Eilersen

Butterfly Sofa

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The Butterfly is available in 200+ fabrics and leathers, 3 sofa sizes, and with an optional matching footstool — built to order in 12–16 weeks. Explore all options →

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Originally envisioned and sketched by Japanese designer Yuzuru Nishiyama in collaboration with Jens Juul Eilersen, the Butterfly Sofa was created to strike a balance between formal elegance and relaxed comfort.  The cushions define the character of this sofa. Generously proportioned and luxuriously comfortable, they appear to embrace the frame as the arm cushions gently fold over the sides. Visible stitching throughout highlights the craftsmanship behind the design and serves as a subtle yet distinctive detail that gives the sofa its unmistakable identity. Designed around a delicate frame with down-filled seat cushions, back cushions, and armrests, this sofa delivers exceptional comfort while maintaining a remarkably light visual presence. Slender stainless steel legs elevate the sofa and reinforce its elegant proportions, making it particularly well suited to smaller spaces where comfort and scale are equally important.

Butterfly is available in a wide selection of fabrics and leathers, allowing you to create a sofa tailored to your space and style. To explore customization possibilities, see below or contact us for assistance.

Designer Yuzuru Nishiyama & Jens Juul Eilersen
Manufacturer Eilersen
Origin Denmark
Available Sizes

78.75" W x 35.5" D

86.5" W x 35.5" D

94.5" W x 35.5" D

Overall Height 28"
Seat Height 15.75"
Seat Depth 20"
Arm Height 22"
Arm Width 2"
Frame Delicate upholstered frame with down-filled seat cushions, back cushions, and arm cushions.
Legs Slender stainless steel legs.
Upholstery Available in an extensive selection of premium Eilersen fabrics and leathers.
Footstool Matching footstool available in 23.5" x 35.5".
Custom Order

The Butterfly, built exactly to your spec.

A collaboration between Yuzuru Nishiyama and Jens Juul Eilersen, designed to balance formal and informal. Available in three sofa widths with 200+ fabrics and leathers, and an optional matching footstool.

Upholstery
200+
Wovens, boucles, velvets Aniline & semi-aniline leather COM welcome for trade members
Sofa Sizes
3
78 ¾" to 94 ½" wide 35 ½" depth throughout
Construction
Down
100% down-filled seat, back & arm cushions Slender stainless steel legs Visible stitching throughout
Optional Add-on
1
Matching footstool 23 ½" x 35 ½"
Customization Guide

Every Butterfly is made to order. Here's where to start.

Browse upholstery options, choose your sofa size, and add an optional matching footstool.

01Fabric

Explore Eilersen's full upholstery collection, from understated woven textures to plush velvets, dimensional boucles, and premium wool blends. Fabrics are grouped below by price category, with leather selections presented separately.

Coral
Coral
3 colors · 99% polyester
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Gotland
Gotland
2 colors · 100% wool
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Modal
Modal
2 colors · 70% wool
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Nature
Nature
2 colors
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Patrick
Patrick
1 color
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Pyrite
Pyrite
10 colors · 140,000 Martindale
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Salt
Salt
2 colors
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Bubble II
Bubble II
13 colors · Velour · 52% viscose
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Classic
Classic
15 colors
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Grain
Grain
7 colors · 42% wool blend
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Sack
Sack
2 colors
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Sand
Sand
5 colors
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Bakar
Bakar
7 colors
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Jena
Jena
10 colors
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Level II
Level II
5 colors · 65% cotton
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Plakar
Plakar
1 color
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Billa
Billa
2 colors · Velour
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Clay
Clay
5 colors · Mixed blend
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Cross
Cross
6 colors
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Gravel
Gravel
5 colors · 49% acrylic
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Mellow
Mellow
6 colors · Velour · 73% cotton
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Mumbai
Mumbai
5 colors
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Note
Note
10 colors
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Plindy
Plindy
2 colors
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Pond
Pond
8 colors · 70% wool
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Soft
Soft
28 colors · Velour · Widest range
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Tangent
Tangent
12 colors
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Termoli
Termoli
4 colors · Chenille · Flame cert.
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Herring
Herring
10 colors
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Highway
Highway
6 colors
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Lane
Lane
7 colors
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Path
Path
9 colors
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Plain
Plain
9 colors
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Roth
Roth
17 colors
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Route
Route
7 colors · Velour
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Spotty
Spotty
9 colors
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Wave
Wave
8 colors
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Woody
Woody
16 colors
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Amdal
Amdal
3 colors · 70% wool · Flame cert.
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Bardal
Bardal
6 colors · 70% wool
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Berlin
Berlin
9 colors · Velour · 100,000 Martindale
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Granny
Granny
4 colors · 47% cotton · Flame cert.
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Munster
Munster
15 colors · Velour
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Curl
Curl
14 colors · 100,000 Martindale · 30% wool
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Texas
Texas
8 colors · Semi-aniline · Group A
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Texas Plus
Texas Plus
101 colors · Semi-aniline · Group B
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Pure
Pure
5 colors · Full grain aniline · Group C
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Mimosa
Mimosa
Soft leather finish · Group D
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Mole
Mole
Natural leather finish · Group D
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Ranch
Ranch
Character-rich leather · Group E
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Toledo
Toledo
6 colors · Pigmented · Group Z
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02Size

The Butterfly is a single-element sofa available in three widths. Its slim, light proportions make it equally at home in a living room, dining room, or large kitchen. All dimensions are frame sizes. Seat height 15 ¾", total depth 35 ½".

Sofa
78 ¾" x 35 ½" (200 x 90 cm)
Sofa
86 ½" x 35 ½" (220 x 90 cm)
Sofa
94 ½" x 35 ½" (240 x 90 cm)
03Optional Footstool

Add a matching footstool to complete your Butterfly. Upholstered in the same fabric or leather as your sofa.

Footstool
23 ½" x 35 ½" (60 x 90 cm)
Butterfly - Full Specifications
DesignerYuzuru Nishiyama in collaboration with Jens Juul Eilersen
Seat DimensionsSeat height 15 ¾" · Seat depth 20" · Total depth 35 ½" · Arm height 22" · Arm width 2" · Total height 28"
Sofas78 ¾", 86 ½", or 94 ½" wide x 35 ½" deep — 3 sizes
Footstool23 ½" x 35 ½" (60 x 90 cm) — optional
UpholsteryFabric or leather. COM welcome for trade members.
Guarantee5 years on frame, springs, and cushion filling