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Mademoiselle Chair

Mademoiselle Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Iconic mademoiselle chair painted white but aged. Tagged. Made in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Mademoiselle Chair by Tapiovaara
By Asko
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pair of Mademoiselle chair by Tapiovaara. Asko edition.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Beech

Mademoiselle chairs by Ilamari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian design icon of the 1950s/60s. This chair model was manufactured by Edsbyverken, as
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Birch

Mademoiselle chairs by Ilamari Tapiovaara
Mademoiselle chairs by Ilamari Tapiovaara
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Kartell Mademoiselle Chair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mademoiselle armchair is dressed in the wide range of Memphis fabrics, designed by Ettore
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Mademoiselle Chair by Philippe Starck
Kartell Mademoiselle Chair by Philippe Starck
H 29.125 in W 21.625 in D 20.625 in
Kartell Mademoiselle Chair by Philippe Starck in White Pattern
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mademoiselle armchair is dressed in the wide range of Memphis fabrics, designed by Ettore
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Mademoiselle Chair by Philippe Starck in Green Damask
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mademoiselle armchair is dressed in the wide range of Memphis fabrics, designed by Ettore
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Mademoiselle Chair by Philippe Starck in Black Pattern
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mademoiselle armchair is dressed in the wide range of Memphis fabrics, designed by Ettore
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Fabric

6 Kartell Italy Mademoiselle Chairs by Philippe Starck Black Fabric Lucite
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Set of 6 Mademoiselle dining or armchairs in the original black cotton upholstery and with
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Early 2000s Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Lucite

Kartell Mademoiselle Faux Fur Kravitz Chair by Philippe Starck & Lenny Kravitz
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mademoiselle chair is soft and textured, proving to be an excellent eye-catching piece of "rock" right in your
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric

Mademoiselle Lounge Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for ASKO 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hannover, DE
Lounge chair by finnish star designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for the manufacturer ASKO. Model name
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of 10 Contemporary Kartell Mademoiselle Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 Contemporary Kartell Mademoiselle dining chairs, with a faux crocodile pattern
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20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Lucite, Upholstery

Mademoiselle Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek
By Artek, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mademoiselle rocking chair, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek, is an iconic piece
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Birch

Kartell Mademoiselle "A La Mode" Chair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mademoiselle armchair is dressed in the wide range of Memphis fabrics, designed by Ettore
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Pair of Early Mademoiselle Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
The Mademoiselle lounge chairs, envisioned by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, seamlessly unite elegance
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Kartell Mademoiselle "A La Mode" Moschino Sketches Chair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mademoiselle armchair is dressed in the wide range of Memphis fabrics, designed by Ettore
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Original Mademoiselle Leather Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell - Set of 5
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
" Highly desirable original set of 5 Italian Leather Mademoiselle Dining Chairs designed by Philippe Starck
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Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rene Prou Fine Set of Six Dining Chairs
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco dining chairs, set of six by Rene Prou, in stained beech. These chairs could
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Set of Six 1940's Dining Chairs in Beech w/ Nickel Detail, Attrib to Rene Prou
By René Prou
Located in New York City, NY
chairs, attributed to Rene Prou. Tall elegant backs with curvilinear top crest and shield shape lower
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20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nickel

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This stylish set of six vintage rosewood dining chairs feature rich hardwood finish and upholstered high back seats. Comfortably padded, the Mid-Century Danish modern design of the s...
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Mid-Century Scandinavian DUX Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair made in Sweden by DUX with the original upholstery. Some fading. Reupholstery recommended.
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Studio St. Petersburg by Deborah Turbeville 1997 by Bulfinch Press 1st Ed.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Studio St. Petersburg by Deborah Turbeville 1997 by Bulfinch Press 1st Ed. In her previous books on Versailles and Newport, photographer Deborah Turbeville has succeeded in brilliant...
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By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
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By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
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Archive Photography of Henry Matisse Painting 'Mademoiselle Roudenko', 1963
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and White Photography of Henry Matisse Painting 'Mademoiselle Roudenko' by The Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Massachusetts from 1963. In original condition, with mino...
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Eros Red Eiffel Swivel Chair on Wheels Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Marbella, ES
Eros red Eiffel swivel chair on wheels Philippe Starck for Kartell Italy.
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Early 20th Century Italian Chairs

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French Art Deco watercolour of Mademoiselle Valentine by Jean Isy de Botton
By Jean Isy de Botton
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A very striking Art Deco watercolour painting of 3 nudes by Jean Isy de Botton, the prolific French painter Jean Isy de Botton. Jean Isy de Botton had a long and prolific career as ...
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Philippe Stark Mademoiselle Chair Metalic Fabric and Clear Legs
By Philippe Starck
Located in Lisbon, IT
Philippe Starck for Kartell. Model "Mademoiselle" metalic fabric and clear legs.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

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Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Attributed Walnut Chairs, Finland, 1960s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced in the 1960s. The chairs strongly refer to the well known 'Mademoiselle
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Uni - Pink Armchair with Gilt Details on the Backrest and Legs
By Matì
Located in Tradate, IT
Uni is a versatile chair of fairly modest dimensions, endowed with a personality that is well
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Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Mademoiselle' Chair, 1950
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 'Mademoiselle' chair designed by Illmari Tapiovaara for Edsby-verken, Sweden, with unique
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Midcentury 'Mademoiselle' Chair Edsbyverken Ilmari Tapiovaara, Sweden, 1959
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Iconic 'Mademoiselle' chair designed by Illmari Tapiovaara for Edsby-verken, Sweden, with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Midcentury 'Mademoiselle' Chair Edsbyverken Ilmari Tapiovaara Sweden, 1959
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Iconic 'Mademoiselle' chair designed by Illmari Tapiovaara for Edsby-verken, Sweden, with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Ilmari Tapiovaara Mademoiselle Chair, circa 1950
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mademoiselle chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara around 1950. Manufactured by Eosby Verken
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ilmari Tapiovaara Mademoiselle Chair for Asko, 1956
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice 'mademoiselle' low lounge chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland, 1956
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Surrey, GB
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By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in Steenwijk, NL
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of Four Comfortable American Craft Movement Beech and Cherry Ilmari Tapiovaara Mademoiselle
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By Peter Hunt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in San Jose, CA
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Buffalo, NY
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Milan, IT
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By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Located in The Hague, NL
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Ilmari Tapiovaara "Mademoiselle" Chair and Wall-Mounted Console
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Cologne, DE
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Cologne, DE
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THE " MADEMOISELLE ' chairs "LOULOU" (COLORS ARE MORE VIBRANT)
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
red cinebar lacquer and new upholstery super comfortable
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PAIR OF MADEMOISELLE CHAIRS BY PHILIPPE STARCK
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PAIR OF ARM CHAIR- ONE GREEN -ONE ORANGE- PRICED FOR PAIR
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Mid-Century Modern Black Mademoiselle Rocking Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Art
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Rocking Chair by Swedish Designer Lena Larsson "Bohem", 1960s
By Lena Larsson
Located in Warwickshire, GB
appearance to the "Mademoiselle" rocking chair by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara, Larsson's design has
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Pair of Lucite Mademoiselle Chairs by Philippe Starck Made in Italy
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
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Pair of Mademoiselle Chairs designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Kartell in Italy. The
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Mademoiselle Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mademoiselle chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, beech and hardwood, every mademoiselle chair was constructed with great care. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage mademoiselle chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mademoiselle chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mademoiselle chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko and Edsby-verken each produced at least one beautiful mademoiselle chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mademoiselle Chair?

Prices for a mademoiselle chair start at $400 and top out at $6,950 with the average selling for $1,904.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.