From colonial Manila to erotic cinema, from the African-American revolution to Scandinavian design, here’s how a simple wicker chair became a mirror of the 20th century’s aesthetics, desires, and ...

The Peacock swept the U.S. during the mid-20th century, after many celebrities—among them, Dolly Parton, Al Green, and Donna Summer—began using the chair as a prop in publicity shoots.

The Peacock chair, a popular wicker chair with a round caned back, was made famous by Huey Newton, vinyl record covers, and boho-chic interiors. Designer Cheyenne Concepcion’s Reclaim collection ...

A plastic covered sofa, wallpaper, a china cabinet filled with bone china, a peacock chair, a cast-iron pan, plate decorations on the wall, a bag filled with grocery bags, a ...