This listing is for miniature furniture. Actual sized object can be obtained in Knoll Website

Name: Grupo Austral 99. Silla Mariposa (Butterfly Chair) Manufacturer - Knoll Recommended Printer: Resin 3d Printer Series: Furniture Designers Series Scale: 1:12 3D Builder: Sensaiku

Silla Mariposa — The Iconic Butterfly Chair in Miniature and Full Scale

Silla Mariposa: A Timeless Classic of Modern Seating The Silla Mariposa, widely known as the Butterfly Chair, is a landmark of modern furniture design that has transcended eras and trends since its creation in 1938. Conceived by Argentine architects Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Antonio Bonet, and Juan Kurchan for a Buenos Aires apartment project, the chair’s elegant sling-style seat draped over a lightweight tubular frame became instantly recognizable for its simplicity and comfort.

This design was soon picked up by international manufacturers such as Knoll International in the mid-20th century, helping to cement the Butterfly Chair as a staple of modern interiors. Today, contemporary makers like Cuero Design and others continue to produce versions of the Mariposa, often using premium leather or weather-resistant fabrics paired with powder-coated steel frames for both indoor and outdoor use. These modern reinterpretations honor the original’s spirit — relaxed comfort and sculptural presence — while adapting it for today’s spaces.

The appeal of the Silla Mariposa goes beyond full-size furniture; it also inspires miniature models and collectors. A 1:12 scale version — roughly 7–8 cm in height — captures the chair’s iconic silhouette beautifully, making it a favorite among dollhouse enthusiasts and design model makers. Whether in full scale or in miniature, the Butterfly Chair’s enduring charm continues to define casual elegance and thoughtful design across generations.

The Model are suitable for:

1. Barbie Doll
2. Amigurumi Doll
3. Bjd Doll
4. Pullip Doll
5. Coraline Doll
6. Blythe Doll
7. Minifee Doll
8. Dollfie Doll

Commercial Use License Buyers can print and sell physical items made from the STL file. However, they cannot resell or redistribute the digital file itself.

3D Printer Type Recommendation: Scale: 1:12 - FDM & Resin 3D Printer 1:24 - FDM & Resin 3D Printer 1:48 - Resin 3D Printer

3D Printer Recommendations:

FDM Printer: Creality Ender 3 V2 Bambulab A1

Resin Printer: Elegoo Mars 3 Anycubic Photon Mono X