Butterfly chair - Its inception and innovative uses

Butterfly or Hardoy Chair - An Introduction

A butterfly chair, aka BKF chair, features a folding frame and a large cloth sling. The cloth hangs from the frame's highest points. This design is popular for free or mobile recreational seating.

Its first design appeared in 1938 in Buenos Aires, Argentina by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy. The chair's name, BKF, comes from its architect's names Bonet-Kurchan-Ferrari. But an official letter attributed the primary authorship of the design to Ferrari-Hardoy. And thus, this chair is also known as the Hardoy chair.

Usage possibilities and variants of the Butterfly or Hardoy chair

Now, do you intend to have one at your home? Then you will be flattered with its striking colors and shapes. It is a masterpiece of innovative design that makes you feel special.

• Without any effort at all, you can fold a seat, as it is immensely portable. It is the aptest sitting arrangement for several exciting parties and occasions.
• You can carry these chairs when planning a picnic outside. All you need to do is fold them and keep them in the trunk of your car.
• You can even keep extra butterfly chairs at home so that you can use them when required. You only need to fold them and keep them under your bed.
• They are also very handy when you have guests coming to your house. When you have this chair at home, you need not worry when having a common get together or a birthday party. These chairs will provide extensive sitting provisions for all your guests.
• Butterfly seats are great attractions for kids. Moreover, this chair comes with beautiful colored covers to suit all home and room decors. Children love to sit in such chairs because, in most cases, the elegant hues grab their attention.
• The best part of a

butterfly chair is that you can get hold of various chair frames. They are well designed and sculptured for your ultimate comfort and satisfaction. It is a pleasure keeping such chairs not only at homes but, at workplaces and offices as well. All you need to do is pay some attention so that it matches the kind of décor you plan to have.

Some variants of this chair are also available in several materials. You get polyester butterfly seat, PVC chairs, nylon based chairs and even chairs which features a chrome armrest. You can also find mesh office chair with chrome armrest and seat plate, shaped like a butterfly. All in all, this is the ultimate furniture that is elegant and beautiful. It is a perfect ingredient for enhancing the interior decor.