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.

What is a wicker peacock chair?

A wicker peacock chair is a chair made of wicker featuring a very large back that extends up and around, much like a peacock’s feathers when ruffled. This type of chair first appeared in the early 1900s and became very popular for photographs. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

When was the Peacock chair made?

There are at least two chairs known to mid-century modern furniture collectors that were called Peacock chairs. Verner Panton, a Danish designer, made his papasan-style Peacock chair in 1960. Another Danish furniture designer, Hans Wegner, created his Peacock chair years earlier in 1947. Shop a selection of vintage Peacock chairs on 1stDibs.

How do I cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair’s seat?

You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.

Who made the first iron chairs in Britain?

In Britain, John Wilkinson made the first mass-produced iron chairs during the 1770s. However, handcrafted iron chairs appeared much earlier. In the mid-thirteenth century, King Edward I commissioned three iron chairs for St. Paul’s Cathedral. The artisan who made these pieces is unknown. On 1stDibs, find a range of iron chairs.

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Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs After Salterini - Set of 2

$2,250 / set

H 26.5 in W 17 in D 12 in

Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs After Salterini - Set of 2

By Salterini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These vintage Boho wrought iron peacock chairs, inspired by Salterini, combine intricate ironwork

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Large Wrought Iron Sculptural Peacock Chair Brutalist Mid-Century Inspired

$3,500

H 44 in W 33 in D 32 in

Large Wrought Iron Sculptural Peacock Chair Brutalist Mid-Century Inspired

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stunning and rare, this heavy wrought iron peacock chair is more sculpture than seating. Intricate

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Salterini Iron Peacock Salesman Sample Chairs

$750Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 28 in W 17.5 in D 15 in

Pair of Salterini Iron Peacock Salesman Sample Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Phenomenal pair of miniature wrought iron peacock chairs designed by John Salterini. This

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Peacock Iron Patio Chairs

$2,800 / set

H 49.25 in W 33 in D 23.5 in

Peacock Iron Patio Chairs

Located in Denton, TX

Peacock Patio chairs in the style of Salterini with satin black powder coating.

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20th Century Mexican Modern Wingback Chairs

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Metal, Iron

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Peacock Salon Chairs After Salterini - A Pair

$2,850 / set

H 37.25 in W 26.75 in D 12 in

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Peacock Salon Chairs After Salterini - A Pair

By John Salterini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Channel the romance of a classic Italian garden with this stunning pair of vintage peacock chairs

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Modern Victorian Wrought Iron Peacock Rocker by Salterini

$980

H 49.5 in W 32 in D 33.5 in

Modern Victorian Wrought Iron Peacock Rocker by Salterini

By John Salterini, Salterini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

common rocker variation of the Salterini Peacock chair.

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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture Cushions Custom Made

$329

H 2 in W 22 in D 22 in

Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture Cushions Custom Made

By Salterini, Schumacher

Located in Cumberland, RI

patio furniture. This cushion fits the highly popular Vintage Wrought Iron Peacock Chair by Salterini

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery

Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture Cushions Custom Made

$329

H 2 in W 22 in D 22 in

Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture Cushions Custom Made

By Schumacher, Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

patio furniture. This cushion fits the highly popular Vintage Wrought Iron Peacock Chair by Salterini

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Fabric

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin - PAIR Cane + Metal Peacock Chairs - Organic Modern

$1,350 / set

H 42 in W 22 in D 19 in

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin - PAIR Cane + Metal Peacock Chairs - Organic Modern

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Decatur, GA

Pair vintage organic modern high back ocassional chairs in cane and iron by Milo Baughman for

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Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Chairs

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Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture

$4,250 / set

H 35 in W 15 in D 15 in

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture

By Salterini, John Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Wrought Iron Patio

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Early 20th Century Chairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

1 Salterini Peacock Wrought Iron Arm Chair

$1,050Sale Price|25% Off

H 48 in W 34 in D 22 in

1 Salterini Peacock Wrought Iron Arm Chair

By John Salterini

Located in Pasadena, TX

1 Salterini Peacock Wrought Iron Chair John Salterini vintage midcentury wrought iron wire

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Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Salterini Style Peacock Garden Chair

$695

H 36 in W 28 in D 22 in

Vintage Wrought Iron Salterini Style Peacock Garden Chair

Located in Malibu, CA

Vintage Salterini style peacock chair featuring a distinctive fan shaped back with intricate wire

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Vintage MCM Salterini Patio or Garden Peacock Wrought Iron Wingback Arm Chair

$989

H 48 in W 36 in D 30 in

Vintage MCM Salterini Patio or Garden Peacock Wrought Iron Wingback Arm Chair

By Salterini, John Salterini

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage Salterini patio, porch or garden "Peacock" wrought iron wingback form arm chair. In need of

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Salterini Peacock Chair -A Pair

$4,650 / set

H 48 in W 36 in D 33 in

Vintage Salterini Peacock Chair -A Pair

By Salterini, John Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

Vintage Salterini Peacock Chair -A Pair Signature High Back Chairs Generously proportioned with

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Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Peacock Metal Garden Chairs a Pair

$3,060 / set

H 40.5 in W 27 in D 24 in

Antique French Peacock Metal Garden Chairs a Pair

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-935 Pair of hand crafted metal garden peacock chairs.

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Vintage 1940s Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Salterini Maple Leaf Mount Vernon Dining Chaire A Pair

$1,795 / set

H 35 in W 20 in D 18 in

Vintage Salterini Maple Leaf Mount Vernon Dining Chaire A Pair

By Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

popular patterns like Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

John Salterini High-Back Hearts Peacock Chairs (Four Matching)

$4,840 / set

H 46 in W 22 in D 21 in

John Salterini High-Back Hearts Peacock Chairs (Four Matching)

By John Salterini

Located in Omaha, NE

Transform Your Space with John Salterini High-Back Hearts Peacock Chairs A Masterpiece of Design

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Peacock Chairs by John Salterini, pair

$2,210

H 50 in W 24 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Peacock Chairs by John Salterini, pair

By John Salterini

Located in Wichita, KS

Gorgeous mid-century John Salterini attributed wrought iron fan back peacock chairs, a pair. These

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Original Coalbrookdale Peacock Chairs design mark 90928 & stamped year 1853.

$5,170 / set

H 38.59 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in

Original Coalbrookdale Peacock Chairs design mark 90928 & stamped year 1853.

By Coalbrookdale Foundry

Located in Southall, GB

Wonderful and rare pair of original Coalbrookdale chairs made from cast iron with wooden slatted

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Antique 19th Century British Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Set of 4 Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs

$2,495 / item

H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in

Set of 4 Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs

By Russell Woodard

Located in Cumberland, RI

popular patterns like Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs A Pair of Wireworks

$1,699 / set

H 32 in W 26 in D 20 in

Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs A Pair of Wireworks

By John Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs

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Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Woodard Wrought Iron Outdoor Valencia Patio Chairs Alfresco Dining

$1,999Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33 in W 23 in D 24 in

Woodard Wrought Iron Outdoor Valencia Patio Chairs Alfresco Dining

By Russell Woodard

Located in Cumberland, RI

, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Wrought Iron Patio

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Sofa and Chair Set, Mid-Century Modern, USA

$2,799 / set

H 35 in W 24 in D 72 in

Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Sofa and Chair Set, Mid-Century Modern, USA

By Meadowcraft, Russell Woodard

Located in Cumberland, RI

patterns like Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Sofa

$1,459

H 35 in W 72 in D 24 in

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Sofa

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Cumberland, RI

wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Bar

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Dining Set by Salterini 7 Piece

$7,999 / set

H 30 in W 74 in D 25 in

Wrought Iron Dining Set by Salterini 7 Piece

By Salterini, John Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

sets in popular patterns like Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs

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Mid-20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Set Conversation 9 Pieces

$5,995

H 35 in W 24 in D 24 in

Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Set Conversation 9 Pieces

By Russell Woodard, John Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

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Salmon Iron Peacock Chair

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H 67 in W 30 in D 24 in

Salmon Iron Peacock Chair

By Salterini

Located in Stamford, CT

A peacock chair in the manner of Salterini. Newly powder coated in a coral enamel.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Peacock "Salterini" Patio Chair by Florentine Craft Studio

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H 60 in W 32 in D 34 in

Peacock "Salterini" Patio Chair by Florentine Craft Studio

By Florentine Craft Studio

Located in Long Island, NY

An ornate wrought iron peacock chair. A recently discovered ad shows the chair to be made by

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Salterini Mini Peacock Chair with Matching Table

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H 29.25 in W 30.5 in D 18.5 in

Vintage Salterini Mini Peacock Chair with Matching Table

By John Salterini

Located in Long Island, NY

This is a most unique pair of mini wrought iron Peacock chairs en suite with a matching table. They

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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large Wrought Iron Chair with Peacock Design

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H 44 in W 40 in D 31.5 in

Large Wrought Iron Chair with Peacock Design

Located in MC Leansville, NC

This Large Wrought Iron Chair with Peacock Design showcases a dramatic and ornate fan-shaped form

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Modern Minimalist Side Chair, Ethel Chair in Peacock Blue by Bend Goods

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H 32 in W 19 in D 15 in

Modern Minimalist Side Chair, Ethel Chair in Peacock Blue by Bend Goods

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

for versatility in any setting. Wire chair. Made from Iron and galvanized for a durable long lasting

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2010s Unknown Modern Chairs

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Metal, Stainless Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Stacking Side Chair in Peacock Blue

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H 32 in W 20 in D 15 in

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Stacking Side Chair in Peacock Blue

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

Bend Goods wire furniture A Classic wire dining chair, the stacking Lucy chair combines

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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Iron

Vintage Hollywood Regency High Back Iron Peacock Chair

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H 48 in W 24 in D 26 in

Vintage Hollywood Regency High Back Iron Peacock Chair

Located in Redding, CT

Vintage Hollywood Regency High Back Iron Peacock Chair. Possibly Spanish revival era from the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs

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H 32.5 in W 34.5 in D 14 in

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs

By Frederic Weinberg, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of stunning, minimal, Mid-Century Modern, peacock hoop chairs feature graceful, wrought iron

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Midcentury Salterini White Wrought Iron Peacock Chair and Rocker Set

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H 48 in W 34 in D 28 in

Pair of Midcentury Salterini White Wrought Iron Peacock Chair and Rocker Set

By John Salterini

Located in West Hartford, CT

Set of John Salterini classics includes an armchair and a rocker. Made of white wrought iron and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Midcentury Salterini Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs

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H 47.5 in W 32 in D 22 in

Pair of Midcentury Salterini Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Whimsical pair of Salterini ornate wrought iron twisted wire fan back Peacock patio chairs. This

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large Wrought Iron Sculptural Peacock Chair Brutalist Mid-Century Inspired

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H 44 in W 33 in D 32 in

Large Wrought Iron Sculptural Peacock Chair Brutalist Mid-Century Inspired

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stunning and rare, this heavy wrought iron peacock chair is more sculpture than seating. Intricate

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salterini Wrought Iron White Wire Peacock Large Garden Wingback Chair

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H 48 in W 34 in D 28 in

Salterini Wrought Iron White Wire Peacock Large Garden Wingback Chair

By John Salterini

Located in West Hartford, CT

Beautiful John Salterini peacock chair in white with signature large wingback design.

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Vintage 1930s American Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Salterini Wrought Iron White Wire Peacock Large Garden Wingback Chair

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H 48 in W 34 in D 28 in

Salterini Wrought Iron White Wire Peacock Large Garden Wingback Chair

By John Salterini

Located in West Hartford, CT

Beautiful John Salterini peacock chair in white with signature large wingback design.

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Vintage 1930s American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Six French, 1940s Style Iron Chairs

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H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in

Set of Six French, 1940s Style Iron Chairs

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Elegant, wide and sturdy set of six wrought iron garden chairs, with peacock-blue finish.

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs - a Pair

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H 50.5 in W 26 in D 16 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs - a Pair

By Salterini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking pair of vintage MCM outdoor wrought iron peacock chairs. Made by the iconic John a

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs, JOHN SALTERINI SOLD / Florentine Craft Studio

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H 60 in W 32 in D 34 in

Rare Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs, JOHN SALTERINI SOLD / Florentine Craft Studio

By Florentine Craft Studio, John Salterini

Located in Rochester, NY

Two exceptionally rare antique wrought iron peacock chairs ( a near pair - the difference being in

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20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Italian green & gold mid century wrought iron peacock chair

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H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in

Italian green & gold mid century wrought iron peacock chair

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Rare and pleasant wrought iron chair presumably from the mid-20th century. made in the style of

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Peacock Iron Rocking Chairs

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H 49.5 in W 33 in D 33 in

Peacock Iron Rocking Chairs

Located in Denton, TX

Iron peacock rocking patio chairs in the style of Salterini with new powder coating in satin black.

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20th Century Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

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Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Arm Chairs with Wicker

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H 35 in W 29 in D 22 in

Vintage Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Arm Chairs with Wicker

Located in Cumberland, RI

popular patterns like Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Salterini Black Wrought Iron Peacock Rocking Chair Rocker

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H 45 in W 24 in D 28 in

Mid Century Salterini Black Wrought Iron Peacock Rocking Chair Rocker

By John Salterini

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist wrought iron rocker, Designed by John Salterini. From the Peacock line. Stunning design

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Whimsical 1940s Hollywood Regency "Peacock" Painted Iron Garden Chairs

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H 40.5 in W 27.5 in D 18 in

Pair of Whimsical 1940s Hollywood Regency "Peacock" Painted Iron Garden Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Offered is a pair of whimsical, circa 1940s Hollywood Regency painted iron "Peacock"

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Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Gorgeous Pair of Salterini Style Wrought Iron Fan Back Peacock Patio Chairs

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H 48 in W 36 in D 27 in

Gorgeous Pair of Salterini Style Wrought Iron Fan Back Peacock Patio Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous pair of Salterini style ornate wrought iron twisted wire fan back patio chairs. This pair

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Vintage 1950s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Salterini Style Wrought Iron Fan Back Peacock Patio Chairs and Table

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H 48 in W 36 in D 27 in

Pair of Salterini Style Wrought Iron Fan Back Peacock Patio Chairs and Table

By John Salterini

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous pair of Salterini ornate wrought iron twisted wire fan back patio chairs with matching

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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Set of Four Vintage Salterini White Peacock Chairs

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H 48 in W 33 in D 24 in

Set of Four Vintage Salterini White Peacock Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in Redding, CT

Set of four vintage Salterini white peacock chairs. Classic Hollywood Regency flamboyant style

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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Pair of 1960s John Salterini Vintage Midcentury Peacock Chairs

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H 49.5 in W 36 in D 28 in

Pair of 1960s John Salterini Vintage Midcentury Peacock Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in Pasadena, TX

John Salterini Pair 1960s John Salterini vintage midcentury wrought iron wire peacock chairs

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Charming Pair of 1960s John Salterini Vintage Midcentury Peacock Chairs

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H 47.5 in W 35.5 in D 23 in

Charming Pair of 1960s John Salterini Vintage Midcentury Peacock Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Charming pair 1960s John Salterini vintage midcentury wrought iron wire peacock chairs. Victorian

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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Charming Pair of Salterini Peacock Fan Back Patio Chairs Table

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H 48 in W 36 in D 27 in

Charming Pair of Salterini Peacock Fan Back Patio Chairs Table

By John Salterini

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous pair of Salterini ornate wrought iron twisted wire fan back patio chairs with matching

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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern John Salterini White Peacock Chairs Set of Four

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H 51 in W 25 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern John Salterini White Peacock Chairs Set of Four

By John Salterini

Located in Wichita, KS

Set of four John Salterini white peacock chairs in good condition with new soft white powder

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Parlor Cafe Bistro Chairs A set of 12

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H 32 in Dm 20 in

Vintage Wrought Iron Parlor Cafe Bistro Chairs A set of 12

Located in Cumberland, RI

Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Outdoor Sofa Banana Leaf

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H 35 in W 74 in D 26 in

Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Outdoor Sofa Banana Leaf

By Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Wrought Iron Patio

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sectional Sofas

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Set Conversation 9 Piece Set

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H 35 in W 72 in D 24 in

Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Set Conversation 9 Piece Set

By Russell Woodard, Salterini, John Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

Chantilly Rose and Orleans, vintage wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Outdoor Set Arch Cart 3 Piece Set

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H 48 in W 32 in D 24 in

Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Outdoor Set Arch Cart 3 Piece Set

By John Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

wrought iron Salterini Peacock Chairs, Woodard Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Bar

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Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Salterini Bar Cart Tea Trolley

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H 25 in W 24 in D 18 in

Vintage Salterini Bar Cart Tea Trolley

By Salterini, John Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

piece to our Vintage Wrought Iron Salterini Peacock Chairs or Loveseat (sold separately) to complete

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Sculptural Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs, a Pair

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H 44 in W 45 in D 38 in

Vintage Sculptural Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs, a Pair

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Pair of vintage steel club chairs feature sculptural form mimicking both a peacock's collapsed tail

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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Large Wrought Iron Sculptural Peacock Chair

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H 44 in W 34 in D 32 in

Large Wrought Iron Sculptural Peacock Chair

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Stunning and rare, this heavy wrought iron peacock chair is more sculpture than seating. Intricate

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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salterini Peacock Wrought Iron Rare Chairs

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H 60 in W 32 in D 34 in

Salterini Peacock Wrought Iron Rare Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in Long Island, NY

A pair of wrought iron Peacock Chairs by John Salterini. These elaborate wrought iron chairs are

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Iron Peacock Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the iron peacock chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of iron, metal and wrought iron, every iron peacock chair was constructed with great care. There are 27 variations of the antique or vintage iron peacock chair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect iron peacock chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An iron peacock chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Victorian and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one iron peacock chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but John Salterini, Russell Woodard and Salterini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Iron Peacock Chair?

An iron peacock chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $329 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.

Questions About Iron Peacock Chair

How old are peacock chairs?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
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.
What is a wicker peacock chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A wicker peacock chair is a chair made of wicker featuring a very large back that extends up and around, much like a peacock’s feathers when ruffled. This type of chair first appeared in the early 1900s and became very popular for photographs. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
When was the Peacock chair made?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
There are at least two chairs known to mid-century modern furniture collectors that were called Peacock chairs. Verner Panton, a Danish designer, made his papasan-style Peacock chair in 1960. Another Danish furniture designer, Hans Wegner, created his Peacock chair years earlier in 1947. Shop a selection of vintage Peacock chairs on 1stDibs.
How do I cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair’s seat?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.
Who made the first iron chairs in Britain?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
In Britain, John Wilkinson made the first mass-produced iron chairs during the 1770s. However, handcrafted iron chairs appeared much earlier. In the mid-thirteenth century, King Edward I commissioned three iron chairs for St. Paul’s Cathedral. The artisan who made these pieces is unknown. On 1stDibs, find a range of iron chairs.