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How old are peacock chairs?

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How old are peacock chairs?
How old peacock chairs are, as well as their origin, has been debated for decades. Not to be confused with the Peacock chair created by Danish furniture maker Hans J. Wegner, the iconic wicker seating design is believed to have first appeared in the Philippines. The American silent film-era actress Norma Talmadge posed in a peacock chair for a promotional photograph, and the seats became a staple of photo shoots, earning acclaim during the mid-century years in the United States when they appeared in publicity materials for prominent musicians and other celebrities. The chair became popular again during the 1960s in Haight-Ashbury, and it was featured at the time in a famous photograph of political activist and Black Panther Party cofounder Huey P. Newton. On 1stDibs, shop a range of peacock chairs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
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Vintage peacock chair, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant vintage peacock chair. Timeless and decorative pieces in the bohemian style. Can be used
Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Vintage PEACOCK CHAIR Oak Wood With Cord Seating Mid Century Modern
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Monrovia, CA
This Is A Beautiful Hans J. Wegner Design, The "Peacock Chair". This Peacock Chair Is Of Oak Wood
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Ash

Clean PAIR of Mid Century Hans Wegner Ash Peacock Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
and sturdy. You'd be hard-pressed to find a pair of vintage Peacock chairs in better condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash

Vintage Upholstered Peacock Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered club chair with front and back leg casters. Timeless and striking, the chair can be in
Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs

Materials

Other

Vintage Bohemian Peacock Wicker Chair
Located in Praha, CZ
Stunning handwoven vintage "Emmanuelle" peacock chair from the 1960s. Made out of wicker, rattan
Category

Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage wicker peacock chair, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant vintage peacock 'emanuelle' style chair. Timeless and decorative pieces in the bohemian
Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

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