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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 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
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 Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage wicker peacock chair features a fine cross-weave pattern and intricate black rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Dramatic Vintage Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Attention stealer fabulous rattan peacock chair having iconic shape and style.
Measure: Arm height
Category
Vintage 1960s Philippine Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Boho Chic Wicker, Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Step into the allure of bohemian charm with this Vintage Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Peacock Chair. In
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home garden furniture that is truly fit for a king or queen with this fantastic peacock
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass