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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
Postmodern Metalwork Throne Chair
Located in Surbiton, GB
A very unusual, likely one of a kind, Postmodern metalwork ‘throne’ chair. Unattributed, late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Throne Chair with Incredible Carving
Located in Round Top, TX
Over the top carved throne chair with storage under seat. Incredible quality and rarity.
Category
Antique 1840s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Savonarola Style Throne Chair
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1755 Italian sold ash throne chair with detailed carving.
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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 Queens, 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
$1,450