Buy a throne chair: what matters and how to recognise a good seller

Casa Padrino is the furniture brand of Demotex GmbH, based in Essen, Germany. Since 2007 we have offered furniture in baroque, rococo, neo-baroque, Art déco and classic styles, including throne armchairs, throne chairs and double thrones. You can browse a selection through our throne search. Whether a piece suits your plans is your decision. This page is meant to make that decision easier.

1. What will the throne chair be used for?

The use decides almost everything else. A throne in a hair or beauty salon is sat on every day and must be easy to clean. At a wedding or an event it takes centre stage for a few hours, is photographed constantly and is often moved from venue to venue. In a photo studio, the effect on camera matters most: the silhouette, the colour and a back tall enough to fill the frame. At home, in a dressing room or a lounge, comfort for longer sitting comes first.

Think too about who will sit on it: one person, a bridal couple, or children at a party. Double thrones seat two, and for restaurants and bars there is matching furniture in the same style. Read more on our page about baroque restaurant furniture.

2. Size, seat height and comfort

A throne chair makes its impression through height. Before buying, check the overall height, width and depth, and compare them with the room, the ceiling and the door the piece has to pass through. For comfort, the seat height, seat depth and armrest height are decisive. A very deep seat looks regal but can be uncomfortable for shorter people. For everyday use, a firm, well padded seat is more pleasant than a very soft one.

At Casa Padrino: every product page lists material, colour and dimensions. If you are unsure whether a throne will fit your space, our customer service will answer your questions by phone on +49 201 36577485 or by email at info@casa-padrino.de.

3. Upholstery: velvet or faux leather

Velvet is the classic choice for a throne. It looks rich and deep, catches the light beautifully and photographs particularly well. In return it needs some care, and light shades show signs of use sooner. Faux leather is easy to look after and can be wiped clean, which makes it a practical choice for salons, studios and busy events. With either material, look for neat seams, even padding and, where present, firmly fixed buttons or decorative stones.

The colour should suit the room and the occasion: white and gold for weddings, red or burgundy for a classic look, pink, light blue or grey for something more modern and playful.

At Casa Padrino: thrones in velvet, patterned fabrics and faux leather in many colours. On request we make pieces in your fabric and your colour; see bespoke furniture.

4. Frame and finish

The frame carries the whole effect of the throne. Ask what it is made of, how the carvings or ornaments are worked and which finish it has, for example gold, silver, white or black. A solid frame does not wobble when you sit down or stand up, and the armrest joints are firm. If the throne will travel often, look closely at corners and edges, where a finish takes wear first.

At Casa Padrino: the product pages describe material and finish. For bespoke pieces, finishes and colours can be matched to your interior. For an overview of the whole style, visit our baroque furniture page.

5. Transport and delivery

A throne chair is tall and often heavy. Before you buy, find out how it will be delivered, whether it fits through your stairwell and doors, and who takes care of things if it is damaged on the way. If you use the throne for events, plan a protective cover or blanket for each trip.

At Casa Padrino: delivery within Germany, across Europe and worldwide. Large furniture travels by freight forwarder, smaller items by parcel service. Shipping costs are shown before you order. If transport damage occurs, note it on the delivery note and send us photos; we handle the claim with the forwarder. Details on our international delivery page.

6. How to recognise a good throne chair seller

Throne chairs are offered by many retailers, often with little information. These are the points you can check yourself:

• ◆A real company: a full legal notice with address, commercial register entry and VAT number. At Casa Padrino: Demotex GmbH, Hammer Str. 64, 45239 Essen, Germany, Essen local court HRB 24428, VAT ID DE279640593, managing director Marvin Schertl, all in the legal notice.
• ◆Experience: Casa Padrino has offered baroque and luxury furniture since 2007.
• ◆Seeing before buying: visits in Essen Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
• ◆Secure payment: PayPal, credit card and bank transfer, prices including statutory VAT, invoice from Demotex GmbH. More on secure payment.
• ◆Clear rights: a 14-day right of withdrawal for consumers, bespoke pieces excluded, plus the statutory warranty.
• ◆Reviews you can check: Google Business Profile 4.9 out of 5 from 364 reviews, eBay 98.9 % positive from 1,634 ratings (both as of October 2026). Casa Padrino is also listed on TrustDeluxe, a review platform for luxury brands where customers read and write reviews. More on Casa Padrino reviews.

More about the company is on our page Is Casa Padrino legit? For general advice on choosing a baroque furniture retailer, see where to buy baroque furniture and best baroque furniture store.

Award and partners

In 2025 Casa Padrino received the "Excellence in Luxury Interior Design" award at the Festival de Cannes, in the Pavillon Royal. Together with designer Harald Glööckler we created the collection "Pompöös by Casa Padrino". Casa Padrino has been a member of the FairCommerce initiative since 11 August 2019.