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What is the difference between a throne and a chair?
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The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Used Throne Chairs on 1stDibs
Throne Chair with Incredible Carving
Located in Chicago, IL
Over the top carved throne chair with storage under seat. Incredible quality and rarity.
Category
Antique 1840s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Throne Chair by Lorenzini
By Lorenzini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unusual and one-of-a-kind Throne chair, Sandro Lorenzini, Italy 1980s
Solid wooden panels with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
19th Century Walnut Throne Chair
Located in London, by appointment only
A substantial walnut throne chair, the curved back with arms terminating in eagle heads, the whole
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Asian Bamboo Fan Back Throne Chair
Located in New York, NY
Asian (possibly Japanese) bamboo fan back throne chair with a rough red painted finish and round
Category
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
1960s Asian Throne Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Asian throne chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Furniture
Pair of Modernist Tall Back "Throne Chairs"
Located in New York, NY
" Throne chairs "
A pair of Modernist tall back side chairs.
Thuja root with ebonized inlaid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Burl, Wood
