Description
Treat yourself to an iconic ORIGINAL piece that will always retain its value, passing on to the next generation. Airborne is the only publisher to offer the genuine AA Armchair. Each Steel wire structure is engraved with AA© followed by the year of manufacture. Each cover is signed AA by Airborne, a registered trademark of Airborne and AA. Made in France, this top-of-the-range re-edition scrupulou ...
Treat yourself to an iconic ORIGINAL piece that will always retain its value, passing on to the next generation. Airborne is the only publisher to offer the genuine AA Armchair. Each Steel wire structure is engraved with AA© followed by the year of manufacture. Each cover is signed AA by Airborne, a registered trademark of Airborne and AA. Made in France, this top-of-the-range re-edition scrupulously respects the spirit and quality of the original model designed in 1938.
The BFK Armchair - also known as the AA or Butterfly armchair - was designed in 1938 by Catalan architect Antoni Bonet and Argentinian designers Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy. Former collaborators of Le Corbusier, the trio drew their inspiration from the Moderne movement: extreme sobriety, geometric and functional lines, use of Steel. This absolutely simple chair responds to the social and artistic challenges of its time. It features a sleek Steel wire frame, covered by a single piece of Leather. The seat becomes the perfect synthesis of their ideas. A linear yet organic silhouette, influenced by the Surrealist school, combined with the use of Natural and industrial materials, allowing mass production within everyone's reach.
Success was immediate and international. In 1940, the BFK armchair won two design prizes at the Artistes Décorateurs show in Buenos Aires, and was subsequently added to the permanent collection of MoMA in New York. The BKF Armchair is produced in numerous series, sometimes illegally. It became one of the most copied chairs in the world, and remains an icon of modern design to this day.
Charles Bernard, founder of the Airborne publishing house, produced the legendary armchair in 1951 under the name AA© for the French and European markets.
The original leather covers were followed by new fabrics with the famous central white stitching that would become the brand's emblem: linen, cotton and technical fabrics such as batyline, offering a range with a wide variety of colors and a resistance adapted to outdoor use. To date, over 61 different models are available for the AA© Armchair!
The AA© cover is removable, so you can buy interchangeable covers separately to change the look of your Armchair in the blink of an eye! The covers change with the seasons, tastes and trends, which contributes greatly to the attachment and notoriety of this Armchair.
Find out more about the AA© BATYLINE ÉLIOS SPÉCIAL EXTÉRIEUR cover.
Unique softness: the patented Elios weave created by Serge Ferrari combines the performance and durability of Batyline cloth with a textured yarn to offer a unique level of softness and resistance. Phthalate-free, this Fabric is easy to clean. Validated for accelerated exposure to guarantee colorfastness for 5 years. Care instructions: Even stubborn stains are easily removed with soapy water and a Cloth. Regular cleaning with a soft brush or Sponge and a pH-neutral detergent is recommended. Rinse with plenty of Light water after cleaning and dry before storing. Keep away from sparks, open flames and hot surfaces.
The BFK Armchair - also known as the AA or Butterfly armchair - was designed in 1938 by Catalan architect Antoni Bonet and Argentinian designers Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy. Former collaborators of Le Corbusier, the trio drew their inspiration from the Moderne movement: extreme sobriety, geometric and functional lines, use of Steel. This absolutely simple chair responds to the social and artistic challenges of its time. It features a sleek Steel wire frame, covered by a single piece of Leather. The seat becomes the perfect synthesis of their ideas. A linear yet organic silhouette, influenced by the Surrealist school, combined with the use of Natural and industrial materials, allowing mass production within everyone's reach.
Success was immediate and international. In 1940, the BFK armchair won two design prizes at the Artistes Décorateurs show in Buenos Aires, and was subsequently added to the permanent collection of MoMA in New York. The BKF Armchair is produced in numerous series, sometimes illegally. It became one of the most copied chairs in the world, and remains an icon of modern design to this day.
Charles Bernard, founder of the Airborne publishing house, produced the legendary armchair in 1951 under the name AA© for the French and European markets.
The original leather covers were followed by new fabrics with the famous central white stitching that would become the brand's emblem: linen, cotton and technical fabrics such as batyline, offering a range with a wide variety of colors and a resistance adapted to outdoor use. To date, over 61 different models are available for the AA© Armchair!
The AA© cover is removable, so you can buy interchangeable covers separately to change the look of your Armchair in the blink of an eye! The covers change with the seasons, tastes and trends, which contributes greatly to the attachment and notoriety of this Armchair.
Find out more about the AA© BATYLINE ÉLIOS SPÉCIAL EXTÉRIEUR cover.
Unique softness: the patented Elios weave created by Serge Ferrari combines the performance and durability of Batyline cloth with a textured yarn to offer a unique level of softness and resistance. Phthalate-free, this Fabric is easy to clean. Validated for accelerated exposure to guarantee colorfastness for 5 years. Care instructions: Even stubborn stains are easily removed with soapy water and a Cloth. Regular cleaning with a soft brush or Sponge and a pH-neutral detergent is recommended. Rinse with plenty of Light water after cleaning and dry before storing. Keep away from sparks, open flames and hot surfaces.
In detail:
Variation : Undergrowth
Brand : AIRBORNE
Designer : Antonio Bonet - Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy - Juan Kurchan
Type : Armchair
Colour : Cover: Underwood - Structure: Matt black
Material : Elios Serge Ferrari Batyline cloth cover for outdoor use: patented weave combining batyline and textured yarn 450 g/m2 - Structure: Ø12 mm thermolacquered steel thread
- Dimensions : W 68 x D 80 cm x H 88 cm - Seat: H 46 cm
- Weight : 16.72 lb
- Characteristics : 1938 reissue - Design icon (MoMA permanent collection) - Made in France - Durability (removable and interchangeable cover / spare parts sold separately) - Use: Indoor or outdoor under shelter - One-piece structure (cannot be dismantled) - Structure engraved with AA© followed by year of manufacture - Each cover is signed AA by Airborne, a registered trademark of Airborne and AA.
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