The BKF chair, also known as “Butterfly” or Hardoy chair is a steel and leather chair designed in the 30s in Buenos Aires by the architects Bonet, Ferrari and Kurchan and has become a retro icon of the utmost relevance.

After his stay in Le Corbusier’s studio in Paris, Ferrari Hardoy’s head was buzzing with new ideas and, at the peak of his career, he created this chair. One of the most copied chairs in history.

It is a very light piece, which does not overload the space and is therefore ideal in small rooms.

However, its versatility also makes it fit well in any type of environment, from a bedroom, a living room, a restaurant or a hotel reception.

When a person sits in a “butterfly chair” Their weight is distributed and they can experience the sensation of being in a hammock. An ideal option to also decorate terraces or exteriors with style and thinking about the good weather.

Made in infinite colors and sizes, it is easy to integrate into any decoration. The materials have also evolved over the years and the seats can be made of leather, fabric, suitable for outdoor spaces…

Its attractiveness leaves no one indifferent and there are many celebrities who have been photographed sitting in one of these chairs.

From Kaleidoscope we share some inspiring images, via Pinterest.