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Iron Throne Chair

Heart Throne Chair
Heart Throne Chair

Heart Throne Chair

$11,335 / item

H 39.97 in W 16.15 in D 15.95 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

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Iron Throne / Lounge Chair
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Iron Throne / Lounge Chair

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Iron Throne / Lounge Chair

Located in New York, NY

A rare, exotic French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical lounge chair or armchair The chair is

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Italian Regency Savonarola Curule Wrought Iron Throne Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Italian Regency Savonarola Curule Wrought Iron Throne Lounge Chairs, a Pair

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

Heart Throne Chair by Giulia Maria Ligresti
Heart Throne Chair by Giulia Maria Ligresti

Heart Throne Chair by Giulia Maria Ligresti

$11,646 / item

H 39.97 in W 16.15 in D 15.95 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

Iron Stainless Steel Throne by Anadora Lupo
Iron Stainless Steel Throne by Anadora Lupo

Iron Stainless Steel Throne by Anadora Lupo

$16,824

H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 41.34 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

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21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Iron

Antique Oscar Bach Wrought Iron and Bronze Renaissance Revival Throne Arm Chair
Antique Oscar Bach Wrought Iron and Bronze Renaissance Revival Throne Arm Chair

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

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Midcentury Throne Armchair or Lounge Chair with Bench or Ottoman
Italian Midcentury Throne Armchair or Lounge Chair with Bench or Ottoman

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

Antique Cast Iron Gothic Garden Chair
Antique Cast Iron Gothic Garden Chair

Antique Cast Iron Gothic Garden Chair

$2,900

H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in

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

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Francois Thevenin Wrought Iron Throne Chair, 1990s
Francois Thevenin Wrought Iron Throne Chair, 1990s

Francois Thevenin Wrought Iron Throne Chair, 1990s

Unavailable

H 50 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Iron High Back Throne
Mid-Century Iron High Back Throne

Mid-Century Iron High Back Throne

Unavailable

H 57.5 in W 34 in D 21 in

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

Bronze and Leather Throne Armchair by Sido and François Thevenin, 1970s
Bronze and Leather Throne Armchair by Sido and François Thevenin, 1970s

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

Artist Designer Ronn Jaffe Sculptural Iron 'Red Man Chair” Throne Chair

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

1920s Vintage Wrought Iron Garden Throne Chair
1920s Vintage Wrought Iron Garden Throne Chair

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.

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Materials

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GIRAF Throne Chair, 1995
GIRAF Throne Chair, 1995

GIRAF Throne Chair, 1995

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H 41.5 in W 17.5 in D 31 in

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

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Materials

Iron

Iron and Fur Throne Stool with Spears
Iron and Fur Throne Stool with Spears

Iron and Fur Throne Stool with Spears

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H 61 in W 22 in D 16 in

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

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Materials

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Mid Century Iron Savonarola Chair
Mid Century Iron Savonarola Chair

Mid Century Iron Savonarola Chair

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H 36 in W 22.5 in D 17 in

Mid Century Iron Savonarola Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Artisan made mid century Spanish style iron savonarola chair. Throne like silhouette with whimsical

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Woven Iron Wire Throne Chairs
Woven Iron Wire Throne Chairs

Woven Iron Wire Throne Chairs

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H 57.5 in W 34 in D 21 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron and Brass Italian Throne Chair
Wrought Iron and Brass Italian Throne Chair

Wrought Iron and Brass Italian Throne Chair

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H 51.5 in W 21.75 in D 18.5 in

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

Antique Spanish Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Throne Arm Chair
Antique Spanish Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Throne Arm Chair

Antique Spanish Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Throne Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. 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

Unique Sculptural Egyptian Woven Leather and Cast Iron Throne Lounge Chairs
Unique Sculptural Egyptian Woven Leather and Cast Iron Throne Lounge Chairs

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

Pair of Misner style Throne Chairs
Pair of Misner style Throne Chairs

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
Empire neo-renaissance throne chair Italy

Empire neo-renaissance throne chair Italy

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H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in

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
Pair of late 19 th Century gothic chairs/ throne from Belgium

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Baroque Italian 1950s Gilt Iron Throne Chair
Baroque Italian 1950s Gilt Iron Throne Chair

Baroque Italian 1950s Gilt Iron Throne Chair

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H 53.15 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 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
Savonarola Curule Iron and Brass Throne Chairs

Savonarola Curule Iron and Brass Throne Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 27 in D 18.5 in

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

Tall Forged Statement Chair Artisan Throne Minimalist Wrought Iron Brutalist
Tall Forged Statement Chair Artisan Throne Minimalist Wrought Iron Brutalist

Tall Forged Statement Chair Artisan Throne Minimalist Wrought Iron Brutalist

Located in London, GB

stunning chair was beautifully hand-crafted from forged and hammered wrought iron and features a

Category

Late 20th Century British Medieval Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Renaissance Medieval Style Mahogany Lion Face X-Base Throne Chair Italy 1920s
Renaissance Medieval Style Mahogany Lion Face X-Base Throne Chair Italy 1920s

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

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Corner Chairs

Materials

Iron

Large Wrought Iron Throne Chair, Matthew Weinberger
Large Wrought Iron Throne Chair, Matthew Weinberger

Large Wrought Iron Throne Chair, Matthew Weinberger

Located in Hudson, NY

Large Wrought Iron Throne Chair, Matthew Weinberger, Woodstock NY artist, c 1990's

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Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

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Pair of Brass and Iron Throne Chairs
Pair of Brass and Iron Throne Chairs

Pair of Brass and Iron Throne Chairs

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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

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Folding Black Wrought Iron Throne Chair
Folding Black Wrought Iron Throne Chair

Folding Black Wrought Iron Throne Chair

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H 32 in W 21 in D 16 in

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

Iron and Brass Throne Chair, c. 1900's
Iron and Brass Throne Chair, c. 1900's

Iron and Brass Throne Chair, c. 1900's

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H 49 in W 20 in D 18.25 in

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

Pair of Moroccan Throne Chairs
Pair of Moroccan Throne Chairs

Pair of Moroccan Throne Chairs

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H 26.5 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in

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

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Iron Throne Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic iron throne chair available at 1stDibs. Each iron throne chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. There are 16 variations of the antique or vintage iron throne chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer iron throne chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An iron throne chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Giulia Ligresti and Jose Ledesma Zavala each produced at least one beautiful iron throne chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Iron Throne Chair?

An iron throne chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,450, while the lowest priced sells for $709 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.

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.

Questions About Iron Throne Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
  • 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.