Highlight objects at Buckingham Palace
Learn more about the decorative arts on display at Buckingham Palace this summer
Pair of council chairs
1812Gilt wood, velvet upholstery | 108.6 x 94.0 x 96.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2629
These magnificent chairs were originally acquired by George IV for Carlton House. The inspiration for the chairs, part throne, part triumphal chariot, comes from three ancient marble chairs in Rome. The covering of the chairs has undergone many changes - from pale blue and gold fleur-de-lis satin to blue velvet to the crimson velvet you can see today.