The Cuero Pampa Mariposa Chair is a refined take on the iconic Butterfly Chair, combining thick vegetable-tanned leather with a durable steel frame for everyday comfort.
Made in Sweden using premium Italian leather, each chair develops a unique patina over time, making it a lasting piece for both residential and commercial spaces.
Available in multiple leather finishes. Enquire or purchase online for delivery Australia-wide.
Buy a Butterfly Chair in Australia
The Cuero Pampa Mariposa Chair is one of the highest-quality Butterfly Chairs available in Australia.
At Miko Designs, we offer genuine Cuero designs with premium leather and expert guidance to help you select the right finish for your space.
Genuine Cuero Pampa Mariposa Chair
Premium vegetable-tanned leather that softens and patinas over time
Suitable for residential and commercial interiors
Expert advice from our Canberra showroom
Australia-wide delivery.
Complete your space
Looking to complete your space? Pair the Mariposa Chair with a contemporary rug or explore our full range of designer armchairs.
→ Shop all armchairs
→ Explore rugs, including our curated Kvadrat collection
→ View rugs available for quick delivery
The story of the Mariposa Chair
In the late 1930’s two young architects Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy returned to Buenos Aires with Antonio Bonet i Castellana, a Catalonian colleague and friend with whom they had been collaborating. Together, the three of them brought a clear vision for a modern version of Fenby’s 1877 ‘La Tripolina’ chair. Unveiled in 1938, their chair featured a 12 mm steel frame and a heavy-duty leather seat.
Only a few examples were produced. Despite winning some awards, the chairs were left unsold in a Buenos Aires store. Two of the chairs were finally brought to the US, one of which went to Fallingwater, and the other which can still be admired at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Some years after the World War II, a new generation was ready for the trio’s seating concept. Originally named the ‘BKF’ (the initials of the three designers), the design became known as the “Butterfly Chair” or the “Bat”. Mass production took off in the 1950s and 1960s.
After more than 25 years in the leather industry, four new and exciting versions of this modern classic are now being produced in Sweden.
Materials and craftsmanship
The leather used in the Pampa Mariposa Chair is sourced from cattle raised on the grasslands of Argentina. Each hide is unique, contributing to the character of every chair.
A slow vegetable tanning process enhances the durability and depth of the leather, while skilled craftsmanship ensures a precise and long-lasting finish.
This focus on natural materials and careful production results in a chair that gains character over time rather than wearing out.
The Cuero Pampa Mariposa Chair is a refined take on the iconic Butterfly Chair, combining thick vegetable-tanned leather with a durable steel frame for everyday comfort.
Made in Sweden using premium Italian leather, each chair develops a unique patina over time, making it a lasting piece for both residential and commercial spaces.
Available in multiple leather finishes. Enquire or purchase online for delivery Australia-wide.
Buy a Butterfly Chair in Australia
The Cuero Pampa Mariposa Chair is one of the highest-quality Butterfly Chairs available in Australia.
At Miko Designs, we offer genuine Cuero designs with premium leather and expert guidance to help you select the right finish for your space.
Genuine Cuero Pampa Mariposa Chair
Premium vegetable-tanned leather that softens and patinas over time
Suitable for residential and commercial interiors
Expert advice from our Canberra showroom
Australia-wide delivery.
Complete your space
Looking to complete your space? Pair the Mariposa Chair with a contemporary rug or explore our full range of designer armchairs.
→ Shop all armchairs
→ Explore rugs, including our curated Kvadrat collection
→ View rugs available for quick delivery
The story of the Mariposa Chair
In the late 1930’s two young architects Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy returned to Buenos Aires with Antonio Bonet i Castellana, a Catalonian colleague and friend with whom they had been collaborating. Together, the three of them brought a clear vision for a modern version of Fenby’s 1877 ‘La Tripolina’ chair. Unveiled in 1938, their chair featured a 12 mm steel frame and a heavy-duty leather seat.
Only a few examples were produced. Despite winning some awards, the chairs were left unsold in a Buenos Aires store. Two of the chairs were finally brought to the US, one of which went to Fallingwater, and the other which can still be admired at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Some years after the World War II, a new generation was ready for the trio’s seating concept. Originally named the ‘BKF’ (the initials of the three designers), the design became known as the “Butterfly Chair” or the “Bat”. Mass production took off in the 1950s and 1960s.
After more than 25 years in the leather industry, four new and exciting versions of this modern classic are now being produced in Sweden.
Materials and craftsmanship
The leather used in the Pampa Mariposa Chair is sourced from cattle raised on the grasslands of Argentina. Each hide is unique, contributing to the character of every chair.
A slow vegetable tanning process enhances the durability and depth of the leather, while skilled craftsmanship ensures a precise and long-lasting finish.
This focus on natural materials and careful production results in a chair that gains character over time rather than wearing out.
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