PAPILIO SHELL By B&B Italia
The Papilio Shell chair was designed by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia in 2015. The name and shape are inspired by a butterfly (whose Latin name is, in fact, "papilio"): inspired by the lightness of their flight and the shape of their multicoloured wings, Fukasawa created a shell that is welcoming, comfortable and ergonomic. The shell of the chair is available in two versions: in polypropylene or padded with cold-flexible polyurethane foam and then upholstered. In the latter case, you can choose from a wide range of fabrics and leathers, while the back of the seat can be in black, greige or white. The legs of the chair are made of polished chrome-plated or painted steel profiles, making the chair modern and essential, or in solid oak wood, for a more elegant and refined look. The Papilio Shell chair is also available with a trestle base, with or without castors, so that it is also perfect for use in the office: once again, with the change of just one detail, this chair acquires a new identity, demonstrating its great versatility.
Technical information
- Shell:
polypropylene
- Shell upholstery (SH1I-SH2I-SH3I-SH4I):
Bayfit® (Bayer®) flexible cold shaped polyurethane foam
- Support frame (SH1-SH1I):
painted or bright chromed tubular steel and steel profiles
- Legs (SH2-SH2I):
oak solid wood
- Support frame (SH3-SH3I-SH4-SH4I):
painted or bright brushed die-cast aluminium
- Wheels (SH3-SH3I):
plastic material for soft surfaces or plastic material for hard surfaces
- Double-side ferrules (SH1-SH1I-SH2-SH2I):
plastic material/felt
- Double ferrules (SH4-SH4I):
felt or plastic material
- Cover:
fabric or Gamma leather
