Church Throne Chairs
Functional art Throne / Chair "Black Caterpillar" by Lionel Jadot, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
invite for different types of conversation. The seats, chairs, thrones all make us think of our own
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2010s European Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
'T-Shink' Sprayed Textile Throne Chair, Lionel Jadot, Belgium, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
The 'T-Shink' functional art throne chair is constructed of elements from wooden moulds which date
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Pair of Church Alter Thrones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Gothic style throne chairs with carved backs. Set on casters, with dramatic detailing
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20th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Functional Art Chair / Stool "Plaster Whip" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
object of attention, they invite for different types of conversation. The seats, chairs, thrones all make
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plaster
'Frozen Culture' Assemblage Video Cassette Lounge Chair, Lionel Jadot, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
, they invite for different types of conversation. The seats, chairs, thrones all make us think of our
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 47.25 in
'The King of Tiébélé' Assemblage Chair, with Backrest from Tiébélé, Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
. The seats, chairs, thrones all make us think of our own physical comportment, and of how the seat
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
H 55.91 in W 24.41 in D 34.65 in
19th Century French Bleached Chestnut Cathèdre Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
referred to as a chaire (meaning “pulpit”). Designed to be a throne style chair used by bishops, the chair
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
'I Studebaker' Assemblage Bench with Wooden and Leather Elements, Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
attention, they invite for different types of conversation. The seats, chairs, thrones all make us think of
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 24.41 in W 80.32 in D 37.01 in
Functional Art Chair / Throne "'Spring Swab" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
. The seats, chairs, thrones all make us think of our own physical comportment, and of how the seat
Category
2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs
Materials
Metal
ARPEGGIO/A Solid Oak Wood Brown Leather Upholstered Dining Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
timeless elegance. The designers seamlessly blend different eras and styles, creating a chair that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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Cathedra or Throne Chair, Late 16th Century, French Second Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
such as those in the churches in Gerberoy and Coivrel which are in Oise, the Piccardie region of
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 80.71 in W 29.53 in D 19.3 in
Late 19th Century Carved Oak Bishop's High Back Throne Chair with Storage
Located in Evergreen, CO
chairs were larger than other seating in the church as a symbol of the immense responsibility placed on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 58.25 in W 22.75 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian 19th century Baroque carved arm throne chairs. The pair with figural carvings and
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 51 in W 37.5 in D 31 in
Functional Art Chair / Throne "Left at the End of the Corridor" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
object of attention, they invite for different types of conversation. The seats, chairs, thrones all make
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 44.1 in W 49.22 in D 50.4 in
In Sacred Contemplation: Pope Sixtus IV on the Papal Throne, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
head of the Catholic Church from 1471 to 1484. He is portrayed seated in an ornate chair that signifies
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of palatial Venetian walnut carved mid-19th century Baroque figural throne
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 54.25 in W 37.25 in D 32 in
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
By Valentino Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural throne armchair, attributed to
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 50.63 in W 34.25 in D 30 in
Perfectly Hand Carved and Superb Condition Antique Gothic Revival Armchair Chair
Located in Lisse, NL
superb condition of this stunning Gothic chair is to assume that it has always been in a church or
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Oak
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H 45.3 in W 26.8 in D 22.8 in
Antique Italian Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Sculpture of St Peter, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
chair of Saint Peter (Latin: Cathedra Petri), also known as the Throne of Saint Peter, is a relic
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 7.09 in W 2.56 in D 3.35 in
3-Seat Bench in Hand-carved Blackened Oak with Stainless Steel Armrests
By Rooms Studio
Located in New York, NY
wooden chairs of the Wild Minimalism collection evoke primeval thrones with their palpably hand-carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cashmere and Wool Wall Tapestry in Black and Cream Abstract Minimalist Design
By Rooms Studio
Located in New York, NY
. The curvilinear wooden chairs of the Wild Minimalism collection evoke primeval thrones with their
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tapestries
Materials
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H 71 in W 87 in D 0.5 in
Functional art Floor Lamp "Open Eyes" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
. The seats, chairs, thrones all make us think of our own physical comportment, and of how the seat
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
‘Let Me Talk’ Assemblage Chandelier, Lionel Jadot, Belgium, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
, they invite for different types of conversation. The seats, chairs, thrones all make us think of our
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Other
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Located in Chicago, IL
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By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Church Throne Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of church throne chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, all church throne chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 11 antique and vintage church throne chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Church throne chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Church throne chairs made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made church throne chairs over the years, but those made by Lionel Jadot, Rooms Studio and Fratelli Boffi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Church Throne Chairs?
Prices for church throne chairs start at $211 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $11,250.
Questions About Church Throne Chairs
- What are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The chairs in a church are often called pews. The word comes from the Old French word puye, which means balcony. You may also sometimes see pews referred to as benches. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of pews from some of the world's top sellers.
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