and public spaces.
Thank you for sharing such a classic with your visitors.
Aldus Manutius on 05.29.2012 at 22:41 PM
We received our vintage butterfly chair covers today on time, as described and are totally pleased with them.
Jeff at Circa50 was great with advising us on the order.
We have vintage 1950s frames and have been unable to properly fit replacement covers for years until Circa50.
Very satisfied. Circa50 is a great resource