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What is a throne?

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What is a throne?
A throne is a chair that a monarch or high-ranking religious leader sits in. Normally, thrones are large in size and highly ornamental to reflect the prestige and power of the person who sits in it. On 1stDibs, shop a range of throne chairs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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20th Century Unknown Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

1960s Asian Throne Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Asian throne chair.
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Vintage 1960s Furniture

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