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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Tempestini Radar Chair

Salterini Peacock

Wrought Iron Tea Trolley

Vintage Bar Cart And Tea Cart

Woodard Wrought Iron Chantilly Rose Patio Furniture

Salterini Woodard

Outdoor Trolley

Wrought Iron Bar Cart

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

$2,250 / set

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 with a whimsical design, perfect for adding a touch of retro glamour to any space.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Wrought Iron Sculptural Peacock Chair Brutalist Mid-Century Inspired

$3,500

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Salterini Iron Peacock Salesman Sample Chairs

$750Sale Price / set|25% Off

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 diminutive set of doll size chairs were made as sales samples featuring intricate iron work.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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

$2,850 / set

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

By John Salterini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring home this captivating pair of peacock chairs and create your own elegant escape today!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Victorian Wrought Iron Peacock Rocker by Salterini

$980

Modern Victorian Wrought Iron Peacock Rocker by Salterini

By Salterini, John Salterini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A fun and dramatic place to sit, in this less common rocker variation of the Salterini Peacock chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

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

$1,350 / set

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 Thayer Coggin circa 1980s. Freshly upholstered with NOS Cohama "Festival" silk blend. Me...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

1 Salterini Peacock Wrought Iron Arm Chair

$1,050Sale Price|25% Off

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 peacock chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Salterini Style Peacock Garden Chair

$278Sale Price|60% Off

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 work.

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

$989

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 repaint, showing layers of white green and black paint.

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Peacock Metal Garden Chairs a Pair

$3,060 / set

Antique French Peacock Metal Garden Chairs a Pair

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

$3,856Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 and Craftsmanship Step into a world of vintage elegance with John Salterini’s iconi...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

"Peacock" Outdoor Table and Four Chairs by John Salterini, 1960s

$3,638Sale Price / set|24% Off

"Peacock" Outdoor Table and Four Chairs by John Salterini, 1960s

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in Kansas City, MO

Vintage patio set designed by Tempestini for John Salterini. Mid-century wrought iron "Peacock" patio set, table and four chairs.

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Steel

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

$5,163 / set

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

By Coalbrookdale Foundry

Located in GB

Wonderful and rare pair of original Coalbrookdale chairs made from cast iron with wooden slatted seats and painted white.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

Salmon Iron Peacock Chair

Unavailable

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.

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Peacock "Salterini" Patio Chair by Florentine Craft Studio

Unavailable

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 Florentine Craft Studio chief competitors to Salterini.

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Salterini Mini Peacock Chair with Matching Table

Unavailable

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Wrought Iron Chair with Peacock Design

Unavailable

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 that mimics a peacock's plumage in full display.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Unavailable

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

The Ethel chair is the perfect match for any dining table set. As the best friend to the Lucy chair, the Ethel borrows from her predecessor by incorporating a similar shape with simp...

Category

2010s Unknown Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Iron

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

Unavailable

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 versatility with Mid-Century Modern wire design. Great for outdoor commercial seating with th...

Category

2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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 when Mediterraneum was so in style.

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

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 Arthur Umanoff, Frederic Weinberg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of stunning, minimal, Mid-Century Modern, peacock hoop chairs feature graceful, wrought iron frames with triangular slat wood seats in the manner of Arthur Umanoff and Frederick...

Category

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

Materials

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 features the signature Salterini peacock back.

Category

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.

Category

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

Materials

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.

Category

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American 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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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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 pieces have been repainted to black in the last few years and have minor wear to th...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furni...

Materials

Iron, 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.

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

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 Salterini.

Category

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 lower part of back rests and design of mesh seats ) Both chairs in beautifully aged...

Category

20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

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 peacock chairs with a complex design of dense scrolls.

Category

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

Materials

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.

Category

20th Century Mexican Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

Peacock Iron Patio Chairs

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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.

Category

20th Century Mexican Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Metal, 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, lesser seen rocker. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

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" garden chairs. The chairs are sturdy and structurally sound but do show vintage age wea...

Category

Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

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 is in vintage condition retaining their original white finish-shows wear to arms. T...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

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 side table. This pair is in vintage condition retaining their original white finish sh...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

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. Perfect for a garden or patio. Even use indoors for that indoor porch. Measure: Seat w...

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

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 Victorian style chairs designed with a back pattern reminiscent of a peacock age...

Category

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

Materials

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 style chairs designed with a back pattern reminiscent of a peacock age appropriate ...

Category

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 side table. This pair will have a new coat of white paint before they are shipped. The...

Category

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

Made of white wrought iron and features the signature Salterini peacock back.

Category

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

Materials

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

Very heavy and well constructed, frames are welded from wrought iron and include decorative peacock feather eyes throughout.

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

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.

Category

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 the best example of the craftsmanship of Salterini who was the premier manufacturer o...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Peacock garden chairs

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H 49 in W 32 in D 22 in

Peacock garden chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of painted iron Peacock garden chairs with newly upholstered cushions.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Salterini Peacock Chairs

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H 43 in W 28.75 in D 21.63 in

Set of Salterini Peacock Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of two Peacock chairs. Designed by John Salterini. USA, circa 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

30's Peacock Chairs, Rustic Painted Iron

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H 67.5 in W 34 in D 26 in

30's Peacock Chairs, Rustic Painted Iron

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This incredible pair of "peacock" chairs are some of the best we have seen.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

John Salterini Lawn Furnishing Wrought Iron Peacock Rocking Chair

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H 45.5 in W 32 in D 33 in

John Salterini Lawn Furnishing Wrought Iron Peacock Rocking Chair

Located in Pau, FR

Lovely John Salterini mid-century modern lawn furnishing wrought iron peacock rocking chair, with lacy wirework, a wrought iron frame resembling a peacock's fanned tail.

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Peacock Garden Chairs

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H 48.75 in W 24 in D 18 in Dm 33 in

Antique French Peacock Garden Chairs

Located in New York, NY

These rare garden chairs are unique antiques with Beautiful Scrolls in their designs. Well known as Throne Chairs. They can be the focus of your garden. Price is by the pair, $2250 ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Salterini Peacock Chairs

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H 47.88 in W 27 in D 21.5 in

Set of Salterini Peacock Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of two Peacock chairs designed by John Salterini USA, circa 1930s wrought iron freshly powder coated Measures: 47 ?”

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Salterini Peacock Chairs

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H 48.63 in W 32.57 in D 23.38 in

Set of Salterini Peacock Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of two Peacock chairs. Designed by John Salterini. USA, circa 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Salterini Peacock Chairs and Bar-Tea Cart

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H 48.63 in W 32.57 in D 23.38 in

Set of Salterini Peacock Chairs and Bar-Tea Cart

By John Salterini

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of six peacock chairs and one bar-tea cart Designed by John Salterini USA, circa 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salterini Twisted Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs

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H 46.5 in W 32 in D 25 in

Salterini Twisted Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs

By Salterini

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Set of two wrought iron peacock garden chairs by Salterini feature large fan backs and a twisted wire frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970s Vintage Emmanuelle Style Peacock Chair

$2,500

H 58 in W 42.5 in D 28 in

1970s Vintage Emmanuelle Style Peacock Chair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional quality Emmanuelle style peacock chair. A large beautiful presence with exceptional craftsmanship. Handmade with beautiful curled details of rattan and wrapped in cane....

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Wrought Iron Chairs from the 1950s Casa e Giardino

$1,636Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in

Wrought Iron Chairs from the 1950s Casa e Giardino

Located in bari, IT

Set of four wrought iron chairs Italian home and garden production mid-1950s, The four chairs are intentionally left with their antique patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs, Pair

$316Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 24.25 in W 14 in D 17 in

1960s Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs, Pair

Located in Esperance, NY

1960s Wrought iron cafe chairs - a pair.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Lounge Chairs

$25,000 / set

H 34.5 in W 23.5 in D 24.5 in

Pair of Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Lounge Chairs

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Chicago, IL

1940s French moderne pair of gilt iron lounge chairs by Jean-Charles Moreux These come with green cushions with needlework to one side of the cushion. More pictures to come.

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs

$7,047 / set

H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

A stylish Art Deco set comprised of four chairs and four armchairs, made of wrought iron, painted white. The seats are upholstered in outdoor canvas. Dimensions provided below are...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs

$53,000 / set

H 38 in W 23.75 in D 26.25 in

Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French iron gilt chairs. There are two armchairs and four chairs without arms. The chairs have a nice decorative pattern. Can be used in or outdoors. Arm...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XIV Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pr. Wrought Iron Garden Chairs Taj Mahal by Salterini c. 1950's

$1,200 / set

H 32.5 in W 24.25 in D 22 in

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By Salterini

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Pair of French Art Deco Chairs Attributed to Raymond Subes

$4,850 / set

H 39.75 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in

Pair of French Art Deco Chairs Attributed to Raymond Subes

By René Prou, Raymond Subes, Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Houston, TX

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$2,148

H 56.3 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in

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Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

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$850

H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 15.36 in

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs

$1,250Sale Price / set|34% Off

H 42.25 in W 21.25 in D 19.25 in

Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs. This lovely pair of Italian Hollywood Regency style designer wrought iron chairs have a curvaceous design with exaggerated legs and are eq...

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Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs, Mid-20th Century

$1,300 / set

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Delicate white-painted chairs with scrollwork backs and aged patina. Classic Italian garden design that evokes romantic charm and authenticity.

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Vintage Wrought Iron Woodard Salterini Style Mid Century Patio Arm Chairs - Pair

$495 / set

H 28.5 in W 25.5 in D 22 in

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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$2,250

H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 42 in

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By André Dubreuil

Located in Port Jervis, NY

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$3,000 / set

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By René Drouet

Located in New York, NY

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$1,364

H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in

Pier Luigi Colli set of two chairs in Wrought Iron and velvet 1950s

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in bari, IT

Pair of chairs or dressing chairs/bedroom chairs attributed to the renowned Italian designer and craftsman Pier Luigi Colli (active between the 1940s and 1960s), known for his master...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wrought Iron

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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.