Where did people place a throne chair originally?

These imposing seats belonged in reception rooms, halls, and dais platforms where rulers, dignitaries, or heads of households received guests. Their elevated height and commanding presence visually reinforced the authority of the sitter. Today, they suit studies, libraries, or large living spaces as statement pieces that anchor the room's design.

How do I distinguish seventeenth-century pieces from nineteenth-century revivals?

Seventeenth-century originals display hand-cut joinery, patinated walnut surfaces shaped by centuries of use, and specific tool marks consistent with period workshop practices. Nineteenth-century revival pieces often feature heavier, deeper machinery-assisted carving and distinct timber ageing patterns. Examining the underside, peg construction, and secondary woods helps clarify the true date of manufacture.

What textiles traditionally cover these chairs?

Original coverings included tooled leather, woven tapestries, heavy velvet, and woven textiles secured with brass tacks. Many surviving examples have undergone reupholstery over the centuries to preserve their usability. When evaluating a piece, look for upholstery styles that complement the period of the wooden frame.

Can I use an antique throne chair daily?

These sturdy hardwood frames are structurally robust, but their generous proportions and stiff, upright backs prioritise ceremony over relaxed lounging. Regular use requires checking the joints and upholstery foundation to ensure the antique structure remains stable. Placing them away from direct sunlight and heat sources protects the walnut timber and delicate textiles.

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These antique walnut throne chair selections bring stately presence and commanding scale to a room.

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Late 19th-century Walnut Fauteuil with Tall Back in the William & Mary Style

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£575

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19th century

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Pair of 19th-century Dutch Carved Walnut Sculptural & High-back Armchairs - Reupholstered

From Whites Antiques

£1,950

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18th century

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18th Century Italian Walnut Armchair

From Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

£850

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19th century

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19th Century French Tapestry Upholstered Walnut Armchair in Louis XIII Style

From Hand of Glory

£295

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19th century

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19th Century Walnut Heavily Carved Armchair

From Walton House Antiques

£850

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19th century

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Victorian Walnut Throne Chair

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£525

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19th century

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Pair of Carolean 17th Century Style High Back Scroll Arm Chairs

From A Brookes

£1,585

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18th century

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Pair Walnut French Arm Chairs Carved Farmhouse Fauteuil

From Canonbury Antiques

£2,600

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19th century

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Set of 4 19th Century Walnut Coronation Armchairs

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,450

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19th century

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19th Century Carved Walnut High Wing Back Armchair

From Y Not Antiques

£1,100

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The listings on this page span the seventeenth century through to the Edwardian era, uniting walnut frames with cane, leather, and tapestry upholstery.

19th century

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A Large Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Armchairs

From William Cook Antiques

£2,950

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19th century

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19th Century Continental Walnut Armchair

From FB Antiques

£1,350

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19th century

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Walnut Carved Chair

From Gaylords Antiques

£675

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17th century

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17th Century Carolean Walnut Armchair

From Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

£850

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Solid Walnut Gilded Armchairs

From Pendle Antiques

£1,150

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19th century

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19th Century Heavily Carved Flemish Walnut Decorative Chair

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£1,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Walnut Throne Chair

Late 19th-century Walnut Fauteuil with Tall Back in the William & Mary Style

Pair of 19th-century Dutch Carved Walnut Sculptural & High-back Armchairs - Reupholstered

18th Century Italian Walnut Armchair

19th Century French Tapestry Upholstered Walnut Armchair in Louis XIII Style

19th Century Walnut Heavily Carved Armchair

Victorian Walnut Throne Chair

Pair of Carolean 17th Century Style High Back Scroll Arm Chairs

Pair Walnut French Arm Chairs Carved Farmhouse Fauteuil

Set of 4 19th Century Walnut Coronation Armchairs

19th Century Carved Walnut High Wing Back Armchair

A Large Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Armchairs

19th Century Continental Walnut Armchair

Walnut Carved Chair

17th Century Carolean Walnut Armchair

Pair of Solid Walnut Gilded Armchairs

19th Century Heavily Carved Flemish Walnut Decorative Chair

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