Pair of Butterfly F675 armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1963

Created by French designer Pierre Paulin, the Butterfly F675 chair was produced by Artifort in 1963. A work distinct from the artist's usual style, it was influenced by the Streamline movement and the designs of Ray and Charles Eames, as well as George Nelson. The chair's structure is composed of slender chromed steel rods that intersect on each side, lending a lightness to the seat, which is formed from two strips of leather, devoid of any padding. The black ABS glides are original. A true icon of French design, it needs no introduction and is in excellent overall condition. It is still on display at MoMA in New York.