Iron Throne
Italian Regency Savonarola Curule Wrought Iron Throne Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Savonarola Curule wrought iron throne lounge chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
$5,200 / set
H 29 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Heavy Iron Throne Benches
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage throne chairs made of heavy burnished iron. Thick cushion set on the strong frame
Category
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Iron Throne / Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
composed of hand forged wrought iron and has a modern neoclassical 'Curile' form with chain armrests, large
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Iron Throne Armchair Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting metal workers sexy Gothic dungeon throne
Category
20th Century English Gothic Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$2,065
H 52.37 in W 38.98 in D 25.2 in
1985 Italy Cast Iron Abstract Sculpture by Urano Palma Cast Iron Throne
By Urano Palma
Located in Brescia, IT
This very intense and engaging artwork was created by Urano Palma that is a well known Italian artist who starts to create his artworks following the philosophy of Lucio Fontana. He ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$6,610
H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
Iron Stainless Steel Throne by Anadora Lupo
By Anadora Lupo
Located in Timisoara, RO
L 105 cm / W 100 cm / H 85 cm
Materials
Stainless steel, iron.
Limited edition
“Throne” is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Iron
Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish wrought iron Curule bench made in the neoclassical taste. Featuring an X-form design with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Spanish Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Throne Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique Spanish Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Rusty Metal Throne Arm Chair. Circa Late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$595
H 37 in W 23 in D 18 in
Heart Throne Chair
By Giulia Ligresti
Located in Milan, IT
Imperfect Love Collection which is, in Ligreste's words "A hymn to love wrought in iron", it is entirely
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Italian Regency Savonarola Curule Wrought Iron Brass Finial Throne Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Savonarola Curule wrought iron brass finial throne sofa. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
$7,800
H 30 in W 73 in D 23 in
Handmade Wrought Iron & Burnished Brass Throne Chair with Armorial Fabric, 1890s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome hand forged wrought iron and burnished brass chair with printed sturdy weight armorial
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
$3,450
H 51.75 in W 33.5 in D 27 in
Antique Oscar Bach Wrought Iron and Bronze Renaissance Revival Throne Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oscar Bach Wrought Iron and Bronze Renaissance Revival Throne Arm Chair. Item features a
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$1,200
H 54.75 in W 23.25 in D 17.25 in
Pair of Brutalist Wrought Iron Sconces "Game of Thrones Style"
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of impressive wrought iron wall lamps, in the middle Ages "Game of Thrones" style. Handmade by
Category
Vintage 1910s German Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$672 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 17 in W 44 in D 10 in
Heart Throne Chair by Giulia Maria Ligresti
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart Throne Chair by Giulia Maria Ligresti
Dimensions: D 40.5 x W 41 x H 101.5 cm.
Materials: Iron
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
19th Century Beechwood, Metal, and Leather Throne
Located in Manzano, IT
19th Century Beechwood, Metal, and Leather Throne
Elevate your space with this majestic 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$1,682 Sale Price
60% Off
H 47.25 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
19th Spanish Colonial Throne Armchair with Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish Colonial style armchair, having leather seat and backs brass nailheads and a beautiful patina throughout, 19th century or earlier.
Measures: Height to the arm: 25.59 in.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 21.26 in
Italian Midcentury Throne Armchair or Lounge Chair with Bench or Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian midcentury throne chair with accompanying bench or stool. These dramatic pieces
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,800 / set
H 52 in W 23.75 in D 20 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Gold Details
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench ,Savonarola, Throne.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Gothic Garden Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Impressive English cast iron painted garden throne chair with high back and wonderful decorative
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Handmade Stainless Steel Chair by Anadora Lupo
By Anadora Lupo
Located in Timisoara, RO
105 cm, W 100 cm, H 85 cm
Materials
Stainless steel, iron.
Limited edition
“Throne” is limited
Category
2010s Balkan Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne.
Cushion included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
Recent Sales
Francois Thevenin Wrought Iron Throne Chair, 1990s
By Sawaya & Moroni, Sido and François Thevenin
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A limited edition series of chairs designed by Thevein and produced by Sawaya & Moroni in the 1990s. Thevenin’s intimate relationship to the natural world has had an authentic impact...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Iron High Back Throne
Located in Toronto, ON
A very unique and playful mid-century black iron throne chair. Tight woven black metal detailing
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
Artist Designer Ronn Jaffe Sculptural Iron 'Red Man Chair” Throne Chair
By Ronn Jaffe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
House, ATT, US West, etc.
A one of a kind unique meditative throne chair. A reoccurring theme in Jaffe's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Bronze and Leather Throne Armchair by Sido and François Thevenin, 1970s
By Sido and François Thevenin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original armchair by Sido & François Thevenin designed in the 1970s. This piece is like a throne
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
H 59.45 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
Unique Sculptural Egyptian Woven Leather and Cast Iron Throne Lounge Chairs
By Oscar Bruno Bach, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful custom made leather throne lounge chairs. They have geometric Woven Accents in the
Category
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
19th Century Napoleon III Iron and Bronze Fireplace Fender or Firedogs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
boxer and a labrador, each sitting proudly on a black iron throne detailed with bronze beading and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney...
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Woven Iron Wire Throne Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
High style, wire mesh patio chairs with rolled edges and canopy tops.
Please use Contact Dealer button if you have any questions.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Iron and leather throne seat
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Solid iron folding throne bench with original leather and hand stitching
Category
Vintage 1930s French Stools
Wrought Iron and Brass Italian Throne Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
iron is almost black and the brass has a great patina. This is the perfect throne or accent chair. The
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Iron and Fur Throne Stool with Spears
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Austin, TX
Heavy cast iron legs flank a "fur" stool backed by three spears. The legs in particular reference
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
1920s Vintage Wrought Iron Garden Throne Chair
Located in Wichita, KS
Ornate scrolled back with ivy motif, reticulated seat, mid-20th century. From the collection of the late Nicholas Ellis.
Size: Arm height 26.5.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Metal
GIRAF Throne Chair, 1995
Located in New York, NY
A unique and striking throne chair, crafted in 1995, this piece is a fusion of modern art and
Category
Late 20th Century French Other Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Misner style Throne Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic pair of leather,iron and brass armchairs. Beautiful tooled leather. Probably the best
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Empire neo-renaissance throne chair Italy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Sit like a king in this Italian empire style armchair
Category
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Pair of late 19 th Century gothic chairs/ throne from Belgium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant pair of late 19 th century gothic chairs , they were mine for seventeen years, the details are beautiful, the picture speak for it self, the patina is so much...
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Restored Witco Conquistador Tiki Throne Chairs in Original Red Fur
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
upholstery adds drama to the high-back, iron cladded, hand-carved throne. As if all that isn’t enough.. the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Restored Vintage Witco Conquistador Tiki Chairs in Original Red Fur
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of four restored Witco Conquistador tiki throne chairs in original red fur. This set of four
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 59.5 in W 28.25 in D 23.75 in
Baroque Italian 1950s Gilt Iron Throne Chair
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fabulously over-the-top gilt iron armchair decorated with stylised acanthus leaves. Newly re
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Savonarola Curule Iron and Brass Throne Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Italian Savonarola style chairs with wrought iron with blue green and white stripped loose cushion
Category
20th Century Italian Campaign Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish wrought iron Curule bench made in the neoclassical taste. Featuring an X-form design with
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tall Forged Statement Chair Artisan Throne Minimalist Wrought Iron Brutalist
Located in London, GB
A hugely impressive, possibly unique and strikingly captivating Brutalist wrought iron hand-forged
Category
Late 20th Century British Medieval Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 60.63 in W 22.64 in D 17.72 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron Curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne.
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Benches
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne.
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Benches
Renaissance Medieval Style Mahogany Lion Face X-Base Throne Chair Italy 1920s
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Italian Savonarola x-base chair having detailed hand carved mahogany lions face armrests with lion claw feet from the early 20th century. The chair collapses down for eas...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Corner Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 34 in W 26 in D 20 in
Renaissance Revival Cast Iron Throne
Located in London, GB
Renaissance revival cast iron throne with brass finials and lion paw feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Pair of Brass and Iron Throne Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Brass and Iron Throne Chairs, Leather Seats
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Wrought Iron Throne Chair, Matthew Weinberger
Located in Hudson, NY
Large Wrought Iron Throne Chair, Matthew Weinberger, Woodstock NY artist, c 1990's
Category
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Iron
Folding Black Wrought Iron Throne Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage black leather with black iron and solid brass details. Can be taken apart to replace
Category
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Wrought Iron Garden Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Quirky wrought iron "throne"
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Iron and Brass Throne Chair, c. 1900's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Handsome wrought iron chair with brass feet and accents. Beautiful, warm patina seen on the
Category
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hobbit Throne
Located in Hudson, NY
Organic chair designed with gnarled wood branches woven-wrought metal seat, metal rod back and legs ending in a flourish all attached with large square nuts.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Vanity Throne
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Fantasyland inspired vanity stool with stately whimsey
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Iron
Pair of Moroccan Throne Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lyrical pair of iron poolside throne chairs. Two pair are available. Outside arm width: 33.5"
Category
20th Century Moroccan Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Silas Seandel Large Brutalist Brass Finish Torch Cut Steel Coffee Table, 1970s
By Silas Seandel
Located in San Francisco, CA
fictional Iron Throne, and of a scrappy yet stylish post-apocalyptic future.
Original .75 inch glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Steel
H 16 in W 59.34 in D 29.75 in
Italian Curule Savonarola Benches
Located in Bridport, CT
Classic & Elegant Wrought Iron Curule Throne Benches in the style of Jean Royere.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Campaign Benches
Materials
Iron
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Materials
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Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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$16,586 / set
H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
19th Century English Mahogany & Satinwood Etagere Tray Table
Located in London, GB
This is a truly exceptional antique English Edwardian mahogany and satinwood marquetry oval two tier 'etagere', in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, circa 1890 in date.
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Tray Tables
Materials
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Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
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A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s.
These have yet to be restored. Price inclu...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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$15,865 / set
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Wrought Iron and Blown Glass Chandelier Sculpture Lamp
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular chandelier sculpture lamp made of wrought iron and blown glass, worked directly onto the ironwork to adapt to its shape. It is, without a doubt, a masterpiece created by ...
Category
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Gien “Fraises en Folie” Set of 6 Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates, France 1985
By Gien
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Gien “Fraises en Folie” – Set of 6 Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Each with Unique Historic Border, France.
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Materials
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$663 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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$15,372 / set
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
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Materials
Nickel, Brass
$1,009 / item
H 20.87 in Dm 7.88 in
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$17,547 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
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Paint
$700
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Iron Throne For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal iron throne for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, every iron throne was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an iron throne, we have 31 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the iron throne you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An iron throne is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Sido and François Thevenin, Giulia Ligresti and Jose Ledesma Zavala each produced at least one beautiful iron throne that is worth considering.
How Much is a Iron Throne?
Prices for an iron throne can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,099.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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