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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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Original John Sollie Henry, armchair, London 1895
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
solid mahogany with polished finish, original brown leather; decorative knobs; strikingly high backrest with stylised decoration in bas-relief; rear legs curved, forelegs tapering do...
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Antique 1890s British Jugendstil Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early Victorian deep seated country house armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is very high quality 19th century country house armchair. Impressive deep seat and feather seat cushion. The whole design is elegant as well and the carved front legs are a beau...
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Vao Armchair by Paolo Castelli, Thierry Lemaire, Hubert de Malherbe
Located in Milan, IT
A well-rounded and earthy design, the Vao Armchair sits on a base in discarded eco-friendly ash wood, with slight imperfections lending the chair a striking appeal. The chair is padd...
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2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pirouette Light Green Velvet fabric swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
Located in Milan, IT
The Pirouette Light Green Velvet Armchair combines elegance with dynamic design, inspired by the grace of a dancer. Its gently curved backrest offers a comfortable, embracing feel, w...
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2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A bold reinterpretation of mid-century form, this armchair features a sculptural silhouette wrapped in a curated trio of velvets. The frame is upholstered in golden olive velvet, con...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Antique Early 20th Century Brtisih Colonial Oak Plantation Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing early 20th century British Colonial style plantation chair. Features an oak frame with traditional lounging back, downswept scrolled arms over reeded baluster supports co...
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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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