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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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Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bedroom armchair Paolo Buffa Italy 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Utrecht chairs, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, made by Cassina, 1990s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Pair of ‘Utrecht’( model R31) Armchairs, designed by Gerrit Rietveld in the mid 1930s. In 1988, to commemorate the centenary of Rietveld’s birth, Cassina resumed production of the Ut...
Category
1990s Italian De Stijl Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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Contemporary Armchair Upholstered In Performance Velvet with wooden base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary armchair is meticulously engineered to serve as an anchor of both style and sanctuary within your living space. It seamlessly delivers superior, enveloping comfort ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Armchair in Ocre Wool Bouclé, SM Wincrantz, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Folke Jansson in 1956. The model, named Tellus, was produced by S.M. Wincrantz Möbelindustri in Skövde, Sweden. It retains its original manufacture...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Beech
Henning Kjærnulf Rocking Chair in Oak, Seat and Backrest Reupholstered, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rocking chair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmöbel in the 1960s. The chair clearly reflects Kjærnulf's signature design language, featuring deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak, Wool
