B.K.F. Chair
- Antonio Bonet, Spanish, 1913-1989
- Born: Barcelona, Spain
- Work Locations: Uruguay, Argentina, Paris, France
- Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Argentine, 1914-1977
- Born: Argentina
- Work Locations: Argentina, Paris, France
- Juan Kurchan, Argentine, 1913-1975
- Born: Argentina
- Work Locations: Argentina, Paris, France
- Artek-Pascoe, USA
- Work Locations: New York, NY
- Knoll International, Inc., 1938-
- Work Locations: New York, NY
Antonio Bonet (Spanish, 1913–89), Juan Kurchan (Argentine, 1913–75) and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy (Argentine, 1914–77), B. K. F. Chair, 1938. Painted wrought-iron rod and leather. Manufactured by Artek-Pascoe, USA (about 1941–43); Knoll International, USA (about 1950–75). Denver Art Museum Collection: Gift of Mrs. Albert Christ-Janer, 1995.72.
Antonio Bonet
Spanish, 1913–89
Juan Kurchan
Argentine, 1913–75
Jorge Ferrari Hardoy
Argentine, 1914–77
B. K. F. Chair
1938
Painted wrought-iron rod and leather
Manufactured by Artek-Pascoe, USA (about 1941–43); Knoll International, USA (about 1950–75)
Gift of Mrs. Albert Christ-Janer, 1995.72
The B. K. F. chair (also known as the Butterfly chair) would become one of the most imitated chairs of the twentieth century. Practically speaking, it is relatively lightweight, some versions could fold, and it was available in any number of festive colors at a relatively low price. The lounge chair became hugely popular in the United States, particularly on the West Coast, and an estimated five million were sold in the country during the 1950s alone.
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