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The Hardoy butterfly chair has been around since 1938, but the design looks as fresh and new today as ever. To order, select a size B cover and then frame color. To buy a replacement cover for a vintage chair, measure your frame to determine the size that will fit best. Our canvas covers are finished with a matching edge, although any color may be ordered. Circa50 is the only supplier of Hardoy BKF chairs with heavyweight canvas and a 1-year warranty, Click swatch for large view. For distribution in Europe, click here.



  
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Canvas Natural Canvas Tan Canvas Brown Canvas Black Canvas White Canvas Navy
 
Canvas Yellow Canvas Orange Canvas Red Canvas Green Canvas Purple Canvas Blue

You've come to the only source for made-to-measure butterfly chair covers. Why settle for "one-size-fits-all" covers when you don't have to? When you place your order, your replacement covers will be cut, sewn and shipped on Wednesday, Feb 10 by USPS Priority Mail. Visa, MasterCard, American Express accepted.
Selecting the size of your replacement cover: If your chair folds, order a size A replacement cover; otherwise, measure your non-folding frame as shown. Determine the widest span by measuring from side to side or from the peak of the bends, wherever it is the widest. Call us if you have questions about selecting the correct size, 1-877-247-2250. Open daily 4am to 9pm eastern.

Our service: The popularity of the BKF spawned millions of copies with exotic names such as Siesta Sitting; Africano; Pampeano... and the Butterfly chair. Our four replacement cover sizes fit most of those chairs, including authentic ones. If your frame does not match up to size A,B,C or D, we will create a perfectly-fitting cover just for you. For instance, if your chair measures 32" across the back but only 26" in front, we will combine our patterns to make a D/B cover to fit your frame. If you chair is larger than size D, ask for our custom extra-wide cover at no additional cost.
Our story: The BKF was developed in 1938 by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy along with Antonio Bonet and Juan Kurchan for an apartment building they designed in Buenos Aires. On July 24, 1940, the chair was shown at the 3rd Salon de Artistas Decoradores exhibition where it was discovered by the Museum of Modern Art. At the request of MoMA design director Edgar Kaufmann Jr., Hardoy sent 3 pre-production chairs to New York. One is in the MoMA collection and one is at the Frank Lloyd Wright house Fallingwater, but no one knows where the third chair went. Naming the BKF as one of the "best efforts of modern chair design," Kaufmann accurately predicted that it would become extremely popular here. Likewise, Hans Knoll recognized its commercial potential and added it to the Knoll line in 1947.
US production timeline: Artek Pascoe "BKF Lounge Chair," 1943-46. Knoll "Hardoy chair," 1947-51. Circa50, 1997-present.
Our clients: In addition to thousands of residential clients, Circa50 provides BKF chairs to The Parker (Palm Springs), Starlux Hotel (Wildwood, NJ), Thunderbird Hotel (Marfa, TX), Chelsea Hotel (Atlantic City), Sunset Beach Hotel (Shelter Island, NY), Hotel San Jose, Hotel Indigo (Athens, GA) and others.
Permanent Collections: MoMA*, Fallingwater, Knoll Museum, Vitra Design Museum.
*MoMA and Fallingwater each have a pre-production BKF, one is currently on view at the Museum of Modern Art.
Blog posts: Elements of Style. For Me, For You. The Design File. DesignWatcher. Remodelista. The Brick House. CReed. The Mudroom. Design*ByProxy. Design Applause. 2009 media coverage: Elle Decor. Dwell. Southern Living. Bonytt. 2010: Martha Stewart Living. Boston Magaine. Chatelaine.

Shipping charge, United States: Canvas and vinyl weave: $5.00 for the first cover, add $3.00 for each additional cover sent to the same address. Leather/cowhide: $10.00 for the first cover, add $5.00 for each additional cover sent to the same address. Complete chair with cover: $25.00 (continental US); ottoman: $15.00. These shipping charges will be added to your total.
Shipping charge, Canada: quoted.
Returns: If you are not delighted with your purchase, please return the item within 30 days for a full refund, less shipping costs. Custom sizes may be returned for a refund as well.
*100% cotton canvas is classified according to weight in a numerical system. The smaller the number, the heavier the weight per square yard. We use #8 cotton duck, classified as heavyweight, while our competitors use #10 middleweight, #12 lightweight, or polyester fabric. You clearly see and feel a difference in quality.

 
Indoor/outdoor Vinyl Weave is a Circa50 exclusive. This premium synthetic material is comfortable, weather resistant and easy to clean. To order, select a size B cover and a frame. To buy a replacement cover for a vintage chair, measure your frame to determine the size that will fit best. Vinyl Weave covers are finished with a matching edge, although any color may be ordered. Custom sizes are also available at no extra charge. Phone orders, 1-877-247-2250. Open daily 4am to 9pm eastern. Click swatch for large view.



 
 
Vinyl Yellow Vinyl Blue Vinyl Tan Vinyl Green
Vinyl Navy Vinyl White Vinyl Black  

Circa50 Leather and Cowhide Butterfly Chairs  
Haired hides are cowhides with their hair intact. Ours are hand-selected for consistency and character, their markings are one-of-a-kind. To order (leather or haired) select a size B cover and a frame. To buy a replacement cover for a vintage chair, measure your frame to determine the size that will fit best. Phone orders, 1-877-247-2250. Open daily 4am to 9pm eastern. Click swatch for large view.



 

Black/White Haired Beige Haired Tricolor Haired Black Haired Brown/White Haired Medium Brown Leather Brown Leather Black Leather

 
We're proud of our top-quality materials: heavyweight canvas, vinyl weave and premium hides. We will mail your swatches at no charge by First Class Mail today.

Canvas Variety Pack (one of each color)
or send only these canvas colors:
Natural Tan Brown Navy
Black White Yellow Orange
Red Green Purple Blue

Vinyl Weave
Brown Leather Mahogany Leather
Black Leather Brown/White Haired
Black/White Haired Beige Haired
Blk/Brown/White Haired Black Haired
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Ferrari Hardoy apprenticed under Le Corbusier in Paris just before designing the BKF; Le Corbusier's notions of restraint, economy and efficiency inspired him to use a single length of steel for the frame. The chair became commercially available in the US when Artek Pascoe began producing it, followed by Knoll. In 1997 we resumed production to the exact dimensions of the Pascoe/Knoll version, right down to the 27 degree bend at the top as specified in the Hardoy Archive. Stainless steel and black frames are both historically correct, while stainless steel offers additional benefits: stacks for easy storage; contains 75% recycled steel and is totally recyclable; does not corrode or rust as easily as ordinary steel.
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Our butterfly ottoman will complement your butterfly chair and other modern seating. Available in all fabric and leather options. Measures 17.5" high, 19.5" wide, 14.5" seat height. Ottoman with fabric cover, $90; leather, $140.



 
Butterfly Ottoman