POLO TANGUERO — BLACK, TIMELESS & ELEGANT
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Argentina’s most iconic chair, handcrafted in Buenos Aires by Argentine artisans.
Designed in Buenos Aires in 1938 by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, the BKF — internationally known as the Butterfly Chair — became one of Argentina’s most celebrated contributions to modern design.
The chair is represented in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. In 1940, Edgar Kaufmann Jr. acquired two early BKF chairs in Argentina: one for MoMA and another for Fallingwater, the legendary house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Kaufmann family.
THE POLO TANGUERO
Our Polo Tanguero brings together two unmistakable symbols of Argentina: the iconic BKF Chair and the timeless elegance of Tango.
Each chair is handcrafted using premium 100% vegetable-tanned Argentine leather, the same type of thick, durable leather traditionally used in Argentina to make polo boots and saddles.
Its deep black color and sophisticated matte finish give the Polo Tanguero a clean, understated presence — equally at home in a classic interior, a contemporary space or a minimalist setting.
Sensual, elegant and timeless, just like the Tango.
NATURAL ARGENTINE LEATHER
We believe genuine leather should preserve its natural character.
Natural range marks, subtle scars, wrinkles, grain and variations in texture remain visible beneath the black matte finish. These are not imperfections, but signs of authenticity that make every hide — and every Polo Tanguero — unique.
The result is a black leather chair that feels natural rather than artificial, combining the sophistication of a matte finish with the unmistakable character of genuine Argentine leather.
No two Polo Tanguero chairs are exactly alike.
MADE TO LAST
We use exceptionally thick leather, measuring at least 3.2 mm, reinforced around the perimeter with our signature double-leather border, creating edges up to approximately 6.4 mm thick.
This construction provides exceptional strength and durability while allowing the leather to soften naturally and become increasingly comfortable with use.
With time, the Polo Tanguero develops its own subtle character and patina while maintaining the elegance of its deep black tone.
HANDCRAFTED IN BUENOS AIRES
Every Big BKF is individually handcrafted by skilled Argentine artisans in our workshop in Buenos Aires.
From selecting each hide to cutting, stitching and finishing the leather, every chair combines traditional Argentine leather craftsmanship with one of the country's most internationally recognized designs.
DIMENSIONS
Chair:
84 H × 78 W × 78 D cm
33 H × 30.7 W × 30.7 D in
Ottoman:
48 H × 50 W cm
18.9 H × 19.7 W in
Weight — Chair + Leather:
Approx. 11 kg / 24 lbs
Please refer to the product images for detailed measurements.
LEATHER COVER ONLY
Already own a Butterfly Chair frame?
We also handcraft replacement and custom leather covers for existing BKF / Butterfly Chair frames. Visit our Leather Covers Only collection to find the right cover for your chair.
Black leather. Argentine craftsmanship. The elegance of Tango. An icon since 1938.
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