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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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19th century Howard and sons style Bridgewater armchair - Hessian
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous shaped 19th century country house armchair in the manner of Howard and sons. Deep seat making it comfy and the sweeping back arms give this a striking design. Scro...
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Plywood Chair
Located in Portland, OR
Fascinating hand-crafted plywood chair in the Usonian style. Reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright or even some French art deco designs, it was made by an unknown Oregon woodworker circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Plywood
$4,200
Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Foam
Jindřich Halabala 'H-269' Armchair in Beech and Black Velvet, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair, model 'H-269', designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by UP závody in the Czech Republic, 1930s. Newly upholstered in black velvet.
Dimensions:
Height: 71 cm / 27.95 in
W...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1940s, Set of Chairs by Sternells Virserum, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a set of armchairs manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s.
The chairs feature their original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifu...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair By Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a chair manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s.
The chair feature its original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifully complement...
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
