Lion Arm Chairs

139 Ideas by Chloe Hughes

Feel like a king when you sit in one of these comfortable and handsome lion armchairs. They're made of only the best materials and are upholstered beautifully. The decorative lions are handcrafted and perfectly mirror each other. You will feel like the most influential person in your sphere when you park yourself in your brand new lion armchair. Take a look at this extensive collection and see if it's time to add one of these chairs to your home.

Beardsley Lion Arm Chair

This traditional styled chair has wooden frame in mahogany finish and armrest hand carved in a lion's head shape. Seat and back are covered with black leather, and backrest has a tufted finish and silver nails as decorations.

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The quintessence of woodcarving is carving in furniture, sometimes so realistic that just like here one has the impression that the lion will come out of the armrest. The head of a lion arm chair is carved in mahogany wood in a characteristic antique style.

Tufted Lion Head Chair

Patterned Antique Lion Head Chair

Smooth Lion Chair

Unique Lion Head Chair

Regal Lions Head Chair

This impressive mahogany arm chair is a stylish piece of furniture for your living room or office. The beautifully carved frame, both on the back and armrests and legs, perfectly matches the animal's upholstery motif.

Lion Tube Armchair Wooden Back

Vintage Chinese Export Wood Carved Dragon Lion Foo Dog Arm Chair

If you looking for vintage oriental Chinese additions to the home, you have to choose this wooden carved dragon lion arm chair. Everyone will tell you how beautiful and nicely finished this seat is.

English Lion Head Arm Chair by Oriental Furnishings,

... CHAIR 180cm PRESIDENT ARMCHAIR LION KING LEOPARD FROM MAHOGANY AFRICA

Victorian Oak Armchair with Carved Lion Heads with Needlepoint Fabric

SAVONAROLA FOLDING CHAIR HAND CARVED WITH LION'S HEAD ARMS

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Lion Chairs

Phenomenal chair mounted on carefully carving frame made of wood. Seat is upholstered with fabric and decorated with animal theme. Tasteful addition in antique style for each place according to taste.

Black Lacquer Arm Chair with Gilt Lion Heads Berners, Springfield OH $170

Throne Chair - Lion King - Black Frame Upholstered in ...

Empire style high back arm chair with lions head

Italian Carved Lion Head Pair Savannah Rolla Arm Chairs ...

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Lion Arm Chairs

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Chloe Hughes Interior Design Expert

Chloe is a vintage and antique decor expert, writer, and DIY educator who helps readers translate their love of character-rich pieces into livable, modern homes. With an extensive background in antique shopping, period décor, and hands-on upcycling, she shows people how to blend storied finds with everyday comfort. Her guidance focuses on creating warm, personal interiors where historic details and real life work seamlessly together.

How to fit a lion arm chair in my decor?

For a smooth and consistent result, we mainly recommend introducing lion armchairs in vintage or period-inspired rooms, and especially empire (1805-1830), Victorian era (1837-1901), and the first half of the 20th century.

This is because, due to their highly decorative nature, lion armchairs wouldn’t really work in more contemporary or minimalist settings.

Also, try and choose a wood finish or fabric upholstery that’s already present elsewhere in that room to create an even more cohesive display.

How to choose upholstery for a lion arm chair?

You can go two distinct ways when choosing upholstery for lion arm chairs – you can be bold, or you can be subtle. Lion arm chairs are elaborate and regal, and don’t need much adornment to make a statement.

If you are looking for a pair of lion arm chairs to complement your current living room set, look for classic designs like stripes or herringbone to offset the opulent wooden carving of your lion arm chair. However, choose a bold pattern, such as animal print or floral, in a contrasting shade to your sofa for an accent chair.

Colors associated with luxury and royalty, like burgundy, navy, or purple, especially paired with opulent material like velvet, can make a big impression. For an updated aesthetic, opt for a neutral palette such as ecru, cream, or ivory to tone down the ornate frame.