Palermo Butterfly Chair
Dreamed up in 1938 by Argentine architects, the butterfly chair is an icon of modern design. Meticulously handcrafted from 100% vegetable-tanned saddle leather or ethically-sourced cowhide, this heirloom-quality piece ages beautifully – much like a fine wine.
We partnered with a small leather workshop in Buenos Aires to bring this timeless design back to life. To create these chairs, they use only the highest quality materials. Each one takes three days to complete, all made under fair trade standards.
NOTE: Due to the size of this item, returns for a refund require a $65 total fee. Returns for store credit are always free.
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33"H x 30"W x 30"D
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Argentinian leather cover with iron frame
Ethically-sourced cowhide cover with iron frame -
Rich cognac leather with black base
Light grey cowhide with black base -
Argentina
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3 days
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Download assembly instructions here.
Palermo Leather Workshop
"Each chair is a work of art. We hand-select the perfect piece of leather and handcraft every single detail."Learn More
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34° 35' 20"S
58° 25' 50"W
Fair Trade. Guaranteed. 100% of our products are made with a process guaranteed by the World Fair Trade Organization.
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Always free shipping within the continental U.S.
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Exchanges and returns for store credit are free.
Prefer a refund? A single re-stocking fee will apply to returns within 30 days:
$0 (no fee) for just bedding and/or towels
$25 for most other returned orders
$65 if your return includes oversized items (area rugs, furniture, mirrors)
White glove delivery items are handled separately and have a 15% re-stocking fee.
To view our full shipping & returns policy, click here.
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United StatesThis butterfly chair is perfect!
This butterfly chair arrived quickly, was easy to put together, and is both beautiful and cozy. I love the wide profile and the leather is soft and buttery. It’s only going to get better over time.
United StatesGreat looking chair
The leather and stitching is really great quality and pretty comfortable
United StatesHigh quality leather, beautifully done, instructions not so much LOL
I purchased the butterfly chair in cognac leather, and yes, the instructions and the logistics of putting it together were challenging, and I am good at this sort of thing, really good. So understand the frustration. But assembled it is beautiful and I have received many compliments on it. So, today I purchased the Palermo Butterfly Chair in light gray cowhide, with confidence that it will be beautiful as well. Highly recommend!
United StatesGreat looking chair
Great chair, soft leather. The feedback on installation is true - a bit of puzzle-piecing. But once assembled it looks great and is a sturdy chair
United StatesChair is great! Assembly a major pain.
The various components/legs were mislabeled and I was about to send it back. Out of desperation, I laid out the pieces and labeled them according to the diagram. Once I did that the chair went together fairly quickly. Double check the labels and save yourself major frustration.
The Citizenry
Hi James, Thank you so much for your feedback - we are sorry to hear that the assembly process was not as easy as it should have been. That certainly isn’t the experience we want for you, and we’ll be updating the instructions and labels to ensure a more a seamless setup. Again, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We look forward to proving our artisan partners’ quality and craftsmanship to you in the future. Sincerely, The Citizenry Team
United StatesUncomfortable
Nice materials, difficult to assemble, angle of the chair makes it very uncomfortable - you are tilted back with not head or neck support.
The Citizenry
Hi Erin, Thank you so much for your feedback - we are sorry to hear that the assembly process was not as easy as it should have been and that the comfort level was not what you expected. That certainly isn’t the experience we want for you. We’ve passed your note along to our Production Team on the assembly issue to work on improving this experience in the future. We spoke with our Client Experience Team and are happy to hear they were able help process a return for you. But in the meantime, if there is anything else we can do at all, please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to proving our artisan partners’ quality and craftsmanship to you in the future. Sincerely, The Citizenry Team
White Glove Service
This piece is delivered to your home by our premium White Glove Service.
In-stock items are expected to be delivered within 4-6 weeks from your order. Delivery timelines for custom furniture may vary. Your dedicated two-person team will deliver this product to your door, unpack your item in the room of your choice, and remove all packaging materials upon your approval. Flat rate delivery fees start at $150. For more information, please review our FAQ section.
Please note that any white glove items will ship separately from the rest of your order. However, all white glove items within your order will be held to ship together. All deliveries and appointments are managed by our partner, Yellow Logistics.