How the Peacock Chair Became a Hallmark of Black American Décor

The regal seat continues to be part of Black American social traditions.

“I always dreamed of having a peacock chair just because it’s so ingrained in Black culture,” said Amanda Wicks, seated, with her husband William Ford and 8-month-old twin girls Amil and Giovanni. Now, the Atlanta-area family has two peacocks.Credit...Audra Melton for The New York Times

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By James Thomas

This chair cradles moms-to-be in maternity photos, frames Grammy-winning musicians beckoning from album covers, commemorates factory workers savoring a night out in glossy Polaroids. It has seated presidents and prisoners.

How the Peacock Chair Became a Hallmark of Black American Décor

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