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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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Conjunto de 4 sillones “Carimate” por Vico Magistretti para Cassina – Años 60
Located in Barcelona, ES
Icónico conjunto de cuatro sillones modelo Carimate, diseñados por Vico Magistretti para Cassina en la década de los 60. Una de las piezas más reconocibles del diseño italiano de pos...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Lacquer
"Californian" armchair FRANCE - 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Jacques Charpentier , a French decorator and editor trained at the École Boulle, this armchair reflects his work of the 1960s.
It rests on a stainless steel base, a signa...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$6,261 / item
Armchair 1940
Located in Forest, BE
An armchair dating from the 1940s, fully reupholstered in sheepskin, with a leather headrest cushion. Crafted from raw materials, it stands out for its organic lines and sculptural p...
Category
Vintage 1940s Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
$13,305
Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs By Tatra Nabytok Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs By Tatra Nabytok Circa 1960s
- Price is for the pair
- Bent Beech frames
- New cream Boucle fabric
- Designed By Frantisek Jirak
- By Tatra Nabytok
- ...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Pair of Italian Savonarola Armchaira in Amazingly Carved Walnut
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Savonarola chair in amazingly carved walnut. The backrail, the armrests start and ending, the front and back feet, the central crossing are all decorated with incredibly ha...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage English Tufted Leather Wingback Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of classic Chesterfield-style wingback armchairs upholstered in rich deep brown leather with beautifully aged patina and traditional button tufting throughout. These ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
