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1938 leather butterfly chair
year of the butterfly. Inspired by the original "198 Hardoy Chair" (aka "Butterfly") designed in 1938. Who knew? It had a natural leather hide sling and not the ubiquitous fabrics on collapsible hairpin frames. Our butterfly is the monarch, ruling again in iconic style. Top-grain, full-aniline, vegetable-tanned leather hides hand-stitched in quadrants and hand-laced at the edges read pure vintage with a warm, natural saddle glow. Rich grain and inherent markings enhance the natural beauty and character of the hide, left un-dyed and protected with a water-based lacquer. Displayed in all its glory on a substantial tubular iron frame antiqued light zinc (it doesn't fold...it's here to stay). Super easy assembly, no hardware required. We like four in a conversation circle. -Iconic "Butterfly" design -Tubular iron frame with a light antiqued zinc finish; water-based clear matte powdercoat -Seat is top-grain, full-aniline leather protected with water-based lacquer -Each leather panel will have natural variations in color and markings; each chair is unique -Hand-stitched hides; hand-laced leather edging -Supports up to 220 lbs -Minimal assembly; no hardware required -Made in India
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10 out of 15(67%)said they would recommend this product to a friend.
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Review 1 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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pediachef
Date:03/04/2013
Location:urban area
rent/own:own
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:500-1000 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?email
would you recommend this product? Yes
Stylish, comfy chair
Date:03/04/2013
I bought this chair as an accent piece to help blend in with my current room decor. It is very comfortable and easy to assemble. My only complaint is that there are 5 small discolored spots on the leather. They are not visible from a distance, but I was a little disappointed as I expected the product to be in perfect, new condition. If I had the time, I would've exchanged it, but it's too much of a hassle. Otherwise, I am very happy with this chair.
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Review 2 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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Fien
Date:01/15/2013
Location:Virginia
rent/own:rent
dwelling:house
sq ft:1000-2500 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? Yes
Fabulous chair
Date:01/15/2013
We have had the butterfly chair for about one week now and love it. It looks fabulous and is very comfortable. The only downside is that it has a rather strong fishlike smell, probably from the products used for treating the leather. We hope the smell will go away after a while. This should not detract you from buying this piece of furniture that instantly adds character to any interior.
Response from CB2:By Customer Service, 01/25/2013
Thank you for taking the time to write a product review. We are glad to hear that you are happy with the design and comfort of your 1938 leather butterfly chair. We apologize for the odor and want to let you know that we are currently working with the vendor to resolve this issue. We’re happy to replace your chair. Customer Service will contact you to arrange for a replacement. Thank you for taking the time to write a product review. Your feedback is important….and appreciated.
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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kathmandu2
Date:09/19/2012
Location:Manhattan
rent/own:rent
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:1000-2500 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? No
don't do it
Date:09/19/2012
I thought this chair was so cute and loved the color BUT ignored the other bad reviews. Don't do it. I work in design and the color is NOT as pretty as shown online. Online it's a pretty pumpkin/brown color but in reality it's a pukey dull orangey brown color. But worse, the leather seat arrived with discolarations, spots and tears/dings so I had to have a new chair shipped and swapped out. What a pain in the neck. But CB2 did reimburse me for my original shipping charge.
Response from CB2:By Customer Service, 11/12/2012
Thank you for taking the time to write a product review. We apologize for your experience with the 1938 leather butterfly chair. We want to let you know that we are committed to quality and are currently working with the vendor to resolve the issues with the 1938 leather butterfly chair. Thanks for helping us keep CB2 products top-notch by ensuring the quality and integrity of our products.
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Review 4 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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E2oneofakind
Date:09/16/2012
Location:Now in upper westchester
rent/own:own
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:1000-2500 sq ft
where did you purchase it?store
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?email
would you recommend this product? Yes
"butterfly chair"
Date:09/16/2012
we bought this chair for about $25. In 1950, when we first were married. I never knew it by the name "butterfly" chair. It was called the "SLING CHAIR" a name, it seems to me more fitting and appropriate. We loved this Chair and had many years of enjoyment from it.
I recommend it highly, especially for it's versatility.
1 of 11 found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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ainesk
Date:09/13/2012
Location:Denve, CO
rent/own:own
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:1000-2500 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? Yes
Room for improvement
Date:09/13/2012
Now that I have the chair in my possession, I believe what others are referring to is the quality of the leather. Even at close inspection, the top layer does not look like leather, but rather like vinyl, which is likely (I sure hope!) caused by the waterproof coating. Because of this, I do feel that the price for this item should be reduced. From a pure design stand point, it is a good piece; just wish the leather quality matched the design.
Response from CB2:By Customer Service, 11/12/2012
Thank you for letting us know about your concerns with 1938 leather butterfly chair. We are committed to making sure you are 100% satisfied with the quality and durability of purchases you make. Please give us a call at 800.606.6252 and let’s discuss the 1938 leather butterfly chair and finding a solution if you are not satisfied. Thanks for helping us keep CB2 products top-notch by ensuring the quality and integrity of our products and processes.
4 of 4 found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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jaym13
Date:08/14/2012
Location:texas
rent/own:own
dwelling:loft
sq ft:2500+ sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? Yes
Date:08/14/2012
overall what I wanted and expected for the price---the plastic floor tips on the bottom of each leg all broke off within a few days and i wish they had not as they served a good purpose and now I will have to rig something else
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Review 7 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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MissMoni
Date:08/05/2012
Location:California
rent/own:own
dwelling:house
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? No
It's okay
Date:08/05/2012
This chair is underwhelming. Perhaps I should have looked more closely at the measurements, but it's smaller than I expected. I think it would be ok at a slightly larger scale. But at its current scale, it's a bit rinky dink. Maybe it would work well in a small studio space.
Response from CB2:By Customer Service, 11/12/2012
Thank you for letting us know about your concerns with 1938 leather butterfly chair. We are committed to making sure you are 100% satisfied with the quality and durability of purchases you make. Please give us a call at 800.606.6252 and let’s discuss the 1938 leather butterfly chair and finding a solution if you are not satisfied. Thanks for helping us keep CB2 products top-notch by ensuring the quality and integrity of our products and processes.
3 of 3 found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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CK0000
Date:07/18/2012
Location:Los Angeles
where did you purchase it?website
would you recommend this product? Yes
Good chair
Date:07/18/2012
I bought 2 of these chairs for my office.
The pros: they are very comfortable and sturdy.
The cons: whereas the metal frame goes well in my industrial office space, I was slightly disappointed in the frame quality. The leather is darker than pictured with a few imperfections.
The pros: they are very comfortable and sturdy.
The cons: whereas the metal frame goes well in my industrial office space, I was slightly disappointed in the frame quality. The leather is darker than pictured with a few imperfections.
Response from CB2:By Customer Service, 11/12/2012
Thank you for taking the time to write a product review. We apologize for your experience with the 1938 leather butterfly chair. We want to let you know that we are committed to quality and are currently working with the vendor to resolve the issues with the 1938 leather butterfly chair. Thanks for helping us keep CB2 products top-notch by ensuring the quality and integrity of our products.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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Opal1062
Date:07/11/2012
Location:Town of Southport, New York
rent/own:own
dwelling:house
sq ft:1000-2500 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? No
Meh. But I'm keeping it.
Date:07/11/2012
I received 2 of these chairs in the tobacco leather. Both leather seats came out of the bag with a dirty powder (dust? Something that degraded from the packing bag?) all over it. I used a damp cloth to wipe it until it looked cleaner. The finish on the leather looks dull and somewhat dingy. I'm shocked there weren't more negative reviews, because I don't consider myself to be particularly picky. I will keep the chair, but I'm going to purchase a high-quality leather conditioner that's designed for either horse saddles or automotive interiors. Perhaps something with some lanolin in it. There is no way I could make this chair look worse. BTW, I disagree with the review that the chair is darker than pictured. It looks exactly the color on my monitor.
Response from CB2:By Customer Service, 08/13/2012
We appreciate your feedback and apologize for your experience with the 1938 Butterfly Chair. We are sorry to hear that your 1938 Butterfly Chair covers were found to be dusty after removing the packaging and remained dull in appearance after cleaning. We’re happy to replace your chairs. Customer Service will contact you to arrange for a replacement. Thank you for taking the time to write a product review. Your feedback is important….and appreciated.
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Review 10 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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hotsoaker
Date:03/18/2012
Location:sonoma california
rent/own:own
dwelling:house
sq ft:1000-2500 sq ft
would you recommend this product? Yes
1938 leather butterfly chair
Date:03/18/2012
I saw this chair in the SF Chronicle 3/18/12. I don't own one, but I have two frames identical to the frame on this chair. Naturally, I want two covers, but was bummed to find out they are not sold separately. Does anyone know where I can get just a cover?
Maybe cb2 could consider selling just covers for the many people like me whose covers wore out???
Maybe cb2 could consider selling just covers for the many people like me whose covers wore out???
0 of 5 found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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everythingnew
Date:02/28/2012
Location:boston
rent/own:rent
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:500-1000 sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? Yes
everythingnew
Date:02/28/2012
I really wanted a mid-century piece of furniture and this was the obvious choice.
Downsizing from a big old victorian, I needed to use some of my old pieces and had to pick the new carefully.
This is perfect!
It has great memories from childhood, a little history, and the kind of quality one might have found on the original. The whip stitching at the edges is both a nice detail and great distraction from the unfinished edges of the leather.
The color warm color, works with my color palette beautifully and it's pretty comfy.
Downsizing from a big old victorian, I needed to use some of my old pieces and had to pick the new carefully.
This is perfect!
It has great memories from childhood, a little history, and the kind of quality one might have found on the original. The whip stitching at the edges is both a nice detail and great distraction from the unfinished edges of the leather.
The color warm color, works with my color palette beautifully and it's pretty comfy.
One of my friends walked in and said I'd knocked 40 years off my old furniture with this piece and a little paint.
I love this chair!
4 of 4 found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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Johnnyc
Date:12/20/2011
Location:manhattan studio apartment
rent/own:own
dwelling:apartment/condo
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?email
would you recommend this product? Yes
Great Chair
Date:12/20/2011
I saw this on line, liked the look of it immediately, went to the CB2 store to check it out, liked it better in person, took the necessary measurements in a very small studio and ordered 2 along with the lounge natural shag area rug. It arrived, easy to assemble and it looks great, comfortable lounge type chair that adds a definite style to a space. The color is a little more brown than shown on the website, which is to my preference.
Very pleased with the purchase.
Very pleased with the purchase.
7 of 7 found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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Modernfan2
Date:12/18/2011
Location:New York
rent/own:own
dwelling:apartment/condo
sq ft:1000-2500 sq ft
where did you purchase it?store
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? Yes
New favorite chair
Date:12/18/2011
We don't have a lot of room in our condo so this chair was the perfect fit visually and physically. I really like how the back acts as a head rest and it is very inviting to guests. This butterfly chair is a classic modern piece though the tanned leather gives the room warmth. I love this chair!
8 of 8 found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for 1938 leather butterfly chair
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pineapple
Date:12/11/2011
Location:Southwest
rent/own:own
dwelling:house
sq ft:2500+ sq ft
where did you purchase it?website
how did you hear about CB2 product reviews?website
would you recommend this product? No
Worst CB2 purchase ever
Date:12/11/2011
This is made and looks like cheap outdoor patio furniture. It's amazing that anyone would accept this at the price!
Response from CB2:By Customer Service, 08/13/2012
We appreciate your feedback. We are committed to making sure you are 100% satisfied with the quality of your purchase. Please give us a call at 800.606.6252 and let’s discuss your chair. Thanks for helping us keep CB2 products top-notch by ensuring the quality and integrity of our products.
17 of 29 found this review helpful.
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