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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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Claire Chair by Bloom Home, Slipcovered in Spice Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Claire Chair Slip Covered in Spice Belgian Heavy Weight Linen
34″ w x 46″ d x 35″ h
Fabric: 100% Pure Belgian Linen / heavy weight
Color: EC07-SPICE (a warm nutmeg tone)
Arm Height ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen
Pair of Napoleon III hessian tub chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a lovely pair of Napoleon III tub chairs. A classic French design that is ultimately ageless and works in a huge number of interiors. The size of these examples is generous...
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$3,196 / set
Pair of Napoleon III Plain square back armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a classic pair of Napoleon III French seating. The square back design works very well in a huge number of interiors. These are particularly nice as they have generous seats...
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$3,599 / set
Iconic Hans J. Wegner “Wishbone” Oak Arm Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials:
Oak Wood, Original Rush Chord Seats
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this j...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Rush, French Provence, 1955
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Rush back and seat, from the French Provence 1950's
These chairs have a hand-woven rush seat and back with solid Oak frames, beautiful pieces ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Sissoo Armchair PJ-010804, Chandigarh, 1965
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare Pierre Jeanneret Sissoo Armchair, circa 1965, from his residential furniture repertoire in Chandigarh.
The armchair is constructed in solid sissoo, or Indian rosewood, with a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
