Have you ever sat in a Butterfly or BKFchair? You will recognize it precisely because it is a butterfly-shaped chair, with a leather or synthetic cover that is subjected to an iron or steel structure. When sitting, or depending on how we sit, the shape varies slightly giving a feeling of mobility as pleasant as that of a hammock. You can see it in our catalog.
The origin of an icon: Bonet, Kurchan and Ferrari
Designed in Buenos Aires in 1938, its acronym pays tribute to its creators: the Catalan Antonio Bonet and the Argentinians Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari. In an era of stylized designs, the BKF broke the mold, positioning itself as an avant-garde piece that has survived all fashions.
Although its influence on the Tripolina campaign chair is often debated, the BKF achieved an identity of its own that brought it to the top:
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Artistic Recognition: It is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MoMA).
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Global Success: In 1947, the Knoll Museum acquired its rights, launching it to worldwide fame. It is estimated that more than 5 million units were manufactured in the 1950s alone.
The Butterfly Chair in Contract and Hospitality Projects
At Fiaka, we rescued the essence of this classic design to adapt it to the needs of today’s contract sector, customizing it in finishes and fabrics. Its steel structure and suspended seat not only offer an iconic aesthetic, but also an enviable technical functionality:
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Visual Space Saving: Its rod structure allows air and light to flow, ideal for hotel receptions or venues that do not want to saturate the environment.
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Premium durability: We manufacture with highly resistant materials, guaranteeing that each piece will withstand the rhythm of high traffic spaces.
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Versatility of Styles: From leather finishes for an exclusive social club, to technical fabrics for charming outdoor terraces.
To choose a BKF Chair is to choose a design that has been honored by history. It is to bring to your customers a seating experience that has been valued by museums and experts for nearly a century.
