The Most Expensive Chairs in the World

Golden, shiny, impossible to shape, straight or legendary, but they all have something in common: their high prices, only available to a few. So are some of the most original and inaccessible chairs in the world.

Each room in your home contains certain types of furniture, which were specifically designed to fit these places. The living room, for example, could be furnished with the typical one and three-space sofas, or by the corner living room. This furniture could be complemented with a table that suits your style. Do not forget the TV, some shelves and the necessary cabinets. In the bedrooms, you will find a bed and a mattress, of course. Also, a night table, cabinets, wardrobe and, if space allows, also some chairs and a work table. Similarly, neither the kitchen nor the bathroom will fulfill its purpose if they are not properly furnished, so other items will be necessary. In the market there is a wide variety of furniture for you to choose the ones that you like the most. However, while some people prefer to buy very cheap pieces, there are also those who are looking for the most luxurious and expensive.

These chairs are exclusive and incredibly expensive either due to the materials they’re made of or due to the legacy or brand name they carry. Without further delay, let’s take a look at the most expensive chairs in the world!

The dragon’s chair – 18,000,000 Euros

The dragon's chair

Formerly owned by Yves Saint Laurent, and with wooden ornaments that emulate the shape of dragons, ‘the dragon chair’ is designed by architect Eileen Gray and is one of the most expensive chairs in the world. One of its last owners claimed that the more than 18 million euros she paid represents “the price of desire.”

Harow’s skull armchair –  400,000 Euros

Harow's skull armchair

Terribly beautiful and irreverent in character, this skull-shaped armchair is one of Harow’s most ambitious creations, suitable only for the most daring.

The Getsuen diamond armchair – 54,000 Euros

The Getsuen diamond armchair

Designed with Swarovski crystals, this beautiful piece is part of the Diamond Collection by Edra. Imitating the shapes of an open flower, the armchair is a real treat for the home, as it has thousands of crystals that shine in any light source.

The chair from the glitter – 40,000 Euros

Kang Myung Sun Chair from the glitter

Finding this “pearl” on the list of most expensive chairs is quite a find. Designed by Kang Myung Sun, it combines simplicity with the modern and luminous style of its materials, which evoke the bottom of the sea and pearls.

The Bolotas chair – 30,000 Euros

Bolotas Chair Fernando and Humberto Campas

This original chair has been designed by two Brazilian brothers who are experts in furniture, the brothers Fernando and Humberto Campas. After this and other creations, the brothers have managed to have their works exhibited in various museums around the world. In particular, this chair, called ‘Bolotas’, has a wooden base covered with sheep’s wool, ideal for resting comfortably after a hard day.