Before buying a butterfly chair, measure the space. The chair is low and wide — its dimensions are unlike any other common piece of furniture, and it occupies more visual space than its footprint suggests. This guide covers the complete dimensions of the Parrys Leather World butterfly chair and footstool so you can plan accurately.
Butterfly Chair Dimensions
| Overall height | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Top width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Bottom width | 23 in (58.5 cm) |
| Side length / depth | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
| Seat height | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Weight capacity | 150 lbs (68 kg) |
Footstool / Ottoman Dimensions
| Width | 22.5 in (57 cm) |
| Depth | 22.5 in (57 cm) |
| Height | 19.7 in (50 cm) |
Understanding the Dimensions
Seat Height: 13 Inches
This is the measurement that surprises people most. Thirteen inches (33 cm) from the floor to the seat surface is significantly lower than a standard chair (17 to 19 inches) or a sofa (18 to 21 inches). The butterfly chair is a lounge chair — it is designed for a reclined, relaxed position, not upright sitting. If you have difficulty getting up from low seating due to mobility concerns, the butterfly chair is not the right choice unless paired with the footstool, which helps by giving your legs a surface to push from.
For most adults under 6 feet (183 cm), the seat height is comfortable for reading or conversation over a period of 30 to 60 minutes. For longer sessions, the footstool brings your body into a more neutral angle and reduces lower back strain.
Top Width: 25 Inches
The butterfly chair is widest at the top. The 25-inch (63.5 cm) measurement is the distance across the widest point of the leather cover when the chair is occupied. Compare this to a standard armchair (28 to 32 inches) — the butterfly chair is slightly narrower but feels more generous because the seat wraps rather than confines.
Depth: 29 Inches
The depth of 29 inches (73.7 cm) is the front-to-back measurement including the frame legs. This is the clearance you need between the back of the chair and the nearest wall or object. Do not place the chair flush against a wall — the back legs need room and the chair looks better with a few inches of breathing space.
Overall Height: 38 Inches
The 38-inch (96.5 cm) height is measured to the top of the iron frame, not the leather cover. The cover sits lower inside the frame. The visual height — the point your eye is drawn to — is the top edge of the leather, which sits a few inches below the frame peak. This makes the chair read as lower and more horizontal than 38 inches suggests.
Floor Space Required
For a single butterfly chair with comfortable circulation around it, plan for a floor area of approximately 36 inches wide by 36 inches deep (90 × 90 cm). This gives the chair its footprint plus enough room to sit down and stand up without bumping adjacent furniture.
For a pair of butterfly chairs facing each other across a coffee table, a typical arrangement uses a zone of about 7 to 8 feet (210 to 240 cm) wide by 5 feet (150 cm) deep, including the table between them.
Chair and Footstool Together
When using the butterfly chair with the matching footstool, position the footstool directly in front of the chair. The footstool's 19.7-inch (50 cm) height, combined with the chair's 13-inch (33 cm) seat height, brings your legs to a near-horizontal position — the most comfortable resting angle for the lower back in a reclined seat.
Combined floor footprint of chair plus footstool in use: approximately 25 inches wide by 52 inches deep (63.5 × 132 cm), plus circulation clearance on the sides.
Frame and Cover
The frame is a powder-coated iron rod, folded into the classic X-leg butterfly chair shape and finished with a brushed brass detail. The cover is full-grain goat leather, cut and stitched to fit the frame exactly, clipping onto the four iron rod corners without bolts or fixings. The cover can be removed and replaced independently of the frame.
