The 7 Priciest Pieces Of Furniture In The World

A home, however beautiful it is, is incomplete without furniture. The price of quality furniture can be high, and some luxury furniture can be very expensive. If you're wondering how much a piece of furniture can sell for, here's a list of the 7 most expensive pieces of furniture in the world.

7. Parnian Desk - $200,000

Parnia is known for producing bespoke tables. They made this expensive table out of six different exotic trees, including Carpathian Elm and Abanos. Along with a specially designed glass on top, the dining table combines artistic perfection and luxury. No wonder it's listed for a whopping $200,000.

6. Pininfarina's Aresline Xten Office Chair - $1.5 Million

Italian design company Pininfarina, known for its designs on super cars such as Ferrari and Maserati GranTurismo, created this top-of-the-line office chair. Incorporating high-tech materials and ergonomic design, Aresline Xten can greatly reduce fatigue. The unique polyurethane material is called Technogel, which helps reduce stress on the back. Dynatec was also used, which is a fabric primarily designed for Olympic athletes. The chair is available in four colors, metallic blue, grey, red and anthracite.

5. Ruijssenaars Magnetic Floating Bed - $1.6 Million

As the name suggests, the Ruijssenaars Magnetic Floating Bed is without doubt an incredibly innovative piece of furniture. It was created collaboratively by architect Janjaap Ruijssenaar and Bakker Magnetics. The manufacturer spent 6 years building the bed, using repulsive magnetic forces to levitate it. The bed can float 40cm above the floor and can withstand up to 900 gms of noise.

4. George II Parcel Gilt Padauk Cabinet - $3.9 Million

In 2008, this fine piece of furniture was sold at Christie's. A piece of intricate craftsmanship, the George II Parcel Gilt Padauk Cabinet sold for $3.9 million at auction. It was designed by famous designer Thomas Chippendale, which is why it’s so pricey.

3. The Tufft Table - $4.6 Million

Hand-carved in 1700, the Tufft Table is named after its creator, Thomas Tufft. The table narrows at the ends and is rich in details and embellishments. This ROCOCO style table was customized for Richard Edwards of Lumberton, NJ, and features a cutout with delicate ball and claw feet. It fetched $4.6 million at an auction in Philadelphia.

2. The Dragons Chair - $27.8 Million

Irish designer Erin Gray created Dragon Chair between 1917 and 1919. The chair was valued at $2.3 million when it was auctioned. However its fanatics chose to bid ten times its price, which is why it was so expensive. This piece of chair is handcrafted with leather and wood carvings. The proud owner of this timeless chair is Yves St Laurent. It sold at Christie's in 2009 for $26.6 million.

1. The Badminton Chest - $36.7 Million

This badminton cabinet is the most expensive piece of furniture, in addition to other gems, there is precious amethyst. 30 designers created this masterpiece and the whole process took them six years. Made in Florence, the antique is believed to belong to the 3rd Duke of Beaufort and his descendants sold it in 2004. The cabinet now can be found in the Liechtenstein Museum.