Set of FOUR Papilo Dining Chairs by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia

Butterflies in flight. The design image was that of a chair that would "welcome" gracefully - with the graceful movement of a butterfly - which in Latin is called a "papilio". Grande Papilio was designed with fluidity around an upside-down truncated cone. The ample space of its large upper back and the curved shape of its cosy seat are a clear signs of a desire to offer maximum comfort to anyone who wants to sit it this chair. This is a truly iconic product, even though its aesthetics were not a high priority according to the designer. Fukasawa, who puts people's behaviour before an interest for shape, said: “I wanted the chair to look naturally comfortable, to have the same shape that relaxation would have if it were represented by an image." The wings that extend at the sides of the chair emphasise the sensation of comfort: in the chair and the small armchair, they help support the hips and the back; in the Grande Papilio chair and the Love Papilio sofa, they cushion the head to offer isolation and tranquillity. 

The design allows both an erect posture and a more relaxed position by resting on one of the wings of the armrest. The formal balance results from the constant thickness of the body and by the profile of the seat, which is sinuous at the top and ends in the light steel frame. Removable covers with a metal zip on the back, which becomes a decorative motif.

Internal frame:
thermoplastic material shell

Internal frame upholstery:
Bayfit® flexible cold shaped polyurethane foam, polyester fibre cover

Legs:
tubular steel and steel profiles

Ferrules:
thermoplastic material

Cover:
the chairs we have on offer are in cream leather.

RRP $6800.00

This item is available to view by appointment. Item ships from Sydney.

Condition

This item is in very good condition. This is an item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. 

Dimensions

Width 490

Depth 570

Height 830

Seat Height 460

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