Famous Chairs In Pop Culture

Ever notice the small details in our favorite films or our favorite TV shows like coffee mugs, the color or print of the character’s attire? What about the types of chairs characters sit in? It’s the little things like that that have an unconscious impact on our understanding and opinions on the film as a whole or that specific character. Much thought is put into the little details, including the chairs. Learn more about some of the most famous chairs in pop culture and their impact.

The Iron Throne

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Game Of Thrones is one of the most popular shows on television right now. For those of you that don’t know, the Iron Throne is located in the magnificent Great Hall of the Red Keep and belongs to King of the Andals and the First Men. The throne is decorated with thousands of swords that were surrendered by all of The King’s defeated enemies and the construction of the throne took 59 days.

The Voice Judges' Chairs

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On The Voice, contestants sing their hearts out for a panel of popular musicians judges who sit in decked out chairs facing away from the stage. These chairs swivel around so the judge can see the performer if they hit the button that is placed in front of them. Hitting that button indicates that the judge wants them on their team. These chairs have speakers in the headrest so the judges can actually hear the performer over the excitement of the audience.

Barstools from Cheers

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The barstools from the classic sitcom Cheers were home to many laughs during the series’ 11-year run. The most famous patron was Norm, who sat at the end stool and once said that when he dies, he hope his barstool is waiting for him in heaven. The Cheers stools can now be found at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum in Los Angeles.

Captain Kirk's Chair

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Some of the most iconic scenes from the original Star Trek consist of Captain Kirk sitting in his captain’s chair. In fact, this command chair was so important to the theme of the show, that it was visible in every single episode of Star Trek. This chair has a modern look, appealing to the TV show’s futuristic setting hundreds of years in the future. In 2002, this iconic chair was auctioned off to a Star Trek enthusiast for $304,000.

Joey & Chandler's Barcalounger Recliners

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In season two, Joey bought Barcaloungers for himself and chandler. Then in season four, when the black recliners were stolen, Chandler bought a set of replacement brown leather recliners. Fun fact: Because the black chairs absorbed the light on set in a certain way, they often made filming difficult, which is why they were replaced with brown versions.

Chairy from Pee Wee's Playhouse

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Chairy was a talking bluish-green chair that lived in Pee-wee’s playhouse. Chairy would often use her arms to hug whoever sat on her. Chairy even spent time at the Smithsonian for an exhibit on pop culture artifacts.

The Lincoln Memorial

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The first memorial that was dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln in Washington, DC, was a statue in the District of Columbia’s City Hall in 1868. The solitary figure of Lincoln sitting on cold and uncomfortable chair in deep contemplation was erected and officially dedicated on May 30, 1922. Did you know that this statue was originally designed to be 10 feet tall, but was re-designed to the 19 foot structure it is today. Today the Lincoln Memorial is used in many popular movies and is one of the most visited tourist spots in Washington, DC.

Dr. Evil's Chair

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Dr. Evil, the criminal mastermind and villain of the Austin Powers trilogy, had only one goal: to take over the world. He is often found sitting in dramatic chairs, which tend to malfunction right in the middle of a monologue about his elaborate plan to take over the world.

Morpheus's Red Chair

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Morpheus’ red leathered Chesterfield wingback armchair is something that can be found in a boring wood paneled library or smoking room. But in The Matrix, it was turned into a sci-fi icon.

The Simpson’s Couch

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The Simpsons is one of the longest running TV shows in American history. In the opening sequence, the family sits together on the brown-orange couch to watch TV. Every episode had it’s own couch gag. Most people can remember at least one opening sequence of the top of their head.