160 - BONET, Antonio (1913–1989) — KURCHAN, Juan (1913–1972) and FERRARI-HARDOY, Jorge (1914–1977) KNOLL (Edited by)

BONET, Antonio (1913–1989) — KURCHAN, Juan (1913–1972) and FERRARI-HARDOY, Jorge (1914–1977) KNOLL (Edited by) “B.K.F.” model armchair, known as the “Butterfly,” listed as No. 198 in the Knoll catalog. Frame made of white-lacquered bent steel wire, forming two crossed loops in a single piece. Seat and backrest in one piece, upholstered in red canvas, suspended by four loops at the corners of the frame (signs of wear, faded canvas, oxidation on the frame). Circa 1950 H 92.5 cm - W 67 cm - D 82.5 cm - This model, created in 1938 for the Grupo Austral studio in Buenos Aires, was produced by Knoll from approximately 1947 to 1951. - Bibliography: Y. Amic, “Les assises du siège contemporain,” exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, May 3–July 29, 1968; model illustrated on pp. 38 and 124.