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What is the Coronation Chair called?

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What is the Coronation Chair called?
The Coronation Chair is known as the St. Edward’s Chair or King Edward’s chair. This wooden chair resides in Westminster Abbey and it is the chair that was used by 26 different monarchs as they were crowned. It was commissioned in 1296 for King Edward I.
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Pair of Kind Edward VII Coronation Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid pair of Edward VII Coronation Chairs in mahogany in the Arts and Crafts taste. The
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Rush, Mahogany

Set of 4 19th century walnut coronation armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
set of 4 coronation chairs.  Straight arms and back, standing on front turned legs united to the back
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Early 18th Century English Giltwood Lions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A magnificent pair of giltwood lions. The two animals call to mind England's Coronation chair
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Antique 1710s English George I Figurative Sculptures

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Oak, Giltwood

Ace Chair with Red Velvet Coronation Fabric
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drawing inspiration from the Queen of Spades, these chairs embody a spirited elegance, making them
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Oak

Hand-Coloured Engraving of George IV’s Coronation at Westminster Abbey, 1822
Located in Langweer, NL
Coronation Chair and regalia, while processional figures and guards flank the ceremonial space. Dubourg’s
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Antique Early 19th Century English Prints

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Paper

Original Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Throne Armchair English Oxblood Oak Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the phrase ‘Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977’. Inspired by the Coronation chair in Westminster Abbey
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

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