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 Standard Upholstery version is available in eight material categories — Fabric, Micro Nubuk, Synthetic Leather, Soft Leather, Glove Soft Leather, Magnifica, Nabuk, and Perfetto — with 136 upholstery finishes in total.
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.
- Eight Standard Upholstery Categories: Available in 31 Fabrics, 14 Micro Nubuks, 18 Synthetic Leathers, 36 Soft Leathers, 13 Glove Soft Leathers, 10 Magnifica Leathers, 6 Nabuk Leathers, or 8 Perfetto Leathers.
- 136 Upholstery Finishes: The broad material range enables Giselle to complement an extensive variety of dining tables, interiors, and commercial project palettes.
- 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 Standard Upholstery 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.
Standard Upholstery Options
Eight upholstery categories, with 136 finishes in total. Tap a category below to view its full range.
Fabric — 31 Fabrics · Tap to view
B240
B241
B242
B243
B244
B245
B246
B247
B248
B249
B610
B713
B714
B730
B731
B732
B810
B811
B920
B921
B922
B923
B924
B925
B926
B927
B928
B929
B930
B931
B932
Micro Nubuk — 14 Nubuks · Tap to view
Dusty Rose
Sunstone
Beige
White
Cardinal
Almond
Cognac
Shadow
Marron
Lead
Charcoal
Mint
Musk
Sand
Synthetic Leather — 18 Leathers · Tap to view
Bianco
Tortora
Marrone
Moka
Rosso Corsa
Bordeaux
Navy
London
Nero
Canapa
Fango
Fossil
Cemento
Ardesia
Oyster
Lino
Canova
Argilla
Soft Leather — 36 Leathers · Tap to view
Testa Di Moro
Palladio
Dakota
Nymph
Navy
Fango
Moka
Bordeaux
Safari
Marrone
Oyster
Lino
Cenere
Tortora
Castoro
Smoke
Ardesia
Atlantico
Ice
Bruno
Cashmere
Bianco
Canova
Nero
Capri
Piombo
Biscotto
Cognac
Argilla
Sherwood
Tabacco
Rosso Corsa
Artico
Canyon
Nardò
Siena
Glove Soft Leather — 13 Leathers · Tap to view
Dover
Ecrù
Argo
Taupe
Oliva
Platoon
Carbon
Hornet
Barrique
Senape
Juta
Botanico
Amarone
Magnifica Leather — 10 Leathers · Tap to view
MG44
MG47
MG48
MG51
MG53
MG72
MG73
MG87
MG91
MG96
Nabuk Leather — 6 Leathers · Tap to view
NK48
NK51
NK72
NK87
NK91
NK96
Perfetto Leather — 8 Leathers · Tap to view
PT38
PT46
PT52
PT69
PT72
PT83
PT87
PT96
Upholstery swatches are a close digital representation only. Actual material tone, grain, texture, and finish may vary slightly from what is displayed on screen. As natural materials, leather and wood will have inherent variations that contribute to the individual character of each chair.
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.
Tailored Upholstered Interior
The seat and backrest are upholstered as one coordinated selection within the curved ashwood surround. Standard Upholstery includes fabric, micro nubuk, synthetic leather, soft leather, glove soft leather, Magnifica, Nabuk, and Perfetto leather options.
Dimensions
Single configuration — one size across all ashwood finish and upholstery 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
