Chair of Saint Peter, Bronze and gold sculpture in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
The Chair of Saint Peter features a wooden throne encased within an elaborate bronze and gold structure designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
The wooden chair, dating from the 6th century, was presented to Pope John VIII by Emperor Charles the Bald in 875.
Four bronze statues of Church Fathers support the throne while rays of light emanate from a stained glass window depicting the Holy Spirit.
Visitors can view the Chair of Saint Peter in the apse of St. Peter's Basilica, behind the main altar and beneath the Bernini's baldachin.
From October to December 2024, the ancient chair will be displayed at ground level for the first time since 1867.
Inception: 1647
Creator: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Made from material: bronze, gold leaf
GPS coordinates: 41.90220,12.45330
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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