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What is a Madeline chair?
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A Madeline chair is a type of upholstered chair commonly used in seating areas. A take on the barrel chair, it features a low-profile rolled back and a deep, narrow seat. Typically, it rests on simple, squared wooden legs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of armchairs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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Christina & Lars Andersson Easy Chairs Model 'Yacht' Produced by Huskvarna
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Rare pair of easy chairs model Yacht designed by Christina & Lars Andersson. Produced by Huskvarna in Sweden.
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Olivier Gagnere, Armchair, Velvet, Wood, Brass, France, 1994
Located in High Point, NC
An orange velvet, dark-stained wood and brass armchair designed by Olivier Gagnere and produced by Artelano, France, c. 1994.
Model designed for Musée du Louvre.
Vintage fabric in...
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1990s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair, Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair
A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, lightness, and everyday...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Alcove Linear Armchair w Curved Back in Monotone Blue Velvet & Fringe Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Armchairs
Paolo Buffa
Italy, 1940
Rare and stunning armchairs.
Wood and Cane. Upholstery in light blue velvet.
Original condictions shown in the pictures.
Elegance shapes an...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Ergolift Armchair Designed To Support Elderly Users With Elegance & Discretion
Located in NEW YORK, NY
ErgoLift Armchair
Crafted with comfort and stability at its core, the ErgoLift Armchair is thoughtfully designed to support elderly users with elegance and discretion. Featuring an e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal