Collection: Butterfly Chair

Where does a butterfly chair suit best?

A butterfly chair is a light sling chair on a folding frame, and it suits spots where you want relaxed, casual seating. In a bedroom corner it makes a reading or dressing spot without the bulk of an armchair. In a living room it adds a laid-back seat that moves easily. On a covered patio or sunroom it works as informal outdoor-style seating. And in a small space it earns its place because it's light and folds away. Decide where you want easy, movable seating, and the cover choice follows.

How comfortable and sturdy is a butterfly chair?

Comfort comes from the sling, which cradles you into a relaxed recline — better for lounging than upright sitting. The frame is usually powder-coated steel that folds flat for storage or moving. Check the weight rating and the frame gauge, since a light frame suits occasional use while a heavier one takes daily sitting. The cover clips or slots over the frame, so it's easy to remove for cleaning or to swap for a different look. It's a casual seat, not a formal one.

Leather, canvas or sheepskin — which cover?

The cover sets the look and the feel. A leather butterfly chair looks refined and wipes clean, ageing well over time. A canvas cover is the classic, hard-wearing choice that suits a casual or outdoor-style room and comes in more colours. A sheepskin or faux-fur cover adds warmth and softness for a cosy bedroom corner. Each clips over the same frame, so you can swap covers to refresh the look. Match the cover to the room's style and how much wear it'll get.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy a butterfly chair

Here's the honest bit. A butterfly chair is a lounging seat, not a supportive one — it's great for relaxing but not for long upright sitting or for anyone who struggles to get out of a low seat. The frame gauge matters: a thin one suits occasional use but flexes under daily weight. Check the cover attaches securely, since a loose sling shifts as you sit. Buy it for what it is — a casual, movable, relaxed seat — and it earns its corner.

FAQs – get the answers you need

What is a butterfly chair?
A butterfly chair is a sling seat draped over a folding frame, usually powder-coated steel. It gives a relaxed, reclined sit and folds flat for storage or moving.

Is a butterfly chair comfortable?
For lounging, yes — the sling cradles you into a relaxed recline. It's less suited to upright sitting or to anyone who finds low seats hard to get out of.

Can a butterfly chair go outside?
On a covered patio or sunroom, yes. A canvas or weather-friendly cover suits informal outdoor-style seating, though it's best kept out of constant sun and rain.

Are the covers washable or swappable?
The cover clips or slots over the frame, so it's easy to remove for cleaning or to swap for a different colour or material to refresh the look.

How much weight does a butterfly chair hold?
Check the rating — a lighter frame suits occasional use, a heavier gauge takes daily sitting. The frame gauge matters more than the cover for durability.

Pair it with

A butterfly chair makes a relaxed corner. Set a side table beside it, anchor the spot with a rug, and pair it with a fuller armchair for a two-seat nook.

Paying over time is easy — a $99 butterfly chair is four fortnightly payments of $24.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 work the same way. Everything ships from our Australian warehouse within 1–2 business days, carries a 12-month warranty, and comes with 30 days to change your mind. We're family-run and Australian, at this since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.