Description
The Giselle Dining Armchair by Cattelan Italia is a refined dining armchair designed by Maurizio Manzoni. Its defining feature is a continuous, sculptural ashwood frame that wraps around the seat and backrest to create an elegant sense of enclosure and support. Combining the warmth of solid timber with a generously upholstered shell, Giselle offers the comfort and visual presence of an armchair while retaining a considered 56 cm dining footprint. This Category A Fabrics version is available in 21 woven fabric finishes, with four ashwood frame finishes to choose from.
Key Features
- Enveloping Solid Ashwood Frame: The continuous curved ashwood frame wraps the seat and backrest, forming the legs, arms, and outer back profile in one sculptural, flowing element.
- Four Ashwood Frame Finishes: Choose from Open Pore Matt Black Ashwood, Natural Ashwood, Canaletto Walnut Stained Ashwood, or Burned Oak Stained Ashwood.
- Integrated Armrests: The armrests emerge naturally from the ashwood side frame, providing a comfortable support point without interrupting Giselle’s continuous silhouette.
- Category A Fabric Upholstery: Seat and back upholstered in a choice of 21 Category A woven fabrics.
- Compact Dining Armchair Footprint: At 56 cm wide, Giselle offers the generous comfort of an armchair while remaining practical for use around a dining table.
- Designer Piece: Designed by Maurizio Manzoni for Cattelan Italia, balancing sculptural woodwork with a soft upholstered interior.
- Made in Italy: Premium materials and expert detailing throughout, with a 5-year manufacturer warranty included.
Wooden Frame Finish Options
Four solid ashwood finishes available across all Category A Fabric selections.
Open Pore Matt Black Ashwood
Wood Frame Finish
Natural Ashwood
Wood Frame Finish
Canaletto Walnut Stained Ashwood
Wood Frame Finish
Burned Oak Stained Ashwood
Wood Frame Finish
As a natural material, ashwood varies in grain pattern and tone from one piece to another. Open Pore Matt Black reveals the texture of the timber beneath its matte finish; Natural Ashwood offers pale warmth; Canaletto Walnut Stained Ashwood adds a rich walnut tone; and Burned Oak Stained Ashwood creates a deep, atmospheric contrast.
Category A Fabric Options
One upholstery category, with 21 Category A fabric finishes. Tap below to view the full range.
Category A Fabrics — 21 Fabrics · Tap to view
A005-T20
A006-T70
A007-T40
A008-T90
A009-T70
A010-T80
A150-T10
A151-T40
A152-T50
A153-T80
A154-T20
A155-T40
A156-T90
A174-T60
A175-T70
A176-T80
A177-T80
A179-T80
A180-T60
A181-T40
A182-T10
Category A fabric swatches are a close digital representation only. Actual fabric tone, weave, texture, and finish may vary slightly from what is displayed on screen.
Materials & Construction
Solid Ashwood Enveloping Frame
Giselle’s defining structure is a finely crafted solid ashwood frame that wraps around the upholstered seat and back in a continuous arc. The sculptural timber profile forms the legs, integrated armrests, and outer backrest, creating warmth, support, and a distinctive visual identity.
Category A Fabric Upholstery
The seat and backrest are upholstered as one coordinated Category A fabric selection within the curved ashwood surround. The soft woven finish brings warmth and texture to the chair’s sculptural timber frame.
Dimensions
Single configuration — one size across all ashwood finish and Category A Fabric combinations. The 49 cm seat height and 65 cm arm height are compatible with standard dining table heights.
| Dimension | cm | inches |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 56 | 22.0" |
| Depth | 61 | 24.0" |
| Height | 85 | 33.5" |
| Seat Height | 49 | 19.3" |
| Arm Height | 65 | 25.6" |
Packaging Details
Packaging dimensions and weights will be confirmed prior to delivery. Please contact us if exact data is required for access planning or commercial project logistics.
Dimensions Overview
