Butterflies inspired the name and shape of this piece: the Japanese designer took the lightness of nature and turned it into a chair. The resemblance is clear in the shape of the backrest, which looks like the multi-coloured wings of a butterfly unfolded to launch into flight.
Papilio was created for indoors. Its curves and conical structure, from its swivel base to the zip that allows it to wear high fashion: lots of stylish details have made this piece a design icon. The outdoor version is a sculpture in a single material: woven polyethylene fibre in charcoal. It is even lighter weight, with its aluminium structure. However, it maintains the great comfort and particular organic shape that made the series (armchairs, sofas, chairs) a contemporary icon.
Papilio Shell by Naoto Fukasawa is linked through its name to the previous family of very successful chairs and armchair by the Japanese designer, but has an independent history. Originating from a shell with a design that enhance comfort, it expresses considerable versatility that makes it perfect in different situations, here showed in the outdoor version.
Shell:
white or greige polypropylene
Support frame:
white painted, greige painted or bright stainless steel profiles
Ferrules:
thermoplastic material
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.
Butterflies inspired the name and shape of this piece: the Japanese designer took the lightness of nature and turned it into a chair. The resemblance is clear in the shape of the backrest, which looks like the multi-coloured wings of a butterfly unfolded to launch into flight.
Papilio was created for indoors. Its curves and conical structure, from its swivel base to the zip that allows it to wear high fashion: lots of stylish details have made this piece a design icon. The outdoor version is a sculpture in a single material: woven polyethylene fibre in charcoal. It is even lighter weight, with its aluminium structure. However, it maintains the great comfort and particular organic shape that made the series (armchairs, sofas, chairs) a contemporary icon.
Papilio Shell by Naoto Fukasawa is linked through its name to the previous family of very successful chairs and armchair by the Japanese designer, but has an independent history. Originating from a shell with a design that enhance comfort, it expresses considerable versatility that makes it perfect in different situations, here showed in the outdoor version.
Shell:
white or greige polypropylene
Support frame:
white painted, greige painted or bright stainless steel profiles
Ferrules:
thermoplastic material
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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