The name and shape are inspired by the butterfly, which translated into Latin is "papillio". The Japanese designer took the lightness of nature and transformed it into a light, colourful poetic chair. The shape of the backs are similar in all these products, like multi-coloured butterfly wings opening up to take flight.
Papilio Shell is available in two versions: with polypropylene shell or padded and upholstered in a wide range of fabrics and leathers. Different types of bases give the chair different looks for different uses.
Shell:
polypropylene
Shell upholstery (SH1I-SH2I-SH3I-SH4I):
Bayfit® (Bayer®) flexible cold shaped polyurethane foam
Support frame (SH1-SH1I):
painted or bright chromed tubular steel and steel profiles
Legs (SH2-SH2I):
oak solid wood
Support frame (SH3-SH3I-SH4-SH4I):
painted or bright brushed die-cast aluminium
Wheels (SH3-SH3I):
plastic material for soft surfaces or plastic material for hard surfaces
Double-side ferrules (SH1-SH1I-SH2-SH2I):
plastic material/felt
Double ferrules (SH4-SH4I):
felt or plastic material
Cover:
fabric or Gamma leather
Our quest for quality in every aspect has always ensured excellence at B&B Italia. Discover the quality of the materials that go into our products.
The name and shape are inspired by the butterfly, which translated into Latin is "papillio". The Japanese designer took the lightness of nature and transformed it into a light, colourful poetic chair. The shape of the backs are similar in all these products, like multi-coloured butterfly wings opening up to take flight.
Papilio Shell is available in two versions: with polypropylene shell or padded and upholstered in a wide range of fabrics and leathers. Different types of bases give the chair different looks for different uses.
Shell:
polypropylene
Shell upholstery (SH1I-SH2I-SH3I-SH4I):
Bayfit® (Bayer®) flexible cold shaped polyurethane foam
Support frame (SH1-SH1I):
painted or bright chromed tubular steel and steel profiles
Legs (SH2-SH2I):
oak solid wood
Support frame (SH3-SH3I-SH4-SH4I):
painted or bright brushed die-cast aluminium
Wheels (SH3-SH3I):
plastic material for soft surfaces or plastic material for hard surfaces
Double-side ferrules (SH1-SH1I-SH2-SH2I):
plastic material/felt
Double ferrules (SH4-SH4I):
felt or plastic material
Cover:
fabric or Gamma leather
Our quest for quality in every aspect has always ensured excellence at B&B Italia. Discover the quality of the materials that go into our products.
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