2018 Charles Pfister for Knoll Three Seat Tuxedo Sofa w/ Blue Fabric Upholstery Nakashima The Buttercup chair is constructed

The Buttercup chair is constructed from lucite

The top shows some light scratches and scuffs

and four are available to purchase

The X base was replaced with a more commonly used H base in 1955

This chair was specified with a black plastic frame and brown leather upholstered seat shell

2018 Charles Pfister for Knoll Three Seat Tuxedo Sofa w/ Blue Fabric Upholstery Nakashima The Buttercup chair is constructedThis is a three seat Tuxedo Sofa, originally designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll in 1971. This example was produced in 2018. The piece is upholstered in a blue fabric. The design features a tailored silhouette with clean lines in the traditional tuxedo style, while the recessed legs give it the appearance of floating. The sofa measures 33 inches deep, 87 inches wide, and 26 inches high, with a seat height of 16 inches. Light wear is present,